Title: Interim Associate Academic Dean
Department: Academic Affairs
Office Location: Geisler Library 260
Phone: 641-628-5151
Email: lainel@central.edu
B.A. from Abilene Christian University
M.A. from University of South Florida
Ph.D. from University of South Florida
communication in organizational, intercultural and health contexts
Linda Laine has been on the faculty at Central College since 2004. She has expertise in communication in organizational and health contexts as well as interactions across difference. Her research, utilizing ethnography and in-depth interviewing, has recently focused on the role of volunteers in hospice. Laine is currently serving as faculty fellow for faculty development.