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Education

Ph.D. Communication and Society
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

M.A., Journalism
University of Arkansas at Litle Rock
Little Rock, AR

B.A. Sociology
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Classes Taught

• Communication Law
• Media Ethics
• Mass Media and Society
• Information Gathering
• Intro. to Media Writing
• Principles of Advertising
• Principles of Public Relations
• Grammar for Journalists

Research Interests

• Media law and policy
• Media ethics
• Pedagogy
• Political economy of communications

Scholarly Presentations and Publications

Personal Interests

• Magazine writing
• Social Networking
• Parenting
• Music
• Poetry
• Gardening &Landscaping Design
• Environmental Causes
• Educational Reform
• Art
• Papermaking
• Cardmaking
• DIY