Glenda Balas

Glenda Balas is a highly experienced Professor and Administrator in the field of higher education with a strong track record of success.

She specializes in Educational Technology, Journalism, Communication, Critical Thinking, Social Media, International Experiences, and Adult Education.

Glenda Balas holds a PhD in Communication Studies from the University of Iowa, an MBA in Business Administration with a Marketing emphasis from Eastern New Mexico University, and a BS in Mass Communication with an English minor from Eastern New Mexico University.

Professionally, she has served as a Professor at the University of North Texas at Dallas and held various leadership positions at the same institution including Interim Provost-Dean of Liberal Arts & Sciences and Dean of Liberal Arts & Sciences.

Her academic career includes roles such as Professor & Department Chair of Communication & Journalism at The University of New Mexico, Associate Professor & Department Chair of Mass Communication at Sam Houston State University, Associate Professor of Communication & Journalism at University of New Mexico, Assistant Professor of Communication & Journalism at University of New Mexico, Assistant Professor of Communicative Arts at DePauw University, and Director of Development at KENW-TV (PBS) at Eastern New Mexico University.