Associate Professor, Communication & Theatre Arts

Dr. Clasen

Fall 2009 Schedule

Background

I'm a Wisconsin native, born in Monroe.  I received my B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, my MA from Wichita State University, and my Ph.D. from University of Nebraska.  After teaching at a private college in Iowa for 3 years, we made the move back home.  We wanted to center our family here.  This is now my 8th year at UW Rock County.

Personal

I've been married 96 years to Bill and have one daughter, Grace (7) and Faith (2).  Want to know more about our family?  Family Website

I enjoy travel, participating in online message boards, reading, watching tv and movies (I like to call it research for Popular Culture in the Media). 

Campus Interests

The Alliance

I have been involved in a number of campus initiatives including ESFY and Assessment

Committees & Colleges Involvement

Steering

Humanities Division Chair

Communication & Theatre Arts Vice Chair

Campus Appeals and Grievances

Recent Professional Development Pursuits

This year I will be presenting at two conferences regarding relational development and maintenance in the Twilight series.

Clasen, P.R.W. (October, 2008) House Plans and Communication Flow.  Communication Teacher.

Clasen, P.R.W. & Lee, R. . Teaching in a Sanitized World: An Exploration of the Suburban Scene in Public Communication Pedagogy.  Communication Education.

Perfect Form:  The Changing Image of the Ideal Gymnast.  Contributed by discussing theoretical concepts of the paradox of the female athlete.

Last summer I presented at the International Babywearing Conference in Chicago, and I will also present at the Wisconsin Communication Association convention in the fall.

Currently, I am serving as President of the Wisconsin Communication Association.