Assistant Professor of CommunicationOffice Location: 428 S. Randall, Room 105
Telephone: 630-844-5466
Email Address: mkneller@aurora.edu
I am a native of the Aurora area and have lived in the area for most of my life. After earning my undergraduate degree at Aurora University, I worked for a time as an employee of the campus television station. I began work as an instructor at AU in 2003 after finishing my MA in Communication. In the meantime, I have directed and worked on a number of documentary film projects, in addition to managing a small media production business over the summers. I strive to build authentic experiences into my classes and engage students' creativity whenever possible.
Education
B.A. - Communication, Aurora University
B.A. - Computer Science, Aurora University
M.A. - Communication, Northern Illinois University
Ed.D. - Educational Technology, Northern Illinois University
Areas of Specialization
Documentary film
Broadcast production
Digital media design
Technology for learning
Courses Taught
Human Communication & Public Speaking
TV and Visual Literacy
Mass Communication & American Culture
Corporate/Professional Communication
Graphic Communication
Video Production I
Video Production II
Senior Seminar
Highlights of Publications, Honors and Professional Contributions
Portrait of a Small Town (2003), documentary film, Best of Show, 2003 Reality Bytes film festival
Memorial Day in Kaneville (2008), documentary film, screened at 2008 Kaneville Memorial Day Service
Highlights of Campus Involvement
Faculty adviser to SpartanCast, student-run internet radio station
Organizer of yearly AU Student Film Fest
Other Interests
Playing in a rock band and recording music
Drawing and producing comics
