September 5, 2012

Richard Jones wins statewide teaching award

Richard Jones 

A Communication Studies faculty member from Eastern Illinois University has been selected for a statewide award for teaching excellence.

Dr. Richard Jones is the winner of the 2012 Jerry Mathis Outstanding Young Teacher Award.  The award is given annually by the Illinois Communication and Theatre Association to recognize a top communication educator in the state.

The award will be presented to Dr. Jones at the Illinois Communication and Theatre Association's annual convention on September 28th in Naperville.