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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
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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