Faculty Profile

Tracy Routsong

Contact

Morgan Hall

Rm 206 D

1700 SW College Ave

Topeka, KS 66621-1117

785.670.2233

tracy.routsong@washburn.edu

Degrees & Certifications

Cornell College, Bachelor

University of Northern Iowa, Master of Arts

University of Iowa, Doctor of Philosophy

Academic History

1998 - 2000; Graduate Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant/Forensics Coach; UNI
2000 - 2003; Instructor/ADOF/DOF; Winona State University, Winona, MN
2003 - 2007; Graduate Teaching Assistant; University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
2007 - Present; Washburn University

Courses Currently Teaching

CN 101 Principles and Practices of Human Communication
CN 304 Qualitative Research Methods
CN 306 Health Communication
CN 351 Interpersonal Communication

Teaching

• CN 302 A, Communication Theory
• CN 498 E, Senior Capstone
• IS 389 A, Int Stds Capstone Proposal
• IS 390 A, Integrated Studies Capstone
• IS 390 XA, Integrated Studies Capstone

Scholarly Interests/Activities

My scholarly interests span the areas of health and interpersonal/family communication. My most recent publications have been in stepfamily narratives and parental and student perceptions of health rules. Currently I am working on a visual rhetoric project looking at travel stops and perception of disability compliance and perception of stressors and resources of family members when living in a house with a mother diagnosed with lupus.

Service Interests/Activities

Faculty Senate
College Faculty Council
University Benefits Committee
University Wellness Committee
Honors Advisory Board
Small Grants
Faculty Affairs

Fall 2011 I was invited to join Leadership Washburn, a campus leadership group.

Career Accomplishments

My favorite part of this career is working with students. I have had the pleasure of working with a Master's student on her thesis on nonverbal behaviors and numerous undergraduate students on individual research projects. Watching my students receive their diplomas is always a highlight for me. What amazing students we have here at Washburn!

Personally, I have experienced several accomplishments while here at Washburn. In research, I have had four publications and another under review. Last year I was a recipient of the Student Life Achieving Excellence Award and I was named department chair.

Certificate of Teaching and Learning 2014-2015

Certificate of Teaching and Learning 2015-2016

Certificate of Teaching and Learning 2016-2017

Certificate of Teaching and Learning 2017-2018

Certificate of Teaching and Learning 2018-2019

Certificate of Inclusive Teaching and Learning 2018-2019

Certificate of Teaching and Learning 2019-2020

Certificate of Inclusive Teaching and Learning 2019-2020

Certificate of Teaching and Learning 2020-2021

Certificate of Inclusive Teaching and Learning 2020-2021

Certificate of Teaching and Learning 2021-2022

Certificate of Inclusive Teaching and Learning 2021-2022

Certificate of Teaching and Learning 2022-2023

Certificate of Inclusive Teaching and Learning 2022-2023

Certificate of Teaching and Learning 2023-2024

Certificate of Inclusive Teaching and Learning 2023-2024