Andrea Ann Campbell, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
acampbell@stu.edu (305) 628.6526
Dr. Campbell received her PhD. in Media Studies from Brigham Young University, her M.S. in Film Studies from Boston University and her B.A. in Broadcasting from Loyola University New Orleans. She served a teaching post-doc at the University of Georgia in the Honors Program. Her primary fields are film and videogaming. Her research specialties include videogaming theory, genre studies, spirituality in cinema, romantic comedies and virtual technology. She serves as the Graduate Advisor.
Gabrielle Fennmore, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
gfennmore@stu.edu (305) 628.6573
Dr. Gabrielle Fennmore is a practicing visual artist and arts educator. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, she holds a Ph.D. in Art Education from the Ohio State University with an emphasis in electronic media and curriculum development. In addition, Dr. Fennmore holds an M.F.A in Painting from the Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas, and a B.F.A in Drawing from the University of Cincinnati. Her research interests focus on visual culture and social interactions with the arts. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Art and Humanities at St. Thomas University.
Marcela Moyano, M.A.
Instructor
mmoyano@stu.edu (305) 474.6840
Professor Marcela Moyano was born in Bogotá, Colombia. She started her higher education studies of Mass Communication in a private catholic university of Colombia “Pontificia Universidad Javeriana” in 1998. She moved to South Florida in 1999 to continue her studies in the Communications field. She graduated from St. Thomas University earning a B.A. in Communication Arts and a Minor in English. She received an M.A. in Communication Arts with a specialization in the field of Public Relations from Barry University.
Moyano is currently enrolled in the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership doctoral program of St. Thomas University. She is a full time instructor/faculty in the Institute for Communication, Entertainment and Media and teaches communication and television production courses. Moyano serves as the advisor of WSTU 95, St. Thomas University’s campus television channel.
Gloria P. Ruiz, Ph.D.
Professor
gruiz@stu.edu (305) 628.6508
Dr. Ruiz received her doctorate from Stanford University. Her professional work includes extensive experience in designing and managing media and multicultural projects. She has developed multicultural training and educational programs for media organizations as well as for educational institutions. She served as producer of "The Network" a live, interactive, multicultural and multilingual television tutorial in San Francisco. As Promotions Director and General Manger for American Cablesystems, she developed Spanish as a Second Language programs for employees and the public through cable television in Los Angeles and instituted Latinos in Cable that promotes and educates members of the cable television industry about Spanish speaking cultures.
Dr. Ruiz was a Title VII Fellow at Stanford University. In 2001 she was a Faculty Fellow with the National Association of Television Program Executives and served as State Chairperson: National Association of African American, Hispanic and Latino and Studies and Affiliates 2000-2001. In 2004, Dr. Ruiz was selected as a Fellow for the American Society of Newspaper Editors (ASNE). In 2006 Dr. Ruiz was a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellow.
Phil Shepardson, Ph.D.
Professor
pshepard@stu.edu (305) 628-6734
Dr. Phil Shepardson received his Ph.D in Communications from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. He is in his 17th year at St. Thomas University as professor and has served as area coordinator for the Communication Arts major. In addition to his many years of academic experience, he has had a successful broadcast background as a writer, TV director, TV producer, TV and radio announcer and talent, as well as a professional speaker and lecturer. For the past sixteen years at St. Thomas, Dr. Shepardson has brought top communications professionals to campus for the annual "Brownbag Workshop" where he serves not only as writer and producer of the program but also as its moderator.
Marene Clarke
Administrative Assistant
mclarke@stu.edu (305) 628.6645
Office Manager for School of Leadership Studies and Institute for Communication, Entertainment and Media. Marene hails from Jamaica and has been with St. Thomas University for over 20 years. She is dedicated to helping our students and ensuring that students and faculty receive the support they need.
Questions or comments please contact:
Dr. Gloria P. Ruiz, Interim Dean, gruiz@stu.edu 305.628 6508
Administrative Offices: mclarke@stu.edu or 305.628.6645