Michael Crandall
Title: Adjunct Instructor
Programs/Classes Taught:
- COM 104 - A Connected World
- COM 207 - Contemporary Media Communications
- COM 304 - Art of Persuasion
- COM 305 - Speak Up
Areas of Expertise: Media, Public Relations, Communications
Biography: Born and raised in the Chicagoland area. Graduated from Loyola intending to be the next Marv Albert, but found out sportscasting wasn’t my forte. Earned my Master’s Degree from Northeastern Illinois University and have been teaching in colleges and universities, both online and on ground, ever since. In addition, I work with autistic children through a school district near where I live.
Education:
- MA Speech and Performing Arts - Northeastern Illinois University
- BA Communication - Loyola University of Chicago
- BA History - Columbia College of Missouri
Research and Interests: Media history, The role propaganda has played in manipulating people through history
Teaching Philosophy: The majority of my teaching has been in the area of Speech. There is a saying that the three greatest fears people have are doctors, dentists, and public speaking. Unfortunately, a lot of students feel that third one is the worst. When I teach my class, I not only work to hone their skills, but also to make my classroom as comfortable and engaging environment as possible so they will be able to either overcome or control their speech anxiety.
Contact Information:
- Email - mcrandall2@nl.edu
- Phone - 847.265.0097
