COMWeek is one of the communication department's signature events: a week-long immersion in some of the biggest topics in the field. It also includes plenty of opportunities to network and socialize with communication scholars, professionals and students. Each year, visiting scholars present their research, and the week concludes with an alumni panel so that current … [Read more...] about COMWeek team: planners and promoters
On the final day of COMWeek, Missouri State alumni will join us for an interactive panel. Current communication students will enjoy this opportunity to learn from the experiences of recent graduates who are making an impact in the field. Meet the alumni panelists Adria Baebler Adria Baebler is a 2013 graduate of Missouri State and holds degrees in organizational … [Read more...] about #COMWeek2017 Alumni Panel
Thursday, Feb. 23 About Dr. Myers As an instructional communication researcher, Dr. Myers' research focuses primarily on the role communication plays in the instructor-student relationship, both in and out of the classroom, using experimental, survey and content analytic research methods. His current research projects focus on the role communication plays in the undergraduate … [Read more...] about #COMWeek2017 Guest Scholar: Dr. Scott A. Myers
Wednesday, Feb. 22 About Dr. Child Dr. Child has been particularly interested in utilizing communication privacy management theory as a framework for understanding the way social media users think about the overall management of their online disclosures. In addition, he explores how the family reflects a unique culture where unique rules, roles and communication practices … [Read more...] about #COMWeek2017 Guest Scholar: Dr. Jeffrey T. Child
Tuesday, Feb. 21 About Dr. Edwards Dr. Autumn P. Edwards is an associate professor in the School of Communication at Western Michigan University. Her scholarly interests include interpersonal communication and communication theory, in both face-to-face and computer-mediated contexts. Her research focuses on the influence of individuals' personal theories of communication … [Read more...] about #COMWeek2017 Guest Scholar: Dr. Autumn Edwards