Terry M. Thibodeaux, Ph.D.
Professor/Chair, Department of Communication Studies
"I think teaching is the noblest profession. I feel very fortunate to be able to work in a job where I love what I do and have the opportunity to help students build a better life for themselves."
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Carlton Abernathy
Full Time Lecturer
Keep plugging away at whatever it is you wish to do in life! And, as my father always told me, “if you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on---then, climb right back up!”
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Shelby Alverson
Part-time Lecturer
"When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts.” - Dalai Lama
Richard Bello, Ph.D.
Professor
“The university, especially the Department of Communication Studies, is a great place to be. Most of my students are motivated, friendly, and challenging, and I have formed wonderful working and personal relationships with my colleagues."
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Frances Brandau, Ph.D.
Professor
"I am one of the lucky few, I have my dream job. It is incredibly rewarding to connect with students and help them reach their goals."
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Patricia Capps
Full Time Lecturer
I have been a member of the faculty at SHSU for many years, and I still love my job! Confucius said, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”. I have been very blessed to have that job. Teaching is a profession that shapes the character, caliber, and future of an individual. If my students remember me as a good teacher, then my career has been a success.
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Yixin "Cindy" Chen, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
"It takes courage to pursue your dream when many people told you it was unwise and impossible. I believe there is always a chance for success, as long as you try your best."
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Terri Jaggers
Clinical Assistant Professor
"My experiences have taught me that life is 10% what happens, and 90% how I react to it. As a business woman, professional speaker, and community organizer for many years, I have grown to appreciate the benefits of effective communication. I love my everything about Sam Houston State University and look forward to creating many BearKat memories with my students and colleagues."
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Michelle Plitt
Assistant to the Chair
“Hate, it has caused a lot of problems in the world, but has not solved one yet.” – Maya Angelou
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Candice Shivers, Ph.D.
Full Time Lecturer
“A genuine effort to understand another person goes a long way in the path to communication.” ~Unknown
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Lisa van Raalte, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor/Director of Communication Studies Research Lab
“Life is tough my darling, but so are you” – Stephanie Bennett-Henry
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Melinda R. Weathers, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
As a professor, I think it is important to capture students’ passion for learning. By increasing students’ enthusiasm for knowledge, I believe they gain the courage, drive, and understanding needed to succeed as relational beings, professionals, and agents of positive social change.
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Shuangyue "Shaun" Zhang, Ph.D.
Professor
“I love teaching and doing research in communication. My profession has made me a better and more mature person.”
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