The Communications Studies Department is located in Neville House. The following areas of study are supported by the department:
Department of Communication Studies
Communications Studies Department Chair
Joan L. Conners
The Charles J. Potts Professor of Social Sciences
Education
- Ph.D., Journalism and Mass Communications, University of Minnesota
- M.A., Mass Communications, Marquette University
- B.A., Broadcast & Electronic Communication, Marquette University
Phone: (804) 752-7342
Email: jconners@rmc.edu
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Communications Studies Department Faculty
Kaitlyn Haynal
Adjunct Faculty
Education
- Ph.D., Communication Studies, University of Pittsburgh
- M.A., Communication Studies, University Wyoming
- B.A., Communication Studies, James Madison University
Kelly C. Merrill
Adjunct Faculty
Education
- Ph.D., Higher Education Administration, Loyola University
- M.Ed., Education, Pennsylvania State University
- B.A., Studio Art, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Phone: (804) 752-3255
Email: KellyMerrill@rmc.edu
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Nthemba Mutua-Mambo
Assistant Professor
Education
- Ph.D., Communication Studies, University of New Mexico
- M.A., Communication Studies, Kean University
- B.A., English, Moi University
Phone: (804) 752-8917
Email: NthembaMutua@rmc.edu
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Ruth J. Beerman
Associate Professor
Education
- Ph.D., Communication Studies, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
- M.A., Communication Studies, University of Northern Iowa
- B.A., Political Science and Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies, Mercer University
Phone: (804) 752-3614
Email: RuthBeerman@rmc.edu
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Sam Allen
Assistant Professor
Education
- Ph.D., Communication Studies, University of Pittsburgh
- M.A., Communication Studies, University Wyoming
- B.A., Women’s Studies, University Wyoming
William L. Roberts
Adjunct Faculty
Education
- M.D.E., Education, University of Maryland: University College
- M.Ed., Education, James Madison University
- B.A., Speech and Drama, Furman University
Phone: (804) 752-1362
Email: WilliamRoberts@rmc.edu
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Emeritus Faculty
- Theodore F. Sheckels, Jr.