Information shared with SEU COMM majors and minors at our annual meeting, August 2011

1. Southeastern University :: 2011-2012 welcomeCOMM Majors & Minors Bolin Studio

2. Our Mission The Department of Communication educates and equips students in theoretical and practical issues in majors leading to degrees in communication, broadcasting, film, journalism/public relations and theatre.

3. Listen.

4. People to know

5. People to Know Bessie Harrison—administrative assistant Dave DeBorde—film Roxane Griner—RAW TV/broadcast Dr. Richard Harris—speech/communication core Johnny Langley—radio / broadcast

6. People to Know Brian Macke—theatre technical director Chad Neuman—journalism/PR Barbara Nixon—interim chair, journalism/PR John Pierce – theatre Dr. Robert Scott—communication core

7. More People to Know Adjunct Professors David Sparling—Editing / UnplandImprov TV Audrey Ritcher—Theatrical Dance A Dave O’Riordon—Film Crew Fundamentals of Speech David Yates Lindy Davidson Sandy Johnson David Smokay – studio manager

8. Media Services Lead time no longer required for editors and equipment Studio reservation will still require one week notice

9. Media Services Lead time no longer required for editors and equipment Includes: cameras, lighting kits, tripods, mics and editors Please be patient if the studio manager is swamped Studio reservation will still require one week notice We are aware sometimes situations force change regardless of the best laid plans and will be as accommodating as possible

10. Rules of the road

11. Official Communication SEU email Call Board Located outside Comm hallway & radio station Facebook www.facebook.com/comm.dept Job/internship opportunities posted under “Notes” Watch for a social media use survey this fall

12. Late Assignment Policy See your syllabus for details

13. Other Important Info Internships How to Rock Your Internship: October 2011 Course Evaluations Community Service Hours 60 hours required Forms can be picked-up & returned to Bessie

14. Getting involved

15. Involvement Opportunities Missions—Michael Mutz, SEU Victory Assemblies of God—Carolina Chong & Pastor Glen First Baptist Church @ the Mall—Lindsay Shedd The Journey—James Walls Jeff Albritton—Stallings Crop Insurance Corp.

16. Fall 2011 Auditions Godspell RAW / UnplandImprov TV Hosts Student-led Theatre Troupes August 29, 7-9 pm August 30, 6-9 pm Callbacks August 31 Johnson Chapel

17. Upcoming Events Theatre Festival – October 6-9 Godspell – November 11-13 KCACTF Region 4 – January 31- February 4 Three Sisters – February 24-26 Sixth Annual 180 Film Festival – March 17-18 Ember Awards – April 25

18. Breakout Rooms Publication/Newspaper/Yearbook: Bolin 223 Theatre: Bolin 224 Broadcast (TV & Radio): Bolin 225 General Communication: Bolin 226 Film Studies: Johnson Chapel

19. 2011-2012 welcomeCOMM Majors & Minors Bolin Studio