Andrea Carlile

Andrea Carlile, Director of Forensics

Title

Director of Forensics and Assistant Professor, Communication Studies

Office Building

Office

318A

Mailing Address

Pugsley Cont Ed Center 318A
School 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 & 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
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
Professional Memberships
National Communication Association, Pi Kappa Delta, Speech Communication Association of South Dakota
Area(s) of Research
Faculty Workload Equity, Forensics Education, Introductory Communication Course

Department(s)