Jane B. Teel

Jane B. Teel serves as Clinical Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for Adult Education at Auburn University's College of Education, Department of Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology, while directing the Training and Workforce Development Minor.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Adult Education (emphasis: Higher Education), Auburn University
• M.A. in Communication
• B.S. in Speech Pathology

Her research centers on adult education methodologies, curriculum design, and instructor immediacy, with significant contributions to understanding organizational communication, leadership development, and workplace training. She investigates how nonverbal behaviors impact teaching effectiveness and designs blended learning environments using digital tools to enhance adult learner engagement across postsecondary and corporate contexts.

Publications from 2011-2019 reveal consistent exploration of soft skills development in specialized curricula, cognitive learning styles, and digital integration in education. Key trends include measuring nonverbal immediacy in classrooms, building student leadership capacity, and adapting apparel/merchandising programs to foster communication competencies.

Scientific Awards: None documented in source materials.

With 25+ years of university teaching and advising experience, Dr. Teel emphasizes student academic success and professional growth. Her corporate training facilitation demonstrates applied research translation, though specific grant details remain unreported. She currently advises Adult Education program students and oversees the Training and Workforce Development Minor curriculum.

Dr. Teel directs Auburn's Training and Workforce Development Minor and serves on the AAACE Commission for International Adult Education board, advancing global adult education initiatives through policy and practice.