The research of Dr. Stephen Spates has been selected for the 2022 issue of Mind’s Eye, the university’s research publication. His research delves into how people of different cultural and professional backgrounds can effectively work in teams. The following is an excerpt from the story: For a recent research project, he developed a case study about the challenges … [Read more...] about Congratulations, Dr. Spates
Communication is important now more than ever but it’s not always verbal. Many students are entering into a post-graduation world that largely relies on social media interactions and engagement. Whether that’s an innovative marketing campaign or Zoom meetings or group message work chats, employees are expected to navigate these platforms in a professional manner. The … [Read more...] about Communication department offers numerous organizations and opportunities for students
The Communication Studies Society is a brand new, student-led professional development society. The idea was presented last year by department head Dr. Brian Ott. Ott was inspired by a similar group at his previous university, Texas Tech, and felt the society would be an asset to Missouri State's communication department. The goal of the Communication Studies Society is to … [Read more...] about Communication Studies Society
The Master of Arts in Communication has been offered at Missouri State for 52 years, with the first group of graduates completing the program in 1969. The graduate program continues to grow with the addition of the graduate certificate in conflict and dispute resolution in the fall of 2002 and the graduate certificate in applied communication in the fall of 2019. Dr. … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Graduate Programs in Communication
If you're looking for a friendly face and a helping hand in the department of communication, look no further than Academic Administrative Assistant Suzanne Moskalski. Moskalski received her bachelor's degree in speech and theater with an emphasis on broadcasting from Missouri State (then Southwest Missouri State University) in 1984. For eleven years after, Moskalski worked … [Read more...] about Staff Spotlight: Suzanne Moskalski