KEY PEOPLE

Master of Arts Graduate Program in Communication and Leadership

Program Director, Dr. J. M. Noe

 

Dr. Aitken's Advisees: Capstone of Reflection or Project or Thesis - Comprehensive Exams - Defense of Thesis or Project

 

General Information: Books & Course Materials - Communication with Faculty & Peers - Courses to Take Next - Ethics - Expectations of Students - Facebook Group - Graduation - Faculty and Staff - Financial Info - Homepage for MA in Communication and Leadership - Online Learning Help - Park U's Graduate School - Program Requirements - Registration - Success for Grad Students

 

 

To find contact information, go to http://people.park.edu/

Dr. J. Mark Noe

Dr. Noe is Department Chair and Director of the Graduate Program. Research areas include Interpersonal, Intercultural, Public Relations.

Dr. Lora Cohn

Research areas include Qualitative Research, Debate, Public Address.

Dr. Joan E. Aitken

Research areas include Internet, Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, Communication Education. Vita

 

We are the key faculty in the Master of Arts in Communication and Leadership Program. Dr. Noe conceived the program and Dr. Cohn and Dr. Aitken joined the faculty in 2005, when the program was launched. We look forward to working with you.

 

We think you'll appreciate the other colleagues who also work with us.
 
Joslyn Creighton, graduate student services coordinator; Marion Wolpers, Center for Leadership program manager; and Andrew Minor, graduate admissions counselor.

 

Prof. R. Beach

Prof. Beach is a professional mediator. His areas of interest include Mediation, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communication.
Dr. Donnelli

 

Dr. E. Donnelli is an Associate Professor of English, who teaches Rhetorical Criticism in our program.  She is also the Director, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL).

 

Prof. C. Downs

Dr. Downs is on the faculty of the University of Kansas. He is one of the nation's leading authorities in strategic communication audits.

 

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Prof. J. Dufresne dufresnej@umkc.edu

Dr. Dufresne is also on the faculty of the University of Missouri-Kanas City. Her areas of interest include Qualitative Research.

Prof. J. Lofflin playing baseball with students between classes on the Parkville campus. His interest areas are Journalism and Photojournalism.

 

Prof. D. McElroy

Dr. Boyd McElroy is Dean of Student Life for the University.  Her areas of interest include Leadership and Student Personnel.

 

Prof. M. McDonnald

Dr. McDonnald is also on the faculty of the University of Missouri-Kanas City. His areas of interest include Intercultural Communication and Rhetoric.

 

Prof. Jon W. Paulson

Dr. Paulson's interest area is Organizational Leadership.
Ann Schultis (middle)
Dr. A. Schultis (middle) is the Director of Libraries and is an important person in finalizing and publishing your thesis.  Notice the library's underground cave wall behind her.  Park began mining limestone on campus years ago and some campus facilities are located underground there.  The  mine is still active in another underground area.
Steve Youngblood
Prof. S. Youngblood is a two time Fulbright Scholar, who has the following interest areas: Broadcasting, Public Relations, Peace Journalism, International Affairs.
Registrar E. West is the Registrar, who can help you regarding your records and clearance for graduation.
Eileenw@park.edu (816) 584 - 6273

Provost T. Zaharopoulos

Interests include Media and Intercultural Communication. As Provost, "Dr. Z" is also the chief academic officer of Park University.

 

 

 

 

Like at any university, the faculty in our department are a group of unique individuals. In common, we have a passion for the advancement of knowledge in the field of communication and leadership. We also share a love a teaching. We all expect ethical behaviors.

 

Faculty are different in the ways they view communication, what they know, and their teaching styles. In the classroom, you will discover many different faculty approaches. In eCollege, for example, after you are used to one professor's style, in the next course you may see a unique course set-up and different expectations about teaching and learning. In fact, each faculty is located on a different place on each continuum below. Sometimes the same professor will take a different approach from course to course because the content may dictate different teaching practices.

 

General Teaching Philosophy

Lecture Teaching Method ----- Activity Teaching Method

Application-Oriented ----- Research-Oriented

Traditional Learning ----- Mastery Learning

Textbook Emphasis ----- Journal Article Emphasis

Theoretical Orientation ----- Practical Orientation

One or Two Assignments for the Course ----- Cumulative Weekly Assignments

Linear Thinking ----- Holistic Thinking

Flexibility on Due Dates ----- No Late Assignments

Adapt As They Go ----- More Rules-Based

 

So, there are many different approaches you may encounter in this program based on faculty preferences, objectives, and best practices in teaching. Whether in a face-to-face course or online, you will want to adapt to the style and expertise of each faculty member. If you have questions, ask your professor.

 

 

 

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