Faculty and Lecturers
We invite you to explore our program and engage with our exceptional faculty members as you embark on a journey of professional growth and academic excellenceOur esteemed faculty members are committed to delivering a transformative educational experience combining theoretical knowledge with practical application. They foster an inclusive and collaborative online learning environment, nurturing the talents and aspirations of our students. With their guidance, our Master of Science in Communication program equips graduates with the skills and confidence to excel in various communication roles across industries.
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MS in Communication: Faculty Leadership
Matt Charles
Online Graduate Program Director
Online Lecturer

Education
- DPA, Valdosta State University
- MPA, Virginia Commonwealth University
- BA, University of Virginia
Marifran Mattson
Professor
School Head

Education
- PhD, Arizona State University
- MA, Marquette University
- BA, St. Norbert College
Faculty Advisory Committee
Matt Charles
Director

Education
- DPA, Valdosta State University
- MPA, Virginia Commonwealth University
- BA, University of Virginia
Debra B. Davenport
Online Lecturer

Professional Experiences
- Davenport Public Relations, President and Chief Executive
Online Lecturers
Debra B. Davenport

Professional Experiences
- Davenport Public Relations, President and Chief Executive
Online Limited Term Lecturers
Christopher Bona

Education
- MA, DePaul University
- MBA, Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
- BA, DePaul University
Don Buchman

Education
- MBA, University of Utah
- BS, Washington University
Brian Chupp

Education
- PhD, University of Toledo
Curt Gilstrap

Education
- PhD in Communication, Purdue University
Jamie Ryan Goldberg

Education
- BA, University of Tampa
- MA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
James Gordon

Education
- PhD, Indiana Tech
- MBA, University of Houston
- BS, Purdue University
Maryann Lamer

Education
- PhD, Oklahoma State University
- MBA, Southern Nazarene University
- MA, University of Oklahoma
- BS, University of Tulsa
Will Miller

Education
- EdD, University of Massachusetts
- MS, Walden University
- BA, Providence College
Alvin Plexico

Education
- PhD, Northcentral University
- MA, University of Oklahoma
- BBA, Texas Tech University
Curtis Rose

Education
- BS, Purdue University
- JD, George Washington University
Scott Schaffer

Education
- PhD, Florida State University
- Master’s, Florida State University
- Bachelor’s, Southern Illinois University
Cheri Sparks

Education
- PhD, Purdue University
- MA, Purdue University
LaTasha Swanson

Education
- PhD, Purdue University
- MBA, Indiana University
- BA, Indiana University
Steve Witz

Education
- PhD, University of Minnesota
- MA, University of Minnesota
- BA, University of Minnesota

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