Faculty
Alison Arndt-Wild
Associate Professor, Student Media Center Director
Credentials:
- BA, Idaho State University, 1998
- MA, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2005
Rachel Aubrey
Assistant Professor
Credentials:
- BA, Hawaii Pacific University, 2008
- MA, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2011
Professional Organization and Certifications:
- Society of Professional Journalists-Utah Chapter
- Western State Communication Association
Sarah Billington
Department Coordinator, Associate Professor
Credentials:
- BS, Texas Wesleyan University, 2005
- MA, Stephen F. Austin State University, 2010
Professional Organizations and Certifications
- Western States Communication Association
- National Communication Association
- TOEFL Certification
- TEA Educator Certification
Roger Johnson
Associate Professor
Credentials:
- BS, University of Utah, 1987
- MS, Brigham Young University, 2000
Campus:
Taylorsville
Building:
Technology Building
Room:
215 B
Phone:
Email:
Jodie Jones
Associate Professor
Credentials:
- Certificate in Conflict Resolution, University of Utah, 2004
- AA, Dixie State University, 2006
- BA, Southern Utah University, 2007
- MA, California State University, 2010
Professional Organizations and Certifications
- Western States Communication Association
- National Communication Association
- Association on Conflict Resolution (National)
- Utah Council on Conflict Resolution (Board Member)
- Court-approved Mediator for the State of Utah
Campus:
Taylorsville
Building:
Technology Building
Room:
316 D
Phone:
Email:
Paul Lerdahl
Professor
Credentials:
- BS, Speech Communication, University of Utah, 1973
- AAS, Apprenticeship Electricity, Salt Lake Community College, 1989
- MS, Industrial Technology, Utah State University, 1999
- MA, Business Communication, emphasis in Leadership & Influence, Jones International University, 2006 (Magna Cum Laude)
Achieved Honors
- NISOD Teaching Excellence Award
- SLCC Teaching Excellence Award
- Distinguished Faculty Lecturer
Held Certificates
- Master Electrician, Utah State Department of Occupational & Professional Licensing
- Industrial Electrician, U.S. Department of Labor
- Electrical Inspector, International Association of Electrical Inspectors
- Secondary Teacher, Utah State Department of Education
- Endorsements: Speech, Mathematics Level II, Electricity, Political Science, Choral Music
Campus:
Taylorsville
Building:
Technology Building
Room:
215 C
Phone:
Email:
Shirene McKay
Associate Professor
Credentials:
- BA, Brigham Young University, 1979
- MA, Brigham Young University, 1983
Professional Organizations and Certifications
- National Communication Association
- Western States Communication Association
Campus:
Taylorsville
Building:
Technology Building
Room:
316 D
Phone:
Email:
Matt Merkel
Associate Professor
Credentials:
- BS, Clarks Summit University, 1992
- MA, Regent University, 1998
Professional Organizations and Certifications
- National Press Photographers Association (NPPA)
- National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)
Tamra Phillips
Associate Professor
Credentials:
- AS, Salt Lake Community College, 1992
- BS, University of Utah, 1995
- MS, University of Utah, 1999
Professional Organizations and Certifications
- Western States Communication Association
- Certificate in Conflict Resolution
Campus:
Taylorsville
Building:
Technology Building
Room:
316 F
Phone:
Email:
Hengjun Lin
Assistant Professor
Credentials:
- MA, University of New Mexico, 2014
- PhD, Ohio University, 2018
Professional Organizations:
- International Communication Association
- National Communication Association
- Central States Communication Association
- Western States Communication Association