Stephanie Batson, Instructor
Education
Master’s Degree in Organizational Communication from North Carolina State University
Bachelor’s Degree in public relations and intercultural communication from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Research Areas
First year experience
Online learning
Intercultural communication
Emerging technologies
Teaching Focus
First Semester Transition
Community Oriented Digital Engagement Scholars (CODES)
Public Relations and Public Speaking
Awards & Presentations
22-23 Provost’s Teaching Recognition Award
2021 -Student Organization Award from Kimmel Leadership Center for PRSSA advisor
2020-Phenomenal Woman of the Year award
2020- Top Panel at Central States Communication Association
Teaching with AI: Reflections on Teaching During the New Age of AI @ Communication Speech & Theater Association of North Dakota- September 2024
Negotiating PLACE: Examining the Collisions of Professional (First Shift) and Caregiving (Second Shift) Roles @ National Communication Association— March 2022
Transforming the Emotional Labor of Women in Academia and Renewing our Passion to Serve @ National Communication Association—November 2021
Navigating the Crossroads of Online Learning @ National Communication Association—November 2020
Crossroads of Delivery Modes:
Best Practices for Teaching Public Speaking Online @ National Communication Association—2020
Breaking-Through on Tough Topics: Teaching Practices that Encourage Students to Discuss Difficult Topics (Top Panel, April 2020) @ Central States Communication Association—2020
About Stephanie
Before beginning her teaching career, Stephanie worked in public relations, communication, marketing and event planning. Stephanie is a mother to three children: Ephraim, Greydon, and Isabella. She enjoys volunteering in the community, playing strategy board games and reading. More information can be found at https://collinsbatson.wixsite.com/stephaniebatson
