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Portrait of Wayne L Kraemer

Wayne L Kraemer

  • Professor of Instruction at Department of Communication Studies, College of Fine Arts & Communication

Service Activities

Ongoing

  • Member, Financial Aid Advisory, Appeals, and Scholarship Awards Committee. October 2022 - Present.
  • Officer, LBJ Museum of San Marcos. June 2021 - Present.
  • Board of Directors, Texas Council for Music and the Arts; Musical Instrument Program. May 2020 - Present.
  • Board of Directors, The Heritage Association of San Marcos. January 2020 - Present.
  • Board Member, The LBJ Museum of San Marcos. November 2018 - Present.
  • Co-Chair, Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association (TIFA) Educator of the Year Committee. October 2018 - Present.
  • Board of Directors, The Heritage Association of San Marcos. October 2018 - Present.
  • Officer, The Texas Council for Music and the Arts. 2015 - Present.
  • Board of Directors, The Texas Council for Music and the Arts. 2015 - Present.
  • Past Presidents Committee, The Heritage Association of San Marcos. 2009 - Present.
  • College of Fine Arts and Communication Scholarship Committee, Texas State University-San Marcos. 2006 - Present.
  • Officer, Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association (TIFA) Executive Secretary. November 2000 - Present.
  • Chair, Scholarship Committee, Texas State University-San Marcos, Department of Communication Studies. 1997 - Present.
  • Scholarship Committee, Texas State University-San Marcos, Department of Communication Studies. 1991 - Present.
  • Tournament Host, Hill Country Swing Individual Events Tournament, Texas State University-San Marcos. 1990 - Present.
  • Director of Forensics, Texas State University-San Marcos, Department of Communication Studies. 1990 - Present.

2024

  • Organizer, LBJ Summer Chautauqua. July 18, 2024.
  • Speaker, Texas State University Board of Regents. May 16, 2024.
  • Organizer, LBJ Spring Lecture. March 21, 2024.
  • Organizer, LBJ Benefit Gala. January 27, 2024.

2023

  • Organizer, LBJ Museum of San Marcos Fall Lecture. September 1, 2023 - October 26, 2023.
  • Organizer, LBJ Museum Summer Chautauqua. May 1, 2023 - June 15, 2023.
  • Organizer, LBJ Museum of San Marcos Spring Lecture. February 1, 2023 - March 23, 2023.
  • Tournament Host, Texas Intercollegiate Forensic Association (TIFA) Tournament Host. February 2019 - February 2023.
  • Organizer, LBJ Museum of San Marcos 2023 Benefit Gala. January 1, 2023 - January 28, 2023.

2022

  • National Tournament Tab Room Staff, American Forensic Association-National Individual Events Tournament. 2013 - 2022.
  • Chair, The Heritage Association of San Marcos Historic At-Risk Properties Committee. January 2020 - December 2022.
  • Organizer, LBJ Museum of San Marcos 2022 Fall Lecture. October 2022.
  • Represented LBJ Museum of San Marcos at the wreath laying at President Johnson's grave, LBJ Museum of San Marcos. 2021 - August 27, 2022.
  • Organizer, LBJ Museum of San Marcos Spring Lecture. February 2022.
  • Organizer, LBJ Museum of San Marcos 15th Anniversary Gala. January 22, 2022.

2021

  • Speaker, LBJ Museum San Marcos: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/487364788/journeys-of-discovery-with-tom-wilmer. September 4, 2021.
  • Interviewer, LBJ Museum of San Marcos: Interview with Luci Baines Johnson. August 25, 2021.

2020

  • Coordinator and Tournament Manager, University Interscholastic League (UIL), numerous UIL district and regional speech and debate meets. 1991 - 2020.
  • Organizer, Celebrating Diversity Through Performance. December 2, 2020.
  • Organizer, The LBJ Museum of San Marcos Fall Lecture featuring the LBJ Debate Society of Texas State Univ. October 26, 2020.
  • Organizer, LBJ Museum of San Marcos Fall Lecture Series. October 26, 2020.
  • Organizer, LBJ Museum of San Marcos Spring Lecture Series. March 5, 2020.
  • Organizer, Dr. David Zarefsky's Lecture on President Johnson's speech of March 31, 1968. March 4, 2020.

2019

  • Director, University Interscholastic League (UIL), Region IV-AA UIL Host and Speech and Debate Contest. 1996 - 2019.

2018

  • Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Committee. 2014 - 2018.
  • University Committee on Environment and Sustainability, Texas State University-San Marcos. 2013 - 2018.
  • University Interscholastic League (UIL), Lincoln-Douglas Debate Topic Committee. 2000 - 2018.
  • Tournament Manager, University Interscholastic League (UIL), UIL State Debate Tournaments. 1991 - 2018.

2017

  • Member, Search Committee for Department of Communication Studies Chair. 2016 - 2017.
  • Board Member, The Heritage Association of San Marcos. 2014 - 2017.
  • Member, National Communication Association, Committee on International Discussion and Debate. 2013 - 2017.
  • Member, Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association (TIFA), All-State Forensic Team Selection Committee. 2010 - 2017.
  • Library Liaison, Texas State University-San Marcos, Department of Communication Studies. 1996 - 2017.

2016

  • Communication Week Committee, Texas State University-San Marcos, Department of Communication Studies. 1991 - 2016.

2015

  • Chair, National Communication Association, Committee on International Discussion and Debate. 2014 - 2015.

2014

  • Tour Guide & Coordinator, Opening of the Performing Arts Center, Texas State University-San Marcos. 2014.
  • College of Fine Arts and Communication Selection Committee for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Service, Texas State University-San Marcos. 2014.
  • College of Fine Arts and Communication Curriculum Committee, Texas State University-San Marcos. 2009 - 2014.

2012

  • Undergraduate Honors Thesis Advisor and Major Professor, Ryan Herrera’s Honors Thesis, Government Evolution and the Democratic Ideal: Applying Pragmatism as a Method for Success, Texas State University-San Marcos. 2012.
  • Consultant, Battle of Flowers Oratorical Contest. 2010 - 2012.

2011

  • Host, Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association (TIFA), Spring TIFA Championship Tournament. 2011.
  • The Heritage Association of San Marcos, Home Tour Committee. 2005 - 2011.

2010

  • Chair, The Heritage Association of San Marcos, Historic At-Risk Properties (HARP) Committee. 2009 - 2010.
  • The Heritage Association of San Marcos, Heritage Ball Committee and Debutante Program Committee. 2006 - 2010.
  • Operations Manager, Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA), National Tournament. 1993 - 2010.
  • National Tournament Tab Room Staff, Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA), National Tournament. 1989 - 2010.

2009

  • Officer, The Heritage Association of San Marcos. 2008 - 2009.
  • Tournament Host, H. M. Green Debate Tournament, Texas State University-San Marcos. 1990 - 2009.
  • Director, Southwest Center for Forensic Studies, Texas State University-San Marcos. 1990 - 2009.

2008

  • President Elect, The Heritage Association of San Marcos. 2007 - 2008.

2007

  • Officer, The Heritage Association of San Marcos. 2006 - 2007.

2006

  • College of Fine Arts and Communication Selection Committee for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Service, Texas State University-San Marcos. 2006.
  • University Selection Committee for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Service, Texas State University-San Marcos. 2006.
  • Host, Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association (TIFA), Fall TIFA Championship Tournament. 2001 - 2006.
  • Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA), Debate in the Public Sphere Committee. 1996 - 2006.

2005

  • Student Commencement Speaker Selection Committee, Texas State University-San Marcos. 2004 - 2005.

2004

  • Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association (TIFA), All-State Forensic Team Selection Committee. 2004.

2003

  • Development Committee, Texas State University-San Marcos, Department of Communication Studies. 2003.

2001

  • Student Commencement Speaker Selection Committee, Texas State University-San Marcos. 2001.
  • South Central CEDA Regional Representative, Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA). 1999 - 2001.
  • Texas Speech Communication Association Educator of the Year Committee. November 2000 - November 2001.

2000

  • Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA). 1997 - 2000.
  • President, Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association (TIFA). February 1998 - February 2000.

1998

  • Chair, Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association (TIFA), Status of CEDA Debate Committee. 1997 - 1998.
  • Associate Editor, The Southern Forensic Journal. 1995 - 1998.
  • Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association (TIFA), Judging Committee. 1993 - 1998.
  • Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association (TIFA), All-State Forensic Team Selection Committee. 1991 - 1998.
  • Chair, Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association (TIFA), All-State Forensic Team Selection Committee. 1991 - 1998.

1997

  • Host, Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association (TIFA), Fall TIFA Championship Tournament. 1996 - 1997.

1996

  • Host, Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association (TIFA), Spring TIFA Championship Tournament. 1996.

1995

  • Undergraduate Honors Thesis Advisor and Major Professor, Jennifer Buckner’s Honors Thesis, Competitive Debate: Strategies and Techniques for Success, Texas State University-San Marcos. 1995.

1994

  • Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA), Program Development Committee. 1993 - 1994.

1993

  • Vice President, Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association (TIFA). 1992 - 1993.
  • Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA), Research Committee. 1992 - 1993.

1992

  • Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA), Ethics Committee. 1991 - 1992.
  • Member, National Debate Tournament (NDT), District III Committee of the National Debate Tournament. 1991 - 1992.

1991

  • Chair, Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA), Educational Support Committee. 1990 - 1991.
  • Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA), Educational Support Committee. 1989 - 1991.

1990

  • Honors committee, The College of William and Mary, College Committees & Responsibilities. 1989 - 1990.
  • Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA), Research Committee. 1989 - 1990.
  • Faculty Advisor, The Franklin Debating Society, The College of William and Mary, Department of Theatre and Speech. 1986 - 1990.

1989

  • Search Committee for Theatre Costumer, The College of William and Mary, Department of Theatre and Speech. 1989.
  • Freshman Advisor, The College of William and Mary, College Committees & Responsibilities. 1988 - 1989.

1986

  • Member, National Debate Tournament (NDT), District III Committee of the National Debate Tournament. 1983 - 1986.

1985

  • Faculty Advisor, The Great Issues Committee, Texas A&M University, Department of Speech Communication/English. 1984 - 1985.

1984

  • Public Speaking Textbook Committee, Texas A&M University,Department of Speech Communication/English. 1982 - 1984.

1983

  • Guest Judge, National Debate Tournament, Texas A&M University, Department of Speech Communication/English. 1983.

1981

  • Organizer, interdepartmental public speaking contest, Texas A&M University, Department of Speech Communication/English. 1981.

1979

  • Organizer, “Texas A&M Forum,” a series of monthly audience debates, Texas A&M University, Department of Speech Communication/English. 1979.

1925

  • Guest Judge, numerous speaking events, Texas A&M University, Department of Speech Communication/English. 1925.