Lynne A. Texter, Ph.D.

Lynne provides communication training and consulting services to nonprofit organizations.

Upon graduating from Ithaca College with a B.S. in Communications, Lynne went on to study at Syracuse University where she received her M.S. in Public Relations. She earned her Doctorate in Interpersonal Communication and Persuasion from State University of New York at Buffalo. Lynne taught at SUNY-Buffalo before coming to La Salle, where she currently serves as the department's Chair.

Lynne's vast knowledge of Communication shows in her variety of publications. In addition to numerous book chapters and articles, Lynne co-wrote a textbook entitled Advanced Interpersonal Communication (1995). She has also participated in a number of conferences and lectures across the country.

Lynne's experience has also earned her a number of teaching awards. She received the Milton Plesur Award for Distinguished Teaching, SUNY-- Buffalo's Communication Department "Teacher of the Year Award," and she is listed in Who's Who Among America's Teachers. In 1996, she was awarded La Salle's highest teaching honor: The Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching.

Lynne and a colleague recently received a grant to use the Labyrinth with nonprofit groups who work with people with life limiting illness and grief. The Labyrinth is an ancient symbol used as a walking meditation to assist in physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Lynne also wrote a chapter for "The Magic of Labyrinths" (2002) and presented at the International Association of Schools of Social Work in France in July 2002.

OFFICE:
Com Center 223

PHONE:
215-951-1207

EMAIL:
texter@lasalle.edu