M.A., 1990. Communication Studies, Communication Research, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. Emphasis in relational communication.
Graduate work, 1987 - 1989, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, in Communication. 24 graduate credits. Emphasis in relational communication.
B.A., 1985, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. Communication Studies. Emphasis in broadcasting/film with screenwriting and production.
Adjunct Faculty, Kirkwood Community College, 1992, 1997 - present. In 1992, 1999, developed and taught fundamentals of communication course. Covered basic communication theories, applications, group processes, and public speaking. In 1997 - present, developed and taught three courses dealing with elements of writing and advanced composition and analysis, including elements of critical thinking. Critiqued and graded rough and final drafts of papers, engaged in one-on-one student conferencing, developed and directed in-class group exercises, and guided in-class group analysis of papers and textbook essays.
Instructor, Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, IA, 1992 - 2003. Developed and taught fundamentals of communication course and (for their ADVANCE program for older students in the workforce) public speaking. Covered basic communication theories, applications, group processes, and public speaking.
Graduate Instructor, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 1990 - 1991. Developed and taught courses in entry level Rhetoric emphasizing writing, reading, and speaking.
Associate Faculty, Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ, 1989. Developed and taught course on "Professional and Business Communication." Covered theories and applications.
Teaching Assistant, Communication Dept., U of AZ, 1987 - 1989. "Organizational Communication" and "Critical Thinking in Communication." Developed latter course: text selection, lecture development, and test creation. Dealt with business and interpersonal communication issues, theories, and applications.