About 

With 18 years of teaching experience, most at the Community College level where I was the Co-Chair of the Department of Theater and Speech at Itawamba Community College, I joined the University of Memphis faculty in 2007. I've worked most closely with our General Education course, COMM 2381, developing and piloting it as a fully online course, a hybrid course and a traditional face to face offering. The challenge of developing and presenting messages that resonate with audiences with clarity and integrity across diverse settings and using technology skillfully remains as engaging as ever. I serve as an Undergraduate advisor and assist M.A. committees.

Education

Ph.D. (in progress) University of Memphis
M.A. Communication, Marquette University
B.S. Ed. English/Speech, University of North Alabama

Sample Publications

Stewart, C. O., McConnell, J. R., Stallings, L. A., & Roscoe, R. D. (2019). Growth mindset: Associations with apprehension, self-perceived competence, and beliefs about public speaking. Basic Communication Course Annual, 31, 44-69.

Markman, Kris M., Stallings, Lori A. (2014) Synchronous Communication and Immediacy in the Online Classroom: A Call for Research and Practice. Presented at the ICA Preconference Innovation in Higher Education: Building a Better Future?