Renee  Fussell, M.A,

Instructor

 

Speech Communication Department

Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

Edwardsville, IL 62026

office: AH 3307 (through AH 3301)

office:(618)650-5011

e-mail: rfussel@siue.edu (work)

 

 

EDUCATION 

 

M.A. Speech Communication, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, 1991

 

B.S. Liberal Studies

*Participated in more than 30 leadership development seminars

 

FACULTY APPOINTMENTS

 

August 1991-Present

  • Instructor, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (SIUE) Public Speaking, Professional and Technical Presentation, Interracial Communication,Interpersonal Communication and University Experience
    CIV Cultures Ideas and Values Program

January 1992-97

  • Adjunct Faculty, Belleville Area College, Public Speaking.

January 1996- December 1996

  • Lecturer, University of Missouri, St. Louis, Public Speaking.

March 1994-May 1995

  • Director, Multi Cultural Program, Althoff Catholic High School. Planned and implemented program activities and curriculum.

 

July 1990- August 1991

  • Placement Counselor (Grad Assistant), SIUE Career Planning and Placement. Coordinated and Hosted Career Day "1991", 80 companies registered and largest net profits, coordinated externship program, administered mock interviews, and administered vocational interest inventories.
 

   

 

HONORS & AWARDS 

  • Teaching Excellence Award nominee, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, 1996, 2000.
  • Carter G. Woodson Award, 2000.
  • Safe Group Care of Illinois, Board Member, September 1998-Present
  • Received Appreciation Award from Organization of Minority Business Students,SIUE1997.
  • SIUE Alumni Association Student Leadership Award, 1994
  • Catholic School Management Inc. Committee 1993-94.
  • Multicultural Advisory Committee, Althoff Catholic High School, 1994.
  • Certificate of Appreciation, St. Louis "Role Model Experience" 1992 & 1996.
  • St. Henry School Board Member, 1992-1995.
  • Member, Professional Business Leadership Council (PBLC) (1992-1998), Chairperson, Membership Committee.
  • First Christian Community Church Board Member, 1991-1995.
  • Outstanding Young Women of America, 1991.
  • U.S. Achievement Academy National Award Winner 1991.
  • Student Leadership and Development Program 1989-1992.
  • Member, Organization of Minority Business Students (OMBS), SIUE, 1989-1991
  • Received two Certificates of Appreciation from St. Henry School
  • National Dean's List, 1989.

 

SERVICE 

  • St. Henry Grade School, 1986 to 1995, served as Librarian, chaperon and in many other capacities as needed, judge for speech and drama league 1992.
  • Junior Achievement Volunteer 1992.
  • Inroads/St. Louis 1991.
  • VICE PRESIDENT- SIUE Parents' Organization for Students of Dance, East St. Louis, IL 1988. Represented parents and children in meetings with the director and coordinator of SIUE,East St. Louis Center. Successfully obtained extension of grant by convincing SIUE President Lazerson to extend the summer dance program an extra month.
 

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