Dr. Todd Fraley

Dean 
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Prior to his leadership position in the Honors College, Todd taught in the School of Communication, where he also served as associate professor, Coordinator for Undergraduate Studies and the Internship Director. His time in the Honors College began with his work as a faculty fellow before becoming the director of the EC Scholars program in 2014 and associate dean of the Honors College in 2017. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Sociology from James Madison University and earned his MA and PhD in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Georgia, Athens.

While at ECU, Todd has been awarded the University Centennial Award for Excellence in Leadership and the Alumni Award for Outstanding Teaching. He is also a Chancellor’s Leadership Fellow and a William C. Friday Fellow for Human Relations. He has numerous publications and presentations focused on the politics of representation in popular culture, as well as the relationship between media and democracy.

Outside of the classroom, Todd has served on the Board of Directors of the Greenville Human Relations Council, the Greenville Homeless Shelter, and Pitt-Greenville Soccer Association. He enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with his wife and two children.