Faculty and Staff
Stephen Schroeder
Professor, Speech Communications/Forensics
Tel.: (630) 942-2514
Fax: (630) 942-3490
Room: AC 227
e-mail: schroeds@cod.edu
Areas of Research Interest:
• Performance Studies
• Public Address
• Rhetorical Theory
• Forensics
Recent Courses Taught:
• Speech 1100 - Fundamentals of Speech
• Speech 1100 - Fundamentals of Speech (Honors)
• Speech 1110 - Oral Interpretation
• Speech 1120 - Small Group Communication
• Speech 2160 - Argumentation and Debate
• Speech 1800/2800 - Storytelling
Current Projects:
• Forensics (Speech and Debate) Team Coach
• Co-Advisor, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
• Executive Board member, Lincoln Parlamentry League
• Staff member, Phi Rho Pi National Community College Forensics Tournament
• Faculty Member, International Institute for Readers Theatre
Selected Publications, Presentations, Performances, Books
• The Play's the Thing: Using Readers Theatre as a Leadership Education Tool, Phi Theta Kappa Leading Edge Institute, November 2006
• Performer, Bristol Renaissance Faire
• "De-mystifying Communication Analysis," National Communication Association Convention 1998
Education:
M.A. Speech Communication, California State University- Northridge
B.A. Information and Communication Studies, California State University- Chico
A.A. Liberal Arts and Fine Arts, Saddleback College
Awards and Recognitions:
• 2007 Horizon Award, Phi Theta Kappa
• Collie/Taylor Fellowship Award for Coaches, 2004 Phi Rho Pi National Forensics Tournament
• Dennis/Ross Coaches Fellowship Award, 2004 Illinois Intercollegiate Forensics Association Tournament
• 2002 Paragon Award for New Advisors, Phi Theta Kappa
• Outstanding Graduate in Speech Communication, CSU - Chico
• Outstanding Graduate in Speech Communication, CSU - Northridge
• Outstanding Graduate, Saddleback College