Education
2020 (ABD)
Ph.D. in Communication, Department of Communication, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
2016
Graduate Certificate in Public Health, School of Public Health, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
2011
M.A. in Communication, School of Communication, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
2011
Graduate Certificate in Project Management, School of Communication, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
2009
B.A. in Biblical Studies, Department of Christian Studies, The Baptist College of Florida, Graceville, FL
Employment
2017–Present
Assistant Professor of Communication, Department of Communication, Dalton State College, Dalton, GA
2016–2017
Assistant Professor of Communication Arts, Department of Communication Arts, Shorter University, Rome, GA
2013–2017
Assistant Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research, Shorter University, Rome, GA
2012–2016
Instructor of Communication Arts, Department of Communication Arts, Shorter University, Rome, GA
Publications
Conference Proceedings
2015
LeHew, M. (2015). Communication faculty usage and opinions of learning management systems. In R. Kenney (Ed.), Proceedings, 84. Paper presented at Georgia Communication Association, Georgia Southern University, 6-13.
Grants
2019
Affordable Learning Georgia Textbook Transformation Grant (Round Fourteen). Dalton State College. For editing, revision, conversion to online format, and creation of website for Exploring Public Speaking: The Free Dalton State College Public Speaking Textbook
2018
Affordable Learning Georgia Textbook Transformation Grant (Round Eleven). Dalton State College. For editing, revision, and conversion to .epub of Exploring Public Speaking: The Free Dalton State College Public Speaking Textbook
Conferences
Papers Presented
2019
LeHew, M. (2019). Virtual communities: Assessing important and growing areas of research. Paper presented at the meeting of the Georgia Communication Association, Morrow, GA.
2018
LeHew, M. (2018). Open-source natural language processing of Reddit communities. Paper presented at the meeting of the Georgia Communication Association, Columbus, GA.
2015
LeHew, M. (2015). Communication faculty usage and opinions of learning management systems. Paper presented at the meeting of the Georgia Communication Association, Statesboro, GA.
2011
LeHew, M. (2011). Don’t be ‘too’ evil: An analysis of Verizon and Google’s joint policy proposal regarding network neutrality, the protection of an open Internet, and the creation of a new, premium network. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication’s Southeast Colloquium, Columbia, SC.
Professional Presentations
2016
LeHew, M. (2016). Fighting “assessment entropy”: Proactively maintaining and improving the yearly assessment cycle. Concurrent Session presented at the SACSCOC Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA.
2016
LeHew, M. (2016). 3.3.1.1-3.3.1.3: Ideas for assessment tools and selling to faculty. Plenary session presented at the Georgia Independent College Association’s SACSCOC Workshare Conference, Peachtree City, GA.
2015
LeHew, M. & Vosevich, K. (2015). Spreading the word: Quickly developing a free website to communicate student achievement. Poster presented at the SACSCOC Annual Meeting, Houston, TX.
2014
McFry, B., & LeHew, M. (2014). Core requirement 2.8: Responding to evolving expectations. Session presented at the Georgia Independent College Association’s SACSCOC Workshare Conference, Peachtree City, GA.
2014
LeHew, M., & McFry, B. (2014). Comprehensive standard 2.7.1: Straight talk on faculty credentials. Session presented at the Georgia Independent College Association’s SACSCOC Workshare Conference, Peachtree City, GA
Attended
2019
Southern States Communication Association, Montgomery, AL, April 3-7, 2019
2019
Georgia Communication Association, Morrow, GA, February 15-16, 2019
2018
Georgia Communication Association, Columbus, GA, February 16-17, 2018
2017
Georgia Communication Association, Macon, GA, February 17-18, 2017
2016
SACSCOC Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, December 3-6, 2016
2016
GICA SACSCOC Workshare Conference, Peachtree City, GA, September 8-9, 2016
2016
SACSCOC IE Training Workshop, Tuscaloosa, AL March 11, 2016
2015
SACSCOC Annual Meeting, Houston, TX, December 5-8, 2015
2015
IPEDS New Keyholder Workshop, Atlanta, GA, August 19, 2015
2015
Georgia Communication Association, Statesboro, GA, February 20-21, 2015
2014
SACSCOC Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN, December 6-9, 2014
2014
GICA SACSCOC Workshare Conference, Peachtree City, GA, September 10-11, 2014
2014
Spring AAUP Georgia Conference, Milledgeville, GA, March 29, 2014
2014
NRB International Christian Media Convention, Nashville, TN, February 22-25, 2014
2013
SACSCOC Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, December 7-10, 2013
2012
ACP/CMA National College Media Convention, Chicago, IL, October 31-November 4, 2012
2011
Jenzabar Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN June 1-4, 2011
2011
AEJMC Southeast Colloquium, Columbia, SC, March 17-19, 2011
Teaching Experience
Dalton State College
- Studies in Film (SP2020, SP2019, SP2018)
- Introduction to Video Production (FA2019, FA2018)
- Introduction to Public Relations (FA2019, FA2018, FA2017)
- Integrated Marketing Communication (SP2020, SP2019, SP2018)
- Fundamentals of Speech (SP2020, FA2019, SP2019, FA2018, SU2018, SP2018, FA2017)
- Human Communication (SP2020, FA2019, SP2019, FA2018)
Shorter University
- Introduction to Video Editing (FA2016)
- Digital Production I, II (SP2017, SP2014, FA2013, SP2013, FA2012)
- Desktop Publishing (SP2014)
- Visual Communication (FA2016)
- Sports Broadcasting (SP2017, FA2013)
- Advertising (SP2013)
- Media Law & Ethics (FA2012)
- Oral Communication (SU2017, SU2016, SP2016, FA2015, SP2015, FA2014, May2014, FA2013, May2013, SP2013, FA2012)
- Public Speaking (SU2014, SU2013, SP2013)
- Nonverbal Communication (SP2014, SP2013)
- Relationship Marketing (FA2013)
- Media Management (FA2012)
Georgia State University
- Foundations of Mass Communication Research (May2016, FA 2015, May2015)
- History of the News Media (SP2015)
- Human Communication (SP2015, FA2014)
The Baptist College of Florida
- Speech Communication (SP2012)
Research Experience
Doctoral Research
2014–2017
Atlanta Beltline Project. Department of Communication, Georgia State University, 2014-2017 (Research advisor: Dr. Holley Wilkin)
Service to Profession
Organizational Leadership
2014–Present
Webmaster, Georgia Communication Association
Editorial Boards
2014–2015
Lambda Pi Eta Undergraduate Journal
Reviewer
2015–2016
National Communication Association Convention, Student Section Reviewer
Proofreader
2019–Present
Boss Fight Books
Departmental/University Service
Dalton State College Committees
2017–2019
Assessment Committee (Chair, 2017-2019)
2018–Present
Academic Mindset Sub-Committee
Shorter University Committees
2016–2017
Curriculum Committee
2013–2017
General Education Assessment Committee (Chair, 2015-2017)
2013–2017
Institutional Review Board (Chair, 2013-2017)
2014–2015
Shorter University Assessment Committee
Non-Academic Positions
2012–2012
Special Assistant to the Senior Vice-President, The Baptist College of Florida
2011–2012
Assistant Director of Marketing, The Baptist College of Florida
2009–2011
Lead Graphic & Web Designer, The Baptist College of Florida
2007–2012
WFBU-LP Station Manager, The Baptist College of Florida
Memberships
2017–Present
Southern States Communication Association
2014–2018
Association for Higher Education Effectiveness
2013–Present
Georgia Communication Association