Primary Course Delivery: Media Law
Provides an understanding of the policymaking process used to formulate regulations governing the media. The roles of relevant policymaking bodies, such as Congress, the courts, the Federal Communications Commission, and lobby groups, are discussed. Specific cases concerning the First Amendment, obscenity, libel, privacy, copyright, commercial speech, access to information, antitrust, etc., are also examined. A major research paper on a relevant media topic/regulation is required.
Experience Statement
Litigation Communications: Ann-Marie Adams draws on more than 20 years of experience in government and public affairs, public relations, and advocacy. She views litigation communications as a critical strategic discipline.
Statement on Teaching: I remain focused on governance, regulation, and enforcement in U.S. media law. Education plays a crucial role in building a society and a workforce ready to bridge technology and human experiences. As a college professor, my approach integrates critical thinking, public affairs, and legal frameworks, enabling students to navigate complex media landscapes adeptly.
Subject Matter & Research Interests
The evolution of discourse, the multi-mobile nature of human interaction, and the laws/regulations that govern communication in digital environments.
Improving human performance in navigating public forums in the digital landscape.
Related: 2025 CISR Blog invited to contribute to blog series of the Center for Industry Self-Regulationhttps://staging.industryselfregulation.org/media-resource/all-content/blog/wide-open-unregulated
Education
MLS, Washington University in St Louis School of Law
MS, Communications, Ithaca College
BS, Sociology, East Tennessee State University
Instruction / Roy H Park School of Communications, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY January 2015-present
- Media: Critical Thinking in Media, Senior Seminar
- Public Relations: Introduction to PR, Theory & Practice; Writing for PR, Senior Capstone (PRLab/Agency Simulation)
- Strategic Communications: Organizational Communication, Strategic Communication
- Legal: Media Law; Government & Media; Journalism Law
Park School Professional Development Coordinator 2020 - 2021 Developed a careers ecosystem through an array of impactful programs, products, and events in a hybrid office environment.
Instructor, Ithaca College, Summer High School Program 2022 / 2023 Public Speaking & The Career Pathway
Instructor, Ithaca College Summer Seminar: College 2021 College: Why Are We Here?
Other Instruction at IC
- Minicourse, Department of Organizational Communication, Learning and Design, Ithaca College, 2005; Ithaca, New YorkDesigned, developed, and delivered a weekend mini-course titled Organizational Communication and the Elected Official, April 2-3, 2005.
- Department of Speech Communication, Ithaca College [adjunct] 2001; Ithaca, New YorkDesigned, developed, and delivered curriculum in a freshman-level speech communication course using a multimedia format to teach the fundamental components of business and professional communication in the workplace.
OTHER INSTRUCTOR ROLES
- Instructor, University of South Carolina Beaufort (Business & Communication Studies)
- Adjunct Professor, Spartanburg Community College (Speech)
- Adjunct Professor, Technical College of The Lowcountry (Speech)
RELATED ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS
Co-author, Hamula, S. and Adams, A. (Submitted for Publication 2026) “Kid Podcasting: Advertising, Privacy and Regulation.” Funded by the Center for Industry [Study results presented at Soft Law Summit, September 24, 2024)
Co-author, Gayeski, D., and Adams, A. (1999, May/June). Barriers and Enablers to the Adoption of Human Performance Technology: Or, If We're So Smart, Why Aren't We Rich? Performance Improvement. 37-48.
- Gayeski, D. (1998). Establishing the Practices and Philosophy of Performance Technology: What We Know and What We Still Need to Learn. A study funded by a competitive grant from the International Society for Performance Improvement and the Academy of Human Resources Development. [Principle management and data compilation of this study conducted by Ann-Marie Adams]
OTHER ROLES IN HIGHER EDUCATION
TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY Beaufort, South Carolina 2003-2006
- Director of Public Relations
CORNELL UNIVERSITY Ithaca, New York 1999 - 2003
- USDA(CSREES)/ 4-H Youth: Cooperative Service Agreement with Cornell University.
- Assistant Director/Lobbyist, Office of Government Affairs, University Relations
- Director of Public Relations, Cornell Cooperative Extension
ITHACA COLLEGE Ithaca, New York, 1996-1998
- Interim Assistant Director, Institutional Advancement/Alumni Relations
- Graduate Intern/Coordinator, Office of the Provost/Office of Continuing Education
- Teaching Assistant, Roy H. Park School of Communications, Department of Corporate Communication
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY Johnson City, Tennessee 1985-1991
- Admissions Counselor/Recruiter, Enrollment Management
- Director, Commuting Adult Programs and Services, Office of Student Affairs
- Advisor/Graduate Assistant, Fraternities/Sororities, Office of Student Affairs