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Fiona R. Barnes

Instructional Professor

(352) 273-3212

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About

Dr. Barnes is a Master Lecturer and founder of the Management Communication Center at the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business. She currently teaches professional writing skills to MBA students. Dr. Barnes received a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has over 30 years’ experience teaching writing on three continents. She has developed and taught writing courses and workshops for students and professionals in the fields of business, engineering, medicine, psychology, business, and chemistry. She also leads corporate workshops and coaches executives on professional communication skills.

Education

  • PhD - Ph.D. in English Literature, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1993
  • MA, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1986
  • BA, University of Natal, South Africa, 1977

Research Interests

  • Business and Management Communication
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
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In The News

  • How do you stay motivated? March 12, 2021 Some days are harder than others. Hard to get up in the morning, tackle your to-do list and get in a little exercise or family time. It’s...
  • How can I be a more thoughtful communicator? February 22, 2021 Andy Lord Andy Lord: I’m creating the new theme song. Fiona Barnes: You are, what is it? Lord: ♪ We Are Warrington ♪...
  • “I think I just emailed the entire university” August 13, 2020 If you didn’t know the name James Martinez, or maybe James Martin (a moniker mistakenly bestowed upon him in one of the many, many reply...
Last 3 years

Courses Taught

  • Professional Writing (GEB5212)
  • Spec Topics in Doc Education (GEB6930)
Last 5 years

Professional Service

  • Committee Member, Management Communication Association — 2022 to 2023

Contact Details

University of Florida
Warrington College of Business
Management Communication Center
Bryan Hall 233R

(352) 273-3212

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