Dr. Sarah VanSlette, Professor
Education
B.A. Communication & English, Saint Louis University, 2001
M.A. Communication, Purdue University, 2003
Ph.D. Communication, Purdue University, 2006
Research Areas
Public Relations
Social Media
Public Relations Pedagogy
Teaching Focus
Public Relations
Public Relations Case Studies
Corporate Social Responsibility
Awards
2018 Great Teacher Award, SIUE Alumni Association
2014 Favorite Faculty Member Award, SIUE Men’s Basketball
2012 Disability Awareness Appreciation Award, SIUE Disability Support Services
Dr. VanSlette is a St. Louis native, and has taught at SIUE since 2011. Her previous positions include: Assistant Professor at John Carroll University, adjunct faculty at Washington University St. Louis, Webster University, and the Consortium of Universities for International Studies, and public relations consultant. At SIUE, she teaches classes at the undergraduate and graduate levels including Public Relations Campaigns: Research and Planning, Public Relations Campaigns: Implementation and Evaluation, Public Relations Case Studies, Social Media for Public Relations, Introduction to Public Relations, Research Methods, Communication Theories, and Public Speaking. Her research interests include public relations pedagogy, social media in public relations campaigns, and corporate reputation management. In her spare time, she serves as chauffer to her 3 kids and dog. Between football, soccer, pickleball, and weightlifting, she and her kids stay active!
