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Communication Department : Faculty and Staff



Faculty

 

  • Lois Breedlove
    Department Chair, Associate Professor & Director, Bridges Project
    M.A. Journalism & Public Affairs, American University 1984
    Teaching: Print journalism, online journalism
    Research Interests: Journalism, community journalism, journalism and education, multicultural communication.
    Bouillon 232
    breedlov@cwu.edu
    (509) 963-1046

  • Phil Backlund
    Advisor & Professor, Communication Studies
    Ph.D., Speech Communication, University of Denver, 1977.
    Teaching: Communication Studies
    Research Interests: Gender communication, intercultural communication, educational assessment, Chinese communication, instructional communication.
    Bouillon 228
    backphil@cwu.edu
    (509) 963-1852

  • Beatrice Coleman
    Associate Professor
    A.P.R., M.F.A., Creative Writing, Western Michigan University, 1984.
    Teaching: Public Relations, Advertising
    Research Interests: Models of Public relations education theory; international public relations processes; public relations agency management history & development; academic service learning.
    Bouillon 230
    colemanb@cwu.edu
    (509) 963-1070

  • Robert Fordan
    Advisor & Associate Professor, Broadcast Journalism
    M.A. Broadcast Communication Arts, San Francisco State University, 1978.
    Teaching: Broadcast Journalism, Film & Video Studies
    Research Interests: Media and politics, broadcast history, and pedagogical issues in communication.
    Bouillon 231
    fordanr@cwu.edu
    (509) 963-1668

 

  • Cynthia Mitchell
    Advisor & Assistant Professor, Print Journalism
    M.B.A. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn., 1985
    Teaching: Print journalism
    Research: Business journalism, the business of journalism, and historic aspects of both; impact of communication technologies.
    Professional experience: 14 years as a full-time newspaper reporter and editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and The Wall Street Journal.
    Bouillon 224
    mitchelc@cwu.edu
    (509) 963-1063

  • Corwin King
    Professor & Dept. Chair
    Ph.D., Speech Communication, The Pennsylvania State University, 1973.
    Teaching: Oral communication, public relations
    Research Interests: Rhetorical & communication theory, argumentation, interpersonal communication, organizational communication.
    Public Relations
    Bouillon 229
    kingc@cwu.edu
    (509) 963-1966
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  • Associate Professor
    Ph.D., Political Science, University of Hawaii, Manoa, 1993.
    Teaching: Broadcast Journalism, Film & Video Studies
    Research Interests: Documentary making; communication law & policy; political economy of information & communication technology; media's role in & impact on indigenous societies (esp. Pacific Islands).
    Bouillon 225
    ogden@cwu.edu
    (509) 963-1067
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    • <><> Cesar Garcia
    <><>Assistant Professor of Communication Ph.D., Information Sciences, Complutense University of Madrid, 2005
    <>Teaching: Intercultural Communication, Communication Research Methods, Public Relations.
    <>Research interests: Public Opinion, Sociology of the media, anti-Americanism, Media Effects in the Public Perception of the Latino Community in the US.
    <>Professional Experience: 12 years as a Public Relations Consultant for Edelman PR Worldwide and Pleon/Brodeur
    <>Academic Experience: 6 years as Adjunct Professor at Saint Louis University (Madrid campus)
    <> Curriculum Vita
    <>Bouillon 220
    <> garciace@cwu.edu
    <>(509) 963-1966

     


    Lecturers 
    • Greg Kummer
      Lecturer
      (509) 963-106
      kummerg@cwu.edu

    • Kate Horowitz
      Senior Lecturer
      M.A., Individual Studies, Spec: Communication,
      Central Washington University, 1993
      Teaching: Communication Studies
      Research Interests: Interpersonal communication; intercultural communication; organizational communication; interviewing principles; gender & communication; conflict resolution; and public speaking.
      Bouillon 220
      horowitk@cwu.edu
      (509) 963-1072

    • Dan Erickson
      Lecturer, Speech Communication
      erickson@cwu.edu

    • Robert Musberger
      Lecturer, Mass Media, Convergence
      musburger@cwu.edu
    • Maria Sanders
      lecturer
      Film and Broadcast
      Bouillon 221
      sandersma@cwu.edu
      (509) 963-1089

    • Scott Volyn
      Lecturer
      Law of Mass Media
      volyns@cwu.edu
       
    • Patrick Deffenbaugh
      Lecturer, Marketing, Public relations, Convergence
      patrick@deffenbaugh.com
       
    • Keith Champagne
      Lecturer, AVP for Student Affairs

     


    <>Staff 
    • Liz Rangel
      Bridges Project Assistant Coordinator
      Hertz 206
      rangell@cwu.edu
      (509) 963-1347

    • <>Michael Richard
    • <>Observer Business Manager
    Bouillon 225
    richardm@cwu.edu
    (509) 963-1026

     

    Contact Information

    Communication Department
    400 E. University Way
    Ellensburg, WA 98926
    Mail Stop 7438
    Phone: (509) 963-1066
    Email: owensk@cwu.edu
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