Dr. John Dillon



Professor

Office: 121B Wilson Hall
Phone: (270) 762-8554
E-mail: john.dillon@murraystate.edu

Dr. Dillon teaches JMC 398 - Electronic News Reporting, JMC 390 - The World Wide Web as Mass Medium, JMC 466 - Advanced Electronic News Reporting, JMC 568 - Critical Analysis of Mass Media, JMC 585 - Individualized Independent Study, and JMC 630 - Mass Communication Theory. He is also quarter-time adviser to MSU-TV 11 News.

He holds a Ph.D. in Journalism / Mass Communication Research from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Ill., an M.A. in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and a B.A. in English from Lehman College of the City University of New York.

Dr. Dillon's research interests include electronic media practices; perception and persuasion in communications; use and applications of the World Wide Web; social science aspects of the New Madrid Seismic Zone.

Instructional Page Link: msumusik.mursuky.edu/jdillon/http/index.htm

Other Information: Dr. Dillon is faculty adviser to the MSU chapter of the Society of Collegiate Journalists (SCJ).  He is also a technician-class licensed amateur radio operator (FCC license: K4JFD).

Dr. Roger Haney



Professor

Office: 211 Wilson Hall
Phone: (270) 762-4488
E-mail: roger.haney@murraystate.edu

Dr. Haney teaches JMC 330 - Mass Media Effects (Theory), JMC 440 - Research Methods, JMC 590 - Mass Communications Law, and JMC 630 - Theories of Mass Communications. He is also the Graduate Coordinator for the Department.

He holds a Ph.D. and an M.A. in Communication from Michigan State University and a B.A. in English and Psychology from Kansas Wesleyan University. 

Dr. Haney's research interests include agenda-setting, violence, and political communication.

Joe Hedges

Instructor

Office: 219 Wilson Hall
Phone: (270) 762-2998
E-mail: joe.hedges@murraystate.edu

Mr. Hedges teaches JMC 194 - Newswriting, JMC 396 - Advanced Editing and Design, and JMC 492 - Feature Writing. He is also the faculty adviser to The Murray State News.

He holds an M.S. in Journalism from Murray State University and a B.S. in Journalism from Union University.

Mr. Hedges' research interests include newspaper editing and design, news media ethics, and collegiate media.    

Orville Herndon

Computer Systems Technician

Office: 111 Wilson Hall
Phone: (270) 762-4491
E-mail: orville.herndon@murraystate.edu

Mr. Herndon holds an M.B.A. and a B.S. in Business from Murray State University.

His interests include web development and incorporating technology into society.

Other Information: Mr. Herndon is former president and current parliamentarian of Murray State's Staff Congress. He is also a freelance computer consultant specializing in Macintosh computer systems.

Personal Web Page Link: www.orville.org

Barry Johnson

Instructor and Media Technician

Office: 112 Wilson Hall
Phone: (270) 762-6289
E-mail: barry.johnson@murraystate.edu

Mr. Johnson teaches JMC 383 - Advanced Photojournalism. He also serves as photo coordinator and adviser for The Murray State News and The Shield.

He holds an M.A. and a B.S. in Art from Murray State University.

Other information: Mr. Johnson provides full photographic coverage for the Murray State Sports Information Department for all media guides and marketing publications.      

Dr. Ann Landini

Associate Professor

Office: 216A Wilson Hall
Phone: (270) 762-4479
E-mail: ann.landini@murraystate.edu

Dr. Landini teaches JMC 295 - Editing, JMC 397 - Newspaper Reporting, JMC 499 - Senior Seminar, JMC 501 - School Publications, JMC 515 - History of U.S. Journalism and Broadcasting, JMC 596 - Internship, and JMC 597 - Public Affairs Reporting. She is also co-adviser to The Shield.

She holds a Ph.D. in Mass Communications from the University of Tennesse, an M.S. in Journalism from Murray State University, and a B.A. in English from Kentucky Wesleyan College.

Dr. Landini's research interests include journalism history, readership studies, and uses and gratifications.

Dr. Bob Lochte

Professor

Office: 116B Wilson Hall
Phone: (270) 762-3172
E-mail: bob.lochte@murraystate.edu

Dr. Lochte teaches JMC 270 - Audio/Video 1, JMC 336 - Scriptwriting, JMC 369 - Advanced Audio Production, JMC 502 - Writing for the Mass Media, JMC 520 - Radio and Television Programming, JMC 558 - New Technologies, and JMC 648 - Media Economics.

He holds a Ph.D. in Mass Communications from the University of Tennessee, an M.A. in Broadcasting from Columbia College, and an A.B. in English from Bourdoin College.

Dr. Lochte's research interests include early wireless and old radio programs.

Instructional Page Link: campus.murraystate.edu/academic/faculty/bob.lochte/1stpage.htm

Dr. Robert H. McGaughey III

Professor

Office: 228A Wilson Hall
Phone: (270) 762-2390
E-mail: robert.mcgaughey@murraystate.edu

Dr. McGaughey teaches JMC 168 - Contemporary Mass Media and JMC 591 - Advanced Public Relations. He is retired as chair of the Department.

He holds a Ph.D. in Mass Communications from Ohio University, an M.A. in Journalism from Murray State University, and a B.A. in History and Journalism from Murray State College.

Dr. McGaughey's research interests include content analysis of political coverage and history of mass communications (print, TV).

Other Information: Dr. McGaughey is executive director of West Kentucky Press Association.

Robin B. Orvino-Proulx

Lecturer

Office: 116A Wilson Hall
Phone: (270) 762-5308
E-mail: robin.proulx@murraystate.edu

Ms. Orvino-Proulx teaches JMC 194 - Newswriting, JMC 391 - Public Relations Principles and JMC 412 - Writing For Public Relations.

She holds an M.A. in Public Affairs Journalism from Columbia College and a B.A. in Journalism from DePaul University.

Ms. Orvino-Proulx's research interests include Chicago Daily News foreign service, international/intercultural public relations, and developing press laws in Eastern Europe.

Other Information: Ms. Orvino-Proulx is faculty adviser to the MSU chapter of PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America). 

Jeff W. Prater

Lecturer and TV Operations Manager

Office: 121A Wilson Hall
Phone: (270) 762-4662
E-mail: jeff.prater@murraystate.edu

Mr. Prater teaches JMC 270 - Audio/Video Production I, JMC 336 - Scriptwriting, JMC 358 - Audio/Video Production II, and JMC 451 - Advanced Television Production and Directing. He is also the faculty adviser to MSU TV-11.

He holds an M.S. in Mass Communications and a B.S. in Radio/TV from Murray State University.

Mr. Prater's research interests include video production, digital production systems, and web authoring.

Other Information: Mr. Prater is faculty adviser to the MSU chapter of the National Broadcasting Society - AERho.

Dr. Jeanne Scafella

Professor and Department Chair

Office: 114 Wilson Hall
Phone: (270) 762-2387
E-mail: jeanne.scafella@murraystate.edu

Dr. Scafella, Chair of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications, teaches JMC 099 - Freshman Orientation, JMC 590 - Mass Communication Law, TSM 690 - Telecommunications Law and other courses.

She holds a J.D., an Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration, an M.S. in Journalism, and a B.S. in Journalism from West Virginia University.

Dr. Scafella's research interests include law, privacy, and law affecting new media dissemination.

 Joette Sledd Shields

Department Secretary

Office: 114 Wilson Hall
Phone:

Ms. Shields holds an associate degree in Office Systems from Murray State University.     

Robert A. Valentine

Senior Lecturer

Office: 228A Wilson Hall
Phone: (270) 762-6874
E-mail: bob.valentine@murraystate.edu  

Mr. Valentine teaches JMC 391 - Public Relations Principles, JMC 394 - Introduction to Advertising, and JMC 426 - Advertising Sales and Management.

He holds an M.A. in Communication and a B.A. in History from the University of Kentucky.

Mr. Valentine's research interests include media use patterns and message organization.

Other Information: Mr. Valentine is publisher of Murray Life Magazine and president of TAE/Marketing Consultants.          

Dr. Celia J. Wall

Associate Professor

Office: 210 Wilson Hall
Phone: (270) 762-3171
E-mail: celia.wall@murraystate.edu

Dr. Wall teaches JMC 194 - Newswriting, JMC 391 - Public Relations Principles, JMC 400 - International Mass Communication, JMC 440 - Research Methods, JMC 499 - Senior Seminar, and JMC 591 - Advanced Public Relations.

She holds a Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Kentucky, an M.S. in Library Science from the University of Illinois, an M.A. and a B.A. in Journalism from Murray State University, and an A.A. from Paducah Junior College.

Dr. Wall's research interests include international mass communication, media effects, and popular culture and the mass media.

F. Gilland Welsch

Instructor

Office: 216C Wilson Hall
Phone: (270) 762-3173
E-mail: gill.welsch@murraystate.edu

Mr. Welsch teaches JMC 194 - Newswriting, JMC 391 - Public Relations Principles, JMC 417 - Advertising Copywriting and Layout, JMC 426 - Advertising Sales and Management, and JMC 456 - Advertising Campaigns.

He holds an M.S. in Public Relations and a B.S in Journalism from the University of Southern Mississippi. He is completing doctoral study (Ph.D. in progress) in Journalism at Southern Illinois University. 

Mr. Welsch's research interests include advertising education, professional issues, political communication, and advertising law.

Other Information: Mr. Welsch is faculty adviser to the MSU Ads Club (MSU chapter of American Advertising Federation).

Dr. Allen White

Professor

Office: 216B Wilson Hall
Phone: (270) 762-4487
E-mail: allen.white@murraystate.edu

Dr. White teaches JMC 330 - Mass Media Effects (Theory), JMC 394 - Introduction to Advertising, JMC 439 - Advertising Media Planning, JMC 660 - Methods of Communications Research, and JMC 670 - Philosophical and Ethical Concepts of the Mass Media. He is also the faculty adviser to The Shield.

He holds a Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Tennesee at Knoxville, an M.S. in Communications and a B.A. in Journalism and English from Murray State University.

Dr. White's research interests include reaction to public service announcements, third-person effect, and minority and gender portrayals in the mass media.