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Dr. Camille Endacott was recently quoted in a WCNC article on technology and COVID-19. In the article, Dr. Endacott discusses the shift organizations have made to hybrid schedules and videoconferencing due to the pandemic. She says, “‘They {organizations} found that we are more adaptable than we think. There are still ways to have informal communication […]

Professor Debbie Baker and Miranda Rouse (MA ‘18) presented, “Empowering Leaders of Communication Centers: Voicing Excellence Through the Review and Promotion Process as a Communication Center Administrator,” at the 24th Annual National Association of Communication Centers (NACC) Conference. The University of Southern Mississippi’s Speaking Center hosted this year’s conference in Hattiesburg, MS, on April 11-12, […]

Dr. Shanice Jones Cameron was recently reappointed to her position as Assistant Professor – an important step within the tenure-track process. Reappointment to Assistant Professor requires the assessment of a candidate’s performance in the areas described above. Congratulations, Dr. Jones Cameron!

Dr. Justin Grandinetti was recently promoted to Associate Professor with the conferral of permanent tenure! To be eligible, the candidate is assessed in the areas of: “1) teaching, advising, curriculum and instructional development; 2) scholarly research, creative, and other professional activities; and 3) service to the University, the profession, the public and/or the community. Assessment […]

On April 23rd, the Communication Studies Department was recognized for Excellence in Planning and Assessment by the Office of Assessment and Accreditation. The BA in Communication Studies Program was recognized for Excellence in Program Curriculum for the removal of Pre-Communication Studies, which was noted as a “student-centered change” that “fosters and encourages student success.” Additionally, […]