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School of Communication and Journalism

Andrea Carlile

Andrea Carlile, Director of Forensics

Title

Director of Forensics and Assistant Professor, Communication Studies

Office Building

Pugsley Center

Office

115

Mailing Address

Pugsley Cont Ed Center 115
School of Communication & Journalism-Box 2218
University Station
Brookings, SD 57007

Biography

I have over 20 years of competitive speaking and coaching experience. As a speaker, I have three published orations and have since coached 23 published orations. My coaching experience spans from working with timid high school freshmen to high-ranking government officials. Before my university teaching position, I worked as a communications consultant for the federal government. Additionally, I have worked and volunteered on numerous political campaigns. Working with others to become better speakers is genuinely my passion.

I recently earned my doctorate in Adult & Higher Education. My research focuses on faculty workload equity, fairness, and satisfaction. Additionally, I explore research related to the Introductory Communication Course and Speech and Debate Activities.

I enjoy cooking, fashion, running, and politics in my free time.

Specialties: Speech Coaching, Teaching, Speechwriting, Event Planning, Course Design, Community Outreach, Organizing

Awards and Honors

2023 F.O. Butler Award for Professional Service; 2022 L.E. Norton Award; 2020 CAHSS Outstanding Service Award; 2019 Larry Schnoor Distinguished Service Award; 2017 Joyce Lampson Faculty Citizen Award; 2013 Outstanding Young Speech Teacher Award presented by the Speech Communication Association of South Dakota; 2013 Bob Derryberry Award recipient for Outstanding Contribution from a New Forensics Educator

Professional Memberships

National Communication Association, Pi Kappa Delta, Speech Communication Association of South Dakota

Area(s) of Research

Faculty Workload Equity, Forensics Education, Introductory Communication Course

Department(s)

Open Prairie

Open PRAIRIE - Public Research Access Institutional Repository and Information Exchange

The Shakedown of Warm-Ups: An Assessment of Pre-Speech Exercises' Impact on Pub…