# Matthew Seeger > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Matthew_Seeger > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Matthew_Seeger.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Seeger > Source revision: 1307937744 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|American academic}} {{Multiple issues| {{BLP sources|date=September 2019}} {{BLP primary sources|date=September 2019}} }} {{Infobox person |name = Matthew W. Seeger |image = |caption = Seeger in 2017 |birth_name = Matthew Wayne Seeger |birth_date = {{birth date and age|1957|06|17}} |birth_place = [Greenfield](/source/Greenfield%2C_Indiana), [Indiana](/source/Indiana) |known_for = |education = B.A., Communication, M.A., Communication Theory; Ph.D., Communication Theory and Research |alma_mater = [University of Evansville](/source/University_of_Evansville), [Northern Illinois University](/source/Northern_Illinois_University), [Indiana University](/source/Indiana_University) |employer = [Wayne State University](/source/Wayne_State_University) |children = 2 |spouse = Beth |occupation = [Professor](/source/Professor) |years_active = |title = Professor of Communication }} '''Matthew W. Seeger''' (born June 17, 1957, in [Greenfield](/source/Greenfield%2C_Indiana), [Indiana](/source/Indiana))[https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:SEEGER_VITA.18(1)_Redacted.pdf/ Matthew W. Seeger CV] is a Professor of Communication[https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/please-dont-give-up-on-us-houston-police-chief-says-amid-disaster-response/2017/08/28/aa559d9c-8bec-11e7-84c0-02cc069f2c37_story.html?noredirect=on Achenbach, Joel, and Ed O'Keefe (August 2017). “'Please Don't Give up on Us,' Houston Police Chief Says amid Disaster Response.” The Washington Post, WP Company, Retrieved 14 May 2019.] and Dean Emeritus at [Wayne State University](/source/Wayne_State_University). ==Education== Matthew W. Seeger completed his undergraduate degree at the [University of Evansville](/source/University_of_Evansville) in 1979. Seeger developed an interest in crisis communication while covering the [Air Indiana Flight 2016](/source/Air_Indiana_Flight_2016) crash that was carrying the [University of Evansville](/source/University_of_Evansville)’s basketball team, the Purple Aces for the school newspaper.Seeger, M. & Mitra, R. (2019). Crisis and resilience. In J. McDonald and R. Mitra (Eds.). Moments in organizational communication research. (pp. 253-271.) New York. Rutledge. Soon after, he received his M.A. in Communication Theory from [Northern Illinois University](/source/Northern_Illinois_University). In 1983, Seeger received his Ph.D. in Communication Theory and Research from [Indiana University](/source/Indiana_University). ==Career== Seeger was appointed [Dean](/source/Dean_(education)) of [Wayne State University](/source/Wayne_State_University)’s [College of Fine, Performing & Communication Arts](/source/College_of_Fine%2C_Performing_%26_Communication_Arts) in 2011 and served until 2022.[https://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20110803/FREE/110809942/wsu-names-new-dean-of-arts-and-communication-college/ Mitchell, Ellen (August 2011). "WSU names new dean of arts and communication college". Crain’s Detroit. Retrieved 7 May 2019.] Prior to the appointment, Dr. Seeger served as an Assistant Dean of [Wayne State University](/source/Wayne_State_University)’s Graduate School, and Chair of the Department of Communication.[https://today.wayne.edu/news/2010/07/30/matthew-w-seeger-appointed-interim-dean-of-the-college-of-fine-performing-and-communication-arts-3752/ Wunder, Francine. “Matthew W. Seeger Appointed Interim Dean of the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts.” Today@Wayne, 30 July 2010.] ==Academic interests== His research concerns [crisis communication](/source/crisis_communication) and [risk communication](/source/risk_communication), health promotion and communication, crisis response and agency coordination, the role of media, including new media, crisis and communication ethics, failure of complex systems and post-crisis renewal. Seeger helped develop the [discourse of renewal theory](/source/discourse_of_renewal_theory) “as a framework that emphasizes learning from the crisis, ethical communication, communication that is prospective in nature, and effective organizational rhetoric." He is the author/co-author of several books,[https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C23&q=author%3AMatthew+Seeger&btnG=&oq=author%3AMat/ Google Scholar. Retrieved 10 May 2019.] including The Handbook of International Crisis Communication Research; Effective risk communication:[https://www.messagemaps.org/2018/12/section-9-nine-best-practices-for-communicating-risk-to-stakeholders.html/ “Section 9: Nine Best Practices for Communicating Risk to Stakeholders.” Message Maps for Foodborne Outbreaks and Recalls; Retrieved 10 May 2019.] A message-centered approach; Organizational communication ethics: Decisions and dilemmas, Theorizing Crisis Communication, Narratives of crisis: Telling stories of ruin and renewal, Communication in times of trouble and Communication and Organizational Crisis.[https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/gwire/2010/06/10/10greenwire-bps-pr-blunders-mirror-exxons-appear-destined-98819.html?pagewanted=4/ Mulkern, Anne C. “BP's PR Blunders Mirror Exxon's, Appear Destined for Record Book.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 10 June 2010.] He has published over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles and chapters. He was the founding editor of [The Journal of International Crisis and Risk Communication Research](/source/The_Journal_of_International_Crisis_and_Risk_Communication_Research) (JICRCR). Seeger assisted in the development of the Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication framework for the Centers for Disease Control[https://emergency.cdc.gov/cerc/manual/acknowledgements.asp/ Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication Manual Acknowledgements, 2014 Edition.] and Prevention and the World Health Organization risk communication guidelines.[https://www.who.int/risk-communication/guidance/matthew-seeger/en/ Guideline Development Group on emergency risk communication: member.]{{dead link|date=December 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} Seeger also participated in major investigations of the [Flint water crisis](/source/Flint_water_crisis). ==Achievements and awards== *[National Communication Association](/source/National_Communication_Association) – Member *[Central States Communication Association](/source/Central_States_Communication_Association) – Member *[International Communication Association](/source/International_Communication_Association) – Member *Gerald M. Phillips Award for Distinguished Applied Communication Scholarship, National Communication Association, 2017[https://www.natcom.org/awards/gerald-m-phillips-award-distinguished-applied-communication-scholarship/ “Gerald M. Phillips Award for Distinguished Applied Communication Scholarship.” National Communication Association, 19 Nov. 2018.] *Service Engagement Award, National Communication Association, 2015 *Hall of Fame Award, Public Relations Society of America – Detroit Chapter, 2014 *H. A. WICHELNS MEMORIAL AWARD for Speech and Law, National Communication Association 1989 ==References== {{Reflist}} {{authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Seeger, Matthew}} Category:American university and college faculty deans Category:Living people Category:1957 births --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Matthew Seeger](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Seeger) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Seeger?action=history)). 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