Alan D Heisel

Alan D. Heisel is a Professor in the Department of Communication and Media at the University of Missouri - St. Louis, serving as Special Assistant to the Provost for Accreditation. He holds a B.A. in Communication and Sociology from Cleveland State University, an M.A. in Communication Theory from Cleveland State, and an Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction/Communication from West Virginia University.

Research explores communication traits including verbal aggression, empathy, and physiological correlates of interpersonal effectiveness. Recent collaborations include health information dissemination studies with St. Louis Public Radio.

Administrative roles include interim associate dean and department chair positions. He is a peer reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission.