Dr. Alicia Alexander, Professor
Education
Ph.D. Interpersonal Communication, The University of Texas at Austin.
M.A. Communication, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO.
B.S. Public Relations, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO.
Research Areas
Family relationships
Communication and emotion
Marriage, Dating, and Romantic Relationships
Teaching Focus
Interpersonal Communication
Family Communication
Communication Theory and Methods
Awards
Top Panel, Health Communication Interest Group. Central States Communication Association. 2023.
Top Four Paper, Interpersonal & Family Communication Division. Central States Communication Association. 2021.
Dawn O. Braithwaite Award, Interpersonal & Family Communication Division at Central States Communication Association. 2021.
Student Organization Award from the SIUE Kimmel Leadership Center. In recognition of my work with students as the faculty co-advisor of Support the Girls-SIUE. 2021.
Community Agency Award - I Support the Girls- Edwardsville from the SIUE Kimmel Leadership Center. In recognition of my service with the Edwardsville affiliate of Support the Girls. 2021.
Women of Distinction Award YWCA: Recipient of the WOD by the YWCA that is given to a woman that gives back to her community, is committed to the elimination of racism and empowering women, advocates positive social change in her community and serves as a mentor to woman and girls through her career and/or service.
Distinguished Article Award Family Communication Division, by the National Communication Association in 2013. “Hurtful family environments: Links with individual, relationship, and perceptual variables” written by Vangelisti, McGuire, Alexander, & Clark (2007) in Communication Monographs, 74, 357-385.
Teaching Distinction Award. Recipient of the university-wide teaching award at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Chosen by committee of faculty, students, and administrators. 2009.
Top Paper, Family Communication Division. National Communication Association Conference in Chicago, IL. 2007.
Top Student Paper, Interpersonal Communication Division. National Communication Association Conference in Chicago, IL. 2004.
Top Paper and Top Student Paper, Interpersonal Communication Division. International Communication Association Conference in New Orleans, LA. 2004.
Top Four Paper, Interpersonal Communication Division. National Communication Association Conference in New Orleans, LA. 2002.
Top Four Paper, Family Communication Division. National Communication Association Conference in Atlanta, GA. 2001.
Dr. Alexander is the director of I Support the Girls-Edwardsville and co-faculty sponsor of I Support the Girls-SIUE. She enjoys spending time with her husband, son, twin daughters, and her three dogs. She also loves reading, teaching fitness classes, organizing things, and visiting her family in Kansas City.
