Faculty Bio

Gregory Powers

Speech Communication/Broadcasting Instructor
Humanities

Contact

Phone: 217-234-5335
Email: gpowers@lakelandcollege.edu

Education Information

College/University
B.A. Speech Communication, Eastern Illinois University
M.A. Speech Communication, Eastern Illinois University

Professional Affiliations/Award

Illinois Broadcasters Assocation Academics Committee-Current Member and Past Chair
Radio Marketing Professional Certification - Radio Advertising Bureau
P1 Learning Sales Training Certificate

About

Hobbies and Interest

I enjoy traveling, yard and garden work and hitting the gym.  I am also busy following the rest of the family with their activities.

Courses Taught

I teach all broadcast related courses here at Lake Land College as well as COM 111.

Faculty statement/Why do you like teaching at Lake Land College?

I enjoy teaching to witness students succeed in the classroom and beyond.   Watching students flourish after their time at Lake Land College is the most rewarding part of my job.

Research interests, Specializations, and Background

• Producer/Director of Lake Land College Commencement Video 
• Committee member, Lake Land College Commencement Committee
• Committee member, Lake Land College Insurance Committee
• Committee member and Chair, Lake Land College Academic Council

Community Service

• Radio Play By Play Announcer for Mattoon High School Athletics (1997-Present)
• Master of Ceremonies annually for Mattoon Letterman’s Club Banquet
• President, Lane Acres Homeowners Association
• Coach youth sports league
• Mattoon Youth Baseball League Umpire
• Public Address Announcer Mattoon High School & Lake Land College Athletics
• Treasurer, Mattoon Saturday T-Ball League
• Member, Mattoon Baseball Association Board