Dr. Rebekah M. Chiasson
Areas of Expertise
- Business
- Communication
- International Relations
- Marketing
- Pedagogy
Bio
Dr. Rebekah M. Chiasson is the recipient of numerous honors to include the 2024 Journal of Communication Article of the Year, 2024 Motivational and Inspirational Faculty Award at Sam Houston State University, and she has earned top paper awards at several conferences including the 2024 National Communication Association Convention, 2023 Eastern Communication Association Convention, and 2022 National Communication Association Convention. She has been an Assistant Professor of Marketing, Agribusiness, and Supply Chain Management at the University of Nebraska at Kearney since August 2025. She previously taught at Sam Houston State University, West Virginia University, and Northern Illinois University.
Dr. Chiasson’s research interests include a communication-focused lens to questions of employee learning, motivation, and interpersonal dynamics. Her research has been published in The Journal of Leadership and Management, Human Communication Research, Communication Research, Communication Education, Communication Research Reports, Journal of Communication as well as many refereed convention papers.
Education
Ph.D., Communication Studies, West Virginia University
M.A., Communication Studies, Northern Illinois University
B.A., Communication, Keene State College
How would you describe your teaching style?
My teaching style is rooted in experiential learning. I believe students learn best when they are actively involved and can connect class concepts to the real world. I want my students to walk away feeling like they’ve gained something valuable they can use in their careers and lives.
What do students need to know to be successful in your classroom?
If you show up and put in the work, you will succeed in my classes. But if you want to get the most out of your time here, come in with a goal: How can this class help you in your future? Instructional communication and self-regulation research show that finding personal meaning in what you’re learning makes the experience more engaging and the knowledge longer-lasting.
