Degrees

Ph.D., Louisiana State University
M.A., University of South Carolina
B.A., University of Louisiana Lafayette

Short Bio

Kathy Barnett has been with the College of Business full-time since 2005. During that time she has taught classes in business communications, promotions management, and relationship marketing. She is currently developing a course in strategic organizational communication. Dr. Barnett received her PhD in Communication from Louisiana State University with an emphasis in organizational communication and a minor in Educational Leadership, Research, and Counseling.

She holds a masters degree from the University of South Carolina in Student Personnel and an undergraduate degree from the University of Louisiana Lafayette in Speech Communications.  Her research interests include organizational change, assimilation into the organization, and business education. Dr. Barnett also serves as the internship coordinator for the college working with about 100 students a year on their internship experiences. She is the faculty advisor to Alpha Kappa Psi and also serves as an interim assistant dean for the college.

Dr. Barnett has extensive corporate work experience in addition to her academic achievements. She was a regional marketing manager for Applebee’s restaurants opening two new stores during her time there. She also worked in the shopping center industry as marketing manager in the Texas and Louisiana markets. Her work experiences include project planning and management, customer relationship marketing, special event planning, media buying and community-based project development. Her volunteer work covers a wide array of nonprofit agencies such as the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, the Visiting Pet Program, and Fashion Group International.