Sami Kudsi

Sami Kudsi is a full-time tenured Professor of Communication Studies at City College of San Francisco (CCSF) since 1994, and has also taught at San Francisco State University since 2012. He serves as Honors Coordinator at CCSF and previously led the Speech and Debate Team as Director of Forensics. His expertise spans group communication, public speaking, and interpersonal dynamics, with a focus on alleviating communication anxiety. Kudsi graduated summa cum laude from UC Santa Barbara (UCSB) in 1991 with a B.A. in Communication Studies, followed by an M.A. in the same field from UCSB in 1993. He actively engaged in campus life as a resident assistant in UCSB's residence halls.

His pedagogical approach emphasizes empathy and encouragement for students facing communication challenges. No specific grants or labs are mentioned in the provided text, though his role in coordinating honors programs and debate teams reflects ongoing academic engagement.