William L. Robinson, Ph.D.

Professor
robinswl@calumet.purdue.edu
Phone: (219)989-2538
Fax: (219)989-2008

Biography

Dr. Robinson came to Purdue University Calumet from the University of Kansas. Since coming to Purdue Calumet his has served variously as the Executive Assistant to the Chancellor, Affirmative Action/EEO Officer, Director of University Relations, and Department Head (C/CA). His administrative positions at PUC have made possible his extensive involvement in several national and international educational organizations, and his academic and scholarly contributions have resulted in elected leadership roles in regional, national, and international organizations devoted to communication scholarship. Dr. Robinson is actively involved in training and consulting activities for numerous profit and not-for-profit organizations, both in the U.S. and abroad. He has recently developed a course for COM majors (undergraduate and graduate) in The Training and Consulting Process.

Education
Ph.D. - University of Kansas, Speech Communication and Human Relation
M.A. - The University of Kansas, Speech Communication and Human Relation
B.A. - The University of Kansas, Political Science/Soviet & Slavic Area Studies

Courses Taught
Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication
Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication Theory
Family Communication
Small Group Communication
Speech Writing
Organizational Communication
Research Methodology
Nonverbal Communication
Human Sexuality
Sexuality for Counselors