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Dr. Jesse Schroeder

Tamara Brown

Tylar Thompson

Dr. Stan Pollard

Dr. Jesse Schroeder​

Dr. Jesse Schroeder

Communication Department Chair
Associate Professor of Communication

Office: Jesse Dunn Annex 235
Phone: 580-327-8465
Email: jaschroeder@nwosu.edu

  • Ph.D. in Education Technology Management, 2011, Northcentral University
  • M.A. Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2007, University of Phoenix
  • B.S. in Mass Communication, 2003, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
  • Introduction to Mass Communication
  • Audio & Video Production
  • Broadcast News
  • Sports Reporting
  • Broadcast Writing & Announcing
  • Broadcast Practicum
  • Advanced Video Production
  • Introduction to Speech Communication
  • Awarded Texas Associated Press Broadcasters award for top morning newscast in 2014 and 2015
  • Awarded Oklahoma Associated Press Broadcasters award for top morning newscast in 2014
  • Achieved full 10-year accreditation status while serving as the accreditation liaison officer for NWOSU from 2009-2014
  • OSTCA Outstanding Young College Teacher of the Year in 2010
  • Social media and its impact on media and society
  • Grilling and cooking
  • Traveling, primarily to tropical destinations
  • Volunteer as EMT for Freedom EMS
Tamara Brown

Tamara Brown

Assistant Professor of Speech Communication

Office: VH110  
Phone: 580-327-8429 
Fax: 580-327-8185
Email: tlbrown@nwosu.edu

  • Postgraduate Work, Oklahoma State University
  • M.S., May 1993, University of Oklahoma
  • B.S., May 1991, Northwestern Oklahoma State University 
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association
  • Oklahoma State License to Practice Speech Language Pathology from the Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
  • Brown joined the faculty of Northwestern in August of 1998.
  • Introduction to Speech Communication
  • American Sign Language
  • Voice and Phonetics
  • Advanced Speech Communication
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Business and Professional Communication
  • Small Group Communication
  • Nonverbal Communication
  • John Barton Award for Distinguished Teaching and Service, 2005-2006
  • John Sheffield Teacher of the Year, 2004-2005
  • Named Chair of Communication Department, July 2005
  • Hired as Instructor of Speech at NWOSU, August 1998
Tylar Thompson

Tylar Thompson

Instructor of Communication

Office: JDA234  
Phone: 580-327-8456 
Email: tpthompson@nwosu.edu

  • B.S. Mass Communication, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, 2015

  • M.Ed. Adult Education Management and Administration-Communication ,NWOSU, 2024

  • Introduction to Strategic Communication

  • Strategic Communication Practicum

  • Introduction to Speech Communication

  • Principles of Advertising & Marketing

  • Social Media Strategy

  • Strategic Communication Writing

  • Enrollment Champion from 2021-2026, increasing NWOSU’s overall enrollment

  • Northwespy Staff Award in 2023

Stan Pollard

Dr. Stan Pollard

Associate Professor of Communication

Office: JDA232
Phone: 580-327-8481 
Email: stpollard@nwosu.edu

  • Ph.D. Educational Studies from University of Oklahoma, 2006

  • M.Ed. Community College Education-Art/Journalism from University of Central Oklahoma, 1993

  • B.A. Journalism/Photographic Arts from University of Central Oklahoma, 1991

  • Writing for Media Professionals

  • Media Photography

  • Publication Design & Production

  • Media Law & Ethics

  • News Reporting

  • Journalism Practicum

  • Media Literacy

  • Advanced Reporting

  • Multimedia Journalism

  • Avid Photographer