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THE MAGAZINE FOR COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENTS AT OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
JANUARY 2021
VARIETY
WE RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH COURSE AND INTERNSHIP OPTIONS
PHEW! FALL SEMESTER WAS A BEAST BUT WE’VE GOT THIS NOW
TIME TO TWEAK STILL TOYING WITH YOUR WINTER 2021 CLASS PLAN? COMPLETE CJPR SCHEDULE STARTS ON PAGE 11
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CONTENTS Are you surveyed out yet? We hope not because CJPR faculty learn so much from your answers. Jeff Youngquist and Rob Sidelinger provide a wrap of what you told us. We didn’t have a photo of both of them together, so instead, here’s Rob’s cute kitty, Stewart. PAGES 4 & 5
Antidote for online overload Journalism major and Oakland Post managing editor Emily Morris has the lowdown on the latest and greatest campus resources that will help you keep your sanity, and your impressive GPA. PAGE 6
Keeping your cool with degree talk Public Relations major Alexis Mattson rounds up a smorgasbord of terrific advice for dealing with those annoying family dinner-table inquisitions about your major and career plans. You’ll never need Rolaids again. PAGESET 8 ILLUSTRATION
Lockdown toolkit Did you know you can actually stimulate the love hormone by doing something nice for someone, or just by petting your dog or cat? This little how-to chart just might be worth pinning to your fridge. PAGE 10 ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: A SALUTE TO CJPR FALL 2020 GRADUATES/PAGE 7 • THE LOOP LIST/PAGE 10 WINTER 2021 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES/PAGE 11 • PULSE CHECK/PAGE 19 LAST WORD(S)/PAGE 20
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NOTE WORTHY WEDNESDAY, Jan. 6 Classes begin at 7:30 a.m. MONDAY, Jan. 18th Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no classes
Introducing LOOP the magazine
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inter 2021? In the words of a famous past president, “yes, we can.” And along with you – CJPR students – “yes” we will own this semester. Communication with you is essential. And in these unprecedented times, cultivating that culture of connection, as our iconic t-shirts boast,* is especially important. That’s why we also said “yes” to the idea of this magazine. We’re especially geeked that it’s already seriously student-infused. The design and layout of this first issue was painstakingly created by Emily Osani, as her Media Design capstone project. Emily is a public relations major, who obviously has a bright future ahead. Two of the stories were also written and reported by students. Emily Morris is a journalism major and managing editor at The Oakland Post, and Alexis Mattson is a public relations major. Other facets of the magazine are also homages to the scholarship and craft-
ON THE COVER Tina Collins
WEDNESDAY, Jan, 20 Last day to add, last day “no grade” drop, last day 100% tuition refund
Emily Osani, featured magazine designer She’s also one of our CJPR Connection Counselors
SUNDAY, Jan. 31 Last day to apply for Winter 21 graduation WEDNESDAY, Feb. 3 Virtual Winter Career Fair, Noon - 4 p.m.
manship of students including Holly Shuffett, Lily Stotz, Isabella Martinez (who inspired the title), and Alayna Currey.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 10 COM major pre-capstone meetings, 12 -1:30 p.m.
We want your input and involvement in every LOOP. If you have ideas for submissions or design, let us know.
MONDAY, Feb. 15 COM major pre-capstone meetings, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
In the meantime, here’s a shout out to the promise of a new year, a new semester, and the light in the tunnel shining bigger and brighter.
TUESDAY, Feb. 16 Exploring Inclusion in the Workplace: Diversity Panel & Mixer 4 - 6 p.m. SATURDAY, Feb. 20 Winter Recess begins
To all of this, a resounding, “yes.” – HOLLY GILBERT, editor
MONDAY, March 1 Classes resume
*What? You don’t own a CJPR t-shirt? Contact us, let’s get that fixed.
THURSDAY, March 18 Last day to withdraw
You might not recognize Communication Special Lecturer Tina Collins sans her usual beautiful smile, but that’s her, in full-swoon on our premiere cover.
MONDAY, March 22 Registration for Summer 21, Fall 21 and Winter 22 begins by class standing
We thought Tina’s dramatic flourish completely captured the essence of academic life during a pandemic, and the sweet relief of completing one of the weirdest semesters ever
MONDAY, April 19 Winter classes end
No one is surprised, by the way, that Tina, an OU COM MA alum, is a 2020 Teaching Excellence Nominee. Applause.
TBD Spring commencement
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YOU TOLD US
AND WE’RE LISTENING
CJPR offerings are designed to meet your unique preferences JEFF YOUNGQUIST Department Chair
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ou probably got tired of completing surveys during fall semester – but rest assured, your feedback is incredibly important and useful. One of those you answered was created by Oakland University to explore the general feelings and experiences of all OU students regarding their online learning during the pandemic. Not only were the results of this survey interesting, but they were also sometimes seemingly contradictory. For instance, of the 1,658 OU undergraduates surveyed, 36% said that they most prefer to take courses with a face-toface format. However, 40% said that face-to-face instruction was their least preferred format. On the other hand, 29% of OU students indicated they most preferred to take their courses in a fully online asynchronous format, while 18% identified online asynchronous classes as their least preferred format. And, lastly, 14% of OU students indicated that fully online synchronous was their most preferred format while 15% 4
described this as their least preferred format (other formats were also addressed including hybrid, mostly online, and mixed).
our students regarding course format, but we also extend this philosophy to our internships, field experiences, and capstone courses.
So, what does this data tell us? The best way to interpret these results is that they show Oakland University students simply have a wide variety of preferences for the educational format.
Dr. Valerie Palmer-Mehta, the Director of the Communication Internship Program, says that “During the pandemic, we have been encouraging students to take on remote internships out of an abundance of caution for their health and safety, but we offer them the freedom to choose the modality that works best for them, whether it is fully remote, partially remote, or face to face.”
Since the start of the pandemic, the Department of Communication, Journalism, and Public Relations has tried very hard to meet these diverse student preferences regarding course format. For instance, across all three programs (COM, JRN, and PR), courses are offered in face-to-face formats, online synchronous formats, online asynchronous formats, and there are even some hybrid options. And, we also strive to offer courses over a wide variety of days and times. With popular multi-section courses like COM 2000 and COM 2403, we offer all of these formats, and make sure that no two sections are offered on the same days or times. INTERNSHIP OPTIONS Not only does the department work to meet diverse needs and interests for
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The OU survey found that approximately one quarter of OU students felt that the pandemic had disrupted the internship aspect of their educational experience. We’re confident that CJPR students experienced this disruption to a far lesser degree. As we begin the Winter semester, CJPR will continue to offer a variety of teaching formats to accommodate the diverse needs and interests of our students. As you pursue your education under these unusual circumstances, be sure to share with us your thoughts and opinions so we can continue to adapt programs to meet your needs.
CJPR STUDENT SURVEY PROVIDES VALUABLE INSIGHTS
and identifies opportunities for improving your online learning experience ROB SIDELINGER COM Program Director
sions that could improve the quality of online life for all of us.
ith limited time for planning, many faculty and students had to navigate online instruction for the first time during the fall ‘20 semester. We found the new ways of learning posed opportunities as well as challenges.
A total of 158 of you enrolled in communication, journalism, and public relations courses completed the online survey in November.
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The CJPR faculty always appreciate feedback from you – after all where would we be without our students. So, it just made sense to develop a survey to offer you the chance to reflect on your online learning experiences. The purpose of the survey was not to just gather more data, but better data. To ask the questions that lead to meaningful insight. To help our department and faculty make informed decisions at a time of incredible uncertainty – deci-
with students cannot be overlooked in a time of crisis. Your comments included appreciation of faculty who responded quickly to your inquiries.
Seventy-nine of you reported on your experiences in synchronous courses and 82 reported on asynchronous courses. You responded to questions about online learning, course communication, and general course satisfaction. You also had the chance to answer the question, what else should we know? Your responses were generally positive. Besides the major takeaways in the infographic below, some important and illuminating themes emerged from your reflections. • The importance of communication
• Recognition of the value of in-person instruction. Many of you discovered online learning was not your thing – especially a full course load of online classes. However, exposure to online learning led some of you to see it as a valid alternative. • There is a critical need for flexibility and adaptability. You expressed the desire for greater flexibility with assignment due dates but also realized faculty were quickly adapting to a new learning environment and both experienced stresses during the semester. • Course variety is essential. Some of you like asynchronous learning while others prefer synchronous learning.
Some good news: Here’s what you had to say about online learning*
80 68 PERCENT
Reported that you clearly understand the components and structure of your online courses.
PERCENT
114 RESPONDENTS
Reported that online teaching modules helped you understand the course.
Agreed that online courses offered opportunities for interaction and communication with instructors.
100 RESPONDENTS
107 RESPONDENTS
Agreed you were able to share ideas regularly with your colleagues and instructors.
Agreed you were satisfied with the specific online course that you were reporting on.
* Based on a survey of 158 CJPR students. Survey authored by Rob Sidelinger
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DON’T PANIC
There are plenty of help buttons to push when online overload gets the best of you, including a brand new orientation course By EMILY MORRIS of The Oakland Post
McIntosh, senior vice president for student affairs, and chief diversity officer.
A new “Student Success Orientation” course is now available to help Oakland U students as virtual learning continues into at least the first two weeks of the winter ‘21 semester, which begins Wednesday, Jan. 6.
Piskulich and McIntosh suggested a range of other tools too.
According to Michelle Piskulich, interim executive vice president for academic affairs and provost, the first two weeks of classes will remain virtual until Tuesday, Jan. 19, allowing a quarantine period after the holiday break in December. “This provides a little more time between holiday gatherings … We want to be sure that when students are back, we’re providing an environment for them that protects their health and safety,” Piskulich said. This is the third instance in less than a year in which Oakland University has moved the majority of learning online — March, November and, now, January. Students have reported struggling with switches to online classes, but Piskulich said the online course is designed to help students “engage” and “succeed.” The Student Success Orientation is available on Moodle and is similar to the anti-plagiarism course offered by some composition classes. It’s optional, and after successful completion, students receive a virtual certificate. “We want them to feel like tthey are supported, and part of our role here is connecting students to resources ... and there are many of them,” said Glenn 6
Piskulich recommended using the Tutoring Center — which is offering virtual appointments — for help with course material. For technical assistance, she recommends the Help Desk. Both centers have office hours on Monday Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The OU Counseling Center is another tool that may help students, according to McIntosh. The center offers free counseling sessions to OU students, and has office hours Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., except from 12:30 -1:30. “We’re all facing a common element of fear and anxiety about the unknown,” McIntosh said. “The first thing I address is understanding their feelings and emotions, and then I try to connect them to different campus resources.” Faculty and staff can help guide students to the right resource because, as Piskulich suggested, “communicating” is the first step. Many professors are also shifting to an online format for the first time so working together can help everyone adjust. According to Piskulich, professors and students seeing each other for at least an hour per week can minimize “isolation” and promote “communication.” According to the George Lucas Education Foundation, students are more likely to struggle without communication.
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WAYS TO KEEP YOUR SANITY in insane times
ONLINE STUDENT SUCCESS COURSE An optional e-resource available at your convenience. https://espace.oakland.edu/enrol index.php?id=1574, or click the tab under the student menu on Moodle.
STUDENT TUTORING CENTER The center offers peer tutoring across disciplines. Located in North Foundation Hall, you can make virtual apointments by calling 248-370-4215, or visiting the website at https://oakland.edu/tutoring/
THE HELP DESK AT KRESGE LIBRARY You don’t have to visit the library to get HELP with technical issues. Go to https://oakland.edu/helpdesk/or call 248 805-1625, or click on the HELP menu on Moodle.
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY COUNSELING CENTER Free sessions are available for students and staff. The center has temporarily moved to suite 2050 in HHB. You can call 248 370-3465. For more info, visit https://oakland.edu/oucc/.
FACULTY AND COLLEAGUES Don’t hesitate to ask any CJPR faculty member for help, or assistance in finding resources. We also have an awesome group of majors who volunteer as Connection Counselors. Email Beth Talbert (talbert@oakland.edu) or Holly Sheve Gilbert (shreve@oakland. edu) to get connected.
CONGRATULATIONS FALL 2020 GRADS COMMUNICATION
JOURNALISM
Mia Bridges Jeremy Curtis Paulina Camacho Castro Karmen Flores Hannah Cummings Christian Hardy Charsauna Deas-Lewis (M.A.) Hannah Lewis Helene Deutsch PUBLIC RELATIONS Kayla Elkhoury Antonio Enrique Newby Estrella Tyler Harper Nicole Fink Jordan Kaltz Kelsey Gay Rachel Remy Kyle Heibeck Michella Slimak Joni Hsu Joia Hymeti Malina Kattula Elizabeth Kovac Emily Martin Breanna Massy Taylor Maxheimer Gregory Meuser Rolanda Peet Anthony Rolli Clarence Round Whitney Shelby Joseph Sims Madison Staudacher FIND OUT WHY Communication professor Cassondra Stewart Jenn Heisler is lounging in Chelsea Thayer her cap and gown in our video homage to Fall 2020 Savannah Tini
Boom Chicka say what?
graduates. Click at right to view on YouTube.
Photo by Mike Mellia
WHEN CAREER QUESTIONS SPOIL YOUR APPETITE
Sound advice for navigating those annoying degree conversations and improving the quality of life at the family dinner table By ALEXIS MATTSON Public Relations Major
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ersonal questions can ricochet across family dinner tables faster than salt can be passed. Mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, turkey shavings, and casseroles don’t care about who someone is dating or about new career prospects—but family relatives sure do. College students in families can feel especially targeted with degree and career questions.
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“I get a bit stressed when family members ask me what I want to do with my college degree, not because I don’t know, but because I feel like they are doubting me,” Junior Alayna Currey said. Currey is achieving her bachelor’s degree in public relations (PR) at OU. She transferred from Macomb Community College and took her first OU class in summer 2020. Currey said she originally was studying to attain a business degree, but making the switch to PR has made her “much
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happier” about her future. “I have had a really positive experience choosing PR as my major and minoring in advertising,” Alayna said. “It is exactly what I want to do, and I feel as though I am learning the skills I need to be successful in my future career.” Other college students discuss the hurdles of pursuing degree choices opposite of their parents. Senior Holly Shuffett is on course to receive a bachelor’s degree in PR and journalism. “My parents especially, are very sup-
portive,” Shuffett said. “Do they understand it? As computer science majors, no. But they know I’m passionate about what I’m studying.” Some students have even become career question dodging pros. PR and Strategic Communication senior, Drake Lambright, said she is a “balance of both planner and procrastinator” and struggles to answer questions about her life after college.
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It’s OK to be honest and say that you are still exploring your options.”
Kirsten Boutorwick, a consultant in OU’s Career Services department, said she finds her job “extremely rewarding.” Before her current role, Boutorwick worked as an academic advisor for three years in OU’s College of Arts and Sciences. “I enjoy learning more about someone’s goals and dreams, and playing a small part in their success,” Boutorwick said. Family members can ask exceptionally tough questions when it pertains to the future of one’s career or degree.
Holly Shuffett
“I think it’s okay to be honest and say that you are still exploring your options,” Boutorwick said. “...you could share more about what you do know for sure and spin the conversion that way. For example, if you know you want to work with people, you could say you are really interested in working in a social occupation where you can help others.” As for undecided students, questions about education and career paths can sound increasingly daunting.
Kirsten Boutorwick, Oakland University career services consultant
“The first thought that pops into my head when family members ask what I’m planning after graduation is ‘Please don’t ask me that,’” Lambright said. “The truth is I had this grand plan of getting a job right out of college in a PR firm and live in the metro Detroit area. But now, I’m facing reality that the odds of getting my dream job immediately post-graduation are low.” Lambright said she used to feel confident in her answers about post-graduation life. But the pandemic has given her an unfortunate “wake up call” and may change her occupation development.
“It can be really overwhelming to choose a major and figure out what you want to do after graduation, let alone ‘for the rest of your life,’” Boutorwick said. “My advice to you is to reflect on what you want (values), what you’re good at (skills), and what you’re interested in.” Students don’t need to feel pressure to choose a major right away. Boutorwick said if parents give grief about the unknown, then there is an option to speak about current strengths and passions. Rather than having a Q&A over pumpkin pie, one could change the course of the conversation into a discussion and ask family members for their advice.
Alayna Currey
Drake Lambright
“[Talk] to others who either work in that field or have/had a major you are interested in,” Boutorwick said. “What better person to learn from than someone who has been there themselves?” LOOP: The CJPR Magazine
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THE LOOP LIST
The “10 commandments” of PR Writing, as learned in fall 2020 By TYLER DIXON Communication and Public Relations major 1. Any communication can be crisis communication if you wait long enough. 2. Brevity = important. 3. You’ll never be alone if you always have your AP Style Book on hand. 4. People don’t notice 100 perfect sentences, they notice the one that sounds weird. 5. You can learn a lot from the people around you if you listen – listening is the key to effective communication. 6. Creativity is always appreciated. 7. Ask for help. If you don’t want to, ask for help anyway. 8. PR writers are the backbone of any celebrated individual –
Lincoln, Reagan, Obama, Winfrey, you name it. I hope their speechwriters are getting credit for those speeches. 9. Sometimes the people who do the most, do it behind the scenes. 10. Lead with the truth. After Tyler Dixon graduates in May, he’ll attend the University of Notre Dame to pursue an 11-month Master of Science in Management. Eventually, he’d like to pursue his PhD and study the “human” connections voters make with politicians. You can see his photo on the back page, top row, center. Yes, the one in the mask. If you have a LOOP LIST about a CJPR class or student org, please email to Holly at shreve@oakland.edu.
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STIMULATE DOPAMINE (the reward chemical) Carve solo time, do some self-care, celebrate little wins.
LOCK OWN TOOLKIT Taking care of yourself during the pandemic STIMULATE OXTYOCIN (the love hormone) Play with your or dog or cat
do something nice for someone, like knitting a scarf (and learning a new hobby is also awesome).
STIMULATE SEROTONIN (the mood stabalizer) Soak up the sun, run, walk, cycle, or meditate. STIMULATE ENDORPHIN (the pain killer) Watch a comedy, or have some dark chocolate.
STAY SAFE When out and about, mask up, and social distance.
SOURCE: www.sanctus.io
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WINTER 2021 CLASS SCHEDULE
Please review this information before you explore the course listings on the following pages
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Online classes may ‘meet.’ This schedule may not reflect synchronous (live online) meeting times. Check the schedule of classes on SAIL and/or your course syllabus for details.
First two weeks are online. Even if your class is scheduled to meet in person, you will not do so until Tuesday, Jan. 19. And that, of course, is tentative.
Class info is subject to change. The course information on the following pages was accurate as of publication time. Enrollments and locations may have changed. Always double check SAIL.
When in doubt, ask. If you have any questions about your class, check Moodle for the syllabus or class plan. If you don’t find answers there, email your instructor.
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Communication, Journalism, and Public Relations course schedule
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11797 : COM 1000 Intro to Com Studies Section : 002 Lecture Internet
Christine Stover
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE)
Current : 30 Max : 30 Waitlisted :1
12219 : COM 1000 Intro to Com Studies Section : 004 Lecture Internet
Christine Stover
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE)
Current : 30 Max : 30 Waitlisted :1
12001 : COM 1000 Intro to Com Studies Section : 007 Lecture Internet
Tina Collins
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE)
Current : 30 Max : 30 Waitlisted :0
10244 : COM 1500 Intro to American Sign Lang Section : 005 Lecture Internet
Timothy Johnston
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE) TR 10 - 11:47 a.m.
Current : 20 Max : 20 Waitlisted :9
11319 : COM 1500 Intro to American Sign Lang Section : 006 Lecture Main Campus
Paul Fugate
CLAS - 233 Hannah Hall (HH) M 6:30 - 9:50 p.m.
Current : 19 Max : 20 Waitlisted :0
12864 : COM 1500 Intro to American Sign Lang Section : 015 Lecture Internet
John Kirsh
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE)
Current : 20 Max : 20 Waitlisted :7
15611 : COM 1500 Intro to American Sign Lang Section : 020 Lecture Internet
Nicola Artese
WEB - Online (ONLINE) W 6:30 - 9:50 p.m.
Current : 20 Max : 20 Waitlisted :2
13299 : COM 1501 American Sign Language Section : 002 Lecture Internet
Timothy Johnston
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE) TR 1 - 2:47 p.m.
Current : 18 Max : 20 Waitlisted :0
14330 : COM 1501 American Sign Language Section : 003 Lecture Internet
John Kirsh
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE)
Current : 19 Max : 20 Waitlisted :0
10876 : COM 1501 American Sign Language Section : 005 Lecture Main Campus
Paul Fugate
CLAS - 1005 Human Health Building (HHB) T 6:30 - 9:50 p.m.
Current : 17 Max : 20 Waitlisted :0
11570 : COM 1501 American Sign Language Section : 008 Lecture Internet
John Kirsh
WEB - Online (ONLINE)
Current : 13 Max : 20 Waitlisted :0
10326 : COM 2000 Public Speaking Section : 002 Lecture Internet
Charles Rinehart
WEB - NRM Online MWF 8 - 9:07 a.m.
Current : 20 Max : 25 Waitlisted :0
10755 : COM 2000 Public Speaking Section : 004 Lecture Main Campus
Scott Crabill
CLAS - 124 (MSC) MWF 10:40 - 11:47 a.m.
Current : 25 Max : 25 Waitlisted :0
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13969 : COM 2000 Public Speaking Section : 015 Lecture Internet
Charles Rinehart
WEB - NRM Online MWF 1:20 - 2:27 p.m.
Current : 25 Max : 25 Waitlisted 0
15449 : COM 2000 Public Speaking Section : 016 Lecture Internet
Martin Shafer
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE) TR 8 - 9:47 a.m.
Current : 25 Max : 25 Waitlisted :0
13402 : COM 2000 Public Speaking Section : Lecture Internet
Lisa Campbell
WEB - Online (ONLINE) TR 10 - 11:47 a.m.
Current : 25 Max : 25 Waitlisted :0
10245 : COM 2000 Public Speaking Section : 020 Lecture Internet
Lisa Campbell
WEB - Online (ONLINE) TR 1 - 2:47 p.m.
Current : 25 Max : 25 Waitlisted :1
11429 : COM 2000 Public Speaking Section : 023 Lecture Internet
Martin Shafer
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE) TR 3 - 4:47 p.m.
Current : 24 Max : 25 Waitlisted :0
15105 : COM 2000 Public Speaking Section : 024 Lecture Internet
Tina Collins
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE)
Current : 25 Max : 25 Waitlisted : 11
12788 : COM 2000 Public Speaking Section : 027 Lecture Internet
Charles Rinehart
WEB - Online (ONLINE) W 6:30 - 9:50 p.m.
Current : 25 Max : 25 Waitlisted :0
12541 : COM 2001 Professional Communication Section : 006 Lecture Internet
Debra Youngquist
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE)
Current : 30 Max : 30 Waitlisted :1
15446 : COM 2403 Group Dynamics and Comm Section : 001 Lecture Main Campus
Jacob Cayanus
CLAS - 120 (MSC) MWF 8 - 9:07 a.m.
Current : 13 Max : 25 Waitlisted :0
10247 : COM 2403 Group Dynamics and Comm Section : 002 Lecture Main Campus
Scott Crabill
CLAS - 124 (MSC) MWF 8 - 9:07 a.m.
Current : 24 Max : 25 Waitlisted :0
12297 : COM 2403 Group Dynamics and Comm Section : 004 Lecture main Campus
Scott Crabill
CLAS - 124 (MSC) MWF 9:20 - 10:27 a.m.
Current : 24 Max : 25 Waitlisted :0
10327 : COM 2403 Group Dynamics and Comm Section : 005 Lecture Internet
Kelley Skillin
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE) MWF 1:20 - 2:27 p.m.
Current : 24 Max : 25 Waitlisted :0
12298 : COM 2403 Group Dynamics and Comm Section : 006 Lecture Internet
Lisa Campbell
WEB - Online (ONLINE) TR 8 - 9:47 a.m.
Current : 25 Max : 25 Waitlisted :0
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12776 : COM 2403 Group Dynamics and Comm Section : 009 Lecture Internet
Shannon Stefanide
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE) M 6:30 - 9:50 p.m.
Current : 25 Max : 25 Waitlisted :0
10328 : COM 2403 Group Dynamics and Comm Section : 015 Lecture Internet
Shannon Stefanide
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE) T 6:30 - 9:50 p.m.
Current : 25 Max : 25 Waitlisted :0
15445 : COM 2403 Group Dynamics and Comm Section : 020 Lecture Internet
Tina Collins
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE)
Current : 25 Max : 25 Waitlisted :5
10250 : COM 2403 Group Dynamics and Comm Section : 024 Lecture Internet
Shannon Stefanide
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE) R 6:30 - 9:50 p.m.
Current : 25 Max : 25 Waitlisted :0
11579 : COM 2500 American Sign Language III Section : 010 Lecture Internet
Timothy Johnston
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE) T 5:30 - 8:50 p.m.
Current : 15 Max : 20 Waitlisted :0
14751 : COM 2501 American Sign Language IV Section : 005 Lecture Main Campus
Paul Fugate
CLAS - 1005 Human Health Building (HHB) F 6:30 - 9:50 p.m.
Current : 11 Max : 20 Waitlisted :0
12210 : COM 2600 Media and Social Identity Section : 008 Lecture Main Campus
Stanislav Kozadayev
WEB - NRM Online R CLAS - 1005 HHB T 10 - 11:47 a.m.
Current : 25 Max : 30 Waitlisted :0
13653 : COM 2600 Media and Social Identity Section : 010 Lecture Internet
Rebekah Farrugia
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE) TR 1 - 2:47 p.m.
Current : 29 Max : 30 Waitlisted :0
13970 : COM 2650 Intro to Media Communication Section : 018 Lecture Internet
Christine Stover
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE)
Current : 20 Max : 20 Waitlisted :1
15109 : COM 2654 Audio Production Section : 010 Lecture Internet
Martin Shafer
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE) TR 1 - 2:47 p.m.
Current : 8 Max : 12 Waitlisted :0
13385 : COM 2655 Intro to Live TV Production Section : 005 Lecture Main Campus
Nicholas Monacelli
CLAS - 112 Varner Hall (VAR) W 6:30 - 9:50 p.m.
Current : 12 Max : 12 Waitlisted :0
15503 : COM 2655 Intro to Live TV Production Section : 008 Lecture Main Campus
Nicholas Monacelli
CLAS - 112 Varner Hall (VAR) M 6:30 - 9:50 p.m.
Current : 12 Max : 12 Waitlisted :0
14669 : COM 2656 Intro to Digital Media Prod Section : 009 Lecture Online
Sambo Srauy
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE) MW 10 - 11:47 a.m.
Current : 15 Max : 15 Waitlisted :0
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15448 : COM 3000 Relational Com Theory Section : 005 Partially online
Jennifer Heisler
WEB - Online (ONLINE) W 6:30 - 9:50 p.m.
Current : 27 Max : 30
15113 : COM 3002 Cultural Theory in Com Section : 009 Lecture Internet
Sharon Howell
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE) MWF 1:20 - 2:27 p.m.
Current : 27 Max : 29 Waitlisted :0
14337 : COM 3200 Persuasion Section : 008 Lecture Main Campus
Jacob Cayanus
CLAS - 120 (MSC) MWF 10:40 - 11:47 a.m.
Current : 23 Max : 24 Waitlisted :0
14338 : COM 3200 Persuasion Section : 010 Lecture Internet
Elizabeth Talbert
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE) TR 1 - 2:47 p.m.
Current : 28 Max : 28 Waitlisted :0
15114 : COM 3200 Persuasion Section : 015 Lecture Internet
Valerie PalmerMehta
WEB - Online (ONLINE)
Current : 28 Max : 28 Waitlisted :4
13673 : COM 3201 Rhetorical Theory Section : 006 Lecture Internet
Thomas Discenna
WEB - Online (ONLINE) TR 3 - 4:47 p.m.
Current : 30 Max : 29 Waitlisted :1
13974 : COM 3300 Multicultural Communication Section : 003 Lecture Internet
Sharon Howell
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE) MWF 9:20 - 10:27 a.m.
Current : 15 Max : 29 Waitlisted :0
11799 : COM 3300 Multicultural Communication Section : 004 Lecture Internet
Sharon Howell
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE) MWF 10:40 - 11:47 a.m.
Current : 20 Max : 29 Waitlisted :0
12550 : COM 3300 Multicultural Communication Section : 008 Lecture Internet
Sambo Srauy
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE) TR 3 - 4:47 p.m.
Current : 29 Max : 29 Waitlisted :0
11798 : COM 3300 Multicultural Communication Section : 010 Lecture Internet
Emily Cutlip
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE) R 6:30 - 9:50 p.m.
Current : 30 Max : 30 Waitlisted :0
15115 : COM 3400 Relational Communication Section : 010 Lecture Main Campus
Jacob Cayanus
CLAS - 102 MSC MWF 9:20 - 10:27 a.m.
Current : 14 Max : 30 Waitlisted :0
11048 : COM 3401 Communication in Organizations Section : 003 Lecture Internet
Elizabeth Talbert
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE) TR 8 - 9:47 a.m.
Current : 29 Max : 29 Waitlisted :0
12868 : COM 3401 Communication in Organizations Section : 005 Lecture Internet
Debra Youngquist
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE)
Current : 28 Max : 28 Waitlisted :2
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14731 : COM 3401 Communication in Organizations Section : U08 Lecture Internet
Debra Youngquist
WEB - Online (ONLINE)
Current : 29 Max : 29 Waitlisted :2
12300 : COM 3403 Interpersonal Conflict Section : 010 Lecture Internet
Jaclyn Gaule
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE)
Current : 28 Max : 28 Waitlisted :1
12745 : COM 3406 Listening in Communication Section : 005 Lecture Internet
Debra Youngquist
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE)
Current : 22 Max : 28 Waitlisted :0
15118 : COM 3601 Mobile Media and the Internet Section : 010 Lecture Internet
Kathleen Battles
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE) R 6:30 - 9:50 p.m.
Current : 30 Max : 30 Waitlisted :0
14341 : COM 3602 TV Studies in the Digital Age Section : 005 Course partially online
Erin Meyers
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE) MWF 10:40 - 11:47 a.m.
Current : 17 Max : 30 Waitlisted :0
14843 : COM 3606 Media, Gender and Sexuality Section : 010 Lecture Internet
Rebekah Farrugia
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE) TR 10 - 11:47 a.m.
Current : 23 Max : 23 Waitlisted :0
13307 : COM 3607 Rise of Electronic Media Section : 008 Lecture Main Campus
Stanislav Kozadayev
WEB – WF CLAS - 4050 (HHB) M 2:40 - 3:47 p.m.
Current : 28 Max : 29 Waitlisted :0
14343 : COM 3607 Rise of Electronic Media Section : 010 Lecture Main Campus
Jason Pennington
CLAS - 124 (MSC) M 6:30 - 9:50 p.m.
Current : 28 Max : 28 Waitlisted :2
15119 : COM 4203 Women, Power, and Persuasion Section : 005 Lecture Internet
Kelley Skillin
WEB - Online (ONLINE) W 6:30 - 9:50 p.m.
Current : 21 Max : 28 Waitlisted :0
15432 : COM 4402 Health Communication Section : 015 Lecture Internet
Robert Sidelinger
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE)
Current : 22 Max : 25 Waitlisted :0
15595 : COM 4402 Health Communication Section : 020 Lecture Internet
Lindsey Rose
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE)
Current : 20 Max : 20 Waitlisted :0
15121 : COM 4901 Senior Research Seminar Section : 005 Seminar Main Campus
Jeffrey Youngquist
CLAS - 1006 Human Health Building (HHB) T 6:30 - 9:50 p.m.
Current : 12 Max : 30 Waitlisted :0
15443 : COM 4930 Community Field Experience Section : U05 Field Experience Macomb
Jennifer Heisler
FLD - Online (ONLINE) T 5:30 - 8:50 p.m.
Current : 12 Max : 30 Waitlisted :0
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15441 : COM 4950 Internship Section : 020 Internet
Valerie PalmerMehta
INTP - Online (ONLINE) T 5:30 - 8:50 p.m.
Current : 27 Max : 30
12559 : COM 5001 Philosophy of Com Scholarship Section : 006 Lecture Internet
Kathleen Battles
WEB - Online (ONLINE) T 6:30 - 9:50 p.m.
Current : 11 Max : 24 Waitlisted :0
15434 : COM 5414 Health Com and Close Rel Section : 005 1Fully Online Main Campus
Robert Sidelinger
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE)
Current : 9 Max : 25 Waitlisted :0
15474 : COM 6620 Video Games and Identity Section : 010 Lecture Internet
Sambo Srauy
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE) W 6:30 - 9:50 p.m.
Current : 12 Max : 25 Waitlisted :0
15465 : COM 6900 ST:Discourses of Contemp Labor Section : 010 Lecture Internet
Thomas Discenna
WEB - Online (ONLINE) R 6:30 - 9:50 p.m.
Current : 7 Max : 25 Waitlisted :0
10180 : JRN 2000 Intro Journ and News Writing Section : 011 Lecture Internet
Katherine Roff
WEB - Online (ONLINE)
Current : 19 Max : 19 Waitlisted :0
13276 : JRN 2000 Intro Journ and News Writing Lecture Internet
Katherine Roff
WEB - Online (ONLINE)
Current : 19 Max : 19
14685 : JRN 2000 Intro Journ and News Writing Section : 018 Lecture Internet
Chiaoning Su
WEB - Online (ONLINE) TR 1 - 2:47 p.m.
Current : 14 Max : 19 Waitlisted :0
13277 : JRN 2000 Intro Journ and News Writing Section : 020 Lecture Internet
Katherine Roff
WEB - Online (ONLINE)
Current : 11 Max : 19 Waitlisted :0
13281 : JRN 2400 Intro to Advertising Section : 005 Lecture Internet
Guolan Yang
WEB - Online (ONLINE) MW 3 - 4:47 p.m.
Current : 19 Max : 19 Waitlisted :0
13971 : JRN 2650 Intro to Media Communication Section : 010 Lecture Internet
Christine Stover
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE)
Current : 10 Max : 10 Waitlisted :0
15207 : JRN 2654 Audio Production Section : 010 Lecture Internet
Martin Shafer
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE) TR 1 - 2:47 p.m.
Current : 4 Max : 8 Waitlisted : 0
10530 : JRN 3000 Adv News Writing and Editing Section : 004 Lecture Main Campus
Garry Gilbert
CLAS - 307 Pawley Hall (PH) T 10 - 11:47 a.m. R Online
Current : 19 Max : 19 Waitlisted :3
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14686 : JRN 3130 Magazine Wrtg/Freelancing Section : 005 Lecture Internet
John Stoll
WEB - Online (ONLINE)
Current : 9 Max : 17 Waitlisted :0
14012 : JRN 3290 Diversity and Media Storytelling Section : 010 Lecture Internet
Adina Schneeweis
WEB - Online (ONLINE) MW 1 - 2:47 p.m.
Current : 16 Max : 17 Waitlisted :0
13271 : JRN 3310 Digital Photojournalism Section : 005 Lecture
Katherine Roff
WEB - Online (ONLINE) MW 3 - 4:47 p.m.
Current : 17 Max : 17 Waitlisted :1
13279 : JRN 3410 Adv Acct Planning & Research Section : 008 Lecture Internet
Guolan Yang
WEB - NRM Online (ONLINE) TR 1 - 2:47 p.m.
Current : 10 Max : 18 Waitlisted :0
10415 : JRN 4020 Ethical Issues in the Media Section : 002 Lecture Main Campus
Garry Gilbert
CLAS - 302 Hillcrest Hall (HCH) TR 1 - 2:47 p.m.
Current : 18 Max : 27 Waitlisted :0
10531 : JRN 4030 Media Law Section : 001 Lecture Main Campus
Ritu Sehgal
CLAS - 1005 Human Health Building (HHB) TR 8 - 9:47 a.m.
Current : 8 Max : 30 Waitlisted :0
14687 : JRN 4200 Media Design Section : 010 Lecture Internet
Holly Gilbert
WEB – ONLINE R 10 - 11:47 a.m.
Current : 17 Max : 17 Waitlisted :0
14847 : JRN 4200 Media Design Section : 015 Lecture Internet
Holly Gilbert
WEB – ONLINE W 8 - 9:47 a.m.
Current : 16 Max : 18 Waitlisted :0
10207 :JRN 49500 Journalism Internship Section : 001 Lecture Main Campus
Brian Hlavaty
INTP -- NRM Arranged or Asynchronous (NRM)
Current : 12 Max : 30 Waitlisted : 0
14009: PR 2500 Section: 005 Intro to PR Lecture Internet
Chiaoning Su
WEB – Online TR 3 - 4:47 p.m.
Current : 14 Max : 19 Waitlisted : 0
14011: PR 2700 Section: 005 Research Methods in PR Lecture Internet
Zexin Ma
WEB – Online TR 3 - 4:47 p.m.
Current : 18 Max : 19 Waitlisted : 0
14053: PR 3400 Section: 015 Case Studies in PR Lecture Internet
Kim Madeline
WEB – Fully online
Current : 15 Max : 25 Waitlisted : 0
15912: PR 3510 Section: 010 External PR Lecture Internet
Zexin Ma
WEB – TR 1-2:47 p.m.
Current : 12 Max : 19 Waitlisted : 0
14052: PR 3520 Section: 010 Internal PR Fully online
Kim Madeline
WEB – Fully Online
Current : 25 Max : 25 Waitlisted : 0
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PULSE CHECK: Department people on lessons learned
A LITTLE ON THE SIDE 2021 RESOLUTIONS: BRENDAN BILLBURY, COM: Write more jokes for my standup comedy. EMILY OSANI, PR: My wish for 2021 is to get back to a time where all can safely gather with loved ones again. MARCELA SIFUENTES, JRN: Learn how to practice self-care and pick my battles MARY BROWN, COM: Allow myself to feel proud in not only the big achievements but the little achievements as well. ALLY PENA: My wish for 2021 is a hope for more genuine compassion for the people and the world around me.
WHAT LESSONS HAVE YOU LEARNED FROM EXPERIENCING CLASSES DURING COVID?
TOP TIPS FOR NAVAGATING CLASSES IN A COVID WORLD
Holly Shuffett, PR major: Creating your own informal schedule really has become a necessity during COVID. If anything, just break up your time so your days don’t feel monotonous. Self-care includes exercising, changing out of sweats (even when I don’t want to), and still finding time to do things away from my screen, like reading or taking a bath.
Holly Shuffett: Download the app myHomework if you struggle with losing track of assignments/prioritizing your work. If you struggle with sitting down and getting things done, YouTube ‘study with me’ videos or ambient sounds of libraries or cafes can help get you in a productive mindset.
Jenn Heisler, associate professor, COM: My students have amazed me with their resilience and creativity; they lift my spirits when I have a bad day. They are gracious when I fail. They are kind and funny and doing the best they can. On my worst days, our students inspire me. Tyler Dixon, COM/PR major: The sooner you get things done, the better. Also, professors are human, too. They can be understanding and caring - but never abuse that blessing. Erin Meyers, associate professor, COM: To be more flexible and compassionate with students and with myself. I like to try new things in the online environment, and appreciate that students will come with me on the attempt and be ready to do something different if it doesn’t work out like I originally planned. I try to extend the same compassion to students who are struggling to do something new, too. Dorian Bauman, COM major: I learned to focus more on myself and put my needs above things that aren’t as important. Marcela Sifuentes, JRN major: I learned that it’s okay to put my all into my work, even assignments that seem easy, in order to better myself and my own learning.
Kate Roff, instructor, JRN: Simplify and streamline. What’s straight-forward in an in-person class often becomes more convoluted online, so if you need to narrow the focus of an assignment or hone in on just the really important things your students need to learn, then do that. Alley Pena, COM major: Take 30 minutes to re-evaluate what needs to be done and make a schedule. Include time for self-care and time to relax. Adina Schneeweis, associate professor, JRN: Take care of yourself first and know that there is a network to support you. You won’t do OK if you are not prioritizing your mental, physical, and emotional health. This is not a cliche, but a necessity; there is more demand of you, the, faculty, and staff - and it’s a different demand - and we have the same amount of hours in the day.
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THE LAST WORD(S) A few reasonably important final notes and a rousing cheer for the start of a great year
The latest from The Provost AS OF JANUARY 2, 2021 CLASSES WILL BEGIN on Wednesday, January 6, and nearly all will be delivered remotely. ON TUESDAY, JAN. 19, all classes originally scheduled for hybrid and in-person instruction will transition to these formats unless pandemic conditions dictate that we maintain online delivery. IF YOU ARE UNSURE of your course delivery format, contact your instructors for additional information.
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