Experience

La Sierra University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Department Chair

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  Chair of Communication Studies

• Professor

  • Jul 2013 - Present

  Communication Studies College Professor. Teach a wide variety of communication courses (i.e., methods, theory, interpersonal, conflict management, gender, intercultural, persuasion, etc.).



Arizona State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• University Lecturer

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2013

  Teach undergraduate communication courses (all levels). Teach undergraduate communication courses (all levels).



University of Connecticut

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dual Graduate Faculty Appointment Family Studies

  • Aug 2009 - May 2011

  Professor - taught graduate students and conducted research.

• Assistant Professor of Communication

  • Aug 2007 - May 2011

  -Faculty liaison for the Graduate student association-Earned AAUP Teaching Excellence Award, 2010. -Teach undergraduate courses and graduate seminars on family/interpersonal communication, conflict management, negotiation, research methods, gender, public speaking, and more. -Increase student interest, enrollment, and participation by developing new marketing and outreach strategies, including marketing collateral, special events, and cross-departmental collaboration. -Train new… Show more -Faculty liaison for the Graduate student association-Earned AAUP Teaching Excellence Award, 2010. -Teach undergraduate courses and graduate seminars on family/interpersonal communication, conflict management, negotiation, research methods, gender, public speaking, and more. -Increase student interest, enrollment, and participation by developing new marketing and outreach strategies, including marketing collateral, special events, and cross-departmental collaboration. -Train new graduate students in best practices through annual week-long training sessions focusing on group cohesiveness, public speaking, writing techniques, and communication skills. -Leverage emerging technologies to enhance instruction, conduct research, and evaluate student performance. -Lead numerous programs and committees, including as Internship Coordinator, Faculty Advisor for Communication Graduate Student Association, Graduate Admissions Committee, Graduate Student Orientation Committee, and Outreach Committee. -Advise students on academic and personal issues for department with 400 undergraduate and 40 graduate students.

• Undergraduate Program Director

  • Aug 2009 - Aug 2010

  -Chair the Undergraduate Committee in the Department. -Represent the Department on the CLAS Undergraduate Council. -Faculty of record to administer applications for Internship Program (Fall and Spring Semesters only) -Authorize approval of the following courses after reviewing written statements by students and supervising faculty: COMM 4999 Independent Study COMM 4996W Senior Thesis -Approve Study Abroad, Transfer and Minor students on the following: Study… Show more -Chair the Undergraduate Committee in the Department. -Represent the Department on the CLAS Undergraduate Council. -Faculty of record to administer applications for Internship Program (Fall and Spring Semesters only) -Authorize approval of the following courses after reviewing written statements by students and supervising faculty: COMM 4999 Independent Study COMM 4996W Senior Thesis -Approve Study Abroad, Transfer and Minor students on the following: Study abroad course credits Transfer course credits COMM Minor course credits -Serve as the COMM liaison to and Advisor for students from the following programs: Individualized Majors Program Honors Program Campus change students (who move from the regional campus to Storrs) -Assist the Head in hosting the CLAS Open House and the ACES’s Major Fair. -Meet with prospective students and their parents during their campus visits. -Conduct an exit survey of graduating students and assist in the undergraduate program assessment. -Prepare an annual report to faculty on Undergraduate Program Review at the end of the Academic Year. -Assist the Head in working with the Registrar’s Office and the Dean of Students on matters pertaining to undergraduate student issues, as appropriate. -Assist the Head in overseeing the annual Undergraduate Catalog updates. -Assist the Head in shepherding new or modified courses through the CLAS CCC, GEOC, and Senate committee processes as necessary with the Dept. representatives to these committees, as appropriate.



Hugh Downs School of Human Communication

• Graduate Teaching Associate

  • May 2001 - Aug 2007

  Taught and advised undergraduate college students. Taught and advised undergraduate college students.



Arizona State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communication Director, Cultural Diversity Conference

  • May 2003 - Aug 2003

  2003 Public Relations Chair, Identity, identity conflict and hate crime: Implications for research, publication, training, and public policy, Hate Crime Conference 2003 Public Relations Chair, Identity, identity conflict and hate crime: Implications for research, publication, training, and public policy, Hate Crime Conference



AMERICA WEST

• Executive Administrative Assistant

  • May 2001 - Aug 2001

  Prepared reports, memorandums, proposals, and correspondence. Scheduled appointments and meetings. Prepared reports, memorandums, proposals, and correspondence. Scheduled appointments and meetings.