Title
Director of Forensics and Assistant Professor, Communication StudiesOffice Building
Pugsley CenterOffice
318AMailing Address
Pugsley Cont Ed Center 318ASchool of Communication & Journalism-Box 2218
University Station
Brookings, SD 57007
Biography
I have over 20 years of competitive speaking and coaching experience. As a speaker, I have three published orations and have since coached 23 published orations. My coaching experience spans from working with timid high school freshmen to high-ranking government officials. Before my university teaching position, I worked as a communications consultant for the federal government. Additionally, I have worked and volunteered on numerous political campaigns. Working with others to become better speakers is genuinely my passion.I recently earned my doctorate in adult and higher education. My research focuses on faculty workload equity, fairness and satisfaction. Additionally, I explore research related to the Introductory Communication Course and speech and debate activities.
I enjoy cooking, fashion, running and politics in my free time.
Specialties: Speech coaching, teaching, speechwriting, event planning, course design, community outreach, organizing
Committees and Professional Memberships
- National Communication Association
- Pi Kappa Delta
- Speech Communication Association of South Dakota
Awards and Honors
- 2023 F.O. Butler Award for Professional Service
- 2022 L.E. Norton Award
- 2020 CAHSS Outstanding Service Award
- 2019 Larry Schnoor Distinguished Service Award
- 2017 Joyce Lampson Faculty Citizen Award
- 2013 Outstanding Young Speech Teacher Award presented by the Speech Communication Association of South Dakota
- 2013 Bob Derryberry Award recipient for Outstanding Contribution from a New Forensics Educator
Areas of Research
- Faculty workload equity
- Forensics education
- Introductory communication course
Publications
Carlile, A. and Abele, A. (2024). "Speech isn't structured for work-life balance": A study describing equity, fairness and satisfaction of college forensics professionals. The Forensic, 109(1), 6-31.
Department(s)
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School of Communication and Journalism