Dr. Gary Phillips

Department

Communications
Role: Faculty
Campus: West Plains

Postal mail

Missouri State University
Communications
128 Garfield
West Plains, MO 65775

Details

Education

  • PhD, S Illinois Univ-Carbondale (1993)
  • MA, Arkansas State Univ-Jonesboro (1986)
  • BA, Arkansas State Univ-Jonesboro (1984)

Teaching

  • COM 115 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking (Honors Component Available)
  • COM 205 – Interpersonal Communication
  • COM 260 – Intercultural Communication

Professional experience

Campus Service

  • Student Speech and Theatre Association of Missouri, MSU-WP
  • College Republican, MSU-WP
  • CRU (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ), MSU-WP
  • CORE 42 Representative to state committee
  • Assessment Committee
  • Chair, Department of English & Communication

Professional Organizations

  • Speech and Theater Association of Missouri
  • Speech Communication Association
  • Central States Communication Association
  • American Institute of Parliamentarians
  • Arkansas Communication and Theatre Arts Association

Presentations

  • Phillips, G. (September 22, 2023).Brainstorming a Play with a Community Service Focus. Fall Convention of Speech and Theatre Association of Missouri, Lake Ozark, MO.
  • Phillips, G. (September 23, 2022). Online classes should not be self-directed learning, should they? Fall Convention of Speech and Theatre Association of Missouri, Lake Ozark, MO.
  • Phillips, G., Cochran, C., & Smith, K. (2019). Public Speaking Game: Zombie Apocalypse.  Xanedu Press:  Mobile AL.
  • Phillips, G. (2019, 7th Ed.). Public Speaking Game: Zombie Apocalypse.  McGraw Hill: Custom Publishing.
  • Phillips, G. (September 22, 2019). Brainstorming a Play. Fuel up for Theatre, Fall Convention of Speech and Theatre Association of Missouri, Lake Ozark, MO.
  • Phillips, G. (2018, 6th Ed.). Public Speaking Game: Zombie Apocalypse.  (OER) Quill: West Plains MO.
  • Phillips, G. (November 7-9, 2018).  When Baby Boomer Teachers meet Generation Z Students.  54th Annual Convention of the Missouri Community College Association, Branson, MO.
  • Phillips, G. (September 22, 2018). The Shape of Knowledge: Creating OER Texts for the Class Experience. Fall Convention of Speech and Theatre Association of Missouri, Lake Ozark, MO.
  • Phillips, G. & Daugherty, T. (August 15, 2018).  Utilizing Open Access Educational Resources: Benefits and Challenges for Faculty and Students [PowerPoint slides].  Faculty Showcase of Missouri State University, Springfield, MO.

Other interests

Community Service

  • Grace Place Community Outreach
  • Speech and Theater Association of Missouri
  • Fulton County Republican Party
  • Fulton County Quorum Court
  • Summer Scholars/Kids College
  • Salem Church of Christ
  • Fulton County 4H Leader, Fulton County Shooting Sports Club

Personal Interests

  • Current: Woodwork/Carpentry, Snow Skiing and Writing
  • Recent: Shooting (Pistol and Rifle), Fencing (Sabre, Foil and Epee)

"It is noble to teach oneself, but still nobler to teach others and less trouble."

— Mark Twain

Awards and honors

  • Governor's Award for Excellence in Education, 2013.
  • Faculty Mentor Award, Missouri State University, West Plains, Student Government Association, 2013 Celebration of Leaders.
  • Arkansas State Parents of the Year & Outstanding Service to the Community, July 21, 2012, National Parent's Day Council of Arkansas.
  • The Presidential Volunteer Service Award (silver) 2010, 2011, 2013.
  • Faculty Award 2011