Strategic Planning: ‘Coming Together’

On Aug. 26, the first Friday of a new academic year, 127 staff and faculty members gathered at the Reynolds Alumni Center for a strategic planning retreat. In late July, Dean David Kurpius invited all faculty and staff to offer input to the Journalism School’s strategic planning through this collaborative event. At the front of … Continued

School Announces New, Unique Approach to Tackling Industry Diversity Levels

Immersive Student Development, Diversity and Recruitment Program Creates a Pipeline to Prepare Diverse New Talent Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 25, 2016) — The University of Missouri’s School of Journalism, Office of the Provost and the Mizzou Advantage initiative announce today a new, immersive education-industry recruiting and training effort designed to increase the representation of underserved communities … Continued

Strategic Planning: Moving Toward Priority-Setting

By Dave Senay Columbia, Mo. (July 29, 2016) — One of the most liberating and powerful questions asked by leadership of any organization is: “What do you think?” It’s a lesson I learned quickly in the early days of my near decade-long tenure as president and CEO of a global public relations firm. A companion … Continued

97 Percent of 2015 Missouri Journalism Graduates Are Working or in Graduate School

The Annual Survey Represents a Cross-Section of Students from All Undergraduate Emphasis Areas Columbia, Mo. (June 22, 2016) — In a survey of 2015 Missouri School of Journalism graduates, 97 percent said they have jobs or are in graduate school. A total of 77 percent said they have full-time employment; 11.5 percent have paid part-time … Continued

Strength and Hope

Columbia, Mo. (June 9, 2016) — Finding an hour in a busy person’s schedule to talk about the hopes and dreams for the future of the Missouri School of Journalism didn’t seem possible during the busiest week at the close of an academic year that’s been full of challenges. But, people make time for what … Continued

ASNE and Missouri School of Journalism Develop Unique Training Resources for High Schools

24 Ready-to-Present Online Modules Available Now By Ashley Szatala Columbia, Mo. (April 6, 2016) — The American Society of News Editors collaborated with Missouri School of Journalism faculty and staff to develop journalism training resources for secondary-school teachers and students. “Both the novice and experienced journalism teacher can take their student media program to the … Continued

Journalism Staff Member Selected for the Chancellor’s Emerging Leaders Program

Hui-Hsien Tsai Will Participate in Professional Development Activities Throughout 2013-14 Academic Year Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 7, 2013) — Hui-Hsien Tsai, the instructional designer e-learning specialist at the Missouri School of Journalism, has been selected to participate in the 2013-14 Chancellor’s Emerging Leaders Program (CLEP) at the University of Missouri. CELP is designed for current leaders … Continued

‘Career Explorations in Journalism’ Course Receives $40,000 Redesign Grant

Students’ Strengths Will Be Mapped with Interest Areas By Gwen Girsdansky Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (April 22, 2013) — The Mizzou Redesign Initiative awarded money to redesign seven undergraduate classes with high enrollments, including the Missouri School of Journalism’s eight-week “Career Explorations in Journalism.” The course helps first-year students discover the array of professional possibilities … Continued