Krista Kimmel

Krista Kimmel, Ed.D., serves as a Senior Lecturer at Eastern Kentucky University, where she contributes significantly to communication education and faculty development initiatives. Her institutional affiliation centers on advancing teaching excellence within the university's communication program.

Dr. Kimmel's educational credentials include:

• Ed.D. from Eastern Kentucky University
• M.A. from University of Kentucky
• M.A. from Morehead State University
• B.A. from Murray State University

Her research critically examines instructional communication, basic course pedagogy, scholarship of teaching & learning, and interpersonal communication dynamics. This work directly addresses systemic challenges in higher education, particularly regarding faculty development structures and part-time educator support systems. Her scholarship bridges theoretical communication frameworks with practical classroom applications, emphasizing evidence-based teaching methodologies.

Analysis of her 2017-2024 publications reveals consistent focus on faculty development ecosystems, with evolving emphasis from individual teaching practices to institutional culture change. Her work spans communication apprehension interventions, adjunct faculty management systems, and data-driven instructor training models, demonstrating methodological diversity across quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches.

Her professional recognition includes:

• Vernon Gantt Distinguished Service Award (Kentucky Communication Association)
• EngaGE Mentorship Award (Eastern Kentucky University)
• Outstanding First Year Course Instructor award (Eastern Kentucky University)

Dr. Kimmel actively shapes faculty development through research-driven initiatives, with particular emphasis on creating sustainable support systems for educators. Her mentorship extends through formal university programs and professional associations, fostering collaborative growth among teaching faculty. While not leading a formal laboratory, she cultivates research networks through professional organizations and institutional partnerships focused on communication education advancement.