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Mark Butland Professor of Speech
Communication Office phone: (512) 223-8089 / FAX: (512) 223-8900 Email: butland@austincc.edu
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Attention
Students: SPCH 1311 and 1315 Hybrid Section: (Hybrid Format) Click here for HYBRID Course information (SPCH 1311 & 1315-HYBRID) |
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Current
Projects Back to top
Academic
I
have co-authored a textbook in public speaking for Kendall-Hunt Publishing
Company, and am working on the next edition. On campus, I am active in finding
ways to adapt distance learning technology to deliver speech courses to our
students who may not be able to attend traditional class sections. Four
different approaches are being used to better meet the needs of
Speaking
I speak publicly whenever I have the opportunity. This gives me valuable insights into what I teach. For me, walking the talk is exciting and challenging. When speaking to community groups, I focus on two topics: 1) negative drama in the workplace and how to avoid it and 2) saying less and getting more in meetings and presentations. If you know of a group that would be interested in either of these messages, please let me know!
Biographical Information Back to top
Mark Butland is an award winning teacher and
successful researcher in Speech Communication. He earned an M.A. degree from
As a teacher of public speaking and human
communication, Mark is engaging, competent, and energetic. Mark has over 20
years of college and university teaching experience. He is the recipient of
several teaching awards for his effectiveness in the classroom. He has
published textbooks and instructor’s manuals in interpersonal communication and
public speaking. In 1996 Mark left his full-time appointment at
Mark’s research interests focus on classroom communication effectiveness, and Fear of Public Speaking. He was awarded the Pew Award for the Development of Educational Leadership in 1989, has numerous published scholarly papers and articles, was recognized as a top researcher in his field, and enjoys applying research insights to problems of today. His current research projects focus on overcoming public speaking fear, and improving student-teacher communication in the classroom.
Mark is available for consultation and has conducted successful workshops on public speaking, team building, interpersonal skills in the workplace, conflict management, and relationship growth and enrichment. His presentations and workshops have been well received at Dell, Motorola, 3M, Tyson Foods, , The International Communication Association, , Wackenhut Corp., and The City of Austin, Austin Chamber of Commerce, and others.
Personal Interests Back to top
I enjoy being a father and taking long walks with my son, Christopher, and wife, Natalie. I am a hobbyist writer—nothing serious. I have an interest in raising small farm animals, fishing, and old muscle cars. I am an ordained minister and do weddings for friends, family, and students for free! I serve in the Texas State Guard, Medical Brigade, which allows me to help in times of natural disaster.