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
“My research relates to how people get along: how they maintain and develop relationships,” says Dr. Stephen Spates, assistant professor of communication. As an expert in organizational communication, Spates fuses his professional experiences in business with his love of reading, writing and speaking. “I’m interested in how people work together,” he says. Since joining … [Read more...] about Communication and culture
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