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Jay P. Childers is an Associate Professor and Chairperson in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Kansas. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. His research and teaching focus on the intersection of rhetoric, politics, and violence, with notable works including The Evolving Citizen: American Youth and the Changing Norms of Democratic Engagement (2012) and co-authored Political Tone: How Leaders Talk and Why (2013). His scholarship has appeared in journals such as Presidential Studies Quarterly, Quarterly Journal of Speech, and Western Journal of Communication.
Dr. Childers’ research emphasizes the evolving norms of democratic engagement, particularly among youth, and the rhetorical strategies employed by political leaders. His work bridges rhetorical theory with political discourse analysis, exploring themes of civic participation and the role of communication in shaping political violence.
No specific scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Advising details for students are not provided, though his role as Chairperson suggests administrative involvement in academic governance.
