Learn from the Experts: Strategic Communication Faculty
Explore how Purdue’s faculty for the online MS in Corporate Training and Communication Leadership can prepare you to help all students learn.
Leadership
Bart Collins, Director of the Online Graduate Program
Education
- PhD, University of Kansas
- MA, University of Arkansas
- BA, University of Arkansas
Research Interests
- Telemedicine
- Telehealth
Jennifer Hall, Associate Director of the Online Graduate Program
Education
- PhD in Health Communication, Purdue University
- Masters in Communication, Purdue University
- BA in Journalism, Indiana University
Marifran Mattson, Professor; School Head
Education
- PhD in Communication, Arizona State University
- MA in Communication and Rhetorical Studies, Marquette University
- BA in Communication, Media, and Theatre, St. Norbert College
Research Interests
- Intersections of designing, implementing, and evaluating health campaigns, health advocacy initiatives, and service-learning pedagogy
- Communication processes and challenges related to human health and safety
Jessica Stocker, Associate Program Administrator
Education
- MS in Communication, Purdue University
- BA in Sociology, Purdue University
Faculty Advisory Committee
Stacey Connaughton, Associate Professor
Education
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- PhD University of Texas-Austin
- MA University of Texas
- BA Saint Olaf College
Research Interests
- Leadership and identification in geographically distributed contexts, particularly as these issues relate to virtual teams/organizations, political parties, and peacebuilding
Sorin Matei, Professor
Education
- PhD, University of Southern California
- MA, Tufts University
- BA, Bucharest University
Howard Sypher, Professor
Education
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- PhD, University of Michigan
- MA, Western Kentucky University
- BA, University of South Florida
Research Interests
- Communication and new technology
- Applied research with a focus on software diffusion E-health website usability
- Comparative research focusing on the impact of technology and organizational settings
Online Faculty
Christopher Bona, Online Faculty
Education
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- MA in Sociology, DePaul University
- MBA, Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
- BA in Communications, DePaul University
Professional Experiences
- Finn Partners, Partner
- Ryerson, Head of Communications
- GE Healthcare, Director of Global Marketing Communications
- Weber Shandwick, SVP of Corporate Affairs
Don Buchman, Online Faculty
Education
- MBA, University of Utah
- BS, Washington University
Matt Charles, Online Faculty
Education
- PhD, Valdosta State University
- MPA, Virginia Commonwealth University
- BA, University of Virginia
Brian Chupp, Online Faculty
Education
- PhD in Human Resource Development, University of Toledo
Research Interests
- Entrepreneurial learning
- Strategic HR practices in Greenfield Sites
- Organizational Communications (specifically how organizations utilize strategic communication principles in creating and maintaining organizational culture)
Debra B. Davenport, Online Faculty
Professional Experiences
- Davenport Public Relations, President and Chief Executive
Associations and Memberships
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- Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
- Entertainment Publicists Professional Society
- Public Relations Society of America
- Institute for Public Relations
- International Special Events Society
Research Interests
- Branding
- Memetics
- Semiotics
- Media psychology
- PR as a social science
Curt Gilstrap, Online Faculty
Education
- PhD in Communication, Purdue University
Research Interests
- Nonprofit leadership and organizations, ethics, social entrepreneurship, and social media
Jamie Ryan Goldberg, Online Faculty
Education
- BA in Communications, University of Tampa
- MA in Communications with a focus on Organizational Development, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Research Interests
- Executive communication
- Organizational change
- Performance improvement
- Employee engagement
- Executive coaching
James Gordon, Online Faculty
Education
- PhD, Global Leadership/Organizational Mgmt., Indiana Tech
- MBA, Finance, University of Houston
- BS, Supervision Technology, Purdue University
Mike Kohler, Online Faculty
Education
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- MBA, University of Nebraska-Omaha
- Bachelor’s in Communications, University of Nebraska-Omaha
Professional Experiences
- Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development Department, Business Education Coordinator
- Mediacom Communications, VP of Government Relations and Community Affairs
- Cox Communications, VP of Public and Government Affairs
Maryann Lamer, Online Faculty
Education
- PhD, Oklahoma State University
- MBA, Southern Nazarene University
- MA, University of Oklahoma
- BS, University of Tulsa
Will Miller, Online Faculty
Education
- EdD, University of Massachusetts
- MS, Walden University
- BA, Providence College
Alvin Plexico, Online Faculty
Education
- PhD in Business (Organizational Leadership), Northcentral University
- MA in Communication, University of Oklahoma
- BBA in Management, Texas Tech University
Professional Experiences
- U.S. Navy, National Director of Media Outreach
Scott Schaffer, Online Faculty
Education
- PhD, Florida State University
- Master’s, Florida State University
- Bachelor’s, Southern Illinois University
Professional Experiences
- Ericsson, Senior Learning Program Manager
- Xerox, Senior Consultant
- Caveo Learning, Associate Principal, Account Manager
- National Science Foundation, Program Leader – LearnNSF
David Shaffer, Online Faculty
Education
- MBA, Indiana University
- BSJ, Journalism, Economics, Northwestern University
Cheri Sparks, Online Faculty
Education
- PhD, Purdue University
- MA, Purdue University
LaTasha Swanson, Online Faculty
Education
- PhD, Strategic Health Communication, Purdue University
- MBA, Marketing, Indiana University
- BA, Graphic Design, Indiana University
Steve Witz, Online Faculty
Education
- PhD, Hospital and Healthcare Administration, University of Minnesota
- MA, Public Health, University of Minnesota
- BA, Psychology, University of Minnesota