Kevin M. Gillen
Lecturer in Communication Arts
Before academia, Gillen managed landscape companies in Boston and California where he developed his interest in cultural diversity and enthusiasm for teaching. He joined IU South Bend in 2003.
Education
MA Communication Studies, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
BA Speech Communication, Indiana University, South Bend, Indiana
Certificate of International Studies, IU South Bend
AAS Horticulture, Gateway Technical College, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Concurrent Positions at IU South Bend
Director of the S121 Speech Program
Faculty Liaison for the Advance College Project
Recent Faculty Development
Keynote Speaker Communication Arts Fall Forum
Candidate for Senior Lecturer
Completed ENG-D600 History of the English Language
Nominee for President’s Distinguished Teaching Award
Courses Taught at IU South Bend
SPCH-S121 Public Speaking
SPCH-S223 Business & Professional Communication
SPCH-S380 Nonverbal Communication
SPCH-S427 Cross Cultural Communication
EDUC-S512 Workshop in Secondary Education
Text Book Reviews
Speak Up! Fraleigh & Tuman
The Art of Public Speaking, 10th edition: Lucas
Communication as Critical Inquiry: Simonds, Hunt & Simonds
Research Interests
Interpersonal communication: societal expectations in an E-world
Ethics of public communication
Gender / Feminist studies: androcentric language use
Nonverbal communication: proxemics, power, territory
Cultural identification & communication
Semiotics of burial customs and tombstone iconography
Activities
Arts Curriculum Committee
School of the Arts Lecturer Search Committee
Advisory Board Member for International Studies
Member
Eastern Communication Association
Central States Communication Association
