Craig Engstrom | Communication and Media Programs | SIU

Craig L. Engstrom, Ph.D., CPTD, is an associate professor of communication and a certified talent development professional. Dr. Engstrom earned a bachelor’s degree in business economics from Colorado Mesa University (2001), a master’s degree in intercultural communication (2006), and a doctorate (2010) specializing in organizational and instructional communication from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He is also a Certified Microsoft Educator and in 2020 earned the Master Online Leader and Administrator Certificate from the University of Illinois-Springfield.

 

Dr. Engstrom has published several book chapters as well as academic articles in professional journals such as the International Journal of Qualitative Research in Organizations and Management, Journal for Critical Organization Inquiry, Communication Studies, Communication Teacher, and Business and Professional Communication Quarterly. He is the author of the books Fundamentals of Business Communication for Career Success and Qualitative Communication Consulting: Stories and Lessons from the Field.

Select Awards and Recognitions

• 2017 “Rising Star Award,” National Communication Association – Training Division
• 2017 SIU College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Teacher
• 2020 “Outstanding Service Award,” National Communication Association – Training Division

Keep up with Dr. Engstrom's teaching and research activities via his webpage, LinkedIn, or YouTube.