Section F: Information About the Faculty
F-01. Full-time and part-time faculty credentials and responsibilities
The Department of Communications has 28 full-time faculty members. The Department has 41 part-time faculty members, some of whom teach every semester and others who teach only occasionally. As previously noted, the Department is moving away from a ‘silo’ structure and toward a structure that is more holistic; it is anticipated that in the future this will involve greater faculty interaction across traditional disciplinal boundaries.
This section features links to CVs for faculty members who, at present, most often teach courses within the Public Relations Concentration. Full-time faculty are shown on the left, and part-time faculty on the right.
The full list of 2014-2015 committee responsibilities can be found at Appendix E-13-C.
This section features links to CVs for faculty members who, at present, most often teach courses within the Public Relations Concentration. Full-time faculty are shown on the left, and part-time faculty on the right.
The full list of 2014-2015 committee responsibilities can be found at Appendix E-13-C.
Full-time Faculty Members
Carol
Ames, Ph.D
Associate Professor Courses taught include COMM 362, COMM 465 Also teaches in the graduate program Link to CV Pamela Caldwell Director of Internships Courses taught: COMM 495 http://communications.fullerton.edu/internship/ Peter Evanow Lecturer PRactical ADvantage Communications faculty Courses taught include COMM 361, COMM 362, and COMM 464A Link to CV Dennis J. Gaschen, APR, Fellow PRSA Lecturer Former Faculty Supervisor of Communications Week Courses taught include COMM 361, COMM 362, COMM 462, COMM 464B, and COMM 467 Link to CV Dean Kazoleas, Ph.D, APR Professor Director, Maxwell Center for International Communications and Media Faculty Adviser, PRSSA Courses taught include COMM 361, COMM 362, COMM 462, COMM 464B, COMM 469, and COMM 470; also teaches in the graduate program Link to CV Jeesun Kim, Ph.D Assistant Professor Courses taught include COMM 361, COMM 362, and COMM 464A Also teaches in the graduate program Link to CV Cynthia King, Ph.D Professor and Entertainment/ Tourism Concentration Coordinator Chair, Personnel Committee Courses taught include COMM 361, COMM 362, COMM 464B, and COMM 465 Also teaches in the graduate program Link to CV Gail Love, Ph.D Associate Professor Former Public Relations Concentration Coordinator and Assistant to the Chair Courses taught include COMM 361, COMM 362, COMM 464B, COMM 466T, COMM 468 Also teaches in the graduate program Link to CV Waleed Rashidi Lecturer Faculty Supervisor of Communications Week Courses taught include COMM 497T Link to CV Andi Stein, Ph.D Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator Chair, Graduate Committee Courses taught include COMM 361, COMM 362, COMM 464A, and COMM 468 Also teaches in the graduate program Link to CV Douglas J. Swanson, Ed.D, APR Professor and Public Relations Concentration Coordinator Former Acting Department Chair (Spring and Summer 2014) Department Vice Chair Chair, Faculty Search Committee Chair, Curriculum and Assessment Committee Courses taught include COMM 361, COMM 362, COMM 464A, and COMM 464B Also teaches in the graduate program Author/ Editor of CEPR Application http://www.djswansonapr.net/ Link to CV Diane Witmer, Ph.D, APR, Fellow PRSA Professor Former Public Relations Concentration Coordinator Department Chair (2012-2013) Courses taught include COMM 361, COMM 362, COMM 464B, COMM 468 Also teaches in the graduate program Link to CV |
Part-time Faculty MembersDebra Conkey
Lecturer (part-time) Courses taught include COMM 361 and COMM 362 Link to CV Michelle Kurland Lecturer (part-time) Courses taught include COMM 464B Link to CV Valerie Orleans Lecturer (part-time) Courses taught include COMM 468 Link to CV These part-time faculty members have specific public relations expertise but are presently teaching in other areas of the curriculum: Keith Kessler Lecturer (part-time) Presently teaching COMM 450 Link to CV Emily Scherberth Lecturer (part-time) Presently teaching COMM 410 Link to CV Greg Schwenk Presently teaching COMM 497T Link to CV pending |
F-02. Academic advising and career counseling – methods and recordkeeping
California State University, Fullerton offers a variety of academic support and career guidance services through such offices and programs as the CSUF Academic Advisement Center, the Career Center, Diversity and Equity Programs, the Office of International Programs, Judicial Affairs, and a variety of other offices and programs. Services are available to students both at Fullerton and on the Irvine Campus.
The CSUF Advising Center provides guidance in the selection of general education and elective courses. First-time freshmen and new transfer students often begin their academic planning with advisers in the AAC. No appointment is necessary to engage the assistance of an AAC adviser. In addition, there is a College of Communications Advising Center in College Park that focuses on advising students within the Communications disciplines. The AAC offers extended hours to meet the needs of day and evening students.
The Career Center guides students in the transition from the university to the workplace. The Career Center offers a variety of programs and workshops for students. It offers one-on-one guidance with portfolio and resume creation. The Office of International Programs provides information and assistance for international students attending CSUF and for U.S. students planning to study abroad. The office of Diversity and Equity evaluates and investigates discrimination complaints filed by students, faculty and staff and serves as resource to facilitate conflict resolution. The Judicial Affairs Office promotes academic integrity and appropriate standards of conduct for the academic community and investigates alleged violations of university standards.
The Department of Communications takes pride in the fact that all regular, full-time faculty members serve as undergraduate advisers. Students may find their assigned concentration adviser listed on the Web and in the department office. All faculty members have posted office hours for advising and can be reached via e-mail from the College of Communications Web site. From initial contact with potential students through the matriculation process, students receive the necessary academic and career advisement at the University, College, and Department level that promotes degree completion and successful entry into the professional world.
Students are strongly encouraged to make contact with a faculty adviser in their first semester on campus. Given the commuting nature of our student body, the faculty have devised advising check sheets to guide students in making appropriate course choices. Check sheets (discussed earlier and referenced in Appendix E-02-A and Appendix E-02-B) are color coded by concentration and include approved “outside” and liberal arts courses.
Our Internship Office is a separate entity with a full-time, 12-month faculty member. We have an extensive, successful internship program that contributes greatly to students’ professional preparation.
Upon achieving senior status, students apply for a graduation check with the AAC in College Park. The grad check audits general education, liberal arts and Department coursework.
In addition to academic guidance, students receive guidance on co-curricular issues through their peers and advisors who work with the student clubs and organizations. The College of Communications Assistant Dean oversees student clubs and organizations. She is a student advocate for issues such as academic appeals, academic major policies and procedures, access for students with disabilities, learning disabilities, faculty, staff or student conflict, general education policies and procedures, harassment and student discipline. The assistant dean represents the College on various campus-wide committees, thereby providing both direct and indirect value for students in the Department.
Students keep track of their academic progress through the Titan Degree Audit, which is available electronically through the student’s portfolio.
The Titan Degree Audit (TDA) is the official CSUF degree-tracking device. Once a student is admitted, the student is provided with a TDA showing the following information:
How to access the TDA - http://www.fullerton.edu/aac/AACTool/accesstda.asp
Student advising resources - http://www.fullerton.edu/aac/AACTool/uniresources.asp
Faculty members have access to a variety of advising resources through the Titan Faculty Center in the CSUF portal (using PeopleSoft).
The CSUF Advising Center provides guidance in the selection of general education and elective courses. First-time freshmen and new transfer students often begin their academic planning with advisers in the AAC. No appointment is necessary to engage the assistance of an AAC adviser. In addition, there is a College of Communications Advising Center in College Park that focuses on advising students within the Communications disciplines. The AAC offers extended hours to meet the needs of day and evening students.
The Career Center guides students in the transition from the university to the workplace. The Career Center offers a variety of programs and workshops for students. It offers one-on-one guidance with portfolio and resume creation. The Office of International Programs provides information and assistance for international students attending CSUF and for U.S. students planning to study abroad. The office of Diversity and Equity evaluates and investigates discrimination complaints filed by students, faculty and staff and serves as resource to facilitate conflict resolution. The Judicial Affairs Office promotes academic integrity and appropriate standards of conduct for the academic community and investigates alleged violations of university standards.
The Department of Communications takes pride in the fact that all regular, full-time faculty members serve as undergraduate advisers. Students may find their assigned concentration adviser listed on the Web and in the department office. All faculty members have posted office hours for advising and can be reached via e-mail from the College of Communications Web site. From initial contact with potential students through the matriculation process, students receive the necessary academic and career advisement at the University, College, and Department level that promotes degree completion and successful entry into the professional world.
Students are strongly encouraged to make contact with a faculty adviser in their first semester on campus. Given the commuting nature of our student body, the faculty have devised advising check sheets to guide students in making appropriate course choices. Check sheets (discussed earlier and referenced in Appendix E-02-A and Appendix E-02-B) are color coded by concentration and include approved “outside” and liberal arts courses.
Our Internship Office is a separate entity with a full-time, 12-month faculty member. We have an extensive, successful internship program that contributes greatly to students’ professional preparation.
Upon achieving senior status, students apply for a graduation check with the AAC in College Park. The grad check audits general education, liberal arts and Department coursework.
In addition to academic guidance, students receive guidance on co-curricular issues through their peers and advisors who work with the student clubs and organizations. The College of Communications Assistant Dean oversees student clubs and organizations. She is a student advocate for issues such as academic appeals, academic major policies and procedures, access for students with disabilities, learning disabilities, faculty, staff or student conflict, general education policies and procedures, harassment and student discipline. The assistant dean represents the College on various campus-wide committees, thereby providing both direct and indirect value for students in the Department.
Students keep track of their academic progress through the Titan Degree Audit, which is available electronically through the student’s portfolio.
The Titan Degree Audit (TDA) is the official CSUF degree-tracking device. Once a student is admitted, the student is provided with a TDA showing the following information:
- General Education requirements
- Major requirements
- Graduation requirements
- Grade Point Average (CSUF, Major, and Cumulative)
- Classes in progress
- A list of potential classes to fulfill both GE and Major requirements not yet completed
How to access the TDA - http://www.fullerton.edu/aac/AACTool/accesstda.asp
Student advising resources - http://www.fullerton.edu/aac/AACTool/uniresources.asp
Faculty members have access to a variety of advising resources through the Titan Faculty Center in the CSUF portal (using PeopleSoft).
There is an ongoing conversation in the Department of Communications about academic advising, because we are committed to finding ways to improve student performance and progress to graduation. In the 2014 academic year, a faculty working group has been established to review opportunities for mandatory student advising as a way to catch students who would otherwise ‘fall through the cracks’ and not get the assistance they need.
