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Hall School of Journalism and Communication Faculty
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Dr. Maryjo
Cochran
Dean, College of Communications
and Fine Arts
Professor of Broadcast Journalism
Dr. Cochran earned her BFA in Speech and Theatre Education from
Southern Methodist University and her MA and PhD in Radio-Television-Film from the
University of Michigan.
Dr. Cochran has been in higher education for 28 years... Tulsa University, Baylor
University, nine years at the University of New Mexico as the director of
theatre arts television and 13 years at Sam Houston State University as
the Coordinator of Radio & Television.
Dr. Cochran joined Troy Universtiy as the dean of the College of Communications and Fine Arts
in 2005. She also teaches in the Hall School of Journalism and Communication. Last summer she escorted
Troy students to London to study British Broadcasting, Theatre and Cultural Arts.
Dr. Cochran's doctoral dissertation was on "The Social Relevance and Production of:
AS THE WORLD TURNS." Cochran has produced several television documentaries
on the mentally ill homeless, women addicted to heroin, moms in
prison, children and violence and other social issues.
Dr. Cochran grew up in the village of Paw Paw, Michigan (population 3,000 and three wineries) located
near Kalamazoo. Cochran and her family are international travelers, so working at Troy University
with its international initiatives and living in the small town of
Troy, Alabama is her heaven on earth!
Dr. Cochran is married to "John E. Cochran" ... (no, not that one...)
and has two children. John IV is a student at Western Michigan University
studying special education and coaching and her daughter, Hallie,
is a photography major at SCAD (the Savannah College of Art and Design)...
Cochran's husband and children are avid golfers -- she prefers the sport of
shopping!
E-mail: 
Web Page - http://jschool.troy.edu/~cochran/
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Dr. Bridgette Colaco
Assistant Professor of Journalism and Advertising
Dr. Colaco brings an extensive level of professional and academic experience in journlaism,
international and cross-cultural communications to the Hall School. In addition, she advised
undergraduates at the Daily Egyptian, the award-winning student newspaper Southern
Illinois University at Carbondale.
Dr. Colaco has traveled to more than 30 countires and speaks several foreign languages.
Dr. Colaco's degrees are:
- Ph.D. in Mass Communication and Media Arts, Southern Illinois University,
Carbondale, IL.
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International Diploma in Advanced Journalism, Cardiff University, United Kingdom
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Master of Arts, University of Calcutta, India
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BA, St. Xavier's College, Calcutta, India
- Diploma in French, French Cultural Embassy, Calcutta, India
E-mail: Pending
Web Page - Pending
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Dr.
Hal Fulmer
Troy University Associate Provost
Professor of Journalism
Dr. Fulmer earned his Ph.D. from
LSU.
Dr. Fulmer is Troy University's Associate
Provost and teaches in the Hall School of Journalism
and Communication.
E-mail: 
Web Page - http://jschool.troy.edu/~fulmer/
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Professor David "Doc" Kirby
Lecturer of Journalism
Prof. "Doc" Kirby specializes
in broadcast journalism and communication technology. He brings
more than 30 years of real-world
broadcast experience to the classroom.
Prof. Kirby won statewide ad writing and production competitions and placed
nationally in a Billboard Magazine ad competition. He has trained hundreds
of Troy Univ. student announcers, reporters and sportscasters at WTBF Radio.
Prof. Kirby was
the Program Manager for WTBF AM and FM radio in Troy for many years
plus he serves as a minister for the United Methodist
Church since 1990.
Prof. Kirby's BME and MS degrees are from
Troy University.
E-mail: 
Web Page - http://spectrum.troy.edu/~kirby
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Dr. Steven Padgett
Director of the Hall School of Journalism and Communication
Professor of Journalism
Dr. Padgett is director of the Hall School of Journalism and Communication
and specializes in technology. He is a Professor
of Journalism. Prior to joining the Hall School of Journalism and Communication's
faculty, Dr. Padgett taught at Auburn University.
Dr. Padgett has more than 20 years of professional
media experience and has worked in several positions
including as a reporter, commentator, manager and broadcast
engineer at several radio and television stations including:
- WPDQ (Jacksonville, Fla)
- WRLJ-FM (Jacksonville, Fla.)
- WMMB (Melbourne, Fla.)
- WTVX-TV (Fort Pierce, Fla)
- AFNE (Frankfurt, Germany)
- WRUF (Gainesville, Fla)
In addition, he worked for the Third Armored Division's
Office of Public Affairs. This office was responsible for
the division's public relations efforts and produced the Spearhead newspaper.
His degrees are:
- Ph.D., Florida State University
- MA, University of Alabama
- BA, University of Central Florida
Dr. Padgett also serves as Troy University's Academic
Linux Administrator and is known around campus as an expert
on the Macintosh computer operating system.
E-mail: 
Web Page - http://jschool.troy.edu/~padgett/
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Professor Donna Clark Schubert
Associate Professor of Journalism
and Public Relations
Professor Schubert specializes in public relations.
She is an Associate Professor of Journalism and Public
Relations. Prior to joining the Hall School of Journalism and Communication's
faculty, Professor Schubert taught at Auburn University.
Professor Schubert also worked in public relations for
several organizations including the Opelika Chamber
of Commerce. She continues serving as a public relations
consultant for Habitat for Humanity and several other
organizations.
Prof. Schubert's degrees are:
- MA Auburn University
- BA Auburn University
In addition to her responsibilities in the Hall School
of Journalism and Communication, Prof. Schubert serves as the Troy University
Bulletin editor and coordinator for academic advising
at Troy University.
E-mail: 
Web Page - http://jschool.troy.edu/~schubert/
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Dr. Jeff Spurlock
Associate Director of the Hall School of Journalism and Communication
Associate Professor of Broadcast Journalism
Dr. Spurlock has 15 years of professional broadcast
journalism experience. He worked as a news reporter,
anchor, producer, and managing editor at a number of
radio and TV stations, including:
- WKDF (AM)/WKDF (FM) in Nashville,Tennessee
- WVJS (AM)/WSTO (FM) in Owensboro, Kentucky
- WVJS-TV in Owensboro, Kentucky
- WTVK-TV (NBC Affiliate) in Knoxville, Tennessee
WFIE-TV (NBC Affiliate) in Evansville, Indiana
Prior to joining the Hall School of Journalism and Communication's faculty,
Dr. Spurlock taught at Middle Tennessee State University,
Sam Houston State University, The University of Southern
Mississippi, and at the National High School Institute
at Northwestern University .
Dr. Spurlock's degrees are:
- BA Western Kentucky University
- MS Middle Tennessee State University
- Ph.D. University of Southern Mississippi
E-mail: 
Web Page - http://spectrum.troy.edu/~spurlock
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Professor Christopher Warden
Assistant Professor of Journalism
Professor Warden specializes in print journalism in
the Hall School of Journalism and Communication and he is an Assistant
Professor. Prior to joining the Hall School of Journalism and Communication's
faculty, Professor Warden was the editorial page editor
of Investor's Business Daily.
Professor Warden has more than 20 year of professional
journalism experience. This includes working as the
press secretary for a United States Congressman in Washington,
D.C. and serving as editor for M. Stanton Evan's National
Journalism Center.
Professor Warden's professional experience is not limited
to print journalism. He has more than 10 years experience
as a radio business reporter. His daily two-minute report
was heard in more than 80 markets nationwide.
Prof. Warden's degrees are:
- MA American University
- BA University of Virginia
In addition to his responsibilities in the Hall School
of Journalism and Communication, Prof. Warden serves as Troy University's
adviser to student publications (the Tropolitan
newspaper and the Palladium yearbook).
E-mail: 
Web Page - http://jschool.troy.edu/~warden/
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Professor Delana Young
Lecturer of Journalism and Advertising
Prof. Young earned her MA in Advertising from
the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.
Prior to joining Troy University, Prof. Young worked with several major corporations.
E-mail: 
Web Page - http://jschool.troy.edu/~young/
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Journalism Chair and Professor M. Stanton Evans
Chair and Professor, Hall School of Journalism and Communication
Professor Evans specializes in print journalism. Professor
Evans has held Troy University's "Chair" of Journalism
position for more than 25 years and recently retired as the director of
the National Journalism Center in Washington, DC.
Professor Evans travels to Troy from Washington. DC, every spring term and teaches Editorial Writing. In
2004, Troy's annual Journalism Symposium was named for Professor Stan Evans.
Professor Evan's degrees are:
Professor Evans' professional experience includes:
- Editor, Indianapolis News
- Nationally syndicated columnists
- Author of seven books
- Commentotor with WGMA, the Voice of America, NPR,
and CBS radio and television
E-mail: none
Web Page - http://jschool.troy.edu/~evans/
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Dean Emeritus Merrill Bankester
Dean Emeritus, Hall School of Journalism and Communication
Dean Bankester specializes in print journalism. Dean
Bankester retired in 1995 and now lives in southwest
Alabama. Prior to joining the Hall School of Journalism and Communication's
faculty, Dean Bankester taught at several universities
and worked at newspapers in the southeast.
Dean Bankester's degrees are:
- MA University of Alabama
- BA University of Alabama
Dean Bankester's influence continues to set the Hall School
of Journalism and Communication's direction. Dean Bankester helped establish
the balance between rigorous academics and hands-on practical
skills that defines journalism education at Troy University.
E-mail: none
Web Page - none
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Hall School of Journalism and Communication Adjunct
Faculty
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Mr. Dan Atkinson
Adjunct Faculty / Hall School of
Journalism and Communication
Mr. Dan Atkinson specializes in advertising and broadcast
journalism. He brings many years of real-world broadcast
experience to the classroom. Mr. Atkinson is
well-known in the nation as he was an on-air
meteorologist for the Weather Channel. In addition, Mr. Atkinson worked for
WSB-TV in Atlanta, WSFA-TV and WNCF-TV in Montgomery, Alabama. He is currently
seen on WFRZ-TV and WSFA-TV in Montgomery.
Mr. Atkinson graduated from
Emory University's Candler School of Theology.
E-mail:
Web Page - http://jschool.troy.edu/~atkinson
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Mr. Fred Azbell
Adjunct Faculty/ Troy University Public Radio
Manager
Mr. Fred Azbell specializes in broadcast journalism.
He brings many years of real-world broadcast experience
to the classroom. Prior to joining Troy University,
Mr. Azbell worked for several radio stations
plus the Alabama Radio News Network.
Mr. Azbell manages Troy University Public Radio, a
job that allows him to work closely with Hall School
of Journalism and Communication students.
Mr. Azbell's BA and MA degrees are from Jacksonville
State University.
E-mail: 
Web Page - http://spectrum.troy.edu/~azbell
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Mr. Bob Bossell
Adjunct Faculty/ Troy University Distance Learning
Mr. Bob Bossell specializes in advertising.
E-mail: 
Web Page - http://spectrum.troy.edu/~bossell
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Mr. Kyle Bozeman
Adjunct Faculty/ TrojanVision-TV station manager
Mr. Kyle Bozeman specializes in broadcast journalism.
He brings many years of real-world broadcast experience
to the classroom. Prior to joining Troy University,
Mr. Bozeman worked for several radio and television stations
including WAKA TV-8 in Montgomery. Mr. Bozeman manages
Troy University's TrojanVision-TV, a job that allows him to work closely with Hall
School of Journalism and Communication students. Mr. Bozeman's BS degree
in Journalism is from Troy State University and his
MA degree in Communications is from Auburn University.
E-mail: 
Web Page - http://spectrum.troy.edu/~bozeman
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Mr. James Clower
Adjunct Faculty / Troy University
Director of Radio and Television
Mr. Clower specializes in broadcast journalism. He
is Director of Radio and Television at Troy University
and continues to work hard to improve these facilities,
improve programming and increase the audience for Southeastern
Public Radio and Troy University's TrojanVision-TV.
His responsibilities continue to grow and now include
working with Troy University's electronic classrooms
and the SEAL Network.
Mr. Clower is a graduate of Troy University.
E-mail:
Web Page - http://spectrum.troy.edu/~clower/
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Dr. Bill Flinn
Adjunct Faculty / Hall School of
Journalism and Communication
Dr. Flinn specializes in broadcast journalism and teaches
radio and global communication classes for the Hall
School of Journalism and Communication.
Dr. Flinn is a retired Air Force officer and earned
his Ph.D. degree from the University of Ohio.
E-mail:
Web Page - http://spectrum.troy.edu/~wflinn
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Mr. Bob Howell
Adjunct Faculty / Hall School of
Journalism and Communication
Mr. Bob Howell specializes in broadcast journalism.
He brings many years of real-world broadcast experience
to the classroom. Mr. Howell is one of the best-known
broadcast journalists in the region and he has covered
most major stories in Alabama, the nation and the world
during his career.
Mr. Howell is the primary news anchor on WSFA-TV in
Montgomery, Alabama.
Mr. Howell graduated from Troy State University and
was awarded the Journalism Alumni Association's Alumni
of the Year Award in recognition of his outstanding
contributions to the journalism field.
E-mail:
Web Page - http://spectrum.troy.edu/~howell
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Mr. Dee Jackson
Adjunct Faculty/ Hall School of Journalism and Communication
Mr. Dee Jackson specializes in broadcast journalism.
He brings many years of real-world broadcast experience
to the classroom.
Mr. Jackson is sports director of
WAKA TV-8 in Montgomery.
Mr. Jackson's BS degree
in Broadcast Journalism is from Alabama A&M University.
E-mail: 
Web Page - http://jschool.troy.edu/~jackson
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Mr. Jeff Shearer
Adjunct Faculty/ Hall School of Journalism and Communication
Mr. Jeff Shearer specializes in sports
information. He brings many years of real-world broadcast
experience to the classroom. Mr. Shearer is the sports
director for WSFA-TV in Montgomery, Alabama.
Mr. Shearer graduated from
the University of Colorado.
E-mail: 
Web Page - http://spectrum.troy.edu/~shearer
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Hall School of Journalism and Communication Staff
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Brenda McDuffie
Department Secretary
Ms. Brenda McDuffie probably deals with more
people
everyday than anyone else in the Hall School of Journalism and Communication. On a
typical
day, she works with students, faculty, parents, university
administrators
and alumni. Add keeping track of student, faculty and departmental
paperwork
and you see why Ms. McDuffie is a very busy person.
While Ms. McDuffie is busy, she always takes time
to
help students, faculty and alumni. This is one of the reasons why we
all
know that if you need something from the Hall School of Journalism and Communication, you
need
to talk to Ms. Brenda.
E-mail: 
Web Page - http://jschool.troy.edu/~bmcduff
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Professor Gordon "Mac" McKerral
Associate Professor of Print Journalism 1988-1998
Mr. "Mac" returned to the print industry in 1998.
He
served as the editor of the Business
Journal of Tampa Bay for several years before returning higher
education. Prof. McKerral currently teaches journalism classes at
Western Kentucky University.
E-mail:
Web Page - Western Kentucky University
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Dr. Rick Kenney
Assistant Professor of Print Journalism 1998-2001
First, the big news is that Dr. Kenney
successfully defended his doctoral dissertation and graduated from the
University of Georgia with his Ph.D. degree. Professor Kenney is now
Dr. Kenney!
After leaving Troy, Dr. Kenney taught at Florida
Southern College in Lakeland, Fla. This allowed Dr. Kenney an
opportunity to teach journalism and to live a few minutes away from his
daughter.
Dr. Kenney is currently an Assistant Professor in
the Department
of Communications at the University of Central Florida.
E-mail:
Web Page -
University of Central Florida
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