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Lori Byers

Principal Lecturer

University of North Texas

Department of Communication Studies

Email: Lori.Byers@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, Ohio University, 1997
    Major: Interpersonal Communication
  • MS, University of North Texas, 1994
    Major: Communication Studies
    Dissertation: Androgyny and Managerial Effectiveness in a Total Quality Management Organization

Professional Memberships

  • World Communication Association. (2025 - Present).

Development Activities

  • Continuing Education Program, Generative AI Institute for Teaching (GAIT), CLEAR. Denton,TX,United States of America. (January 2026 - April 2026).
  • Continuing Education Program, Involve & inspire students with iClicker from day one, CLEAR. Denton,TX,United States of America. (January 8, 2026 - January 8, 2026).
  • Other (Professional Faculty reading group), "10 to 25: A groundbreaking approach to leading the next generation and making your own life easier" book reading & discussion, Professional Faculty Learning Community. Denton,TX,United States of America. (January 8, 2026 - January 8, 2026).
  • Continuing Education Program, Canvas Studio Workshop, CLEAR. Denton,TX,United States of America. (November 7, 2025 - November 7, 2025).
  • Continuing Education Program, Civic discourse in teaching materials, The Teaching Hub. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 20, 2025 - October 20, 2025).
  • Continuing Education Program, Inquiry-based mentoring, CLASS. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 17, 2025 - October 17, 2025).
  • Continuing Education Program, iClicker training, CLEAR. Denton,TX,United States of America. (August 12, 2025 - August 12, 2025).
  • Other (Professional Faculty reading group), "Thanks for the feedback" book reading and discussion, Professional Faculty Learning Community. Denton,TX,United States of America. (August 12, 2025 - August 12, 2025).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • COMM 1010 - Introduction to Communication, 3 courses.
  • COMM 2020 - Interpersonal Communication, 9 courses.
  • COMM 3120 - Nonverbal Communication, 3 courses.
  • COMM 3820 - Social Media Perspectives, 6 courses.
  • COMM 4800 - Communication Internship, 3 courses.
  • COMM 4829 - Topics in Interpersonal/Organizational Studies, 1 course.

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Journal Article

  • Ellery, P.J., Vaughn, W., Ellery, J., Bott, J., Ritchey, K., Byers, L. (2008). Understanding internet health search patterns: An early exploration into the usefulness of Google Trends. Journal of Communication in Healthcare. 1 (4) 441-456. Informa UK Limited. https://doi.org/10.1179/cih.2008.1.4.441

Presentations Given

    Professional Meeting Contribution

  • Byers, L. (Panelist), World Communication Association, Community and Civil/Civic Discourse: Classroom Strategies, World Communication Association, Oslo, Norway. (2025 - 2025).

Service

University Service

  • Chairperson, Alumni Engagement Committee. (August 2025 - Present).
  • Committee Member, CLASS PAC. (August 2025 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Executive Committee. (August 2025 - Present).
  • Director, Undergraduate Internship Director. (August 2025 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Awards and Scholarships Committee (Fall 2024 - present). (September 1, 2024 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Institutional Effectiveness Committee (Fall 2024 - present). (September 1, 2024 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Alumni Engagement Committee (Fall 2024 - present). (September 1, 2024 - May 15, 2025).
  • Committee Member, Teaching Evaluation Committee (Fall 2024 - present). (September 1, 2024 - May 15, 2025).