Steve Lewis slewis@trcc.edu Chair, Humanities and Performing Arts Division Instructor in Speech and Theatre Office:   Westover 210 Phone:   (573) 840-9202 Education and Experience BSE – Arkansas State University, May 1994 MA – Arkansas State University, Dec 1998 PhD - University of Missouri - St. Louis, in progress  2006-Present - Chair, Humanities and Performing Arts Division  2001-Present - Instructor, Three Rivers Community College Courses taught: SCOM    110 - Public Speaking SCOM    120 - History and Appreciation of Theatre FILM      122 - History and Appreciation of Film Committees: Academic Affairs Administrative Council Academic Advisory Committee Curriculum Committee Assessment Committee Coordinator, annual TRCC Invitational Speech Tournament Theatrical Director: No Exit and The Sandbox , April 2003 True West , April 2002 The Glass Menagerie , Feb 2001 1998-2001 - Adjunct Instructor, Three Rivers Community College 1994-2000 - Teacher, Naylor Public School District, Naylor, Missouri 7-12 English and Speech Teacher Coach, Naylor Speech Team Professional Organizations Speech and Theatre Association of Missouri, Member, Board of Directors (2005-08) National Communication Association Central States Communication Association Missouri Community College Association Professional Publications Three Rivers Community College Self-Study Report to the Higher Learning Commission, November 2007 Lewis, Steven D., Joseph Mazza, Chris Stephens, and Roseanna Whitlow.   "The Basic Speech Course in  Four Missouri Colleges: Implementation, Standards, and Goals." Journal of the Speech and Theatre Association of Missouri 35 (Fall 2005). Professional Presentations "New Twists on the Impromptu Speaking Experience" presented in "Fuel Up for Fall - Speech" breakout session, Speech and Theatre Association of Missouri, September 2005 "The Basic Speech Course in Missouri Colleges" Panel Discussion Leader, Central States Communication Association, April 2005 "Incorporating Motion Pictures Into the Regular Classroom" Speech and Theatre Association of Missouri Conference, September 2004 "The Basic Speech Course in Missouri Colleges" Panel Discussion Leader, Speech and Theatre Association of Missouri Conference, September 2004 "Instructing via Interactive Television" TRCC Extended Learning In-service, August 2003 "The Experiences of a First-Year Teacher" Southeast Missouri English Teachers Association, November 1994 Honors & Awards Who's Who Among America's Teachers - 2003 Most Inspirational Teacher, Naylor High School – May 1999 Community Activities The Stage Company, Inc. community theatre, Poplar Bluff, Missouri Fellowship General Baptist Church Deacon Church Council member Church Directory Committee member Drama Team Rotary Club of Poplar Bluff President Elect Board Member Paul Harris Fellow, 2005 Return to Speech and Theatre Department