He is also an associate with the Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy. Tim’s publications focus on public deliberation, argument, and civic leadership. Currently, he is researching a community development process developed by Public Square Communities. Outside of K-State and KLC, Tim works with companies and organizations on leadership development, communication skills, and political campaigns. Tim moved to Kansas in 2005 after earning a Ph. D in Communication Studies from the Univ. of Texas, Austin.