Stephanie Jackson B.A., M.A.

Associate Professor

Stephanie Jackson

Professional profile

Stephanie Jackson believes that at Lynn University, learning is a lifelong experience and process. It occurs at every level of every career. Her lifelong learning occurs through the application of communication principles to our evolving society. Professionally, Jackson seeks to make these connections in her classroom and in the university environment.

At Lynn, Jackson's communication courses include interpersonal communication, organizational communication, presentational communication, group communication, communication theory, public relations campaigns and media literacy. In addition, she also teaches in The Dialogues of Learning. Jackson is the advisor for the Lynn University National Communication Honor Society, Lambda Pi Eta and is an academic advisor in both communication and emerging media and advertising/public relations.

In the field, Jackson serves on the HOBY Youth Leadership International Board of Trustees, providing professional guidance and industry perspective for communication strategies of the organization, along with traditional fiduciary responsibilities.

Education

  • B.A., Florida Southern College
  • M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Teaching philosophy

Stephanie Jackson believes that learning is an all-encompassing process, and a student's college experience should reflect just that. She facilitates learning in the classroom, in the academic environment and in the university environment with specific focus on instruction, experience and application.

Teaching specialties

  • Organizational communication
  • Communication theory
  • Public communication
  • Leadership
  • Group communication
  • Public relations

Areas of scholarship

  • Organizational communication
  • Organizational change
  • Political symbolism
  • Pedagogy
  • Intercultural communication
  • Social media engagement
  • Civic engagement

Awards and honors

  • Florida Communication Association Professional Paper Award–2007
  • Nomination for the 64th Edition of "Who's Who in America"–2008