Samantha Brown
Frank Business Communication Center Affiliate and Associate Professor of Instruction
Introduction
A business communication and protocol instructor with over a decade of experience teaching communication and writing courses in higher education. Experience in creating and providing workshops, symposiums, and meetings to support professional development in curriculum, assessment, and teaching methodology. Current areas of research and expertise include course design, creating assessments and rubrics, mentoring faculty and graduate students in improving their course design and teaching methodologies, intercultural communication, utilizing AI to enhance business communication, and aiding adult learners in improving their writing, presentation, and communication skills.
Current Positions
- Associate Professor of Instruction, Accounting
- Frank Business Communication Center Affiliate, Dean's Office
Research Interests
- business communication
- utilizing AI to enhance communication and slide deck design
- metacognitive strategies to enhance learner interest
- curriculum development for post-secondary communication and writing courses
Selected Awards & Honors
- Champion for Student Success Award - University of Iowa, 2024
- Champion for Student Success Award - University of Iowa, 2023
- Champion for Student Success Award - University of Iowa, 2022
Employment History
- Adjunct Instructor, Accounting, University of Iowa, 2024
- Adjunct Instructor, Accounting, University of Iowa, 2023 - 2024