Dan S. Wilbur

Dan S. Wilbur serves as Associate Professor of Communication and Health Studies at Purdue University Northwest, holding dual appointments while acting as NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative and Graduate Director. His career bridges academic rigor with administrative leadership across organizational and healthcare contexts.

Dr. Wilbur's educational foundation includes:

• Ph.D. in Organizational Communication & Health Communication from Purdue University
• M.A. in Organizational Communication from Purdue University
• B.A. in Organizational Communication from Purdue University

His research critically examines intersections of organizational power, gender, and identity through multiple lenses: aviation safety behavior optimization, narrative reconstruction of healthcare worker experiences, and multigenerational analysis of nursing workforce dynamics. Core expertise spans Organizational Communication, Health Communication, Power-Gender-Identity frameworks, Rhetoric, and Aviation Human Factors, with practical applications in high-stakes occupational environments.

Publication analysis (2012-2018) reveals consistent theoretical innovation in feminist organizational studies and constitutive communication theory. His works strategically connect abstract frameworks like communicative constitution of organizations with tangible interventions in leadership communication and workplace safety, demonstrating methodological versatility across healthcare, aviation, and academic settings.

Professional recognition includes:

• Outstanding Teacher Award, Purdue Northwest
• Certificate in Effective College Instruction from ACUE and The American Council on Education

As Graduate Director, Wilbur shapes communication pedagogy while overseeing academic programs. His NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative role extends mentorship to student-athletes, reflecting commitment to holistic development. Administrative history includes Dean of Bayan College (Oman), Founding Chair of Purdue Northwest Faculty Senate, and Communication 114 Course Director, evidencing institutional leadership beyond research.