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 excellence

Our 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

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Education

  • DPA, Valdosta State University
  • MPA, Virginia Commonwealth University
  • BA, University of Virginia

    Marifran Mattson

    Professor

    School Head

    Marifran Mattson - College of Liberal Arts - Purdue University

    Education

    • PhD, Arizona State University
    • MA, Marquette University
    • BA, St. Norbert College

      Faculty Advisory Committee

      Matt Charles

      Director

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      Education

      • DPA, Valdosta State University
      • MPA, Virginia Commonwealth University
      • BA, University of Virginia

        Charlie Catalano

        Assistant Professor

        Charlie Catalano Education

        • PhD, Purdue University

          Debra B. Davenport

          Online Lecturer

          Professional Experiences

          • Davenport Public Relations, President and Chief Executive

            Ilwoo Ju

            Assistant Professor

            Education

            • PhD, University of Tennessee

              Online Lecturers

              Debra B. Davenport

               Professional Experiences

              • Davenport Public Relations, President and Chief Executive

              Mike Kohler

              Education

              • MBA, University of Nebraska-Omaha
              • BA, University of Nebraska-Omaha

                David Shaffer

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                 Education

                • MBA, Indiana University
                • BSJ, Northwestern University

                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

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                  Education

                  • PhD, University of Toledo

                    Curt Gilstrap

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                    Education

                    • PhD in Communication, Purdue University

                      Jamie Ryan Goldberg

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                      Education

                      • BA, University of Tampa
                      • MA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

                        James Gordon

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                        Education

                        • PhD, Indiana Tech
                        • MBA, University of Houston
                        • BS, Purdue University

                        Jennifer Hall

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                        Education

                        • PhD, Purdue University
                        • MSC, Purdue University
                        • BA, Indiana 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

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                          Education

                          • PhD, Northcentral University
                          • MA, University of Oklahoma
                          • BBA, Texas Tech University

                            Curtis Rose

                            Education

                            • BS, Purdue University
                            • JD, George Washington University

                              Scott Schaffer

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                              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

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                                Education

                                • PhD, University of Minnesota
                                • MA, University of Minnesota
                                • BA, University of Minnesota