Faculty/Staff Information
Emily Plec
she/they
Professor of Communication, Communication Studies
88819 | plece@wou.edu
BELL 114
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!!! And my spouse is a flyfisher. So that sealed the deal.At WOU since
09/16/2002Hobbies
I enjoy hiking, playing tennis, reading, watching sports and movies, gardening, playing card games, scrabble & dominoes, & playing with my dog (but she's lousy at scrabble).Fun fact
I once gave bell hooks a foot massage!Hometown
Clarkston, MIFavorite book/movie
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's NestOffice Hours
| Mon | Tues | Weds | Thurs | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 - 12:30 p.m. | 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 12 - 12:30 p.m. | Via Zoom 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | |
Classes Taught
| Course | Title | Location | Days | Times |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM 399 | SPECIAL STUDIES: LEGAL COMMUNI | ONLINE CRS | ------- | - |
| COM 380 | ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATION | ONLINE CRS | ------- | - |
Areas of responsibility
I teach courses in Rhetoric and Media, as well as Intercultural, Environmental, Animal, Prison and Sport Communication. My research focuses on the rhetoric of racism in sport, animal-human communication, 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.
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
Professional experience
President, Western Oregon University Federation of Teachers
Vice President, American Federation of Teachers - Oregon
Trustee, Oregon State Board of Higher Education (OUS)
Director, Fostering Success (WOU)
Chair, Environmental Communication Interest Group, Western States Communication Association
Awards and honors
Abby’s House “Woman of the Year”
Advisor of the Year
Lambda Award (NCA)
Environmental Communication Research Award (NCA)
Canadian Consulate General Fellowship
Educator of the Year Award (Friends of the Luckiamute)
Rex Mix Program of Excellence Award (NCA)
Professional memberships
National Communication Association (NCA)
Western States Communication Association (WSCA)
International Environmental Communication Association (IECA)
International Association for Communication and Sport (IACS)
P-CARE (Prison Communication Activism Research & Education)
OCHEP (Oregon Consortium for Higher Education in Prison)
What will you 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 others, their cultures and perspectives.
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