Katie Gaitan
Education
BA, St. Cloud State University
MA, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Stacy Fitzpatrick
Education
BA, Michigan State University
MA, Michigan State University
PHD, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Bio
Stacy Fitzpatrick joined the Communication department at NHCC since 2010. Prior to NHCC, Stacy spent time as a research and creative design professional in the advertising industry, as a conversational English speaking partner and TOEFL tutor for non-native speakers, and as a volunteer debate coach and judge.
Research interests center on the intersections of emotion, culture, and relationships in various contexts, including in the media and in the workplace. Some current research projects look at apology narratives in social media, accessibility and representation in video games, and emotions and narrative development in fandom.
Stacy's interests include animal advocacy, reading, video games, music, podcasts, cooking, baking, traveling, and caffeinated beverages.
Courses taught at NHCC
COMM 1010: Public Speaking
COMM 1110: Interpersonal Communication
COMM 1210: Small Group Communication
COMM 1310: Intercultural Communication
COMM 1410: Communication Theory
COMM 1550: Video Game Entertainment
COMM 1610: Mass Communication
COMM 1710: Oral Interpretation and Traditions
COMM 1810: Health Communication
COMM 1910: Argumentation & Public Advocacy
COMM 2610: Public Relations and Strategic Communication
COMM 2900: Communication Capstone
HONR 1000: Honors Seminar (previous topics include: Humor & Communication, Persuasion, Video Game Entertainment, and Sports Communication)
Sean Larson
Education
BA, Truman State University
MA, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
MA, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
PHD, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Brian Timm
Education
BS, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
AAS, Minneapolis Community and Technical College
MA, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Additional Certifications
Grad Certificate in Serious Games Design - Michigan State University
Courses taught at NHCC
COMM 1010: Public Speaking
COMM 1110: Interpersonal Communication
COMM 1210: Small Group Communication
COMM 1310: Intercultural Communication
COMM 1410: Communication Theory
COMM 1550: Video Game Entertainment
COMM 1610: Mass Communication
COMM 1810: Health Communication
HONR 1000: Honors Seminar (Visual Narratives & Communication)
Shelby Bell
Education
BA, Drake University
MA, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
PHD, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Bio
I became a Communication major in college after trying out lots of other disciplines. After a few semesters of college I realized all my term papers were about Communication even when I wasn't taking Comm classes. Since then I've loved that studying communication because it helps me make sense of the world. My expertise is in legal communication, rhetorical studies, and conflict communication, but I love all the parts of the field of Communication.
I'd love to talk with you about the NHCC Communication Major. I also love yoga, cats, books, and learning about new things.
Brian Larson
Education
BA, North Dakota State University
MA, Bethel College
Bio
Brian has been an adjunct instructor at North Hennepin since 2006. He also teaches at Champlin Park High School.
Brian's interests include traveling, relaxing in nature, reading, music, spending time with friends and family.
Courses taught NHCC
Comm 1010 - Public Speaking
Comm 1110 - Interpersonal Communication