Director
Douglas E. Pruim is a distinguished scholar and educator renowned for his expertise in interpersonal communication and humor studies. He earned his PhD in Interpersonal Communication from Purdue University and has since published extensively in reputable journals and contributed chapters to influential books. With a passion for teaching, Pruim has received numerous awards for his innovative pedagogy and transformative impact on students. He actively participates in academic conferences, presenting papers and leading discussions on topics related to communication theories and pedagogy.
Faculty Coach for Case Competitions
Aryca Peay Woodson has more than 10 years of experience in executive, internal and change management communications. Past employers include IU School of Medicine and the nationwide nonprofit health system Ascension, where she served on the deployment team for the PeopleSoft ERP implementation. Her past consulting roles include diversity and inclusion communications at Eli Lilly and assisting with change management communication efforts for the Dow-Dupont (now Corteva) merger in 2017. She most recently served as a lecturer of business communication at IU’s Kelley School of Business where she received the “2022 Teachers’ Excellence - Best Addition to Kelley” award. Professor Woodson earned her BS in Management at Krannert and her MA in Public Relations Management at IU Indianapolis.
With the help of faculty, our talented student team promotes and executes Center for Business Communication case competitions and workshops.
