Department of Communication

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Faculty

ELIZABETH PATRICK-TRIPPEL (1994)
Professor of Communication
B.A., 1986, Trevecca Nazarene University
M.A., 1987, Auburn University
Ed.D., 2004, Nova Southeastern University

HEATHER MCLAUGHLIN (2014)
Associate Professor of Communication; Chair, Department of Communication
B.A., 2000, MidAmerica Nazarene University
M.S., 2003, University of Kansas
Ph.D., 2013, University of Kansas

MARK BISHOP (2014)
Associate Professor of Communication
B.A., 1993, Olivet Nazarene University
Broadcast Meteorology Certification, 1999, Mississippi State University
M.A., 2004, Governors State University

KELSIE DAVIS (2023)
Instructor of Communication
B.S., 2019, Olivet Nazarene University
M.B.A., 2022, Olivet Nazarene University

Communication plays a complex and profound role in shaping both individuals and society. This department seeks to promote an understanding of this process and an appreciation of both the art and science of communication. To this end, the department seeks to provide (1) an academic experience which teaches effective communication within the framework of Christian principles; and (2) opportunities to put theory into practice for the purpose of personal, professional and academic growth.

The Department of Communication offers a balance of our discipline’s focus on speech (presentations and performances, groups/leadership, and relationships) as well as professional specialization within the areas of corporate communication, public relations and strategic communication, theatre production and performance, radio and audio media, film studies, television and video production, multimedia journalism, live event media management, and ministry media.

Programs

Bachelor

Minor