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Department of Journalism
Kimpel 116
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479-575-3601
E-MAIL CONTACTS:
Patsy Watkins, Department Chair
Carol Rachal, Alumni contact
how to apply
Faculty and Staff
The Department Chair is Patsy Watkins.
See the Sequence Advisers here.
Editorial / News Faculty
Prof. Gerald Jordan
575-6306, Professor Jordan's E-mail
Associate professor, print journalism. B.A. in journalism, University of Arkansas, 1970; MSJ, Northwestern University, 1971. Nieman Fellow, Harvard, 1982. Jordan joined the department in 1995, from The Philadelphia Inquirer, where he was a Washington correspondent. He became an assigning editor for The Inquirer in 1989 and worked in the suburbs and on the City Desk before he was named North Zone editor, with responsibility for a two-county edition which reached about 110,000 readers. He has also worked for The Kansas City Star, and The Boston Globe. Among his other assignments have been features and sports, editorial writing and TV and radio critic.
Prof. Hoyt Purvis
575-5969, Professor Purvis' E-mail
Professor, journalism. Director of Fulbright Institute of International Relations. B.A. and M.J., University of Texas. Worked as reporter for the Houston Chronicle, author and editor of a number of books and articles. Press secretary and special assistant to Senator J. William Fulbright, foreign and defense policy adviser to Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd. Research interests: international media, media and government/politics, cable and media technology. Joined the University of Arkansas in 1982.
Prof. Katherine Shurlds
575-6305, Professor Shurlds' E-mail, Professor Shurlds' Web site
Instructor, print journalism. Specialties include communications law and journalistic style and usage, but has also taught photojournalism, television documentary, editing for print and public relations campaigns. B.S. in journalism, Arkansas State University, 1969;M.A. in journalism, University of Mississippi, 1986; J.D., University of Arkansas School of Law, 1994. Licensed attorney in the state of Arkansas. Worked as newspaper reporter, photographer and editor for several Arkansas, Tennessee and Missouri newspapers and manager of public access television center. Taught UA journalism in 1990-91 and since 1994.
Prof. Eric Gorder
575-2450, 575-7682, Mr. Gorder's E-mail
Adjunct instructor, photojournalism. B.A. anthropology, M.Ed. in educational technology, University of Arkansas. Worked in archaeology in Arkansas and Texas and became interested in documentary film and video. Worked in location management in feature films, and helped establish Public Access and Government Access Television in Fayetteville and Little Rock. Worked in public relations (photographer and video producer) for City Manager's Office in Little Rock, and as photography and video manager for Mass Merchandisers in Harrison. Recruited by UA Computer Services Department to establish MultiMedia Resource Center in 1991. Taught Radio and Television production at Capital City Junior College in Little Rock and Photography at North Arkansas Community College, Harrison, before coming to worked at the U of A. Serves as director of UA MultiMedia Resource Center.
Prof. Bret Schulte
575-6659, Professor Schulte's E-mail
Assistant professor, print and multimedia journalism. B.A. in English literature, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, 1999; M.F.A. in nonfiction creative writing, George Mason University, 2004. Reporter, associate editor at U.S. News & World Report, 2004 - 2008, covering a number of inside-Washington policy battles and politics, including President George Bush’s 2004 reelection campaign. Northwest Style editor and writer, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 1999-2001. Schulte has also been an intern and freelancer at The Washington Post, and he has worked in the media office of Sen. Tom Harkin and for the Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs in Washington, D.C. Schulte joined the University of Arkansas in 2008.
Broadcast Radio & TV Faculty
Prof. Dale Carpenter
575-5216, Professor Carpenter's E-mail
Professor, broadcast journalism. Specialties include documentary film producing, videography, and editing. B.A. from Vanderbilt University, M. A. from Emory University. Cinematography fellow at the American Film Institute's Conservatory. Before joining the journalism faculty in 1994, Carpenter was Senior Producer for the Arkansas Educational Television Network. His documentary films have won numerous national awards including Gold Medals from the New York Festivals, a Golden "CINDY" award, the "IRIS" award, and an "EMMY" award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Prof. Larry Foley
575-6307, Professor Foley's E-mail
Larry Foley is a professor of journalism and an accomplished documentary film maker. His productions have earned many regional, national and international awards, including two Emmys from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, and six Emmy nominations.
Foley specializes in writing and producing films on cultural history. His documentary credits include The Buffalo Flows, Beacon of Hope-The Story of the University of Arkansas, Charles Banks Wilson-Portrait of an American Artist, The Forgotten Expedition, It Started Here: Early Arkansas and the Louisiana Purchase, 22 Straight, Arkansas’ Natural Heritage, Out of the Woods, The Keetoowahs Come Home, The Black Swamp, The Governor from Greasy Creek, Arkansas-A Special Place, Hell on the Border, and Natural, Wild & Free.
His PBS credits include Saving the Eagles, The Lost Squadron and When Lightning Struck: Saga of an American Warplane.
Foley returned to his alma mater in 1993 to teach, produce documentaries, and build and direct a center for the teaching of television reporting and production. In 1996, he founded and is faculty advisor for the campus television station, UATV. In October 2003, he was inducted into the Lemke Department of Journalism's Hall of Honor, the highest award bestowed upon journalism graduates of the University of Arkansas.
Before coming to the U of A, Foley spent nine years at the Arkansas Educational Television where he worked his way up the ladder to the network’s number two position. He is a former reporter, morning news anchor, assignment editor and producer for KATV Channel 7, Little Rock.
Foley, his wife Susan and family live on Mt. Sequoyah in Fayetteville.
Prof. Rick Stockdell
575-6573/2556, Professor Stockdell's E-mail
Associate professor, broadcast journalism. B.A. in speech, Northwest Missouri State; M.A. in radio and television, Kansas State University. Coordinator of broadcast news program, general manager of public radio station KUAF, University of Arkansas. Worked as radio announcer, manager and executive in Arizona, Missouri, Iowa, Colorado, Kansas. Joined the University of Arkansas in 1980.
Robyn Starling-Ledbetter
575-6420, Instructor Ledbetter's E-mail
Instructor, broadcast journalism. B.A. and M.A. in journalism, University of Arkansas. Starling-Ledbetter teaches broadcast journalism courses and serves as a faculty advisor for UATV, the student-ran television station. Before coming to the U of A, Robyn spent several years as a reporter and news anchor. She is also a former high school journalism instructor. Joined University of Arkansas in 2007.
Advertising & Public Relations Faculty
Dr. Jan
LeBlanc Wicks
Graduate Committee Chair
575-6304, Professor Wicks' E-mail, Professor Wicks' Web site
Professor, advertising journalism. Coordinates advertising program. B.A. in Radio-TV Broadcasting from the University of Southwestern Louisiana; M.A. in Advertising from Michigan State University; Ph.D. in Mass Media at Michigan State University. Professional experience at advertising agencies and television stations. Research interests: advertising clearance, management and ethics. Joined the University of Arkansas in 1994.
Dr.
Phyllis Miller
575-5213, Professor Miller's E-mail
Associate professor, public relations. Coordinates public relations program. B.A. in journalism and speech communication; M.A. in higher education, Lamar University; Ph.D. in institutional public relations and media management, Texas A&M University. Worked as a reporter for the Beaumont Enterprise and as news director for KPXE radio, Liberty, Texas, and and as television producer, editor of football programs and media consultant to Texas A&M Athletic Department. Research interests: Sports journalism and women in the media. Joined the University of Arkansas in 1991.
Dr. Patsy
Watkins, Department Chair
575-3601, Professor Watkins' E-mail
Professor, print (magazine) journalism. B.A. and M.A. in journalism, University of Texas; Ph.D. in American Studies, University of Iowa. Worked as magazine editor. Worked at University of Texas information services. Publisher, Picadilly Press. Research interests: computer-assisted graphics, periodical publications and design. Joined the University of Arkansas in 1984.
Prof.
Kim Martin
575-7700, Kim Martin's E-mail, Kim Martin's Web site
Instructor, advertising, copywriting, computer applications, web design and internet. B.S.Ed. Middle and High School English (1990), M.A. English Literature (1995), University of Arkansas. Department computer point person and internship coordinator. Professional experience in advertising and publication design as well as print and radio production. Edited two newspapers; designed several books and monthlies. Nine Addy awards for radio writing, voiceover and production. Interned in marketing at University of Arkansas Press. Worked as publications consultant for Arkansas Historical Association, 1993-2001. Currently works as webmaster for University of Arkansas Press. Joined the University in 1995.
Dr. Ignatius
Fosu
575-5215, Ignatius Fosu's E-mail
Ignatius Fosu joined the department in 2005, after completing his Ph.D. in Mass Communication from The University of Alabama. He has a masters degree in Marketing from the University of Alabama, a graduate diploma in Communications from the University of Ghana, and a bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Ghana.
He teaches advertising and public relations courses. His research interests include mass media effects, individual differences in responses to sexual information in advertisements, and effects of risk disclosures on responses to prescription drug advertising. His research has been presented at international conventions and published in reputable journals.
He previously worked as a television producer/director for METRO TV in Accra, Ghana, and a disc jockey and talk show host for Radio Univers in Accra, Ghana. He also worked as a Special Projects Manager for the Division of Distance Education of the University of Alabama, where his duties included marketing analysis of distance education programs and developing marketing plans.
He is an avid music lover. He plays percussion, drums, and bass guitar.
Staff
Marti Thomas, Office Manager
Ms. Thomas has been with the journalism department since 2002. She handles the department's finances, e.g. payroll, travel, scholarships, special funding for student/faculty organizations, workshops and grants. She also does course scheduling and performs a variety of tasks associated with the running of the journalism department. Ms. Thomas is an Arkansas native. Her hobbies include reading, spending time with her kids, and taking long walks. Ms. Thomas has two children: Shanna and Aaron.
575-3602, Marti Thomas's E-mail
Carol Rachal, Alumni Liaison Director
Ms. Rachal has a B.A. and M.A. in journalism from the Lemke Department of Journalism and was a graduate assistant in the department from 2002 - 2004. She has served as administrative assistant and alumni liaison (Lemke Alumni Society) since her return to the department in March 2006. She works with student records and enrollment and teaches Jour 1033. Ms. Rachal is a New York native. Her hobbies include camping, hiking, travel, reading and sewing. She is married with three children: Bianca, Francesca and Bryan II.
575-3113, Carol Rachal's E-mail