People
As professionals in the area of communication, we are experts in the field and are committed to protecting free speech, nurturing a tolerance and appreciation for diversity, acknowledging and celebrating the power of ethical and effective communication, and creating a supportive environment for the free exchange of ideas.
Faculty
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Terry Robertson, Department Chair Political Communication, Rhetorical Studies, Gender Communication Noteboom Hall Room 315 605-677-6208 troberts@usd.edu |
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Carrie Prentice, Assistant Professor Organizational Communication, Interpersonal Communication Noteboom Hall Room 316 605-677-8818 cprentic@usd.edu |
| Disraelly Cruz, Assistant Professor Organizational Communication disraelly.cruz@usd.edu |
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Jill Tyler, Instructor |
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Aimee Sorensen, Instructor Director of the Basic Course, On-line Speech, IDEA Noteboom Hall Room 302 605-677-6211 aimee.sorensen@usd.edu |
| Kelly McKay-Semmler Intercultural Communication Noteboom Hall 303 605-677-6795 kelly.mckay-semmler@usd.edu |
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Shane Semmler Shane.Semmler@usd.edu |
Staff
Gretchen Petersen
Communication Studies Secretary
gretchen.petersen@usd.edu
Erin Hill, Graduate Assistant
Noteboom Hall 313
Erin.Hill@usd.edu
Lisa Kester, Graduate Assistant
LisaKester@usd.edu
Megan Wellner, Graduate Assistant
Ssu-Yun-Chen, Graduate Assistant
Matt Hammer, Graduate Assistant
Tyson Whitehill, Graduate Assistant
Jamie Stech, Graduate Assistant
Leah Seurer, Graduate Assistant
Sarah Revers, Graduate Assistant
Tyler Bergan, Graduate Assistant




