Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Diane Badzinski
Title:
Associate Professor of Communication
Department:
Communication
Degrees and Experience:
• Ph.D. Communication (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
• M.A. Communication (University of California-Santa Barbara)
• B.A. Communication and Criminal Justice (St. Cloud State)
• M.A. Communication (University of California-Santa Barbara)
• B.A. Communication and Criminal Justice (St. Cloud State)
Professional Accomplishments:
Most recently, I was a contributing author on several book chapters: "Kerygma, Koinonia, Leitourgia: Worship music that models the purposes of the church." In R. Woods & B. Walrath (Eds.), "Contemporary praise and worship at the dawn of the 21st century: Words, music, and messages." Abingdon Press, in press. "Student perceptions of blended learning in traditional undergraduate environment." In A. Picciano & C. Dziuban (Eds.), "Blended Learning: Research Perspectives," Sloan Research Consortium, in press. I am also an associate editor for the Journal of Applied Communication Research. My most ambitious writing project was as a co-author on a statistics text book published in 2002, Prentice-Hall.
What do you like best about CCU students?:
I enjoy CCU students' quest for learning, interactive spirit, optimistic disposition, and desire to impact their world for Christ.
What are some of your former students doing now?:
My former students hold a wide variety of professional positions including teaching at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Creighton University, and University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse and writing for the Miami Herald and Brio magazine.
What makes CCU different from other schools?:
CCU is unique in its strong emphasis on developing a community of learners, building professor/staff-student mentoring relationships, and equipping students to share their passion for Christ within their sphere of influence.
How are you involved in the CCU community outside the classroom?:
I am not currently too involved in activities outside of the classroom, but I hope to become more involved in the future.
How do you integrate faith and learning?:
We regularly discuss class material from a biblically-based perspective, especially since this view is often missing from our readings and research. We also openly share prayer requests and pray for one another.
CCU is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities.
CCU is a member of the Council of Independent Colleges.
CCU is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
CCU is a member of the NCA's Higher Learning Commission.