Dr. Elizabeth Bates
Assistant Professor
Phone: (254) 710-1270
E-mail: Elizabeth_Bates @baylor.edu
Office: Castellaw 255
Courses
- Public Relations Media ProgrammingÂ
- Writing for Media Markets
Degrees
- Sul Ross State University, 2001
Bachelor of Arts (Communications) - Texas Tech University, 2004
Master of Arts (Mass Communications) - Texas Tech University, 2010. Ph.D. (Mass Communications)
Year Started at Baylor
- 2010
Background
- Taught speech communications at Pecos High School.
- Taught several public relations and mass communication courses at Texas Tech University.Â
Accomplishments
- W Mortar Board Circle of Excellence for Outstanding Teaching award in 2010.
- Voted 2009 Collegiate Teacher of the Year by Texas Business and Technology Educators Association.
- President of Habitat for Humanity, Sul Ross Campus Chapter.
- President of the Mass Communication Graduate Student Society at Texas Tech University.
Interests & Hobbies
- How social media can be used in public relations efforts.
- Traveling.
- Walking my dogs.
- Crafts.
- Reading.
Favorite Thing about Teaching
- "My favorite part about teaching is seeing the progress students make throughout the semester, particularly among students who struggle in the beginning. I also enjoy hearing from former students who are excelling in the workforce."
Favorite Thing about Baylor
- "My favorite thing about Baylor is the small classes and the friendly people."
