Tina Coffelt is a professor in the Department of English at Iowa State University. She holds a BBA in management from Florida International University, an MBA from Northwest Missouri State University, and a PhD in communication from the University of Missouri. .
Her research focuses on interpersonal communication and business communication and she uses qualitative and quantitative research methods. Her deep passion for international education evolved when she was asked to teach intercultural communication. That experience led to faculty exchanges, teaching study abroad, a Fulbright Scholar award to Uzbekistan, and grant work in Uzbekistan. She continuously seeks opportunities to blend her interests with international education and research initiatives. She received an internal International Service Award in 2023.
Selected publications and grants:
Coffelt, T. A. (2024). Crossroads on the Silk Road: Accounts of a faculty member’s culture shock and adaptation in Uzbekistan. Review of Communication, 24(2), 114-130.
Coffelt, T. A., & Koziel, J. (Accepted July 2020). Enhancing the reputation of research in Uzbekistan through professional development. UniCEN, American Councils. $40,000.
Work for CID:
Tina Coffelt is co-leader of an expert group for the Center.
Center for Intercultural Dialogue 