DR.
                  MARK D. NELSON

                  
                  
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studiea
The University of Alabama
College of Communication & Information Sciences

                  
                  
Dr. Nelson is the
                  Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the
                  College of Communication and Information Sciences
                  at The University of Alabama. Additionally, he
                  serves as the Director of The Basic Course and as
                  an Assistant Professor in the Communication Studies
                  Department. Committed to student enrichment, Dr.
                  Nelson developed a three-tiered leadership program
                  for students which includes the College
                  Ambassadors, The Student Executive Council, and the
                  Academic Honor Council.

                  
                  
Dr. Nelson provides
                  consulting services for numerous organizations and
                  governmental agencies throughout the Southeast. His
                  training repertoire includes such topics as Public
                  Speaking, Listening, Group Dynamics, Leadership
                  Development and Team building. His research
                  interests include leadership, interpersonal
                  communication competence, and diversity. Recently,
                  Dr. Nelson was recognized by his peers as the Knox
                  Hagood Outstanding Faculty Member and by the
                  students of the University as The John Blackburn
                  Outstanding University Advisor.