ROGER GAFKE has focused his creative efforts over the past eight years on the use of the Internet and related digital technologies for public relations, fund raising and training and on the expansion of the university's international relationships. Since joining the J-School faculty in 1968, Gafke has participated in virtually all aspects of the university's advancement program, with an emphasis on program development and evaluation. He was vice chancellor for development, university and alumni relations from 1984 to 1994 and executive director of the Accrediting Council on Education for Journalism and Mass Communications from 1983 to 1985. He currently serves as the coordinator of the Missouri Humphrey Program, which hosts broadcasters from developing countries for an academic year at the J-School. Gafke received bachelor of journalism and master of arts degrees from the University of Missouri and holds professional accreditation from the Association of Fundraising Professionals and from Langevin Learning Services. Before joining the faculty, he served as a radio news director, newspaper city editor, public information officer for the U.S. Air Force and as a political science instructor.
