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Our Departmental Statement
To prepare students to be effective communicators in diverse settings of learning, work and service.
Communications Faculty
Judy Harder
Associate Professor of Communication and
Drama, Chair of Communication Department
M.A.C., Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
B.A., Tabor College, Hillsboro, KS
Dr. Aleen J. Ratzlaff
Associate Professor of Communication
Ph.D., University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
M.A., Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
B.A., Tabor College, Hillsboro, KS
Dr. Linda Cantwell
Assistant Professor of Communication/
Business
Ed.D., Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
M.A., Webster University, Kansas City, MO
B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS
Don Ratzlaff
Adjunct Instructor of Journalism
B.A., Tabor College, Hillsboro, KS
Editor of the Hillsboro Free Press
Careers
Our graduates generally pursue careers in business, performing arts, and service organizations.
Success stories
- A 2004 graduate has had three promotions since graduation and is currently a Communication Specialist and Analyst.
- A 2006 graduate is Marketing Manager and Event Coordinator for United Way
- A theater student graduate is getting strong reviews in a MFA in Acting graduate school program and believes his education and theater experiences at Tabor prepared him well for his present success.
“The things that I learned in my journalism classes I still use on a daily basis. One of the best assets of the communications department is that they require students to complete an internship, which leads to great work experience. That helped me get my foot in the door for television news. My professors were not only helpful, but caring as well.” – Priscilla Mace, ’04, News producer at KHGI-TV, ABC affiliate in Kearney, Nebraska
