Patrick C. Hughes

Biography

Patrick Hughes is Dean of the School of Professional Studies and a Professor of Communication Studies. He is the former Vice Provost for University Programs and Student Success (2011-2022). Patrick is a Texas Tech University Teaching Academy member and received the Texas Tech University President's Excellence in Teaching Award in 2007, and received over 2.5 million dollars in funding. He is a former department chair and associate dean for academic affairs. Patrick is published widely in communication, growing interdisciplinary educational programs, and strategically improving undergraduate and graduate education. Patrick holds degrees from Augustana College (B.A., 1994), Illinois State University (M.S., 1996), and the University of Denver (Ph.D., 2000).

Research

Communication in Personal Relationships, Communication Research, Learning Theory, Interdisciplinary Research