Communication Faculty
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Brian Carroll, Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, teaches journalism classes. |
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Melanie Conrad , Ph.D., Wayne State University, teaches speech and core communication classes. She is also the assistant director of the forensics team. |
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Bob Frank, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, teaches speech and core communication classes. He is chairman of the department and its senior faculty member. |
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Mark Hannah , Communications Technology Specialist and Viking Vision Adviser. |
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Curt Hersey, M.A., Georgia State University, teaches electronic media and mass communication classes. Office Phone: (706) 238-7841 |
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Nicole Johnson , M.A., Ball State University, teaches speech classes. |
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Kevin Kleine, M.A., Ball State University, teaches journalism and visual communication classes. He is also adviser to the student newspaper, yearbook and literary magazine. |
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Diane Land, provides secretarial support for the Department of Communication, including budget oversight, room and course scheduling and co-curriculum program support. Office Phone: (706) 233-4089 |
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Kathy McKee, Ph.D., University of Georgia, teaches journalism, public relations and core communication classes. She also serves as associate provost of the college. Office Phone: (706) 236-2229 |
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Jason Peterson, M.A., University of Georgia, teaches journalism and public relations classes. Office Phone: (706) 368-6767 |
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Randy Richardson, Ph.D., Wayne State University, teaches speech and core communication classes. He is also the director of the forensics team. Office Phone: (706) 236-2214 |











