Suzanne Oakes

Suzanne Oakes has been with Walden University since 2009 teaching in the Center for General Education (CGE). She has served Walden as a Lead Faculty for the first term course, Living & Learning in a Technological World, CGE Curriculum and Academic Policy (CAP) committee, and has supported CGE Faculty Development & Recognition activities. In addition, she teaches the new undergraduate faculty orientation course for the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and was awarded a Faculty Excellence Award in 2017. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and Community Health and a M.A. in Communication from Bethel University, St. Paul, MN.
Courses Taught
HMNT 1001 - Living & Learning in a Technological World
COMM 2002 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking
IC 1001 - Basics of Communication
IC 1002 - Describing Interpersonal Relationships
IC 1003 - Listening Effectively
IC 1004 - Effective Communication
IC 1005 - Becoming a More Effective Communicator
COMM 1001 - Contemporary Communications
COMM 1000 - Communication Skills for Career Development
WLDN 1000 - Dynamics of Walden Success: Learning Lab
Awards / Honors
Faculty Excellence Award, Center for Faculty Excellence, 2017