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Dr. Elizabeth Bates

Assistant Professor

Dr. Elizabeth Bates

Courses

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

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)

Year Started at Baylor

  • 2010

Background

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

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.

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."

Dr. Elizabeth Bates
Elizabeth_Bates@baylor.edu

Castellaw 270

(254) 710-1270

Journalism, Public Relations and New Media

Training the next generation of media professionals to communicate accurate, concise, and truthful content across media platforms.

Castellaw Communications Building
219 Baylor, 2nd Floor, Suite #261
Waco, TX 76706

One Bear Place #97353
Waco, TX 76798

(254) 710-3261
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