H Paul LeBlanc III

H. Paul LeBlanc III is a Professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) in the Department of Communication, College of Liberal and Fine Arts. His career spans academic leadership, communication education, and interdisciplinary research.

• Education: Ph.D. in Communication (Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 2000), M.A. in Communication (Louisiana State University, 1992), B.A. in Philosophy (St. Mary’s University, 1988)

Research Focus includes interpersonal communication, family dynamics, health communication, educational technology, and advertising effectiveness. His work bridges qualitative and quantitative methodologies, with a focus on real-world applications like online learning analytics and promotional product efficacy.

• Grants:
  • City of San Antonio PEG Grant (2021-2022)
  • Cultural Heritage and Climate Change Grant (2021-2022)
  • I-Corps Grant for Stat-Tree.com (2019)

Teaching Philosophy emphasizes guiding students toward self-discovery through communication. Courses include Social Interaction, Public Speaking, and Graduate Research Methods. He completed ACUE's Effective Online Instruction certification (2024).