B.A. Sociology, Baker University,
M.A. Journalism, Kansas State University,
Ph.D. communication Studies, University of Kansas
Lecturer, Washburn University, 1998-2005
Assistant Professor, Washburn University, 2005-2009
Associate Professor, Washburn University, 2009-current
Chair, Mass Media Dept., Washburn University, 2009-current
Faculty Senate, 2009-2013
Chair, Academic Affairs Committee, 2009-2011
College Committee on Promotion and Tenure, 2011-2012
Association for Women in Communications, Vanguard Award for Outstanding Chapter Service
SOAR Award--Student Organization Advisor, 2003-2004
Sweet Sabbatical, 2007--Study in Paris, Netherlands and Cambridge
Sweet Sabbatical, 2009--Study in Klagenfurt, Austria