SEMINAR IN ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION
Texas State University, COMM 5319
This graduate course covers theories and practices relevant to communication in organizations.
Past COMM 5319 Syllabus
STUDENTS SAY:
“Dr. Dailey is a perfect human. This class was extremely organized and heightened my interest in the subject. Dr. Dailey does a great job of incorporating activities to reinforce the content! Additionally, she has a very positive and encouraging energy that makes her approachable. I have implemented your teaching style in my classes and it has proven to be effective! Actual perfection. Dailey, you are a gem! Thank you for making this class fun, interesting, and informative. I learned a lot of information that is useful for my future career. You are a top notch researcher and professor!”
“Dr. Dailey is awesome! She is so excited about org. comm. and it’s contagious! This class was a blast. The quizzes were so fun because they were scratch off! The food was amazing and I LOVED THAT WE DID ACTIVITIES!!! This is by far one of the best classes I’ve taken here! I’ve never taken an org comm class prior to this one and I feel like I’ve learned so much! Thanks, Dr. Dailey!”
“Dailey you are perfect! I really enjoyed this course and your teaching style. I enjoyed that you applied what we learned to real life situations or at least provided an opportunity to apply to real life. You are an amazing professor. I learned so much and you made it so easy! You are goals!”
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
Texas State University, COMM 5303
In this graduate course, students develop research skills by collecting and analyzing qualitative data.
Past COMM 5303 Syllabus
STUDENTS SAY:
“Dr. Dailey, you are my absolute favorite! Thank you so much for valuing your students as individuals & being encouraging. You employ incredible teaching methods & I always enjoy your class. While graduate course can often feel monotonous, I can tell you made active efforts to integrate activities that were applied & relevant. I am a huge fan of the RADs & the ways in which they hold us accountable for our readings! Dr. Dailey, I cannot tell you how much of an impact you’ve mad on me – you are seriously my role model! So so grateful for you! You’re perfect! This course was extremely valuable for those pursuing careers in academia or other non-academic fields! Love it! You are the bees knees!”
“Dr. Dailey is one of the best professors I’ve had throughout my graduate career. She made this course extremely interesting and worthwhile. I learned a great deal about qualitative research, and my interest in this area definitely increased.”
“Dr. Dailey is the best professor! She is welcoming, approachable, passionate, and knowledgeable. I always enjoy her courses and learn a great deal. She has definitely positively impacted my graduate school career.”
COMMUNICATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
Texas State University, COMM 5329E
A graduate seminar about communication and organizational culture.
Past COMM 5329E Syllabus
STUDENTS SAY:
“Dr. Dailey is awesome! I learned how to take a step back and critically analyze an organizational culture that I’m currently immersed in.”
“Organizational Culture in general was a fuzzy concept before taking this class. Having finished this class I know that I can describe it and elaborate on it in context.”
“Honestly, I see myself going back to the articles we’ve read and using them as references for future projects/future jobs. They were all extremely informative and helped me identify the various aspects of org culture.”
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION ANALYSIS
Texas State University, COMM 5372
In this graduate course, students apply organizational communication theory and research in a formal research study.
Past COMM 5372 Syllabus
STUDENTS SAY:
“I liked the structure of this course. Dr. Dailey you are instructor goals! We talked about consultant role models. You are mine. This course was amazing.”
“Dr. Dailey was very supportive and enthusiastic throughout class sessions. I’ve gained a lot of confidence from this course about entering into the workforce. I appreciated the opportunity to put my skills to work in a practical sense.”
“Responds to emails/questions quickly. Offers helpful advice/constructive criticism w/out making you feel stupid. Doesn’t make students waste time on pointless work. Readings are applicable to life outside of class & compliment the project well. You’re awesome! Thank you for a fantastic class :)”
EMPIRICAL RESEARCH METHODS IN COMMUNICATION
Texas State University, COMM 3301
This undergraduate course introduces students to the designs, uses, and limitations of various methodological perspectives that currently govern communication research.
Past COMM 3301 Syllabus
STUDENTS SAY:
“I liked all the activities to help learn the content that Dailey did. She was very helpful. This by far was my favorite class taken at Texas State. Dr. Dailey is an amazing professor + I learned so much from her class.”
“Dr. Dailey is very organized throughout the syllabus, lectures, & assignments. Instructions are always clearly stated & she is always available and willing to answer any questions! It is obvious she loves teaching comm studies courses. Very passionate! Dr. Dailey is a wonderful & inspiring professor! “
“She takes the time to create relevant activities to make the material accessible to all learning types. She teaches in a way that makes the material easy to understand, instilling confidence in her students. :)”
INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION
Texas State University, COMM 3319
This undergraduate course covers theories and practices relevant to communication in organizations.
Past COMM 3319 Syllabus
STUDENTS SAY:
“I liked how this course was very organized & applicable to real life. Dr. Dailey appears to truly love teaching and does a great job at it. She is very clear with her goals & assignment instructions. She has inspired me to continue with school after graduating w/my Bachelors. Great course content.”
“She treated us as friends and genuinely cared about us as people. She wanted our feedback and actually made changes. Loved the content – I can use it in real life/work. Loved the videos. Also, I really look up to Dr. Dailey as a person. She’s wonderful and inspiring.”
“She has a different approach to teaching which I love. I’m never bored or distracted in her class. Dailey is the best teacher I have had at Texas State. She makes me want to come to class and is so sweet. I love her!”
SOCIAL MEDIA IN ORGANIZATIONS
Texas State University, COMM 4327
This undergraduate course prepares students to be effective social media writers, resourceful workers, critical consumers, and savvy job seekers.
Past COMM 4327 Syllabus
STUDENTS SAY:
“Dr. Dailey was super helpful, she made everything clear and understandable. I learned and took a lot from this class. Actually applying our skills to real world was my biggest take away. None. Great class, awesome prof!”
“Dr. Dailey is one of the most personable, passionate and inspiring professors that I have had at TXState. Her knowledge of the field and passion for teaching are amazing. I strongly recommend her as a professor. Great class! :)”
“She is always bubbly and well informed w/what she teaches. I really enjoyed this course and instruction!”
COMMUNICATION AND IDENTITY IN INTERNATIONAL WORK CULTURES
Texas State University, COMM 3335
This undergraduate course explores how personal, cultural, organizational, and occupational identities shape workplaces.
Past COMM 3335 Syllabus
STUDENTS SAY:
“I never imagined that studying abroad could be so transformative until I joined this incredible program. From exploring global business communication to immersing myself in diverse cultures across Europe, I discovered a whole new world of opportunities. The memories I made and the friendships I formed are priceless. Stepping out of the classroom and into real-world experiences has broadened my perspective and ignited a passion for international connections.”
“Seth and Stephanie are two of the best leaders I have had in my college career, it is clear they care about their students and do everything in their power to make it an enriching experience.”
“Communication and Identity in International Work Cultures helped me understand myself in multiple contexts, including an international one.”
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR THE GLOBAL WORKPLACE
Texas State University, COMM 3324
This course provides a survey of relevant skills necessary to work in an international work setting. Through discussion, site-visits, and application activities, students will leave the course with an understanding and ability to apply these skills in their careers.
Past COMM 3324 Syllabus
STUDENTS SAY:
“Seth and Stephanie are inspiring teachers and great leaders who gave an amazing learning opportunity.”
“Seriously eye opening and an amazing way to take classes and employ them in real life scenarios.”
“Professional Skills for the Global Workplace offered me practical skills to apply to the workplace that I am confident I will use regularly.”
Communication Research Methods
St. Edward’s University, COMM 3301
This course introduces students to the designs, uses, and limitations of various methodological perspectives that currently govern communication research.
Introduction to Communication
St. Edward’s University, COMM 1306
As the prelude to the Communication major, this course introduces students to definitions, concepts, and contexts crucial to the discipline of communication as well as to the origins and development of the pedagogical study of communication.
Presentational Speaking
St. Edward’s University, COMM 1317
This course is an introduction to public speaking both in large and small group situations. It provides practice in a variety of speech styles and purposes, with emphasis on the more commonly used speech forms.
Organizational Communication
University of Texas, CMS 313M
This course covers theories and practices relevant to communication in organizations.
Interviewing Principles and Practices
University of Texas, CMS 316L
This course is designed to teach students the theories and techniques used to prepare and conduct informational, persuasive, and employment interviews.
Professional Communication Skills
University of Texas, CMS 306M
The goal of this course is to make students more competent professional communicators by studying the theories and principles of effective communication, applying these principles in a variety of assignments, and critiquing the performances of other speakers.
Interpersonal Communication Theory
University of Texas, CMS 315M, Dr. John Daly
This course is a broad introduction to the study of interpersonal communication, focusing on the role of communication in relationships. As a TA, I was responsible for attending class and taking notes; addressing student questions; writing portions of exams; and grading exams and papers. I also guest lectured for the class.
Theories of Persuasion
University of Texas, CMS 332K, Dr. Dana Cloud
This course is an introduction to persuasion in its various contexts, from political campaigns to advertising campaigns, from the President of the United States to popular music, from the nightly news to used car sales. As a TA, I was responsible for attending class and taking notes; addressing student questions; and grading exams and papers. I also guest lectured for the class.
Creative and Innovative Management
University of Texas, MSTC 385, Dr. John Daly
This MBA course explores the human and organizational challenges leaders of entrepreneurial firms face that may affect their success. Students are pursuing their Masters in Science degree in Technology Commercialization from the McComb’s School of Business. Half of students attended the lecture in person, whereas the other half of students watch the lecture online (in real-time) and participate virtually. I was responsible for attending class and taking notes; recording student comments to evaluate participation; engaging with online students during class via Skype; writing exam essay questions and weekly discussion board questions; and grading exam essays, discussion board postings, and two application papers.
Interpersonal Communication
Austin Community College, SPCH 1318
This course explores theories and practice in verbal and nonverbal communication with a focus on interpersonal relationships.
Introduction to Communication
Austin Community College, SPCH 1311
This course covers theories and practice of speech communication behavior in interpersonal, small group, and public communication situations.