When Dr. Jake Simmons talks about performance studies, he’s talking about everyday life performances. Rather than a staged production of Shakespeare or a run of "Grease" at your local theatre, performance studies in communication is referring to how performance manifests in our daily world. People perform identity, culture, and even sustainability and in Simmons’ article, … [Read more...] about Reynolds College of Arts and Letters Associate Dean receives award for outstanding scholarship
As three department heads return to a faculty role, we welcome new perspectives and leadership experience that will support student success, faculty development, and the future of academic programs in the Reynolds College of Arts and Letters (RCOAL). Dr. Shawn Wahl, dean of RCOAL, is pleased to announce the following appointments. "Kindness, balanced with inclusive … [Read more...] about Reynolds College announces three department leadership changes
Dr. Shawn Wahl, the dean of the Reynolds College of Arts and Letters, commissioned the promotional video "Let's Have a Conversation" to showcase the universal nature of the study of communication. Filmed partially on location in Siceluff and Glass halls, this video features students from the department of communication utilizing their skills across a variety of opportunities … [Read more...] about The making of “Let’s Have a Conversation”
Congratulations to Dr. Carrisa Hoelscher. Her work is featured on the Mind's Eye blog and will be included in the 2021 issue. Hoelscher, director of graduate communication studies at Missouri State University, sets her target on competent communication to help others improve their skill. This includes finding ways to improve both effectiveness and appropriateness. Read … [Read more...] about Tensions in communication
Congratulations to Dr. Jake Simmons. His research will be in the 2019 issue of Missouri State's research publication, Mind's Eye. It was recently published on the Mind's Eye blog and highlighted on the research page. His story focuses on previous research regarding diversity and inclusion in higher education. Read an excerpt: “It’s important to create safe spaces to … [Read more...] about Simmons’ work featured in Mind’s Eye