Graduation
Kelly SchmidtEducational Background:
Master of Arts, Communication, North Dakota State University
Emphases: Communication Education, Organizational Communication
Bachelor of Science, Speech Communication, North Dakota State University
Minor: Business and Psychology
Professional Background
I've been teaching undergraduate speech and communication courses since 2001. During that time, I have also worked in student outreach and in the corporate marketing world. I have been teaching online with MSB since the Fall of 2005.
Courses I Teach
Communications, Interpersonal Relations, Art of Persuasion, Technical Communications, Business Communications, Business Writing, Foundations of Writing
Personal Interests
I spend most of my free time with my family, friends, and puppy. Some of my hobbies are running, reading, cooking, and scrapbooking. I enjoy all sports, but especially love baseball and the Minnesota Twins!
Why I Enjoy Teaching at MSB Online
I truly believe that GU/MSB offers the best online education out there. Our online campus has done an extraordinary job of providing invaluable tools and important services that make our online learning environment engaging and experiential for our diverse student population. This is the only school I have ever worked at where the primary focus is clearly on the success of each student -- I feel lucky to be a part of it all!
Why I Believe in Online Education
I think education, in any format, opens doors and provides opportunities for individuals that they wouldn't otherwise experience. The beauty of online education is that it makes these opportunities more accessible for people who, for whatever reason, may have struggled with reaching their educational goals or, even worse, always believed that earning an education was out of their reach. I have a strong belief in online education because I have witnessed how it can change a person's life -- how it can give students hope and a new perspective on their future. And, while replicating the face-to-face environment of a residential classroom may seem impossible, everyday there are new techniques and technologies being utilized in the online classroom that make the learning experience as good, if not better, than that of a traditional classroom. In the world of education, online education is an exciting place to be right now -- it truly is opening doors and changing lives for people everywhere.
Globe University/Minnesota School of Business is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees, Bachelor of Science degrees, Associate in Applied Science degrees and diplomas.