Communication Faculty - Dr. Elizabeth Bernat
Assistant Professor
Elizabeth teaches a wide variety of interpersonal and organizational communication courses, as well as directs the basic course (COM 101
). Her teaching philosophy is based on considering classroom learning as a "partnership" in which both faculty and students actively participate, such as in discussion-learning and service-learning. Professor Bernat is co-advisor to the Communication Club, and is very active in undergraduate advisement and life planning.
Prior to Plattsburgh State, Elizabeth spent 8 years as an instructor at Cornell University, Ithaca College, and Ohio University. She brings extensive training and consulting experiences to the classroom. Her primary research interest is the study of romantic relationship development in which she has completed her Ph.D. at Ohio University.
Recently, Dr. Bernat -- with two other faculty members -- has been carrying out a ground-breaking investigation into community web visibility (www.communitywebvisibility.com ). The intent of the CWV Project is to be able to simultaneously contribute to the field of emerging mass media communication and, equally, assist community-based organizations and leaders with a more ecological approach to online visibility.
Education:
- Ph.D., Ohio University, 2002
- M.P.S., Cornell University, 1994
- B.A., Heidelberg College
Teaching & Research Areas:
- Interpersonal Relationship
- Organizational Communication
- Training and Consulting
- Research Methods
- Web Visibility
Research Website:
Contact Elizabeth Bernat
Office: Yokum 112
Phone: (518) 564-4284
E-mail: Elizabeth.Bernat@plattsburgh.edu