Rate My Professor Renee Robinson

Renee Robinson, Ph.D., is a Professor of Communication in the Department of Communication, Media and the Arts within Seton Hall University’s College of Human Development, Culture, and Media. She earned her Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Memphis, a Master of Education in Educational Administration from the University of Louisville, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Louisville. Dr. Robinson’s research specializations encompass organizational communication and instructional communication, with focused explorations into classroom assessment, communication pedagogy, computer-mediated communication, mobile technologies, student engagement, and strategies for teaching Generation Z learners. Her expertise supports faculty and student preparation for evolving educational and professional landscapes through innovative pedagogical practices and curriculum development.

In her career at Seton Hall University, Dr. Robinson has served as Program Director for the M.A. in Communication, Graduate Program Director for Communication, Chair of the Department of Communication and the Arts, and Faculty Chair of the Teaching, Learning, and Technology Roundtable since her 2023 appointment. She has held prior leadership positions in higher education institutions and contributed as a university-wide faculty developer. Key publications include her edited volume Communication Instruction in the Generation Z Classroom: Educational Explorations (2021, Lexington Books), which examines communication competencies and course delivery methods for engaging Gen Z students; the book chapter “Teacher Reflexivity: The Instructional Importance of Contemplating the Haha's, Oh No's and As If's” (2025, Cambridge Scholars Publishing); and the article “Decode the Future: Unveiling the Communication Toolkit – Strategies for Leaders to Thrive in the Ever-Changing Landscape of Work” (2024, In the Lead Magazine). Dr. Robinson has delivered numerous conference presentations on AI integration in classrooms, communication pedagogy, and Gen Z instructional strategies. She chairs the Central States Communication Association’s Outstanding New Teacher Award committee, serves as second vice chair of the National Communication Association’s Master's Education section, and reviews submissions for EDUCAUSE and major communication associations, influencing pedagogical advancements across disciplines.