Andrea Press
Charlottesville,VA
Summary
Accomplished academic with extensive experience in research and course planning. Known for contributions to academic publications and conferences, leveraging data trends to inform strategic decisions and improve program delivery.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wiliam R. Kennan, Jr. Professor of Media Studies a
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
06.2006 - Current
- Developed and delivered engaging curriculum for undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Conducted research contributing to academic publications and conferences.
- Mentored students through academic advising and thesis supervision.
- Collaborated with faculty on interdisciplinary projects promoting innovative teaching methods.
- Started, developed and led the Media Studies Department, and served as Chair for nine years
- Served as Executive Director of the Virginia Film Festibal, 2006-2010
Associate and Full Professor, Communication
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL
08.1994 - 05.2005
- Developed and implemented curriculum enhancements to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Coordinated departmental initiatives, fostering collaboration among faculty to optimize program delivery.
- Analyzed data trends to inform strategic decisions, enhancing operational efficiency across academic programs.
- Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities.
- Chaired PhD committees
- Directed the Media Studies Program
- Produced the Roger Ebert Festival of Overlooked Film
Assistant to Associate Professor
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
08.1988 - 06.1995
Was joint appointed with Women's Studies
Education
Master of Science - Anthropology And Sociology
Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PAPh.D. - Sociology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CASkills
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Student mentoring
- Course planning
Accomplishments
I have authored or co-authored ten books. I have begun, developed and led a new Department in Arts and Sciences at the University of Virginia. I have mentored many junior faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students. I have developed innovative curricula that combine media practice with theoretical analysis. My research focuses on social class and gender differences and I specialize in bringing awareness of these issues to the U.S. population.
Certification
I have taken courses at the San Francisco Psychoanalytic Institute and have developed certificates in Media Studies and Women's Studies.
Languages
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Wiliam R. Kennan, Jr. Professor of Media Studies a
University of Virginia
06.2006 - Current
Associate and Full Professor, Communication
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
08.1994 - 05.2005
Assistant to Associate Professor
University of Michigan
08.1988 - 06.1995
Master of Science - Anthropology And Sociology
Bryn Mawr College
Ph.D. - Sociology
University of California, Berkeley