..::The Department of Communications::..

	William D. Harpine Professor and Chair Ph.D., Speech Communication, (1982), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Reach me at: WilliamH@usca.edu or 803-641-3604 William Harpine's Web Page Courses I Teach: ACOM A190 Introduction to Communication ACOM A201 Interpersonal Communication ACOM A290 Communications Colloquium ACOM A241 Public Speaking Curriculum Vitae
It is a great privilege to work with the wonderful students and faculty at USCA. My goal is to share my enthusiasm for learning with all of my students.
	Charmaine E. Wilson Associate Professor Ph.D., Speech Communication, (1986), University of Washington Faculty Advisor of Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society Reach me at: CharW@usca.edu or 803-641-3546 Courses I Teach: ACOM A190 Introduction to Communication ACOM A201 Interpersonal Communication ACOM A342 Interviewing ACOM A385 Group Communication ACOM A480 Organizational Communication ACOM A497 Directed Capstone Internship ACOM A499 Service Learning Capstone Experience
Teaching is my great pleasure and my passion. I love learning so the opportunity to help others learn, gain insights, develop skills and appreciate the benefits of knowledge is always exciting and rewarding. I also enjoy getting to know my students and working one-on-one with them as they pursue their goals. I feel tremendously fortunate to have a job that I enjoy coming to every day!
	Linda Owens Associate Professor MA, Journalism, (1982), University of South Carolina Reach me at: LindaO@usca.edu or 803-641-3309 Courses I Teach: ACOM A303 Communications Law and Ethics ACOM A325 Principles of Advertising ACOM A332 Writing Across the Media
My teaching is not confined to the traditional classroom; it exists in student media activities such as Pacer Times as well as in the classes. In classes, I use a variety of methods to teach including lecture, realistic exercises, discussion, guest speakers, and exercises created from the daily news. I have always been active with professional journalists and in communications and journalism associations in an effort to bring current information and world examples to the classroom.
	Bing Han A.B.D., Communication, University of Maryland M.A., Linguistics and Translation (1999), University of International Business and Economics Courses I Teach: ACOM 190 Introduction to Communication ACOM 201 Interpersonal Communication ACOM 450 Intercultural Communication Curriculum Vitae
Bing Han will join the USCA faculty in August 2008. She says that, "I believe a teacher can never truly teach unless he or she is still learning. A good teacher is also a good learner and leader. As a teacher, my responsibility is not only to inform students, but also to inspire their desire to learn and equip them with necessary tools to acquire knowledge on their own."
	Peggy O. Elliott Instructor MAJC, Public Relations (1978), University of Florida Faculty Advisor of Pacer Times Reach me at: PeggyE@usca.edu or 803-641-3632 Courses I Teach: ACOM A328 Public Relations ACOM A335 Advanced Writing for the Public ACOM A342 Interviewing ACOM A376 Visual Communications ACOM A430 Feature Writing ACOM A436 Public Relations Writing ACOM A476 Advanced Visual Communications Curriculum Vitae
	Tara Koosak Instructor M.S., Speech Communication, Southern Illinois University Reach me at: tarak@usca.edu or 803-641-3530 Courses I Teach: ACOM 201 Interpersonal Communication ACOM 241 Public Speaking ACOM 450 Intercultural Communication ACOM 491T Family Communication Curriculum Vitae
Teaching is a rewarding experience! The main goal of my teaching is to inform my students how to become effective communicators. My teaching technique consists of class discussions combined with collaborative group activities.
	Deidre Martin Teaching Associate and Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction (1995), University of South Carolina Reach me at: Deidrem@usca.edu or 803-641-3448 Courses I Teach: ACOM A328 Principles of Public Relations ACOM A476 Advanced Visual Communications ACOM A495 Topics in Public Relations/Journalism Faculty Advisor of the USCA Circle K Club
Teaching in the Communications Department has been wonderful. I greatly enjoy working with our students to share my knowledge in public relations and graphic design. Watching them learn and grow as communications professionals is a very fulfilling experience!
	Sandra Hochel Distinguished Professor Emerita Ph.D., Speech Communication (1973), Purdue University Recipient of a prestigious Fulbright Scholar Grant, Dr. Hochel taught in Budapest, Hungary in 2004. Reach me at: sandrah@usca.edu or 803-641-3475 Courses I teach ACOM 450 Intercultural Communication ACOM 498 Nonverbal Communication
Being a teacher means that I assume responsibility to help guide and motivate students to become active participants in learning. I do not see myself as the "fount of knowledge" although I have a good grasp of the subject matter I teach. Rather I believe my primary role is to provide students the environment, structure, knowledge, and motivation they need to be actively involved in discovering, analyzing, and applying information and concepts. Although I have retired from teaching full-time, I will always be a teacher, whether in or out of the classroom.
	Jeffrey Bruce Wallace Lecturer BA, Journalism (1970), University of South Carolina Editor, Aiken Standard Reach me at: Jwallace@aikenstandard.com or 803-641-3519 Courses I Teach: ACOM A330 Writing for the Public ACOM A335 Advanced Writing for Public ACOM A305 Editing
Says a student of Professor Wallace: "His laid back teaching style makes it fun to learn, and his comments and suggestions are always helpful. He gives us the opportunity to do a lot of hands-on work, which I think is the best way to learn."
	Teresa Kay Humphrey Lecturer M.A., Speech Communication (1980), San Diego State University Reach me at: terrih@usca.edu or 803-641-3632 Courses I teach: ACOM A241 Public Speaking ACOM A201 Interpersonal Communication

Revised by William D. Harpine, 24 June 2008. E-mail williamh@usca.edu.