Patrick C. Hughes
Email: patrick.hughes@ttu.edu
Phone: +1.806.834.1679
Research: Interpersonal communication
Ph.D. University of Denver, 2000
M.S. Illinois State University, 1996
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Biography
Patrick Hughes is Dean of University Studies and 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, the Texas Tech University President's Excellence in Gender Equity Award in 2017, 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
Methodologies
- Thematic Analysis
- In-Depth Interviews
- Survey
Research Areas
- Interpersonal communication
Selected Publications
Books
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Hughes, P.C., & Yarbrough, J. (2021) (Eds.). Self-directed learning and the academic evolution from pedagogy to andragogy. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
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Yarbrough, J., & Hughes, P. C. (2018). Becoming self-directed learners: Experience, logic, application, and innovation (2nd ed.). Dubuque, IA: Great River Learning.
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Yarbrough, J., & Hughes, P. C. (2017). Becoming self-directed learners: Experience, logic, application, and innovation. Dubuque, IA: Great River Learning.
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Hughes, P. C., Muñoz, J. S., & Tanner, M. (2015) (Eds.) Perspectives in interdisciplinary and integrative studies. Lubbock, TX: Texas Tech University Press.
Refereed Articles and Chapters
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Hughes, P. C., & Yarbrough, J. (2021). Self-directed learning: A critical Skill for the 21st Century knowledge worker. In Hughes, P. C., & Yarbrough, J. Self-directed learning in the technology assisted classroom. IGI Global.
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Ryan, J., Nutter, C., & Hughes, P. C. (2019). A Second Chance at Success: Retention Through Provisional Admissions Programs [Top Paper]. In. S. Whalen (Ed.), Proceedings of the 15th National Symposium on Student Retention, New Orleans, Louisiana (pp. 201-212). Norman, OK: The University of Oklahoma.
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Lambert-South, A. L., & Hughes, P. C. (2018). Development of a post-dissolution relationship communication scale. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 59, 616-632.
- Yarbrough, J. & Hughes, P. (2018). Becoming a self-directed learner: Experience, logic, application, and innovation. In S. Whalen (Ed.), Proceedings of the 14th National Symposium on Student Retention, Salt Lake City, Utah (pp. 573-579). Norman, OK: The University of Oklahoma.
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Dickson, F. C., & Hughes, P. C. (2015). Aging families and family communication. In L. H. Turner & R. West (Eds.) (pp. 263-277), The handbook of family communication. Newbury Park, CA: Sage.
Leadership & Awards
Department Chair, Associate Dean, Associate Vice Provost, Vice Provost, Texas Tech University Teaching Academy, Texas Tech University President's Excellence in Teaching Award, and Texas Tech University President's Excellence in Gender Equity Award
Funded Research Awards
$500,000.00 Nutrition Bench-to-Community Engaged Scholars in Texas (Nutrition BEST) REEU Program, United StatesDepartment of Agriculture, 2021, (Co-Principal Investigator). Awarded
$15,000.00 Intermediaries for Scale Grant, Association of Public and Land Grant Universities, 2021, (PrincipalInvestigator). Awarded
$750,000.00 Texas Reskilling Support Fund Grant Program, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, 2020, (Co-Principal Investigator). Awarded
$10,000.00 Data Maturity Matrix Development Grant, The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU),2020, (Principal Investigator). Awarded
$186,070.00 Plains Bridges to the Baccalaureate Program, National Science Foundation, 2012/2013. (Co- PrincipalInvestigator). Awarded
$1,000,000.00 ARRA: Texas Workforce Commission, 2009. Project: Texas Wind Energy Institute, Curriculumand Degree Program Development, (Co-Principal Investigator). Awarded
$15,000.00 National Institutes of Health, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center EXPORT Grant, 2007. Project title: Improving the quality of end-of life care within the West Texas Hispanic population, (Co-PrincipalInvestigator). Awarded
$5,727.40 Rural Tourism Research Grant, 2005. Project title: Symbolic Convergence in Development ofrural tourism in West Texas. (Co-Principal Investigator). Awarded
$2,500.00 AFA-NIET Scholar Series, Inaugural recipient, 2004. Project title: Family communication patterns and competitor satisfaction: A national survey of collegiate forensics. (Co-Principal Investigator). Awarded
$800.00 Texas Tech University Research Enhancement Fund, Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, 2003. Project title: Family communication patterns and competitor satisfaction: A national survey of collegiate forensics. (Co-Principal Investigator). Awarded
$72,891.35 Texas Education Agency Grant, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, 2002. Project title: Error Identification in Elementary and High School Social Science Scholarship. (Principal Investigator). Awarded
$4,161.00 Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center Faculty Incentive Grant, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, 2002. Project title: Strengthening Qualitative Social Research in Communication Studies. (Co-Principal Investigator). Awarded
$23,062.00 Texas Education Agency Grant, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, 2001. Project title: ErrorVerification in Communication and Speech Scholarship. (Principal Investigator) Awarded
College of Media & Communication
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Address
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Phone
806.742.6500