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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

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

        Ilwoo Ju

        Assistant Professor

        Education

        • PhD, University of Tennessee

          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

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                Education

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

                  Brian Chupp

                  Online Lecturer

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                  Education

                  • PhD, University of Toledo

                    Debra B. Davenport

                    Online Lecturer

                    Professional Experiences

                    • Davenport Public Relations, President and Chief Executive

                      Curt Gilstrap

                      Online Lecturer

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                      Education

                      • PhD in Communication, Purdue University

                        Jamie Ryan Goldberg

                        Online Lecturer

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                        Education

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

                          James Gordon

                          Online Lecturer

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                          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

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                              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

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                                  Education

                                  • PhD, Florida State University
                                  • Master’s, Florida State University
                                  • Bachelor’s, Southern Illinois University

                                    David Shaffer

                                    Online Lecturer

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                                     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

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                                    Education

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