COLIN STEELE
Associate Faculty
Perris
Summary
Passionate educator with a Ph.D. in Communication Studies and over 10 years of experience in higher education. Committed to fostering student success through inclusive, engaging, and intellectually stimulating learning environments. Expertise in interpersonal communication, small group communication, public speaking, persuasion and intercultural communication, with a focus on supporting diverse student populations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Director
TEDxMSJC
10.2025 - 05.2026
- Theme: Amplify
- Contributed expertise in strategic planning sessions at the executive level leading to well-informed decision making.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency by identifying areas of improvement and implementing necessary changes.
Associate Faculty
Fullerton College
08.2024 - Current
- Department of Communication Studies
- Courses: COMM-100: Public Speaking
Associate Faculty
Mt. San Jacinto College
01.2017 - Current
- Department of Communication Studies
- Courses: COMM-100: Public Speaking, COMM-103: Interpersonal Communications
Associate Faculty
Riverside City College
08.2016 - Current
- Department of Communication Studies
- Courses: COM-1: Public Speaking, COM-2: Persuasion, COM-6: Dynamics of Small Group Communication, COM-9: Interpersonal Communications, COM-12: Intercultural Communication, COM-51: Enhancing Communication Skills
Communication Center for Excellence Faculty Tutor
Riverside City College
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
Communication Center Faculty Tutor
Mt. San Jacinto College
08.2018 - 12.2018
Assessment Project
Riverside City College
09.2017
- COM-1: Public Speaking assignment assessment under the guidance of Dr. Jude Whitton, Assistant Professor Department of Communication Studies.
Listening for Success Student Workshop Facilitator
Riverside City College
05.2017 - 06.2017
- Title: Listening for Success.
- Planned and facilitated student workshop in accordance with standard discipline materials and practices, employing varied methods to enhance effective listening skills for participants.
Graduate Exit Project
California State University, Fullerton
03.2016
- Title: Public Speaking Training for Faith Formation
HCOM 413 Graduate Student Lecture
California State University, Fullerton
02.2016
- Title: Attachment Styles as a Predictor to Relational Satisfaction
Speech Debate Tournament Judge
California State University, Fullerton
03.2015
- Evaluate contestants based on scholarly research, logical presentation of facts, arguments and counter-arguments.
Graduate Teaching Associate
California State University, Fullerton
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Department of Human Communication Studies
- Courses: HCOM-100: Introduction to Communication Studies
Mentorship
Riverside City College
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Informal professional growth internship under the guidance of Dr. Estrella Romero, Associate Professor Department of Communication Studies.
Campus Ministry Internship
Notre Dame High School
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members under the supervision of the campus minister.
Education
Ph.D. - Communication Studies
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA 05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Communication Studies
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Human Communication
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA 05.2001 -
General Education - Communication Studies
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA01-2011
Skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Co-Director
TEDxMSJC
10.2025 - 05.2026
Associate Faculty
Fullerton College
08.2024 - Current
Communication Center for Excellence Faculty Tutor
Riverside City College
01.2019 - 02.2019
Communication Center Faculty Tutor
Mt. San Jacinto College
08.2018 - 12.2018
Assessment Project
Riverside City College
09.2017
Listening for Success Student Workshop Facilitator
Riverside City College
05.2017 - 06.2017
Associate Faculty
Mt. San Jacinto College
01.2017 - Current
Associate Faculty
Riverside City College
08.2016 - Current
Graduate Exit Project
California State University, Fullerton
03.2016
HCOM 413 Graduate Student Lecture
California State University, Fullerton
02.2016
Speech Debate Tournament Judge
California State University, Fullerton
03.2015
Graduate Teaching Associate
California State University, Fullerton
08.2014 - 01.2015
Mentorship
Riverside City College
01.2014 - 05.2014
Campus Ministry Internship
Notre Dame High School
08.2013 - 12.2013
Ph.D. - Communication Studies
Regent University
05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Communication Studies
California State University, Fullerton
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Human Communication
California State University, San Bernardino
05.2001 -
General Education - Communication Studies
Riverside City College
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Regent University, Guest Facilitator, Virginia Beach, VA, 2024-11, 2025-01, COM 797 Qualifying Examination, History of Communication (Media Ecology), Qualitative Research Methods
- Regent University, Student Panel Participant, Virginia Beach, VA, 2022-06, COM-700 (Introduction to Doctoral Studies)
- Volunteer Youth Program, Workshop Facilitator, Redlands, CA, 2018-09, Title: Effective Communication & Conflict Resolution
- YCAST, YCAST Youth Leadership Workshop Facilitator, San Bernardino, CA, 2018-06, Title: Enhancing Communication Skills
- Faith Formation, Local Church Workshop Facilitator, Riverside, CA, 2017-09, 2017-01, Title: Public Speaking Training for Faith Formation
- Riverside City College, Intramural Speech Tournament Judge Volunteer, Riverside, CA, 2015-05, 2016-12
ACHIEVEMENTS, HONORS & AWARDS
EOPS Faculty/Staff of the Year Nominee, 2017-2018, 2021 Recognition Award Awarded on behalf of Riverside City College for serving disadvantage students in providing an equitable learning environment., Dean’s List, Spring 2012, Fall 2013, Winter 2014, & Spring 2014 Academic Award Earned at California State University, San Bernardino, Lambda Pi Eta, Omicron Gamma, May 2013 National Communication Association Honor Society Awarded by California State University, San Bernardino, Eagle Scout Award, 2005 Boy Scouts of America Highest achievable rank in Boy Scouts of America