Colleen A. Fitzpatrick

Colleen A. Fitzpatrick serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, with cross-appointment to Data Science - Graduate Studies. Her contact details include cfitzpat@saintmarys.edu and 574.284.4919.

Her academic credentials feature a PhD from Bowling Green State University, MA from University of Colorado Boulder, and BA from Purdue University.

Research focuses on media effects (particularly children's media consumption), public relations pedagogy, and instructional technology. She examines gender representation in media and develops technology-enhanced teaching methods, emphasizing critical media literacy in liberal arts education.

Publications reveal interdisciplinary scholarship connecting education, gender studies, and media history. The 2013 gender descriptors analysis contributes to feminist linguistics, while the 2010 instructional film study provides historical context for educational media. These works demonstrate consistent engagement with communication theory and pedagogical innovation.

No scientific awards are documented. Professional memberships include Central States Communication Association and National Communication Association.

Teaching spans COMM 210 (Mass Communication), COMM 303 (Advertising), COMM 304 (Public Relations), COMM 385 (Research Methods), and specialized COMM 490 courses on social media and Western European PR. Student advising details are not specified.