Melany Kyzer, J.D.

Dean, College of Humanities
Professor, Department of Speech Communication

Contact Information: 
mkyzer@snu.edu
(405) 491.6334

Education:
B.S. Bethany Nazarene College, 1984
M.A. Southern Nazarene University, 1988
J.D. Oklahoma City University

Employment History:
Resident Director, Southern Nazarene University, 1985-1989
Director of Community Life, Southern Nazarene University, 1989-1991
Director of Academic Services, Southern Nazarene University, 1991-1994
Director of Single Adult Ministries, Oklahoma City First Church of the Nazarene, 1993-1998
Director of Housing, Southern Nazarene University, 1994-2001
Adjunct Instructor, Southern Nazarene University, 1998-2001
Professor, Southern Nazarene University, 2001-Present

Areas of Specialization:
Conflict Management

Key Courses:
Communication in Conflict Management
Persuasion
Professional Speaking
Organizational Communication
Group Interaction and Leadership
Media Law

Family:
I have one sister, Donna Rice (husband-Phil), and a nephew, Connor. I have one brother, Dwayne (wife-Cindy Fluty), a niece, Amanda Crowe (husband-Josh), and a great niece Mallory, a great nephew Hagen, and another nephew, Christopher (wife-Selena Smith).

Church & Hobbies:
I am a member of Bethany First Church of the Nazarene. I collect celebrity autographs which are on display in my office.

Pam Broyles, Ph.D.

Chair, Department of Speech Communications

Contact Information:
pbroyles@snu.edu
(405) 491-6691

Education:
B.A. Bethany Nazarene College, 1978
M.Ed., University of Oklahoma, 1980
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 1985

Employment History:
Professor, Southern Nazarene University, 1979-Present

Area of Specialization:
Intercultural Communication
Persuasion
Organizational Communication

Key Courses:
Intercultural Communication
Persuasion
Intro to Speech
Survey of Mass Media

Family:
Married to R.B., with two young adult children, Jason and Abby.

Church & Hobbies:
I am a member of Oklahoma City First Church of the Nazarene where I teach pre-K. I enjoy traveling, antiquing and quilting.

Marcia Feisal, M.A.

Chair, Department of Art & Design

Laura Gering, M.A.

Adjunct Faculty 

Education:
A.B. Bethany Nazarene College, 1978
M.A. Southern Nazarene University, 1987

Employment History:
High School Teacher, Mustang and Bethany High School’s, Four years
Professor, Southern Nazarene University, 1992-Present

Areas of Specialization:
Speech Education
Theater
Interpersonal Communication

Key Courses:
Group Interaction and Leadership
Family Communication

Family:
Married to Perry. We have three children: Rob, Danny and Melanie.

Church & Hobbies:
I am a member of Bethany First Church of the Nazarene where I teach Senior High Sunday School and am involved in music ministry. My hobbies include reading mysteries, collecting cookbooks and cooking.

Scott Secor, M.A.

Adjunct Professor

Contact Information: 
ssecor@snu.edu
(405) 717-6269

Education:
B.S. Southern Nazarene University, 1998
M.A. Southern Nazarene University, 1999

Employment History:
Director of Sports Information, Southern Nazarene University, 2000-2009

Areas of Specialization:
Broadcasting
Video Production

Key Courses:
Broadcast Practicum (1 & 2)
Video Production
Advanced Video Production

Family:
Married to Brooke

Church & Hobbies:
My wife and I attend Life Church on Northwest Expressway. I enjoy spending time with my wife, swimming, working outdoors, and playing sports.

Arnold Hamilton