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
Bart Collins
Director of the Online
Graduate Program
Education
- PhD, University of Kansas
- MA, University of Arkansas
- BA, College of the Ozarks
Marifran Mattson
Professor
School Head
Education
- PhD, Arizona State University
- MA, Marquette University
- BA, St. Norbert College
Faculty Advisory Committee
Stacey Connaughton
Associate Professor
Education
- PhD University of Texas-Austin
- MA University of Texas
- BA Saint Olaf College
Sorin Matei
Professor
Education
- PhD, University of Southern California
- MA, Tufts University
- BA, Bucharest University
Howard Sypher
Professor
Education
- MA, Western Kentucky University
- PhD, University of Michigan
- BA, University of South Florida
Online Lectures
Christopher Bona
Online Lecturer
Education
- MA, DePaul University
- MBA, Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
- BA, DePaul University
Don Buchman
Online Lecturer
Education
- MBA, University of Utah
- BS, Washington University
Matt Charles
Online Lecturer
Education
- PhD, Valdosta State University
- MPA, Virginia Commonwealth University
- BA, University of Virginia
Brian Chupp
Online Lecturer
Education
- PhD, University of Toledo
Debra B. Davenport
Online Lecturer
Professional Experiences
- Davenport Public Relations, President and Chief Executive
Curt Gilstrap
Online Lecturer
Education
- PhD in Communication, Purdue University
Jamie Ryan Goldberg
Online Lecturer
Education
- BA, University of Tampa
- MA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
James Gordon
Online Lecturer
Education
- PhD, Indiana Tech
- MBA, University of Houston
- BS, Purdue University
Jennifer Hall
Online Lecturer
Education
- PhD, Purdue University
- MSC, Purdue University
- BA, Indiana University
Mike Kohler
Online Lecturer
Education
- MBA, University of Nebraska-Omaha
- BA, University of Nebraska-Omaha
Maryann Lamer
Online Lecturer
Education
- PhD, Oklahoma State University
- MBA, Southern Nazarene University
- MA, University of Oklahoma
- BS, University of Tulsa
Will Miller
Online Lecturer
Education
- EdD, University of Massachusetts
- MS, Walden University
- BA, Providence College
Alvin Plexico
Online Lecturer
Education
- PhD, Northcentral University
- MA, University of Oklahoma
- BBA, Texas Tech University
Curtis Rose
Online Lecturer
Education
- BS, Purdue University
- JD, George Washington University
Scott Schaffer
Online Lecturer
Education
- PhD, Florida State University
- Master’s, Florida State University
- Bachelor’s, Southern Illinois University
David Shaffer
Online Lecturer
Education
- MBA, Indiana University
- BSJ, Northwestern University
Cheri Sparks
Online Lecturer
Education
- PhD, Purdue University
- MA, Purdue University
LaTasha Swanson
Online Lecturer
Education
- PhD, Purdue University
- MBA, Indiana University
- BA, Indiana University
Steve Witz
Online Lecturer
Education
- PhD, University of Minnesota
- MA, University of Minnesota
- BA, University of Minnesota