Although we may be limited in our interactions, we definitely do not want to be strangers. Our Meet the Department series hopes to introduce you to our faculty and staff that support our undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Communication.

Meet: Leland Fecher

The next faculty member we would like to introduce you to is Professor Leland Fecher, Senior Lecturer and Director of Basic Courses in the Department of Communication.

Professor Fecher’s teaching philosophy centers around creating well-rounded members of society. As the Director of Basic Courses, he equips his students with the tools, information, and exercises necessary to develop their public speaking skills. 

Professor Fecher interested in ludology, the study of games. Here at Clemson, he is able to participate in research projects regarding ludology in terms of communication. He is also the faculty supervisor of Clemson’s ESports Club.

His advice for Department of Communication students is to “never stop asking questions.” 

Learn more about Professor Fecher and his teaching philosophy below!

Although we may be limited in our interactions, we definitely do not want to be strangers. Our Meet the Department series hopes to introduce you to our faculty and staff that support our undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Communication.

Meet: Dr. Andrew Pyle

The next faculty member we would like to introduce is Dr. Andrew Pyle, Associate Professor, and Researcher in the Department of Communication.

Dr. Pyle’s research area includes Crisis Communication, something that has been of increasingly heightened importance with the development of social media use. One of the main skills Dr. Pyle hopes students leave his classes with is resiliency. 

As a Faculty in Residence here at Clemson, Dr. Pyle and his family have been able to experience the Clemson community tenfold. Some of his favorite memories include walking down to the stadium on game days and participating in programming or passing out baked goods for students in the Stadium Suites. 

The advice Andrew Pyle gives to students is to make meaningful connections with their professors. He believes it makes the classroom experience more meaningful for students and professors alike.

Learn more about Dr. Pyle in the video below!

Although we may be limited in our interactions, we definitely do not want to be strangers. Our Meet the Department series hopes to introduce you to our faculty and staff that support our undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Communication.

Meet: Marianne Glaser

The next faculty member we would like to introduce you to is Professor Marianne Glaser, Senior Lecturer.

Professor Glaser grew up in Clemson, graduated with two degrees from Clemson University, met her husband at Clemson, and still loves everything about Clemson, especially the Clemson family. The thing Professor Glaser loves the most about Clemson is the students. She looks forward to helping her students not only improve academically, but also  improve their self confidence. When teaching, she looks for a student’s willingness to learn and their critical thinking skills. To succeed in her class students need to be involved, ask questions, and communicate.

When talking about online classes Professor Glaser likes facing the challenge of online classes but is ready for in person classes to start. Professor Glaser loves teaching in person because she likes to have a very active class.

If a student needs a little more help than others Professor Glaser will reach out to help the student as long as they will put effort in as well. Professor Glaser is not only interested in supporting her students academically but also ensuring they are supporting in their personal lives.

Finally, some advice that Professor Glaser gives to students is to be engaged in whatever club or activity Clemson has to offer and to branch out of their comfort zone.  Professor Glaser thinks Clemson is a special place and students need to take advantage of everything it has to offer. 

Learn More about Professor Glaser below!

Although we may be limited in our interactions, we definitely do not want to be strangers. Our Meet the Department series hopes to introduce you to our faculty and staff that support our undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Communication.

Meet: Dr. Travers Scott 

The next faculty member we would like to introduce you to is Dr. Travers Scott, Associate Professor, and researcher in the Department of Communication.

After earning his graduate degrees on the west coast, Dr. Scott began teaching here at Clemson in 2010. Throughout his tenure, Dr. Scott has done research in many aspects of communication such as cultural, American, history, feminist, gender, and sexuality studies. 

Dr. Scott’s most recent book, Gay Men and Feminist Women in the Fight for Equality: “What Did You Do During the Second Wave, Daddy?” (Cultural Media Studies), was published in November 2020.

In the classroom, Dr. Scott likes to employ various teaching methods such as experiential learning. He does this by utilizing field trips, study abroad, activities, debates, and so forth to create meaningful experiences for his students. 

Learn more about Dr. Travers Scott and the Communication Department below!