An Analysis of the Academic Environment in Business and Professional Communication

Paula Lentz University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire ; Tina Coffelt ; Peter Cardon ; Linda Cresap Minot State University ; Ashley Nelson Tulane University ; Dirk Remley Kent State University

Abstract

While previous research in business communication has surveyed business and professional communication instructors regarding their courses, it has not yet asked instructors about additional factors that affect their ability to teach and their students’ ability to learn. These factors include job satisfaction, institutional and collegial support, academic rank, physical teaching environment, teaching and learning resources, and student issues. This study examines the results of a survey of business and professional communication instructors regarding these factors, discusses implications for the disciplines of business and professional communication, and suggests additional avenues for advocacy and research.

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Business and Professional Communication Quarterly
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2020-12-01
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10.1177/2329490620949862
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