Faculty and Staff

Dr. Gill’s research interests include PR, organizational communication, and sport communication. Recently he has examined organizational history as a socializing agent and how communication damages trust in organizations.

Dr. Gracon ‘s interests include the political economy of communication, critical cultural studies, alternative media, media/music based subcultures, DIY cultural production, documentary and experimental media production.

Dr. Jacobs focuses on family systems theory, social construction theory, and narrative to examine the family in diverse contexts, particularly issues of family socialization, bereavement, and bullying awareness.

Dr. Marshall’s research focuses on how we communicate through the use of technology and on the Internet. He also investigates areas related to education. He teaches classes in computer-mediated communication and communicati ...

Dr. Scholz’s academic background is in rhetorical theory and criticism, with areas of specialization in feminist and postcolonial theory, and Latin American and Latina/o Critical Communication Studies.

Sam studies the cultural politics of work and workplace organizations. She aligns with Critical/Cultural studies and analyzes relationships of power and identity as they relate to processes of work.