In This Issue
Worldwide
Faculty
Exchange Program
Studio Upgrade
Brings Digital TV
Learning
Outsomes
At Adjunct Lunch
Marletto's
Now
A Dining Option
Internship
Fair
Offers Networking
Improving
Classroom
Presentation Skills
Writing
Improvement
Skills Sessions
Potential
Freshman
Open Houses
Molly
Ivins
Political Columnist
Calendars
SOC
Calendar
Film Series Calendar
SOC
Adjunct
Newsletters
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03 Edition
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News Links
Inside
Webster
October Edition
September Edition
Note
From The Dean
Dear Colleagues:
I just finished
reading Gary's story on Dr. Meyers' opening remarks at the beginning of
the academic year. It reminded me of the ongoing emphasis Dr. Meyers has
placed on "community" in his 10 years of leadership at Webster
University.
In the School of Communications, the concept of community grounds us,
enfolds us and motivates us. The stories in this one issue exemplify our
commitment to one another: Stories about coming together to discuss curriculum
at the adjunct luncheon, hearing presentation tips from Bob Lauman at
the Dean's Focus on Faculty, student leaders reaching out to SOC students
in foreign countries to collaborate, the Media Center and Information
Technology Departments working together to build a wonderful new TV studio
for our students and faculty. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.
There's also the story of Mindy Berkowitz and her industrious work study
student, Libby Farmer, creating the biggest internship fair ever. We have
much to be thankful for in our School.
But the strongest story of community this year is the one I saw first-hand in October as the School of Communications' faculty and students pulled together in the wake of the terrible automobile accident of our Audio Junior, Jennifer Brown. As Jenny struggled through her coma, the students prayed for her and her family, cared for each other and made sure Jenny's faithful dog Cheesecake was fed. Of course, none of us felt we did enough. You can't do enough in this circumstance because "doing enough" would be erasing the cause of the pain. We couldn't do that, and Jenny lost her battle for life. As our community grieves our loss, I want you to know that Jenny's mother and father and her minister were comforted by your thoughts, prayers and actions. You helped them remember what an impact Jenny made on so many others during her brief stay with us. Thank you for being the caring community in action that we talk about in print. You made a difference by caring.
Enjoy--
Debra
Pack Your
Bags! Adjuncts Can Teach
At Webster's International Campuses
Ever
dream of being an internationally renowned expert in your field 
widely
sought after to teach and travel in foreign lands? We can’t do much
to
make you an internationally renowned expert, but you can teach and travel
in foreign lands as a part of the Webster University Worldwide Faculty
Exchange program. Imagine teaching classes in Thailand, England, Switzerland
or The Netherlands. Meeting international colleagues who work and teach
in your field. Experiencing new cultures as you work to add value to the
host campus. All of this with airfare and housing paid.
FULL STORY
TV Studio
Upgrade Brings Digital Video
To Students' Hands On Experience
When
advanced video production and broadcast journalism students return to
classes for the spring semester, they’ll be working in a new, all
digital television studio. The facility is as modern as you’ll find
on the job at most television networks and perhaps better than found at
many commercial television production companies. The renovation -- the
first for the teaching studio since it was opened in 1985 -- brings the
equipment up to current state-of-the-art standards and is designed for
further upgrade to the coming HD (high definition) format.
FULL STORY
Learning
Outcomes Are Discussed
At Fall Adjunct Faculty Luncheon
Learning
outcomes, a new way of looking at course content and the topic for the
semi-annual adjunct faculty luncheon on Oct 1. Adjunct faculty soon will
be asked to prepare a set of learning outcomes for each of the courses
they teach. This will help the departments coordinate course content and
assure consistency in courses with multiple sections.
FULL
STORY
Hungry For
Food Before Your Class?
Marletto’s Provides New Dining Option
If
you arrive on campus in a rush before your class and need a pleasant place
to have a quick meal, Webster University’s new restaurant is a good
place to go. Marletto’s Marketplace is the newly opened dining facility
in Maria Hall, just across Big Bend from the Sverdrup Building. The restaurant
features new menu selections including a Mongolian Grill.
FULL STORY
Internship
Fair Provides Instant
Networking With Internship Sponsors
If
you know students who are facing a decision on their internship and don’t
know where to turn, tell them to start by attending the School of Communication’s
eleventh Internship Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 27, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
in the Sunnen Lounge at the University Center. The event is being planned
by Minda Berkowitz, internship coordinator, and Libby Farmer, work study
in the internship office and public relations major.
FULL STORY
Even
Veteran Instructors
Get Stage Fright In New Classes
Do
25 pairs of eyes focused on you bring out a little nervous tension? Even
veterans of the classroom say they often get nervous when facing a new
class or delivering new material. But, there are ways to manage that fear
and move beyond it. That was the message from 18-year-veteran adjunct
professor Bob Lauman during the first Focus on Faculty luncheon held Sept.
30.
FULL
STORY
Writing
Committee Sessions
Will Assist Faculty With Student Writing
To
assist faculty in working with students to improve writing, the Webster
University Writing Committee is sponsoring several free informational
seminars this year. Adjuncts are invited and encouraged to participate.
FULL STORY
SOC
Will Welcome Potential Freshman
At Open Houses Oct. 29 and Nov.13
The
School of Communications will host high school seniors and their parents
during two open houses this fall. The potential freshmen interested in
majoring in communications will receive a presentation on admissions and
financial aid, take a campus tour, hear overviews on individual majors
and tour production studios.
FULL
STORY
National Political
Columnist Will
To Discuss “Political Animals”
Nationally
syndicated political columnist, three-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, and
best-selling author Molly Ivins will speak about her newest book, Who
Let the Dogs In?: Political Animals I Have Known during a lecture
and book signing at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 25, at the Loretto Hilton
Center.
FULL
STORY
School of Communications
News
The
Speech Communication Studies curriculum is being reorganized to emphasize
learning outcomes. Assessment of the program resulted in streamlining
core course requirements and adding two new classes, according to Scott
Jensen, assistant professor of speech and communiations studies.
MORE SCHOOL NEWS
Student
and Alumni News
>>
The new Audio Engineering Society and its faculty advisor, Assistant
Professor Gary Gottlieb, won the university award for “Outstanding
New Student Organization.”
>>
Student leaders of 11 Media Communications organizations connected with
the undergraduate students in Media Communications in Geneva, Leiden,
Vienna, London, and Thailand to make their organizations and activities
truly “international.”
MORE STUDENT & ALUMNI
NEWS
Faculty
News
>>
Adjunct Professor Gina Jensen is coordinating plans for the 2005
Pi Kappa Delta National Tournament to be hosted at Webster University
in March 2005. The event will attract more than 600 forensics students
from colleges and universities. Associate Professor Scott Jensen is serving
as tournament director.
MORE
FACULTY NEWS
New School
Year Resolutions Top
President's Convocation Message
Even
though Jan. 1 is months away, New Year’s resolutions were the topic
of the President’s Convocation on Thursday, Aug. 19, in the Loretto
Hilton Center. Of course, these resolutions are for the University’s
new academic year. “As
we welcome our new and returning students to campus, I encourage each
of you to ask yourself what you can do to make this a great year for them,”
President Richard S. Meyers said in his opening remarks, “What is
your new year school resolution?”
FULL
STORY
Adjunct Faculty
Newsletter
Webster University School of Communications Adjunct Faculty Newsletter
is published throughout the school year for the SOC Adjunct Faculty. Our
goal is to keep the school's Adjunct Faculty informed. Do you have accomplishments
in your academic or professional life you'd like to share with your fellow
adjunct faculty members? Contact Gary Ford, newsletter editor, at fordg@webster.edu
or call 314-961-2660 ex. 8632.
