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Stacy Nowak

Lecturer II

Civic Leadership, Business and Social ChangeCommunication Studies

S236C Hall Memorial Building

505 819 5622 (videophone)

About

Stacy Nowak's pedagogical interests focus on Deaf student athletes, Deaf sports, Deaf critical theory, classroom pedagogy, and student engagement for Deaf students. Born Deaf into a Deaf family and fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), she holds bachelor's degrees in Communication Studies and English, master's degrees in Deaf Education and Administration and Supervision, and a Ph.D. in Deaf Education.

A passionate advocate for Deaf sports and Deaf women, she has contributed to local, national, and international initiatives. Stacy presents, works and interacts with people bilingually across multiple communication platforms.

 

Currently Teaching

COM-280 Group Communication Credits: 3
COM-321 Internship Credits: 1-3
COM-324 Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
COM-430 Gender and Communication Credits: 3
COM-493 Senior Seminar: Communication Ethics Credits: 1
COM-495 Special Topics Credits: 1-5
COM-499 Independent Study Credits: 1-3
  • EDU-250 Intro to Education (2014/01)(03)
  • EDU-701 Deaf Lrnrs & Edu in Biling Com (2013/01)(01)
  • COM-195 Special Topics (2015/02)(01)
  • COM-290 Public Presentations (2015/01)(02)
  • COM-320 Internship Seminar (2016/01)(01)
  • COM-420 Nonverbal Communication (2019/01)(01)
  • COM-440 Intercultural Communication (2018/01)(01)
  • GSR-150 Intro to Integrated Learning (2016/01)(01S)
  • GSR-220 Methods of Multiples Disciplin (2015/02)(05)
  • COM-150 Introduction to Communication (2020/02)(01)
  • COM-360 Intro to Public Relations (2021/01)(01)
  • COM-495 Special Topics (2022/02)(01)
  • COM-321 Internship (2022/02)(01)
  • COM-420 Nonverbal Communication (2023/02)(01)
  • COM-493 Sr Sem: Comm Ethics (2023/02)(HY01)
  • COM-430 Gender and Communication (2024/01)(01)
  • COM-280 Group Communication (2024/01)(01)
  • COM-324 Interpersonal Communication (2024/01)(OL2)
  • COM-493 Sr Sem: Comm Ethics (2024/02)(02)
  • COM-495 Special Topics (2024/02)(01)
  • COM-324 Interpersonal Communication (2024/02)(01)
  • COM-321 Internship (2024/02)(01)
  • COM-321 Internship (2024/02)(03)
  • COM-321 Internship (2024/02)(02)
  • COM-321 Internship (2024/02)(05)
  • COM-321 Internship (2024/02)(06)
  • COM-499 Independent Study (2024/02)(02)
  • COM-321 Internship (2024/02)(07)
  • COM-321 Internship (2024/02)(08)
  • COM-493 Senior Seminar: Communication Ethics (2024/02)(OL1)
  • Advising Load 2023/02: Total:15 Undergraduate:15
  • Advising Load 2024/01: Total:15 Undergraduate:15
  • 2018 Gallaudet Athletics Faculty of the Year
  • Checking the Game Plan: Critical Examinations of Coaching as the Centerpiece of Youth Sport Culture
  • Disability Rights and Inclusive Practices in Athletics
  • The Accessible Panel Project: Exploring and Practicing Possibilities
  • Challenging Ableist Assumptions in the Public Speaking Course Curriculum and Administration: Reimagining the Definition and Teaching of "Effective Communication"
  • Mentioned in "Higher Education" article on UC Berkeley agreeing to make online content accessible
  • Visual-Centric Teaching and Learning website- Field Specialists
  • Tips for Teaching ASL/English Bilingual Learners
  • Taking Pride in Myself as a Female Athlete
  • Communicating in Depth
  • Trusting and Communicating with Each Other
  • Understanding Logos, Pathos, and Ethos
  • Portrayals of ASL in the Media
  • Understanding the Process of Encoding and Decoding Messages
  • Preserving Relationships Between Organizations
  • Connecting the Dots
  • Building a Winning Culture
  • Critical Conversations in Deaf Sports
  • Dissertation Defense: Deaf Student Athletes and Deaf Sports
  • Interviewee during the Live-Streamed Election Night Watch Party
  • "Communicating Clearly"
  • Mara Land-Communication Studies (Honors) 2022/01
  • Justin Muschette-Communication Studies (Honors) 2022/02
  • Faculty Senate: Member 2024/01-2024/01
  • Visual-Centric Teaching and Learning Field Specialist 2021/01-2023/01
  • Communication Studies Technology Revamping Project 2021/01-2021/02
  • Communication Studies Program Assessment Project 2020/02
  • USA Deaf Volleyball Youth Programs Director: USA Deaf Volleyball 2015/01-2022/01
  • Vice Chair Elect of the Disability Issues Caucus: National Communication Association 2022/01
  • Deaf Interpreter and Deaf Blind Interpreter 2018/01
  • Peer Reviewer: Gallaudet University Chronicles of Psychology 2015/01-2018/02
  • Team Leader and Media Chair: United States of America Deaf Sports Federation (USADSF) 2018/01-2019/01
  • Team Leader and Media Chair: United States of America Deaf Sports Federation (USADSF) 2020/02-2021/02
  • Inclusive Excellence Ambassador : Washington, District of Columbia 2021/02-2022/01
  • Pedagogical Training in Higher Education: Washington, District of Columbia 2022/01-2022/01
  • National Communication Association: April 2018
  • National Deaf Interscholastic Athletic Association: August 2007-August 2012
  • New Mexico High School Coaches' Association (NMAA): August 2007-August 2012
  • Board Member: United States of America Deaf Sports Federation 2019/01-2022/02
  • Communication Studies Program Coordinator 2024/01
  • Faculty Advisor- Coca-Cola Project 2024/01
  • Faculty Representative- National Academic Bowl 2023/02
  • Coordinator for the SLSBC Academic Bowl match 2023/02-2023/02

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