SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Faculty in Communication and Media Studies
ANNE CAMPBELL, lecturer in speech communication
AOC10@psu.edu
Mrs. Campbell received her M.A. from Texas A & M University. Her teaching areas include public speaking, small group communication and forensics. Mrs. Campbell regularly teaches the following courses:
CAS 100 A + B: Effective Speech
Her research interests include political rhetoric and communication theory.
Ursula Davis, Assistant Professor
uxd1@psu.edu
Dr. Davis received her Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh. Her teaching areas include public relations writing and campaign design, film theory and criticism, and women and minorities and the media. Dr. Davis regularly teaches the following courses:
COMM 150: The Art of the Cinema
COMM 205: Women Minorities and the Media
COMM 250: Film History and Theory
COMMU 305: Introduction to Public Relations
COMMU 400: Global Mass Communication
COMMU 405: Advanced Public Relations Strategies and Campaigns
Her research interests include global
media, film studies, and Afro-American jazz in international contexts.
Colleen Kelley, Associate Professor
cek2@psu.edu
Dr. Kelley received her Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Communication from the University of Oregon. Her teaching areas include public address, rhetorical and communication theory, political communication, intercultural communication and gender issues in communication. Dr. Kelley regularly teaches the following courses:
CAS 201: Introduction to Rhetorical Theory
CAS 202: Introduction to Communication Theory
CAS 455DF: Gender Roles in Communication
CAS 478: Contemporary American Political Rhetoric
COMMU 402DF: Intercultural Communication
COMMU 416: Rhetorical Criticism in Public Affairs
Her research interests include political
communication-particularly the influence of the "religious right"
on American politics, peace and communication, and ethics and communication.
William
McLean, Lecturer in Speech Communication
wdm10@psu.edu
Mr. McLean received his M.A. in Rhetoric and Communication from the University of Pittsburgh. Mr. McLean's teaching areas include beginning public speaking, small group communication, propaganda and persuasion, and the social impact of media. Mr. McLean regularly teaches the following courses:
CAS 100: Effective Speech
CAS 175: Persuasion and Propaganda
COMM 100: The Mass Media and Society
His research
interests include the cultural effects of popular music, rhetoric
and religion, and political rhetoric.
Cathy Sargent Mester, Senior Lecturer
csm1@psu.edu
Mrs. Mester received her M.A. in Speech Communication from Penn State University. Her teaching areas include beginning and professional public speaking, small group communication, and communication skills for teachers and trainers. Mrs. Mester regularly teaches the following courses:
CAS 100: Effective Speech
COMMU 312: Professional Public Speaking
COMMU 317: Communication for Teachers and Trainers
COMMU
319: Communication and Civility
Her research
interests include communication in education, freedom of speech issues,
and religious communication.
Miriam McMullen-Pastrick,
LECTURER in Speech Communication
mxm91@psu.edu
Dr. McMullen-Pastrick received her Ph.D. from the University of Denver. Her teaching areas include public speaking, small group communication, and organizational communication. Dr. McMullen-Pastrick regularly teaches the following courses:
CAS 100: Effective Speech
CAS 101: Communication Theory
COMMU 325: Speech Communication in Organizations
Her research
interests include peace communication, small group dynamics, and religious
rhetoric.
MARK STEENSLAND, LECTURER IN COMMUNICATION
MHS13@PSU.EDU
Mr. Steensland received his M.F.A. from Chapman University School of Film and Television. His teaching areas include film production, audio-video production, media technology, screenwriting and media and society. Mr. Steensland regularly reaches the following courses:
COMM 100: Media and Society
COMMU 300: Communication Technologies
COMMU 383: Audio-video Production
COMMU 403: Electronic News
COMMU 483: Advanced Audio-Video Production
His research interests include film content analysis, the films of Michael Mann and film production technique.
MEL SUNDIN, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COMMUNICATION
MLS40@PSU.EDU
Dr. Sundin received his Ph.D. in Public Relations from Rensselaer Polytechnic University. His teaching areas include advertising, public relations, mass communications and public speaking. He regularly teaches the following courses:
CAS 100A: Effective Speech
COMM 100: The Mass Media and Society
COMM 180: Survey of Broadcasting and Cable
COMM 320: Introduction to Advertising
COMM 422: Advertising Media Planning
COMM 471: Public Relations Media and Methods
His research
interests include mass communication theory, interpersonal communication,
media convergence, media effects on society, and mediated communication.
ROD TROESTER,
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
RLT5@PSU.EDU
Dr. Troester teaches in the areas of organizational and interpersonal communication, business and professional communication, and small group communication and leadership. Dr. Troester regularly teaches the following courses:
COMMU 300: Introduction to Communication and Media Technologies
COMMU 315: Survey of Interpersonal Communication
COMMU 325: Speech Communication in Organizations
COMMU 425: Organizational Communication Analysis and Improvement
COMMU
430: Small Groups and Leadership in Organizations
His research interests include corporate
spokespersons and issues management, political campaigns and communication,
and peace and communication.
KIM YOUNG, LECTURE IN COMMUNICATION
KJY10@PSU.EDU
Ms. Young received her M.A. in Communication from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and is a doctoral candidate at Duquesne University. Her teaching areas include journalism, broadcasting and media ethics and she advises the student newspaper, The Behrend Beacon. Ms. Young regularly teaches the following courses:
COMM 260W: Newswriting and Reporting
COMM 360: Advanced Newswriting and Editing
COMMU 301: Media Writing
COMMU 401: Advanced Media Writing
COMMU 404: Media Ethics
ENGL 215: Magazine Writing
Her research interests include media ethics and the rhetoric of journalism.