Dr. Hinck’s research interests lie in communication pedagogy, political debates, and interpersonal communication.  She is currently finishing a book project with her colleagues, William Dailey and Edward Hinck on political candidates’ use of politeness strategies in televised presidential and vice-presidential debates.

Dr. Hinck teaches classes in male/female communication, interpersonal communication, research methods, communication facilitation, and conflict and negotiation.  She believes that students learn best when teachers incorporate experiential learning in the classroom.  Therefore, many of her courses include a service-learning component.  Currently, Dr. Hinck’s graduate class in Interpersonal Communication is partnering with the Saginaw Correctional Facility.  Her students are creating and presenting lessons that focus on the development of interpersonal and conflict resolution skills to small groups of incarcerated individuals.

Dr. Hinck regularly attends and presents at the National Communication Association conference and the Central States Communication Association conference.  Dr. Hinck is presently serving as the Executive Director for the Central States Communication Association

Dailey, W. O., Hinck, E, & Hinck, S.S. (2005).  Politeness in the 2000 and 2004         Presidential Debates.  Argumentation and Advocacy, 41, 196-210.

Wood, B., Kauffman, L., Hinck, S., Abair, K., & Schramski, J. (2004). Tying service-learning to the curriculum:  The design of an Intergenerational center.  Kappa Omicron Nu Forum, 15, 93-100.

Hinck, E., & Hinck, S.S. (2002). Politeness strategies in the 1992 Vice Presidential    and Presidential debates.  Argumentation and Advocacy, 38, 234-250.