Dr. Elizabeth Bates

Degrees

• Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Sul Ross State University (2001)
• Master of Arts in Mass Communications, Texas Tech University (2004)
• Ph.D. in Mass Communications,Texas Tech University (2010)

Accomplishments

• W Mortar Board Circle of Excellence for Outstanding Teaching award in 2010.
• Voted 2009 Collegiate Teacher of the Year by Texas Business and Technology Educators Association.

Background

• Taught speech communications at Pecos High School.
• Taught several public relations and mass communication courses at Texas Tech University.

Year Started at Baylor

• 2010

Courses

• Principles of Advertising and Public Relations
• Public Relations Media Programming
• Public Relations Writing
• Writing for Media Markets

Interests & Hobbies

• Spending time with my son and husband.
• How social media can be used in public relations efforts.
• Traveling.
• Crafts.
• Reading.

Favorite Thing about Teaching

"My favorite part about teaching is seeing the progress students make throughout the semester. I also enjoy hearing from former students who are excelling in the workforce."

Favorite Thing about Baylor

"My favorite thing about Baylor is the small classes and the friendly people."