Department of Communication Studies: Faculty
The faculty in the Department of Communication Studies represents the richness of our academic program. Click on a faculty member's profile below to learn more about their experience, publications, awards, and contact information.
Department Chair
Dr. Greg Spicer
Associate Professor
Prior to teaching at Cal U, Dr. Spicer taught at the University of Pittsburgh. He has More
Faculty
Dencil Backus
Assistant Professor
Backus began his teaching career in two secondary school systems in West Virginia. After 11 More
James Carter
Assistant Professor
Carter moved to Pennsylvania in 1990 to teach at Cal U. Prior to that move, he taught at the More
Dr. Rick Cumings
Associate Professor
Dr. Cumings taught at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Penn State-University Park, More
Dr. Sylvia Foil
Professor
Dr. Foil has taught two years at Northwestern University. She also taught at Loyola More
Dr. Susan Jasko
Associate Professor
Dr. Jasko taught at several institutions, including Ohio University, Nassau Community More
Dr. Drew McGukin
Associate Professor
Previous teaching experiences include Auburn University at Montgomery, Miami University of More
Dr. Patricia Milford
Professor
Dr. Milford has a diverse professional background both in academic and non-academic. She More
Dr. George Yochum
Associate Professor
Dr. Yochum taught at Allegheny College and DePauw University before joining the faculty at More
