Lynn Meade

Experience

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  Stotts and Associates

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1993

  Vice President of Marketing
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  Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Director

  Volunteer Management: Recruited volunteers, conducted volunteer training, coordinated activitiesFundraising: Wrote grants, organized galas, designed and implemented fundraising plansCommunity Outreach: Spoke at community eventsPublic Relations: Wrote press releases, created promotional materials

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  University of Arkansas

  Jan 2003 - Aug 2023

  I change the world by teaching people meaningful ways to communicate!Courses:Advanced Public SpeakingPublic SpeakingCommunication in a Diverse WorldPersuasionSmall Group CommunicationIntercultural Communication in IrelandCreated new courses for the department.Delivered course content in person, over Zoom, and online.Collaborated with international organization to provide international training.Prepared lessons to fulfill learning objectives.Delivered student centered lectures.Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of students.Encouraged students to explore learning opportunities and career paths.Created various assessments for students, including tests, quizzes, essays and projects.Worked with students one-on-one. Leveraged technology (Blackboard, Adobe, Marco Polo, Web building, Power Point) to drive lasting learning.Wrote communication textbook that is free and online. Collaborated with other faculty to provide meaningful training programs, useful assessments, and consistent programs.AWARDSImhoff Award for Teaching and Mentoring (Highest teaching award at UA)Master Teacher Award (Highest teaching award at Fulbright College)Alumni of Distinction from College of Education and Health ProfessionalsFaculty Commendation OTHER ACTIVITIESWrote grants to support ongoing trainingTrained in the Intercultural Development InventoryTrained in Intercultural Conflict Style InventoryTrained in PhotovoiceTrained by CIEE Study Abroad Training: Learning While Leading: Supporting Intercultural Development While Studying AwayWrote the standards for Speech and Debate for the state of Arkansas as a member of the Arkansas Department of Education CommitteeProvide teacher training for Graduate School, Department of Communication, and Teaching and Faculty Support CenterFull teaching portfolio available. https://sites.google.com/view/lynnmeade/home Show less

  • Co Director Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center

    Aug 2020 - Aug 2023

  • Communication Faculty

    Aug 2003 - Mar 2023

  • Coordinator of Graduate Teaching Assistants

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2005
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  University of Arkansas

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2025

  Faculty Development - Teaching and Learning Presentations

  In addition to teaching at the University, I conduct teacher trainings for incoming graduate teaching assistants, new faculty, and online faculty.I speak on teaching related topics for the Teaching and Faculty Support Center and the Teaching Academy. I serve on these education related committees: Arkansas Department of Education Standards Committee. 2010-current Wrote core standards or Arkansas High School SpeechArkansas Communication Theater Arts Association Development Committee 2011-2013Teaching Assistant Effectiveness Committee 2013-current, University of Arkansas Teaching Academy, University of Arkansas__________________Recent Presentations“Students Often Surprise Me and That’s a Good Thing – Framing Teaching from a Student Standpoint.” Teaching Faculty Support Center Cordes Chair Talk. University of Arkansas. October 2019. “Classroom Management.” Incoming TA’s in Communication Department. August 21, 2019. Engaging Students at the University. New Faculty Orientation Speaker. August 2019 “Engaging our Students.” Training for New UA Teachers. August 20, 2019. “Professionalism in the Classroom” Graduate Student Training for TEAC Graduate School Committee. University of Arkansas. August 19, 2019.“Safe and Brave for Incoming Teaching Assistants.” August 1, 2019. “Tips to be Hip: High Impact Teaching Practices for Teachers.” HIP Retreat. University of Arkansas. July 31, 2019.“Creating Safe and Brave Spaces in the Classroom for Teachers.” Teaching and Faculty Support Center. April 19 and 19 2019. “Professionalism in Communication: Interviewing and Speechmaking.” Volunteer Action Center Board Training. University of Arkansas. February 21, 2019. “Student Engagement: It all Begins with Meeting Students Where They Are.” Communication Graduate Training University of Arkansas. September 2018.“Creating Safe Spaces for Dissenting Views.” University of Arkansas Teaching Camp with Rachel Glade: Mount Magazine, Arkansas. August 6, 2018. Show less

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  University of Arkansas - Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences

  Aug 2022 - now

  Teaching Associate Professor

  I teach students how to make meaningful connection between what they are learning in college, the person that they want to become, and their professional selves. Courses Taught:Professional e-PortfoliosNavigating Your Personal and Professional GrowthProfessional StorytellingIn addition, I am an Instructor Coach. I mentor students who need just a little extra encouragement to see their potential. I led the AAC&U's ePortfolio Institute, and was a member of the HIP Institute. I have written OER textbooks on Professional ePortfolios, Advanced Public Speaking, and Coaching Connections for Faculty Academic Coaches. Show less