University Degrees:
• BA in Communication University of Ottawa, 1987
• MA in Communication State University of New York at Buffalo, 1989
• PhD Communication Studies, Concordia University, 1993
Rank:
Assistant Professor
Fields of interest:
• Organizational communication (organizational communication theory, executive and management development, communication skills training)
• Group dynamics (small group communication theory, leadership, conflict resolution, decision making)
• Evaluation of training (research methods in training evaluation, transfer of learning, barriers to learning)
• Interpersonal communication (presentation skills, listening, relational communication)
Ongoing research:
1. Evaluation of the impact of FAST: A school-based family intervention program. This project is a collaborative effort with Family Services Canada. Videotaped interview data have been transcribed and are being analyzed for the impact of this program on the families and communities it serves.
2. Evaluation of the University of Ottawa's Student Mentoring Program, in collaboration with SASS (Student Academic Success Service). This is an evaluation study of the impact and outcomes of the Program.