Journalism
classes at Eastern Illinois University’s are taught only by
full-time tenure, tenure-track faculty and selected adjunct faculty
members who also are working journalists. Each instructor has extensive
professional and practical experience in the areas of their teaching
assignments and is committed to instructional excellence in the
classroom. While all are actively involved in research/creative
and service activities, the Journalism Dept. faculty's primary commitment
is to provide outstanding instruction. Each faculty member is readily
available to students seeking academic and career advice.
James Tidwell - Journalism Dept. Chair
Wanda Brandon | Janice Collins
Joe Gisondi | Dan Hagen
Les Hyder | Terri Lynn
Johnson |
Beth Kastl | Eunseong Kim | Doug
Lawhead |
Lola
McElwee| Bryan Murley | Brian
Poulter |
John
Ryan | Sally Turner | Liz
Viall
Wanda Brandon
Instructor of Journalism
Office Phone: 581-3216
E-mail: wmbrandon@eiu.edu
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Classes taught:
- JOU 2101 Newswriting
- JOU 3000 Advanced Reporting
- JOU 2950 Visual Communications
Education:
- Ph.D in Journalism, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 1997
- Master of Arts in Journalism, SIUC, 1988
- Photography studies at SIU's Carterville campus
- Bachelor of Journalism, SIUC, 1969
Professional experience:
- 10 years reporting, editing and copyediting experience at the Southern Illinoisan, a regional newspaper in Southern Illinois with bureaus in Herrin, Marion, Murphysboro and Carbondale
- 10 years experience as owner/oprator of a photography business in Herrin, Ill.
- One semester editor and designer of a newsletter for the Department of Continuing Education
At Eastern since: 2005
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Janice Collins
Assistant Professor
of Journalism
Office Phone: 581-7170
E-mail: jcollins@eiu.edu
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Classes taught:
- Jou2001 Journalism and Democracy
Jou3610 Broadcasting News Writing
Education:
- Ph.D. in mass communications, focus in media management and critical cultural theory, Ohio University 2009
- Master's of Science in journalism, Ohio University 2005
- Bachelor of Arts, speech communications and theatre arts, Wake Forest University 1986
Experience:
- Assistant professor in journalism, Hampton University, 2001-2003
- Taught USAID -sponsored broadcast journalism workshops at the University of Georgetown, Guyana, summer 2008
- 20 years experience in broadcast journalism in positions of anchor, reporter, videojournalist, visual director and producer, editor, and various management positions
- Tinsley Advertising Agency
- Independent freelance producer, videojournaist, editor, writer, reporter
- WOUB radio, Ohio
- EARWORKS-voice over talent, Virginia Beach, Vir.
- WVEC-TV
- WTKR-TV
- WAVY-TV
- WXIA-TV
- NBC NewsChannel
- WCNC-TV
- ESPN-Greensboro, NC and Bristol, CT locations
- WGHP-TV
- WTJZ AM
- WHCS-TV
At Eastern since August 2008
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Joe Gisondi
Associate Professor
of Journalism
& Faculty Adviser to The Daily Eastern News
Office Phone: 581-6016
E-mail: jjgisondi@eiu.edu
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Classes taught:
- JOU 2101 Newswriting
- JOU 3800 Advanced Editing
- JOU 4760 Advanced Publication
Design
- JOU 3000 Advanced Reporting
- JOU 3706 Sports Writing
Education:
- Master of Arts in Literature, University of Central
Florida, 1993
- Bachelor of Arts in English, University of South
Florida, 1986
Professional experience:
- Editor, reporter and designer (primarily in sports),
Orlando Sentinel, 1990-2002
- Editor/slot, Florida Today, 1987-1990
- Reporter, Clearwater Sun,
1987
- Reporter and editor, Fort Myers News-Press,
1980-1985
Advisor to the Daily Eastern News
At Eastern since: 2002
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Classes taught:
- Jou 2101 News Writing
- Jou 3000 Advanced Reporting
- Jou 3102 Feature Writing
Education:
- BA w/ honors, double major in Philosophy and Journalism,
Eastern Illinois University 1977
Professional experience:
- Managing editor, News-Progress in Sullivan,
IL
- Reporter, Times Courier, Charleston, IL
- Written articles for a number of magazines
including:
- Espionage
- Free
Inquiry
- Fighting
Stars
- Writers' Monthly (British)
- Marvel Comics Group
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Les Hyder
Professor of Journalism
Office Phone: 581-7119
E-mail: lhyder@eiu.edu
Office Hours: By appointment |
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Classes taught:
- JOU 2001 Journalism and Democracy
- JOU EIU 4158, Freedom
of Expression
Education:
- Doctoral degree University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- Masters degrees Henderson State University, University
of Tennessee at Knoxville
- Bachelors degree, University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Professional experience:
- Reporter, Crossville Chronicle
- Reporter, WAEW AM/FM, Crossville,
TN
- Technical writer, Institute
of Agriculture, Knoxville, TN
- Reporter, Knoxville Business
Journal
- Writer/editor, WUTK FM, Knoxville,
TN
At Eastern Since:
1994
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Terri Lynn Johnson
Associate Professor of
Journalism
Office Phone: 581-2326
E-mail: tljohnson1@eiu.edu
Office Hours: MW 9-9:50, M 2-2:50,
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Classes taught:
- JOU 4919 Public Relations Techniques
- JOU 4920 Public Relations
Case Studies
- JOU 3202 Editing and Designing
for Targeted Audiences
Education:
- A.B.D., Indiana University
- Masters, Ball State University
- Bachelors, Indiana University
Professional experience:
- Editor, Morgan County Gazette
- Public relations director,
Indiana State Highway Commission
- Assistant press secretary and
speech writer to Indiana Gov. Otis R. Bowen, M.D.
- Public relations counselor
with Johnson Associates
- Account executive,
Borshoff Ketchum Public Relations
- Public relations assistant,
Indianapolis Museum of Art
At Eastern since: 2003
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Beth Kastl
Office Manager
Office Phone: 581-6003
E-mail: eakastl@eiu.edu
At Eastern since: 2000 |
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Beth began her career at Eastern Illinois in 2000 in Human Resources. She joined the Journalism staff in July 2006. She is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree at Eastern, through the Board of Trustees program.
Beth has lived in the Charleston area her entire life. She graduated from Charleston High School in 1986 and she currently resides in Ashmore, Illinois, with her daughter.
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Eunseong Kim
Assistant Professor of Journalism
Office Phone: 581-7116
E-mail:ekim2@eiu.edu
Office Hours: MW 9 - 11 a.m. and T 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and by appt. |
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Classes taught:
- JOU 2001 - Journalism and Democracy
- JOU 3903 - Women and the Media
Education:
- Ph.D., Indiana University-Bloomington
- M.A., Indiana University-Bloomington
- B.A., Kangnung National University, South Korea
- Attended State University of New York, Old Westbury, 1995
Professional experience:
- Writer, Key Publications, Seoul, South Korea
- Instructor, Byung-Chul Min Language Institute, Inc., Seoul, South Korea
- Reporter, the Kangnung Herald, Kangnung, South Korea
At Eastern since: 2006
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Classes taught:
- JOU 5001-001
- JOU 3001 News Photography
Education:
- BA, 1997 Eastern Illinois University
Board of Governors Degree Program
- MS in Technology, 2002, Eastern Illinois University
Professional experience:
- Head photographer for more than 10 years at Mid-Illinois
Newspapers publishers of the Charleston Times-Courier and
Mattoon Journal Gazette
- Reporter and photographer at the Robinson Daily
News for 12 years
At Eastern Since: 1995
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Lola McElwee
Assistant Professor of
Journalism
Office Phone: 581-7143
E-mail: lamcelwee@eiu.edu
Office Hours: MW 1-2:30 p.m., T 2 - 3 p.m. or by appointment |
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Classes taught:
- Jou2101 - News Writing
- Jou2901 - Introduction to Copy Editing
- Jou3000 -Advanced Reporting
Education:
- B.A. in Journalism, Eastern Illinois University, 1983
- M.A. in English, Eastern Illinois University, 2006
Professional experience:
- City reporter, Charleston Times-Courier
- Copy editor, Charleston Times-Courier/Mattoon
Journal Gazette
- City reporter, Knoxville Journal (Newspaper
is now defunct, victim of the end of a joint-operating agreement)
- CO-owner (w/ Mayo Publishing), BLT Advertising
& Public Relations
- CO-owner and publisher of Neighbors newspaper
serving Ashmore, Kansas and Westfield, IL
- Agriculture reporter, Jacksonville (Ill.) Journal-Courier
- Publications editor in Office of University Relations,
Eastern Illinois University
- Former editor in chief of the Daily Eastern
News
At Eastern Since: 1991
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Classes taught:
- JOU 2001 Journalism and Democracy
- JOU4762 Interactive Reporting and Design
- JOU3702 Online Journalism
- Adviser to Pounce Online/Dennews.com
Education
- ABD, University of South Carolina
- M.A. in Communications, Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary, 2001
- B.S. in Communications, print journalism emphasis, Lamar University, 1995
Professional Experience
• Center for Innovation in College Media (director for innovation)
• North Greenville College (student publications adviser/instructor)
• Emory & Henry College (online news adviser/instructor)
• The Fort Worth Star-Telegram (special sections designer/writer)
• Beaumont Enterprise (feature writing)
• Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (photographer, newsletter editor)
• The Hometown Press (editor)
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Classes taught:
- JOU 2001 Journalism and Democracy
- JOU 2950 Visual Communications
- JOU 3702 Online Journalism Lab
Education:
- MFA in graphics, University
of Wisconsin 1992
- BA in Mass Communication w/
emphasis in photojournalism, Winona State University, 1984
- Additional course work:
University of Wisconsin-Madison, July 1997
Apple® Developer University, Cupertino, California, February 1997
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 1982-1984
Professional Experience
- Free-lance Photographer
1985-Present
Associated Press, The New York Times,
Fortune, New York News Day, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee, WI
Summer 1996
Photo editing and design fellowship
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, WI
January - May 1995 (While on leave from Eastern Illinois University)
Staff Photographer
- The Advocate and Greenwich Times, Stamford, CT
1987- 1991
Staff Photographer
Adviser
to Pounce Online/Dennews.com
At Eastern since: 1992
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John Ryan
Professor of Journalism & Director of Student Publications
Office Phone: 581-7939
E-mail:jmryan@eiu.edu
Office Hours: M-F 2-5 |
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Classes taught:
- JOU 3000 Advanced Reporting
- JOU 3001 Newspaper Design
- JOU 2101 News Writing I
- JOU 2001 Journalism and Democracy
- JOU 3301 Editing and Design for Newspapers
- JOU 3820 Publicity Methods
- JOU 4900 Journalism Seminar
Education:
- Ph..D in journalism, Southern Illinois University,
2003
- MA in English, Eastern Illinois University 1992
- MS in Journalism, University of Illinois 1985
- BA in Journalism, Eastern Illinois University 1975
Professional experience:
- Reporter and editor with The State Journal-Register,
Springfield, Ill.
- Reporter, The News-Gazette, Champaign, Ill.
Advisor to Student Publications At Eastern Since: 1985
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James Tidwell
Professor and
Chair, Department of Journalism
Office Phone: 581-7118
E-mail: jtidwell@eiu.edu
Office Hours: MW 10-12, T 3-4 |
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Classes taught:
- JOU 3701 Online Journalism
- JOU 4771 Communication Law
- EIU 4197 Freedom of Expression (Honors Course)
Education:
- BA in Journalism and government, Oklahoma Baptist
University
- MA in Journalism, University of Oklahoma
- JD from the Louis Brandeis School of Law at the
University of Louisville
Professional experience:
Worked in both weekly and daily newspapers
in Oklahoma as an editor and as a sports writer
At Eastern since: 1987
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Sally Turner
Associate Professor of Journalism
Office Phone: 581-7867
E-mail: seturner@eiu.edu
Office Hours: MW10-12, TR 2-3
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Classes taught:
- JOU2101 News Writing
- JOU3102 Feature Writing
Education:
- 1998 Ph.D. in Journalism
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
- 1986 Master of Arts in
English Central Missouri
State University, Warrensburg
- 1981 Bachelor of Journalism University
of Missouri, Columbia
Professional experience:
- Reporter, City Desk, Philadelphia Daily News,
summer 2002
- Managing Editor, El Paso County News, August 1982-October
1983.
- Classified Advertising, Colorado Springs Sun,
January-August 1982.
- Sports Editor, Eldon Advertiser and Miller County
Autogram-Sentinal,
May-December 1981.
At Eastern since: 2004
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Classes taught:
- Jou 2101 - News Writing I
- Jou 3300 - Publication Design
- Jou 4760 - Advanced Publication Design
- Jou 2950 - Visual Communication
- Jou 3701 - Online Journalism
Education:
- BA, Eastern Washington University, government
and journalism, 1979
- MA, University of Alabama, journalism, 1993
- Doctoral studies, Indiana University, mass communication
with specialties in technology and law
Professional experience:
- Lecturer, The University of Texas of the Permian
Basin, Odessa, TX
- Part-time lecturer/graduate teaching assistant,
Indiana University,
Bloomington, IN
- Instructor, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX
- Part-time instructor/GTA, University of Alabama,
Tuscaloosa, AL
- Editor, Davenport Times, Davenport, WA
- Reporter-photographer, Enumclaw Courier-Herald, Enumclaw, WA
- Reporter-photographer, Grandview Herald, Prosser Record-Bulletin,
Grandview, WA
At Eastern since: 2004
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