Welcome

Pam Lutgen-Sandvik is an assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Journalism. She teaches and researches in the area of organizational communication. Her office is C&J 221.

Research Opportunities for Grad Students

In Fall 2008, Dr. Lutgen-Sandvik is teaching "Leadership in Organizational Communication" (C&J 443), Thurdays, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. and "Foundations of Communication Research" (C&J 501), Wednesday, 7:00 - 9:30.

Dr. Lutgen-Sandvik is teaching the following courses in spring 2008.

C&J 340-- Communication in Organizations (W 4:00 - 6:30 p.m., DSH 134 and ITV)

C&J 544--Seminar Organizational Communication (T, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., C&J, Room 121)

Research Foci:
Workplace Bullying and Harassment, Emotions in Organizations, Negative and Positive Social Interactions in Organizations, Positive Organizational Communication,

Current research projects:

1. Workplace Bullying and Non-sexual Harassment

(a) Impact on family communication, (b) U.S. prevalence, (c) impact on identity, (d) how workers makes sense of the experience, (e) effect on health and work outcomes.

2. Positive Emotions in Organizations

(a) Impact of positive emotions on workplace functioning, (b) worker resources, (c) creativity, (d) problem-solving, and (e) workplace negativity (specifically the power of positive mood to "undo" the effects of negative emotional experiences at work).