Professor
Program Head, Communication & Public Relations
GH 508
859-572-5573
hartz@nku.edu
Personal
I was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois. I also have lived in Chicago, IL; East Lansing, MI; and Columbia, MO. I am the father of two sons, one of whom is a NKU graduate. Â
Academic
I joined the NKU faculty in 2003. I earned my PhD in Communication from Michigan State University. I previously taught at the University of Missouri-Columbia and Concordia University-Chicago. My research interests focus on the information seeking strategies and sensemaking process for parents of children with disabilities and the socialization of new employees.  I teach Communication Studies, Health Communication and Public Relations courses. I previously served as department chair from 2010-11 and 2012-2018.
