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Benson T. Sexton

Associate Professor of Communication, Dean of the School of Business and Communication

J.L. Turner Leadership Center - Turner 202
Phone: 270-384-7384
E-mail: sextonb@lindsey.edu

Education

  • Ph.D., Communication, University of Kentucky
  • M.A., Communication Studies, Western Kentucky University
  • B.A., Communication Studies & Christian Ministries, Lindsey Wilson University

Interests

  • Lindsey Wilson Singers
  • Government
  • Christian Ministries

Professional Experience

His research lies at the intersection of instructional communication, interpersonal communication, educational psychology, and leadership. Dr. Sexton has presented scholarly work at the local, regional, and national levels and has published in several well-respected academic journals.

Courses

Dr. Sexton earned his master’s degree from Western Kentucky University with a research focus in interpersonal and organizational communication. He completed his Ph.D. at the University of Kentucky in 2017. His dissertation, Exploring the Influence of Students’ Perceptions of Instructional Message Content Relevance and Experienced Cognitive Load on Students’ Cognitive Learning, reflects his enduring scholarly commitment to understanding how communication practices shape student learning and success.