Mr. Mark R. August,
Lecturer in Communication Studies

19 Independence Hall
Office: 401-874-4738
Fax: 401-874-4722

M.A., Emerson College, 1992
B.A., University of Rhode Island, 1984
B.S., University of Rhode Island, 1982

Mr. August has an M.A. in Communication Studies (concentration: Speech Communication Studies), a B.A. in Speech Communication (concentration: Business and Professional Communication) and a B.S. in Business Administration (major: Marketing). Prior to his teaching at URI, Mr. August gained his sales and marketing experience in the consumer electronic industry. His responsibilities included product knowledge training, regional and national trade shows, and seminars to improve the techniques of his sales forces. Mr. August worked individually and in small and large group settings to enhance the presentation skills of many. This experience has provided Mr. August with a well-rounded background in communications to bring a pragmatic and enthusiastic approach to public speaking and persuasion in the university setting.

Mr. August joined URI in 1995 and has taught public speaking, interpersonal communication, persuasion, and honors public speaking.