PUBLIC RELATIONS IS ON THE LIST OF MOST EMPLOYABLE MAJORS

A list of most employable majors recently released by Yahoo has Public Relations as the 4th most employable majors in the country!

Career # 4 - Public Relations Specialist

If you enjoy reaching out to others and communication is one of your stronger skills, consider pursuing an in-demand career in public relations.
Working with clients - that could range from businesses, nonprofits associations, universities, or hospitals - public relations specialists can help their clients build and maintain positive relationships with the public, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Responsibilities might include writing press releases, speaking to media contacts, and planning PR programs.
Hot Factors: Employment for public relations specialists is projected to grow 23 percent from 2010 to 2020, says the Department of Labor. Growth could be driven by the need for organizations to maintain their public image in this Internet age and with the growth of social media, adds the Department.

DOCS IS ON THE MOVE!!

The Department of Communication Studies is proud to announce that over the past 2 years, the number of students majoring in either Strategic Communication, Public Relations, or Sport Communication has increased 62%.  This growth is directly attributed to our engaging our students in research that prepares them for both the job market and graduate school and continuing to offer new and dynamic course work.  As we prepare to introduce our new major of Health and Risk Communication in the Fall of 2013 and revamped curriculum in Sport Communication, this trend is sure to continue. Consider joining us and being part of something truly special.

Professor Publishes Article on Texting and Driving

Theodore A. Avtgis published the article "WR U TXTING B4 U CRASHED." Avtgis and a team of physicians from the West Virginia School of Medicine assessed the proclivity of teenagers to utilize computer mediated communication while driving and their perceptions of the practice regarding risk to self and others.  This article was published in the West Virginia Medical Journal.

STUDENTS AND FACULTY BLOW OFF STEAM

 

The students and faculty of the Department of Communication Studies recently met for a friendly competition of wiffle ball, dodge ball, and basketball.  The events served as a way to for both students and faculty to engage each other in a spirit of friendly competition and as a way to reduce the stress of impending final exams.

Dr. Polack’s Presentation Now Available Online!

 

If you weren’t able to attend Dr. Polack’s Presentation on Communication Costs, Communication Kills: Its Role in the Future of Health care, we have the solution for you. The Department of Communication Studies recorded the presentation and Part 1 and Part 2 of Dr. Polack’s speech are now available through YouTube.

Please click the links below to view the presentation at your leisure!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUujqoaXDFA

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BDNBtJagkE

Dr. Polack Presents to Ashland University Students and Staff

The Department of Communication Studies was honored to invite Dr. E. Phillips Polack speak to students and staff about the importance of communication in the Healthcare field. His presentation: “Communication Costs, Communication Kills: Its role in the future of healthcare” was held in the Student Center Auditorium.  Approximately 80 students, faculty and staff learned about the vital importance of communicating in a cohesive and insightful manner when lives are on the line as well as the devastating impact that ineffective communication has on patient safety and quality of care. 

STUDENTS TRAVEL TO PUBLIC RELATIONS EVENT

Five students majoring in Public Relations traveled to Cleveland for a networking event hosted by the Public Relations Society of America.  Ashley VanGilder, Kayla Ray, Chris Manthey, Jill Guseman, and Stephany Elgin spent the day listening to various panels of public relations professionals from both profit and nonprofit organizations, had an opportunity to receive career advice, resume feedback, and enjoyed a networking luncheon.  This is the second year in a row that students from the Department of Communication Studies have attended such an event.