Pamela Dykes, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Communication

Although what I teach and my pedagogical practices must be altered to fit the contexts within which I am teaching, my ultimate outcome is to inspire students to be productive, passionate members in their community and make a contribution to the global economy overall. To accomplish this goal, it is important to foster an environment of experiential learning. I employ several different learning methods, which include lectures, class discussion, case analysis, and group presentations.

- Pamela Dykes

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Pamela Dykes

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Biography

I have had many titles and held many roles in university, corporate, and nonprofit contexts; but the one thing that has remained static is that I have been a teacher in every role, first as a corporate trainer and eventually as a college professor. I attended Ohio University for my graduate and undergraduate degrees where I majored in organizational communication. I began teaching at the college level in 1999. I teach Public Speaking, Intercultural Communication, Organizational Communication, Principles of Advertising and PR, PR Writing, Strategies, and Campaigns to the traditional day students. I have taught at several universities including Denison, Ohio University and The Ohio State University. I grew up in Springfield Ohio. I moved to Florida in 2008 and I have loved every minute in the sunshine state. I live in Tampa FL with my three amazing teenagers.

Interests

I enjoy dancing, enjoying nature and spending time with my family.

Education

  • PH.D., Organizational Communications, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, March 1998.
  • M.A., Organizational Communication, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, March 1996.
  • B.S., Interpersonal Communication, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, December 1986.

Publications and Exhibitions

Dykes, P. (1999). She Works Hard for Her Money: The African American Women’s Experiences in the workplace. In T. McDonald & T.F. Ahmed, (eds.) Nature of a Sista’: Black Women’s’ lived Experiences in Contemporary Culture.