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
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.
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