Andrew E Rudd

Dr. Andrew E Rudd is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at George Mason University (GMU), where he serves as the Interim Director of the Fundamentals of Communication program and a Faculty Mentor for Graduate Teaching Assistants, Graduate Lecturers, and new Adjunct Faculty members. He has taught COMM 101 and other courses for three decades across various institutions.

• Educations:
• B.A. in Communication Arts from Cedarville College
• M.A. in Communication and Writing from Andrews University
• Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University

His research interests span communication theory, persuasion, culture, media, and film studies. As a filmmaker, he has produced award-winning short films featured at global film festivals and founded a 20-year-running film festival to showcase student work. His community-based projects include curating local oral histories and mentoring community members in filmmaking.

The single article listed, published in 2002, examines strategies to enhance the quality and relevance of Communication majors through on-campus mini-conferences. Keywords include Communication, Education, and Academic Program Development.

Dr. Rudd actively contributes to academic leadership through roles such as Film Festival Juror, Programmer, and Director, alongside developing initiatives like COMM 101 and Rhetorical Criticism courses. His current teaching includes Instructional Communication and Communication Theory, with plans to teach Rhetorical Criticism in Spring 2026.