Vision
To educate, inspire, and equip others to maximize the transformative power of the spoken word
Education
- Ph.D. Speech Communication, University of Denver (’91) Summa Cum Laude
- M.A. Counseling/Education, University of Alaska-Anchorage (’89) Summa Cum Laude
- B.A. Speech Communication/Theatre Education, Anderson University (’84) Summa Cum Laude
Professional Values
- Transformative power of the spoken word
- Potential of students to have a significant impact on their relationships and communities
- Discovery of “unique excellence” as vital in the development of high-impact communication
- Listening, creativity, and reflectivity as critical in the pursuit of communication excellence
- Synergistic relationship among teaching, research, and service as ideal for faculty development and student learning
Contact Information
“Like most all gifts given to humans, the spoken word has the potential to be used for good or for evil, or even to be wasted on mediocrity.”
Carrell, Great American Sermon Survey (2000)