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Associate Professor of Communication and Language Studies
Faculty Suite F, Room 2407
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I have been at Bryant University for 20 years and have loved every minute of it! I received my undergraduate degree in Radio/Television/Film from San Jose State University. I have a MA in Telecommunications and Film from San Diego State University and an MBA from URI. My Ph.D. is from Kent State University where I focused on Media Studies.
MBA, University of Rhode Island
Ph D, Kent State University
MA, San Diego State University
BA, San Jose State University
Pearce, K.,Baran, S.,, .,, ., Foregrounding Morality: Encouraging Parental Media Literacy Intervention Using the TARES Test for Ethical Persuasion, Journal of Media Literacy Education, 2019.
Excellence in Teaching Award,
Outstanding Service Award,
Teaching Award,
Sabbatical , 2021
NATPE Educational Grant, 2004
International Communication Association
National Communication Association
Eastern Communication Association
Associate Professor of Communication and Language Studies
Faculty Suite F, Room 2407