Faculty/Staff Information
Emily Plec
(she/her and they/their)
Professor, Communication Studies
503-838-8819 | plece@wou.edu
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Why I chose WOU
I liked the small size of the classes, the opportunity to really get to know my students and colleagues, and the focus on first generation and working class educational oppportunity. Plus, location, location, location!!!At WOU since
09/16/2002Hobbies
hiking, tennis, reading, movies, watching sports, gardening, playing card games, dominoes, & playing with my dog (but she's lousy at poker).Fun fact
I once gave bell hooks a foot massage!Hometown
Clarkston, MIFavorite book/movie
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's NestOffice Hours
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Vitae
Areas of responsibility
I teach courses in Rhetoric and Media, as well as Intercultural, Environmental, Animal and Sport Communication. My research focuses on the rhetoric of racism in sport, public participation in environmental decision-making, and the rhetoric of women leaders.
I also run WOU's Fostering Success program (serving students from foster care backgrounds) and oversee internships in the Campus Garden.
What you will do and learn in my courses
I enjoy incorporating creative activities and projects into my courses.
You can expect to engage in discussions in my classes.
You will learn a lot about yourself and many things about other people, cultures and perspectives.
Education
PhD in Communication from the University of Utah
MA in Communication from the University of New Mexico
BA in Religous Studies and Peace Studies from the University of New Mexico
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