Dr. Ben Davis
Assistant Professor of Communication & Director of Forensics (Speech & Debate) Team
FALL 2025 OFFICE HOURS
*By appointment only. Please check out my appointment calendar to book a time to meet with me.
Wednesday 1-6pm
Thursday 11am-1pm & 4:30-7pm (virtual only for later appointments)
Friday 1-5pm
Ph.D. Communication, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ('24)
M.A. Communication Studies, Northern Illinois University ('16)
B.A. Theatre, North Central College ('14)
Dr. Davis came to us from Peoria, IL via Milwaukee, WI in the fall of 2021. He primarily teaches courses in Public Speaking (COMM 170), Oral Interpretation (COMM 273), and Performance Studies (COMM 340). He is also the Director of Truman's Forensics (Speech & Debate) Team, which is currently ranked 14th in speech and 5th in Lincoln-Douglas debate nationally! Dr. Davis uses both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to research interpersonal and group communication, particularly interactions between rival groups/teams and the dynamics of interpersonal "frenemy" relationships.