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
Stacey Connaughton
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 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