People
Our faculty members are both mass media professionals and enthusiastic educators who offer academic expertise and real-world experience as journalists, producers, directors, and managers of TV and radio stations. Small class sizes allow faculty to get to know students and mentor them with close, personal attention.
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Chuck Lubbers, Ph.D. Professor and Chair Neuharth Media Center 205G 605-677-6400 chuck.lubbers@usd.edu |
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Ric Jensen, Ph.D. Assistant Professor PRSSA Advisor Neuharth Center 205-C 605-677-6472 ric.jensen@usd.edu |
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Michelle Van Maanen, Ed.D Assistant Professor KYOT News Advisor Neuharth Media Center 205D 605-677-5478 michelle.vanmaanen@usd.edu |
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Michelle O'Malley, ABD Assistant Professor Neuharth Media Center 211 605-677-5477 michelle.omalley@usd.edu |
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Candy Walton, ABD Assistant Professor KAOR Radio Advisor Neuharth Media Center 205E 605-677-6476 candace.walton@usd.edu home page |
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Miglena Sternadori, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Neuharth Center 210 605-677-6473 miglena.sternadori@usd.edu |
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Todd Mechling Instructor KYOT Technical Advisor Neuharth Media Center Room 209 605-677-6470 todd.mechling@usd.edu |
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George E. Whitehouse Emeritus Professor Neuharth Media Center Room 205-A 605-677-5477 gwhiteho@usd.edu home page |
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Chuck Baldwin Journalist in Residence Volante Faculty Advisor Neuharth Media Center, Freedom Forum 605-677-5802 chuck.baldwin@usd.edu |
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Don Harris Senior Communication Maintenance Technician Neuharth Media Center Room 214 605-677-6475 don.harris@usd.edu |
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