2011-2012 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 129 2011–12 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index Department of Media and Applied Communications | College of Professions Society for Human Resource Management Media and applied communications majors interested in organizational communications and human resources are encouraged to join the Cedarville University chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). SHRM members investigate the field of human resources by developing their own human resource management programming and activities and by attending other professional human resource meetings and conferences. The Society for Technical Communication Student Chapter Serves students in the technical and professional communication major. It promotes communication in technical fields. Benefits of membership include job referral services, networking with professionals, and numerous social activities among faculty and students. Resound Radio Students of all majors interested in developing their skills in broadcasting and digital media are encouraged to join the staff of Resound Radio, the University’s award-winning, online, professional, student radio station. Students are involved in planning, programming, and managing the station. Students enjoy a fun working environment and a large, responsive audience. Popular programs, music, and personalities have made this station an important part of the campus life at Cedarville. The station can be found at resoundradio.com . Career Opportunities Careers in communications are varied and vast. Graduates of this department excel in careers in public relations, personnel management, communication consulting, media communication, political communication, cross-cultural communication, and corporate education training. Students who major in broadcasting and digital media receive excellent training for careers in audio and video production, station management, digital media production, journalism, interactive media design, and management. These majors also equip students to pursue graduate studies in communication and other fields such as law, theology, and business. Other career opportunities include: • Actor • Advertising executive • Anchorperson • Business manager • Communication consultant • Communication statistician • Community relations director • Customer service representative • Public information officer • Development officer • Film director • Fund raiser • Health services manager • Human rights officer • Journalist • Labor relations consultant • Legal communication consultant • Legislative correspondent • Mediation specialist • News director • Nonprofit organization director • Political campaign director • Political analyst • Politician • Publications editor • Publicist • Radio talk-show host • Recording company executive • Sales/marketing rep. • Seminar leader • Sports announcer • Technical communication • Technical marketing communication • Web design Faculty Charles W. Elliott , Chair. Professor of Communication Arts. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1977; M.A., Temple University, 1984; Ph.D., Temple University, 1994. At Cedarville since 2003. J. Wesley Baker , Distinguished Professor of Communication Arts. Education: B.A., Bob Jones University, 1972; M.A., University of South Carolina, 1980; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1991. At Cedarville since 1977. Mark Bentley , Instructor of Communication Arts and Debate Coach. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 2009. At Cedarville since 2011. Jeffrey Gilbert , Assistant Professor of Journalism. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1987. At Cedarville since 2009. Derrick L. Green , Assistant Professor of Communication Arts; Director of Forensics. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1997; M.A., Miami University, 1999. At Cedarville since 2002. Deborah B. Haffey , Senior Professor of Communication Arts. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1968; M.A., The Ohio State University, 1969; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2002. At Cedarville since 1986. Sandra Harner , Senior Professor of Technical Communication. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1964; M.A., University of Dayton, 1981. At Cedarville since 1981. Heather Heritage, Instructor of Communication Arts. Education: B.S., Youngstown State, 2002; M.A., University of Dayton, 2011. At Cedarville since 2011. Clifford L. Johnson , Professor of Communication Arts. Education: B.Ed., Western Washington University, 1949; M.Ed., Western Washington University, 1953; D.Ed., University of Washington, 1962. At Cedarville since 1962. James L. Kragel , Associate Professor of Communication Arts. Education: B.S., Mankato State University, 1977; M.A., Wheaton College, 1984. At Cedarville since 1994. James O. Leightenheimer , Associate Professor of Communication Arts. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1980; M.A., Ohio University, 1989. At Cedarville since 1982. J. Michael López , Professor of Communication Arts. Education: B.A., Bob Jones University, 1972; M.A., Bob Jones University, 1975; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1985. At Cedarville since 1984. Mischelle L. McIntosh , Assistant Professor of Communication Arts and Media Research. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1977; M.A., Pensacola Christian College, 1981; M.A., University of West Florida, 1992. At Cedarville since 1999. Kurt D. Moreland , Associate Professor of Communication Arts. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1976; M.A., West Virginia University, 1978; all work completed for Ph.D. except dissertation, Purdue University. At Cedarville since 1981. James R. Phipps , Senior Professor of Communication Arts. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1968; M.A., The Ohio State University, 1970; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1975. At Cedarville since 1968. Jeff Simon , Instructor of Communication Arts. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 2006. At Cedarville since 2010. Margaret S. Wheeler , Associate Professor of Communication Arts. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1964; M.Ed., Central State University, 1998. At Cedarville since 1995. Technical Support Staff David G. Bastress , Electronic Media Technician. Education: Practical Bible Training School, 1970; John Brown University, 1980. At Cedarville since 2002.