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Joan L. Conners is a Professor of Communication Studies and the Charles J. Potts Professor of Social Science at Randolph-Macon College, where she chairs the Communication Studies department. She joined the faculty in 2003 and teaches courses including American Politics and Elections, Communication Law and Ethics, Media & Diversity, and Public Relations.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of Minnesota (2001)
- MA in Mass Communications from Marquette University (1991)
- BA in Broadcast & Electronic Communication from Marquette University (1989)
Her research focuses on political communication, particularly news coverage of political campaigns and political cartoon representations of political figures. She examines intersections of media, gender, and politics with emphasis on gendered electoral processes and diversity in media representation, reflecting her expertise in journalism and mass communications.
Her recent publication analyzes gendered aspects of political campaigns through case studies like Joni Ernst's 2014 Senate race, demonstrating consistent thematic focus on media portrayal of women in politics and electoral systems.
She has received the following honors:
- Samuel Nelson Gray Distinguished Professor Award, Randolph-Macon College (2025)
- 3rd place in Best Teaching Ideas competition, Political Communication Division of AEJMC (2023)
While her course listings indicate extensive teaching mentorship through COMM 450/457 internships and seminar courses, specific student advisees and research grants are not documented in available materials.
