Kris Kranenburg

Lecturer

Office: L 2228
Phone: (262) 472-2876
Email: kranenbk@uww.edu

"I'm a firm believer in establishing high expectations. We do students no favors by lowering standards or sugar coating evaluations of their work. However, demanding the best work from students means being available to support, encourage, and motivate them every step of the way. That's a commitment that goes far beyond class time and office hours. When students know that you truly want them to succeed and that you are there to lend a helping hand, they do better work and expect more of themselves."

Courses
Advertising Campaigns, Advertising Copywriting and Layout, Foundations of Advertising, Publication Layout, Publication Photography, Advertising Internships

Professional History

Academic Experience:

  • Lecturer (August 2006-present)
    University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Department of Communication
  • Assistant Professor (August 2001-June 2006)
    Southern Illinois University Carbondale, School of Journalism
  • Adjunct Professor (1999-2001)
    Illinois Institute of Technology, Stuart Graduate School of Business

Advertising Industry Experience:

  • Creative Director/Marketing Strategist, Mindwave, 2000-2001
  • Associate Creative Director, Brann Worldwide, 1999-2000
  • Concept Director, DraftWorldwide, 1998-1999
  • Copy/Concept Supervisor, DraftWorldwide/Lee Hill, 1997-1998
  • Senior Copywriter, Davidson Marketing, Inc., 1995-1997                       
  • Associate Creative Director, Marketing Dynamics, Inc., 1994-1995
  • Senior Copywriter, Marketing Dynamics, Inc., 1993-1994                       
  • Copywriter, Marketing Dynamics, Inc., 1992-1993

Areas of Research and/or Expertise
Advertising, Visual Communication

Advisor/Coordinator
Coordinator of all advertising internships

Awards or Achievements

  • Nominated for the UW-W Leadership Development Outstanding Teacher Award, 2007
  • College Outstanding Teacher Award, Southern Illinois University, 2006
  • Excellence Through Commitment Undergraduate Teaching Enhancement Award, Southern Illinois University, 2006
  • McNair Scholar Mentor Award, Southern Illinois University, 2005
  • Outstanding Achievement Award for Faculty New to the College, Southern Illinois University, 2002

Education and Affiliation

  • M.S., Integrated Marketing Communication, Roosevelt University, 1998
  • B.S., Journalism/Advertising, Southern Illinois University, 1991