Dr. Steven A. Beebe is Regents'' and University Distinguished Professor Emeritusof Communication Studies at Texas State University. He served as chair of his department at Texas State for 28 of his 33 years at Texas State, and concurrently as associate dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication for 25 years. Before joining Texas State University, he was on the faculty of the University of Miami (Florida) for 10 years. Professor Beebe is author and co-author of 16 books (with editions totaling more than 85 books) that have been used at hundreds of universities by millions of students throughout the world. He has also authored or co-authored more than 75 articles and book chapters and 230 professional papers and presentations with an emphasis on communication skill development. Dr.
Beebe has been a Visiting Scholar at both Oxford University and Cambridge University and has given lectures and conference presentations internationally. He remains a highly sought-after speaker, trainer, and consultant on various communication topics for numerous Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. Dr. Beebe served as president of the National Communication Association and has received his university''s top awards for teaching, research, and service; he was named a Piper Professor for the State of Texas. He received the Scholar of the Year Awardby the Religious Communication Association for his work on C. S. Lewis and communication based on an unpublished, partial book manuscript, written by Lewis, that Steve discovered at Oxford University that was to have been co-authored by both C. S.
Lewis and J. R. Tolkien. He received the Lifetime Achievement Awardfrom the National Communication Association, Division of Training and Development. He also received the Wallace A. Bacon Lifetime Teaching Excellence Award from the National Communication Association. The National Speaker''s Association has named him Outstanding Communication Professor in America. He enjoys traveling, reading, researching and writing about C.
S. Lewis, and playing the piano. He is also a struggling cellist. Dr. Timothy Mottetis a senior consultant with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. Dr. Mottet served as the president of Colorado State University Pueblo from 2017-2023. He is a dynamic and accomplished leader in higher education, known for his visionary approach and commitment to student success.
He served as President of Colorado State University Pueblo from 2017-2023, where he spearheaded a comprehensive transformation that redefined the institution as a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking "peoples university." This revitalization led to national recognition, including being named one of the countrys "up-and-coming Hispanic Serving Institutions" by Forbes magazine. Tim''s extensive career spans over three decades in higher education with an additional decade in the airline industry. As a senior consultant for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Dr. Mottet partners with university presidents and their leadership teams across the country on strategic planning, talent management, leadership development, communication effectiveness, and assessing and cultivating organizational culture. He is particularly skilled in helping leaders navigate complex challenges, build consensus among diverse stakeholders, and foster innovation. Additionally, he serves as Senior Consultant with Academic Search--a higher education executive search firm--where he recruits talent for university clients.Dr.
Mottet is a prolific scholar and author. He has co-authored four books and published more than 60 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. His research explores the intersections of communication, personality, and cognition, with applications in instructional, organizational, and interpersonal contexts. He is a certified trainer for the Franklin Covey group and frequently provides communication, leadership, and organizational training to clients in a wide range of industries.He holds degrees from William Jewell College (BA), Boston University (MS), and West Virginia University (EdD).Tim and his spouse, Rick Gonzalez, live in south Texas and enjoy scuba diving, navigating art galleries, helping at animal shelters, and spending quality time in New Orleans. Dr. Seth S.
Freiis Assistant Dean and Chief of Staff in the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University, where he also serves as Associate Professor of Instruction. He has taught at Texas State University for 15 years and values every opportunity to be in the classroom. Dr. Frei has taught various undergraduate and graduate courses in management and communication at Texas State University and the University of Texas at Austin, including Business Communication, Leadership and Communication, and Management of Organizations. His teaching has been recognized with multiple awards, including the College Achievement Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Award for Excellence in Online Teaching. One of Dr. Frei''s points of pride is teaching on an annual education abroad program where students experience business communication across cultures. He also has the honor of serving as faculty advisor for the Hispanic Business Student Association at Texas State University, a hardworking and dedicated group of students with grit and resilience.
Dr. Frei has co-authored numerous journal articles and book chapters on professional communication, training and development, and instructional innovation. Dr. Frei''s research has been presented at national and international conferences. He is also a dedicated leader in professional organizations, serving in various capacities for the Association for Business Communication, Central States Communication Association, and the National Communication Association. In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Frei has worked as a consultant with clients including Fortune 500 companies and small businesses, providing expertise in public speaking, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.Outside work, he enjoys spending time with his family as they travel the world together.
He also enjoys woodworking and gardening in his (limited) free time.