Andrea Carlile, Director of Forensics

Andrea Carlile

Director of Forensics and Assistant Professor, Communication Studies

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 and 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

Academic and Professional Experience

Committees and Professional Memberships
  • National Communication Association
  • Pi Kappa Delta
  • Speech Communication Association of South Dakota

Research and Scholar Work

Areas of Research
  • Faculty workload equity
  • Forensics education
  • Introductory communication course
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
Publications

Carlile, A. and Abele, A. (2024). "Speech isn't structured for work-life balance": A study describing equity, fairness and satisfaction of college forensics professionals. The Forensic, 109(1), 6-31.

Mailing Address:
Pugsley Cont Ed Center 318A
School of Communication & Journalism-Box 2218
University Station
Brookings, SD 57007
Office Location:
Pugsley Center
Room 318A
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