Dr. Stephen Spates, assistant professor in the department of communication, successfully defended his dissertation “Exploring Workplace Connections of Employees with Multiple Role Expectations: Accommodating Communication Behaviors of Hospital Chaplains” at the University of Tennessee. Recent accomplishments Publication Spates has the following 2017 peer-reviewed … [Read more...] about Publication and recognition for Stephen Spates
The Council on General Education and Interdisciplinary Programs (CGEIP) has selected Dr. LeAnn Brazeal for the 2017 General Education Assessment Award for her leadership in assessment for improvement and for employing effective and innovative practices to help students achieve success in general education in COM 115: Fundamentals of Public Speaking. In 2016-2017, CGEIP … [Read more...] about LeAnn Brazeal recognized with General Education Assessment Award
First-generation college students – those who are first in their family to go to college – face many hurdles in their quest for a higher education. For Shelby Morrison, the biggest struggle was the financial burden. “I’ve had to pay for college solely on my own, so I’ve taken out quite a bit of student loans for my degree,” said Morrison, a senior from Wood River, … [Read more...] about Overcoming obstacles as a first-gen student
Communication Week is a signature event for Missouri State University’s Department of Communication. It focuses on highlighting communication teaching and research, as well as bringing together students, alumni and community members to network. This year, the week-long event themed “Make Your Missouri Statement” will take place on campus from Feb. 21-24. Dr. Shawn Wahl, … [Read more...] about COM Week 2017 features distinguished researchers and alumni
How would traditional education change if more emphasis was placed on investing in strengths rather than correcting weaknesses? This is a question Nora Cox thinks about often. … [Read more...] about Building a team? Support strengths in each member