Charles Beck graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in philosophy; he was in graduate school at Notre Dame when, prompted by a draft notice, he enlisted in the "all volunteer" US Air Force. He worked as a maintenance supervisor,
...MoreCharles Beck graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in philosophy; he was in graduate school at Notre Dame when, prompted by a draft notice, he enlisted in the "all volunteer" US Air Force. He worked as a maintenance supervisor, obtained an MA degree in English Literature, and began teaching composition and technical writing at the USAF Academy. He has taught at the AF Institute of Technology, the US Naval Academy, Wright State University, George Washington University, and the University of Colorado. In addition to traditional courses in literature and literary criticism, he developed cross disciplinary courses in Science and Literature, Bible as Literature, and Managerial Communication. He has a PhD in Higher Education Administration, with a focus on Business Administration. He currently teaches courses in business communication, teamwork, and leadership for the College of Business, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Prentice Hall published his text Managerial Communication: Bridging Theory and Practice. His recent work includes communication theory as the underlying basis of management, leadership, and teamwork. He has recently expanded his theoretical base to include artistic creation and art criticism.
Less
The Arts in Society
Technology, Knowledge, and Society
Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
Organization Studies
