JENN SUPPLE

P AS SI O N AT E E D U C AT O R · C OM M U NI C ATI O N P RO FE S SI O N A L · AD M I NI S T R ATI V E J U N KI E

jsupple@dbq.edu PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

563-495-4141
705 Riverbend Drive
Cascade, IA 52033
I live for the moment when students become obsessed with a topic,
process, or project. I love creating order in chaos, whether it be
scheduling classes, designing advising spreadsheets, or plotting a
program review. I am provoked by communication theory and thrilled
with the opportunity to explore it with my students.

EDUCATION TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Ed.D. Educational Leadership
National Louis University - Chicago, IL
Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA)
June 2020
Emphasis
Leadership for Learning & Change
M.A. Communication Studies
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
Summa Cum Laude (3.97 GPA)
May 2006
Emphases
Communication Education
Performance Studies
B.F.A. Theatre
Drake University - Des Moines, IA
Cum Laude (3.575 GPA)
May 1998
Emphases
Performance
Costume Design & Management
Preparing lecture, discussion, and activities to promote active learning.
Evaluating student performance through written work, in-class activities,
oral presentations, and exams.
University of Dubuque – Dubuque, IA (2007 – present)
Associate Professor, Communication Department
 Communication Studies and Careers
 Speech Communication
 Interpersonal Communication
 Advanced Interpersonal Communication: Difficult Conversations
 Advanced Interpersonal Communication: Deception & Betrayal
 Intercultural Communication
 Managing Digital Identities
 Organizational Communication
 Global Social Protest
 Jerks @ Work: Navigating Professional Conflict
 Effective Business Communication
 Communication Senior Seminar
 World View Seminar I & II (Core Curriculum)
 Managerial Communication (Undergraduate & Graduate)
 Alternative Management Strategies (Graduate)
University of Northern Iowa – Cedar Falls, IA (2004 – 2007)
Oral Communication Instructor (2004 – 2007)
 Hybrid public speaking / fundamentals of communication course

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
University of Dubuque – Dubuque, IA
Department Chair (2013 – present)
 Helmed regional accreditation with Higher Learning Commission
 Initiated first departmental program review in fifteen years
 Performed overhaul of advising procedures, including graduation tracking and advisor assessment by students
 Managed course scheduling for five full-time faculty and four part-time faculty per semester
Director, Speech Communication Course (2008 – 2017)
 Coordinated resources for up to 26 sections of the course per year, taught by up to 8 instructors per semester
 Hired and trained new instructors, maintained course sample LMS page (Moodle), syllabus, and assignments

University of Northern Iowa – Cedar Falls, IA

Research Assistant, Dr. John Fritch & Dr. Karen Mitchell (Fall 2005 – Spring 2006)
 Performed a comparative analysis of textbooks historically used in the hybrid basic speech course
 Coordinated website revision and materials archive for Performance Studies Program

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 MEMBERSHIPS AWARDS, HONORS, AND RECOGNITION

Iowa Communication Association University of Dubuque – Dubuque, IA

Board Member (2016 – present)
National Communication
Association (2016 – present)
Western States Communication
Association (2014 – 2015)
Popular Culture Association
(2013 – 2014)
Central States Communication
Association (2006 – 2007)
 Student Government Association Faculty Member of the Year
(2012)
University of Dubuque – Dubuque, IA
 John Knox Coit Award for Excellence in Teaching & Advising (2012)
Central States Communication Association – Indianapolis, IN
 Cooper Award for Excellence in Teaching, Masters Level (2006)
University of Northern Iowa – Cedar Falls, IA
 Graduate College Outstanding Master’s Research Paper (2006)
 Department of Communication Studies Assistantship (2004 – 2006)
 Department of Communication Studies Scholarship (2004 – 2006)

PUBLICATIONS

Supple, Jenn, Anne Marie. Gruber, and Robert Stephen. Reid. Connecting with Your Audience: Making Public
Speaking Matter. 2nd ed. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt, 2016. Print.

Supple Bartels, Jenn. “Parents’ Growing Pains on Social Media: Modeling Authenticity.” Character and…Social
Media 1 (2015): 51-70. Character And… Wendt Center for Character Education, May 2015. Web.

Supple, Jenn, Anne Marie. Gruber, and Robert Stephen. Reid. Connecting with Your Audience: Making Public
Speaking Matter. 1st ed. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt, 2010. Print.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
The pedagogy of protest. Panel presentation at Iowa Communication Association Conference, Pella, IA
(2017, September)

Freedom of speech? Censoring topics in the public speaking classroom. Panel presentation at Iowa
Communication Association Conference, Pella, IA
(2017, September)

What UD’s been doing since McLuhan. Panel presentation at Iowa Communication Association Conference,
Ankeny, IA
(2015, February)

Today’s ethical self: Negotiating ethics in the digital sphere. Paper presentation at Western States
Communication Association, Spokane, WA
(2015, February)

Parents’ growing pains on social media: Harmless facework or STFU? Paper presentation at Popular Cultural
Association Conference, Chicago, IL
(2014, April)

The evolution of elocution: Keeping the basic course relevant to student and university needs. Panelist at Iowa
Communication Association, Cedar Falls, IA
(2006, September)

Stories of women’s identities: Constructed, reflected, reconstructed. Paper presentation at Iowa

Communication Association, Cedar Falls, IA
(2006, September)

The Small g(u)ilt: The other baby story. Performance at Northern Plains Performance Festival, St. Cloud, MN.
(2006, April)

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 ACADEMIC SERVICE - PRESENTATIONS
Train the Trainer: Resume and Cover Letter Workshops
Presentation with Dr. Chad Biermeier
University of Dubuque Center for Career and Vocation
(August 2017)
Privacy Stewardship on Social Media
Presentation at Wendt Center for Character Education
(March 2017)
Enhancing Your Classroom Experience with an
Advanced Understanding of Student Readiness
Presentation with Rick Merfeld
University of Dubuque Faculty Days
(August 2016)
Let’s Discuss: Classroom Activities to Get Students D2D
Presentation with Dr. Christine Darr
University of Dubuque Faculty Days
(August 2016)
Illegal Immigration, Deportation, and Sanctuary Cities
Panelist at Wendt Character Initiative Conference
(October 2008)
MEDIA FEATURES
Togetherness & Technology: How It Impacts Our Relationships
Telegraph Herald – Dubuque, IA
(February 2016)
Educators and Students: Cheaters Evolving With Technology
Telegraph Herald – Dubuque, IA
(December 2016)
Online Breakup Site Captures Tri-State Educators’ Attention
Telegraph Herald – Dubuque, IA
(March 2016)
TRAININGS
Mental Health First Aid Training
University of Dubuque, Center for Career & Vocation
(January 2019)
LGBTQ Ally Training
University of Dubuque, Center for Career & Vocation
(January 2015)
FERPA and Social Media: Ethics, Legalities, and More
(Fall 2015)
Personal Empowerment
University of Dubuque, Twin City RISE
(Summer 2014)
ACADEMIC SERVICE - COMMITTEES
University of Dubuque – Dubuque, IA
 Institutional Review Board, Chair (2018 –
present)
 Graduate Curriculum Committee (2018 –
present)
 Wendt Conference Programming
Committee (2017 – present)
 Assessment & Program Review Committee
(2015 – present)
 Academic Council (2014 – present)
 Honors Program Ad hoc Committee (2013
– present)
 International Student Task Force (2015 –
2016)
 Faculty Search Committee: Education
Department (2015)
 How College Works Ad hoc Committee
(2014 – 2015)
 Faculty Development Committee,
Secretary (2013 – 2014)
 Curriculum Committee (2012 – 2013)
 PROUD (LGBTQ+ Student Organization)
Faculty Advisor (2010 – 2011)
 UD Cares Team (2009 – 2010)
RELATED SERVICE
 Mediation & Moot Court Team Specialist
(2017 – present & 2012 – 2014)
 Peer Reviewer
Iowa Journal of Communication
(Spring 2017)
 Mock Interviewer
East Dubuque High School
(March 2016)
 How to “Adult” in College
Presentation at Cascade High School
(January 2016)
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Strategic Communication Consultant
Regis Corporation – Minneapolis, MN
(1999 – 2018)
Large Group Speech & Drama Coach
Cascade High School – Cascade, IA
(2005 – 2010)
Speaking, Listening and
Media Literacy Consultant
The College Board – New York, NY
(2006 – 2009)
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