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Communication

Theodore A. Avtgis

Avtgis

Assistant Professor
2129 Quad Cities Complex
Office Phone: (309) 762-9481 x62323
Email: TA-Avtgis@wiu.edu

Dr. Ted Avtgis specializes in organizational communication processes and communication predispositions in general business and healthcare organizations. Dr. Avtgis received his Ph.D. in Communication Studies from Kent State University. Dr. Avtgis has authored over 65 peer- reviewed articles and book chapters focusing on organizational communication, health communication, risk and crisis communication, and aggressive communication. His work has appeared in journals such as ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Communication Quarterly, Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care, Communication Education, and Communication Research Reports among many others. He is co-author of fifteen books.

Dr. Avtgis was recognized as one of the top 50 most productive researchers in the field of communication studies between 1996-2001 (tied for 12 th ). Other honors include being named a Centennial Scholar (2009 Eastern Communication Association), Distinguished Scholar (2011 Eastern Communication), Past Presidents’ Award Recipient (Eastern Communication Association), Research Fellow (2012 Eastern Communication Association), Teaching Fellow (2013 Eastern Communication Association), Honoree (2013 Ohio Magazine Excellence in Education), and recipient of the Ashland University Academic Mentor Award (2015). Dr. Avtgis has served as Editor in Chief of Communication Research Reports and has served on the editorial boards of eleven scholarly journals. He is co-founder of the medical communication consulting firm Medical Communication Specialists and was recognized as a member of the World Council on Hellenes Abroad (USA Region of American Academics). Throughout his career, Professor Avtgis has served on the faculty of academic institutions including St. John’s University, West Virginia University, Ashland University, and the University of Akron.

Education

Ph.D., Communication Studies, Kent State University
M.A., Speech Communication Studies, Emerson College
B.S., Mass Communication/Television, Emerson College
A.S., Media Technology, Bunker Hill Community College

Teaching Areas

Organizational Communication
Health Communication
Risk Communication
Persuasion
Training & Development

Research Interests

Health Communication
Organizational Communication
Crisis Communication
Argumentative and Aggressive Communication