… DEI Plan Revised and formally re-adopted on November 2, 2023, by the School of Communication and Journalism (COJO) faculty, staff, and administrators to affirm our collective commitment toward equitable inclusion and dignity of diverse cultural and societal identities. This commitment occurs in three inter-related areas: 1) Optimizing the inclusivity of our school’s climate and culture; 2) Cultivating our curriculum and employee development efforts to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion; and 3) Recruiting, … perceptions of inclusivity of our climate based on the Nishii (2013) Climate for Inclusion Scale. The benchmark across all of the faculty and staff-related measures is a 4.0 on a 5.0 scale. We will complete this assessment every odd spring semester (e.g., 2025; 2027). KPI 1.2: We will measure student perceptions of the inclusivity of our climate. We will …
… Online Master of Mass Communication Program Requirements Apply Now Request More Information SDSU Online Master of Mass Communication Degree SDSU's Online Master of Mass Communication degree … provides you with a professional education to develop mass communication skills that help you advance toward your goals and expand your skill set. Our program is designed for working professionals as well as those seeking to enhance their professional communication expertise. We work to help you become better at what you do by bringing you up to speed with the … total credits plus the completion of a professional portfolio showcasing how they have used their coursework in their current profession. Class size is typically about 15 students and 50% or more of the courses each student takes must be skills-based . Coursework for this degree is available 24/7. Online discussion and learning activities substitute for face-to-face …
… Accreditation Updated July 28, 2023 Public Accountability: School and SDSU Data The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC) is the organization that oversees external review and grants accreditation of journalism and mass communication … programs in advertising, journalism and public relations. Undergraduate Student Graduation Rates Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Entering Cohort SDSU MCOM* SDSU MCOM* SDSU MCOM* 2014 40.7%50.0%56.0%53.6%58.8%57.1% 2015 41.5%50.0%56.5%54.5%59.2%54.5% 2016 42.3%40.7%56.7%44.4%59.3%48.1% 2017 42.3%46.4%56.6%53.6% 2018 46.0%31.0% *MCOM includes accredited programs in …
… Intergroup dialogue program to promote discussion, understanding The Brookings Public Library, along with co-sponsors from the Brookings Inclusive Collaborative, Brookings Human Rights Commission, South Dakota State University Office of Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility and the Brookings Interfaith Council, is organizing a series of intergroup dialogues … community members get to share their voices and perspectives,” Neubauer said. “Not only do you get to meet new people from different backgrounds, but you also get to sit down and have open, constructive conversations.” Those interested in participating in these dialogues are invited to attend the kickoff event at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, in the library’s Cooper Room. At the kickoff, participants will learn what to expect from the program, hear from keynote speaker Taneeza Islam and be able to register to be part of a dialogue group. Light refreshments will be served. Anyone interested in this opportunity is asked to RSVP online . Email Neubauer with any further questions. …
… Forensics Events Limited Preparation Events Impromptu Speaking An impromptu speech, substantive in nature, with topic selections varied by round and by section. Topics will be derived from quotations. Speakers will have a total of 7 minutes for both preparation and speaking. Timing commences with the acceptance of the topics sheet. Limited notes are permitted. Extemporaneous Speaking Contestants will be given three topics in the general area of current event, …
… Advanced Placement for CMST 101 Advanced Placement Apply for Advanced Placement Now Students who have a significant amount of documented public speaking experience (i.e., high school speech, debate, theatre activities; FFA; student congress or related activities) may qualify for advanced placement into CMST 205: Communication Studies. Students who complete CMST 205 with a grade of “C” or better may purchase the credits for CMST 101 and will have fulfilled the general education requirement for …
… Lyle Olson School of Communication and Journalism College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences lyle.olson@sdstate.edu Telephone number: 605-688-4171 211Yeager Hall 211 School of Communication & Journalism-Box 2235 University Station Brookings, SD 57007 At SDSU, Olson has taught more than 15 classes (developing six) from the 100 to 700 level. His favorite classes are MCOM Fundamentals for freshmen and Introduction to the … in mentoring award. He first taught online in 1999 and has since taught 10 online classes. He helped develop an online master’s degree program, which received accreditation in May 2013, one of the first online JMC programs to do so. He holds SDSU’s master level online teaching certification. Olson’s research interests include international media, scholastic …
… Graduate Assistantships Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) Graduate assistantships offer full tuition remission and a competitive stipend for the academic year. Admitted students are eligible for competitive graduate … substantial instructional training. Most teaching assistants serve as the instructors of record for our award-winning Fundamentals of Speech (CMST 101) course. Other assistantships may also be available. All applicants for the graduate program will be considered for admission to the program and consideration for an assistantship upon submission of a completed …
… Storbakken awarded Media Fellows Scholarship Taylor Storbakken South Dakota State University junior Taylor Storbakken has been awarded a 2023 Media Fellows Scholarship from the Washington Media Scholars Foundation. The advertising major with minors in public relations, marketing, and digital and social media plans to graduate from SDSU in December 2024. She grew up near Veblen and attended Britton-Hecla School District. The one-time award is for $1,500. SDSU advertising instructor Heather Solberg with SDSU’s School of Communication and Journalism said the scholarship is awarded to outstanding students pursuing careers in media-related fields who have an interest in advertising and public policy. … “The support from this award allows me to focus on my studies as well as stay involved on campus and in the community, and to that I am very grateful.” She says her future career may include working for a small company or organization, completing marketing and communication tasks. Her interests include video, social media and anything to do with strategy. …
… Three win awards at Central States Communication Association conference Two faculty members and one graduate student in the School of Communication and Journalism at South Dakota State University received recognition at Central States Communication Association annual conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on April 2-7. Recognized for their contributions to the discipline and excellence in teaching, these awards underscore the student-focused approach to academia in the School of Communication and Journalism. Graduate teaching assistant award Brooke Brown, a second-year … speech communication courses from the first day to the end of the course. The results showed students recognized their ability to publicly speak while acknowledging their separate feelings of being shy or nervous, according to Hunter. “My greatest hope, though, is that this work can help even more students learn that they can be both afraid and competent …