Linda Strasma received both her B.A. and M.A. from Western Illinois University. She teaches communications and advises students in public relations (CFA COM PR) and advertising (CFA COM AD). She came to Bradley in 1986.
EDUCATION
1984
Bachelor of Arts, Western Illinois University Major: Mass communication with a business emphasis
1986
Master of Arts, Western Illinois University : Speech communication with a business emphasis
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1986
Taught public speaking at Western Illinois University as a graduate assistant.
1986
Teaching assistant for Dr. Judi Dallinger's interpersonal communication class at Western Illinois University.
1986
Taught public speaking at Illinois State University' fall semester.
1986 - 1988
Taught Communication 103 part-time at Bradley University.
1988
Taught either Communication 103, 104, 105, 205 and/or 206 full-time at Bradley University.
1990 - 1991
Interim Director of the Basic Course at Bradley University.
1992 - 2005
Academic adviser for summer freshman orientation sessions.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
2001-2006
Faculty Advisor for Student Senate
1990-2005
Speech coach for Electrical Engineers' senior project
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1989
Attended ICA convention. San Francisco. Presented a paper based on master's thesis.
1992
Membership in ISTA. Subscription to "Speech Teacher."
1992
Attended Midwest Basic Speech and Theatre Association's Convention. Wichita, Kansas.
1992
Attended Illinois Speech and Theatre Association's Convention' Decatur Illinois. Participated in a panel discussion entitled, "The Return of the Non-traditional Student: The Adult Learner In Speech Class and In the College Classroom."
1995
Attended Bradley University Workshop entitled, "Integrating 'Culture' Into the Communication Curriculum."
1995
Attended Bradley University Workshop entitled, "Dialogue on Racial Relations."
COMMITTEE WORK AT BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
University committees: Ad hoc Committee to study the Status of Full-time Temporary Faculty
Ad hoc Committee on Multicultural Diversity Centennial Alumni Activities
Academic Exploration Program Review Committee
Student Activities Budget Review Committee
College committees:
Department committees: Chairman, Enrollment Management Committee Basic Course Committee, COM Newsletter Committee, textbook committee for Communication 103, Chairman, Advisory Committee to Department Chairman
HONORS
"Teacher of the Semester, voted by the Interfraternity Council at Bradley University, fall semester 1992
Who's Who Among America's Teachers. 1994 edition.
Who's Who Among America's Teachers. 1996 edition.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Prospect United Methodist Church, Dunlap, Illinois: Music Director, Church Pianist, Chairman of the Council on Ministries, Worship Committee member
Youth Adviser for the Y.W.C.A. at Von Steuben Middle School, Peoria, Illinois
President, Dunlap Grade School Club, Dunlap, Illinois
Publicity Chairman for the Parents' Club, Dunlap High School, Dunlap, Illinois
Piano accompanist for vocalists and Instrumentalists at music contests, Pioneer Junior High School and Dunlap High School, Dunlap, Illinois
Pianist for theatre productions in the Peoria area.
