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Kelly O'Neal Lancaster

Liberal arts professor

Education

  • Ph.D., communication, University of Oklahoma
  • M.A., speech communication, University of Georgia
  • B.A., speech and dramatic art, Mercer University
  • A.A., liberal arts, Darton College

Credentials

  • Professor of liberal arts, 2002-present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
  • Associate professor of liberal arts, 2001, Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Professor of humanities, 2000-2001, Palm Beach Community College, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • Associate professor of humanities, 1993-2000, Darton College, Albany, GA
  • Training specialist, 1990-1993, Gracewood State School and Hospital, Augusta, GA
  • Visiting assistant professor of speech and dramatic arts, 1988-1989, Mercer University, Macon, GA
  • Graduate teaching assistant, department of communication, 1982-1986, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
  • Graduate teaching assistant, departments of speech communication and business administration, 1980-1982, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Awards, recognitions, and honors

  • Outstanding Faculty Award, SCAD Ambassadors, Savannah College of Art and Design
  • Presidential Fellowship, Savannah College of Art and Design
  • Two-time recipient of special recognition from the President of the Savannah College of Art and Design
  • Twice named to Outstanding Young Men of America
  • Outstanding College Service Award, Darton College
  • NISOD Award for Excellence in American Community/Junior Colleges
  • Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Oklahoma
  • Two-time recipient of the W.G. Lee Scholarship of Academic Excellence in Speech and Dramatic Arts, Mercer University
  • Outstanding Student in Theatre Award, Albany Junior College
  • Albany Junior College Foundation Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Organizations

  • National Communication Association, Southern States Communication Association (former)
  • Alpha Psi Omega and Delta Psi Omega National Dramatic Honorary Fraternities
  • Phi Theta Kappa National Academic Honorary Fraternity
  • Miss America Organization, volunteer, over 30 years

Publications and presentations

  • Conflict Management in Situations of Sexual Harassment: An Exploratory Study (unpublished doctoral dissertation), University of Oklahoma, 1986
  • The Effects of Environmental Aesthetics on Small Group Performance and Member Reaction (unpublished masters thesis), University of Georgia, 1982