Jo Nesmith

Jo Nesmith is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Communication and Journalism, South Dakota State University, where she has designed and taught the online SPCM 101 course for over 10 years. Her teaching emphasizes mastery of personal voice, development of research skills, and empathy for others, aligning with her belief that these competencies are foundational for baccalaureate graduates.

Education

• Ed.D. in Adult and Higher Education (Educational Administration), University of South Dakota, 2003
• M.S. in Communication Studies, Theatre, and Journalism, South Dakota State University, 1999
• B.S. in Communication Studies and Theatre, South Dakota State University, 1996

Research Interests

Her work centers on pedagogical frameworks in communication studies, particularly online instruction methods, adult education theory, and the integration of empathy into curricula. She advocates for curriculum design that bridges theoretical knowledge with practical skill development in undergraduate programs.

Additional Details

Jo Nesmith is based in Yeager Hall, Room 211, at South Dakota State University. Her mailing address is School of Communication & Journalism-Box 2235, University Station, Brookings, SD 57007. No information is provided about scientific awards, publications, or advisees in the available text.