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Nido R. Qubein School of Communication Dr. Wilfred Tremblay, Dean; Dr. Virginia McDermott, Associate Dean; Dr. Shannon Campbell, Chair, Department of Journalism and Strategic Communication; Dr. Stefan Hall, Chair, Department of Media Production and Studies; Mr. Bradley Lambert, Co-director, M.A. Program in Communication; Mr. Sean Stewart; Co-director, M.A. Program in Communication; Ms. Kristina Bell; Dr. Vernon Biaett; Dr. Nahed Eltantawy; Dr. Katherine Fowkes; Mr. James Goodman; Dr. Linda Gretton; Dr. Bobby Hayes; Mr. Brian Heagney; Dr. Judy Isaksen; Dr. Sojung Kim; Ms. Charisse McGhee-Lazarou; Dr. Jenny Lukow; Mr. Robert Powell; Dr. Dean C. Smith; Dr. James Trammell; Mr. Phil Watson; Dr. Yan Yang. Students in the Communication program study a range of human and mediated communication theories and techniques. We focus on understanding audiences, how messages are disseminated, and how these messages help shape cultural identities, including their social, economic and political effects. Mission Statement The Nido Qubein School of Communication balances theory and application courses in a multidisciplinary environment, enabling students and faculty to think, speak, write and produce strategic messages about a broad range of ideas and issues. The school is committed to: 1. Collaboration between students and faculty in and out of the classroom 2. Independent thought and critical thinking that produces ethically aware, historically informed, and socially engaged citizens prepared for leadership in the global community 3. Culturally diverse team-based learning experiences 4. A universal right to creative expression NQSC PROFESSIONAL VALUES AND COMPETENCIES WE VALUE: • Expression — Appreciating the principles and constraints on the exercise of free expression in a democratic society • Integrity — Maintaining a commitment to honesty, accountability, and professional ethics • Excellence — Performing high-quality work in a capable, efficient, and appropriate manner • Accuracy — Communicating fairly, without distortions or conflicts of interest, and in recognition of subjectivities • Diversity — Encouraging creative and independent ways of thinking and mindfulness about cultural differences and multiple perspectives • Curiosity — Acquiring new skills and knowledge and continuously pursuing education and innovation • Awareness — Understanding the history, role, context and reality of the process of communication