URI Harrington School of Communication and Media Faculty Meeting, Sept 2013

Harrington School Faculty Meeting, Sept 13, 2013

Today’s Objectives

Recognize people who are investing in building the Harrington School of Communication and Media

Identify our priorities for moving forward in 2013-2014• Accelerate the curriculum renewal process• Make real-world learning an integral part of the school• Advance graduate education through coordination &

collaboration• Increase visibility of the Harrington School to external

audiences

WHO ARE WE?Challenging You to Think, Create & Communicate

OUR MISSION Working together, we use the power of information and communication to make a difference in the world.

Kevin McClureNedra ReynoldsJohn PantaloneSheri WillsRegina BellTom ZorabedianRenee Hobbs

We Love Our Leadership Team!

Sandra BakerDonna CerceDonna HaydenStefanie MetkoJonathan FriesemGail HawkinsCynthia Weller

We Love Our Staff Support Team!

Nico PoulakosStephen StifanoKate MorrisonFrank Romanelli

Bill Densmore

Sait TuzelSimon Bojesen

Welcome (or Welcome Back)

Ignite Award Recipients are Recognized for Helping to

Build the Future of the Harrington School of

Communication and Media

Award Presented toStephen Stifano

For Creative Excellence in Launching the

Ignite Harrington Event

Award Presented toGuo-Ming Chen

For Research Excellence

Award Presented toLynne Derbyshire

For Departmental Leadership and Community Service

Award Presented toTom ZorabedianFor Promoting

Student Leadership by Developing the

Harrington Rangers

Award Presented toMartha Waitkun

For Promoting Student Leadership by Developing The Harrington Rangers

Award Presented toKeith Brown

For Envisioning and Launching the Harrington HUB@LLRC

Award Presented toLauren Mandel

For Promoting Student Leadership by Supporting the

Student ALA

Award Presented toCynthia Weller

For Outstanding Leadership and Community Service

Award Presented toJonathan Friesem

For Digital Engagement 2.0Community Outreach

Award Presented toRoy Bergstrom

For Ocean Tales Collaboration with GSO

Award Presented toDaniel Larsh

For Creative Excellence

2012 – 2013

Stephen StifanoGuo-Ming Chen

Lynne DerbyshireTom ZorabedianMartha Waitkun

Building the Future of the Harrington School

Keith BrownLauren MandelCynthia Weller

Jonathan FriesemRoy Bergstrom

Daniel Larsh

Ranger Hall: Our New Home

Camp Harrington 2013

• Accelerate the curriculum renewal process• Make real-world learning an integral part of the

school• Advance graduate education through coordination

& collaboration• Increase visibility of the Harrington School to

internal & external audiences

Strategic Priorities 2013-2014

INTEGRATED MEDIA MAJOR

THE UN-CLASSROOM

Interdisciplinary | Whole semesterProject-based | Real-world clientSubstantive faculty involvement

ADVANCING GRADUATE EDUCATION

Digital CityCertificate programs in social media, digital video and digital publishing

Certificate Program in Digital LiteracyIntensive hands-on program for educators, librarians & communication professionals

Science Communication Programs in Higher EducationBenchmarking analysis of science communication in higher education

Intercultural Communication International Conference sponsored by the Harrington School

Gates Foundation Research Partnership with Plan International USA to measure the impact of social media relationship development on support for global aid

Advancing VisibilitySearch engines rank websites based on:

1. Fresh, updated and relevant content

2. Quality of in-bound and out-bound links

3. Visibility of website on social media

CORE Keywords: communication, college, school, education, best,

film, digital, media, public relations, journalism, New England, university, writing, rhetoric, library, information

studies

http://harrington.uri.edu

1. Use the URL in your email signature

2. Link a variety of website pages to your Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr & social media each month

3. Contribute fresh content monthly

4. Offer suggestions to improve the website

We’re viewing and discussing:

Hannah ArendtA film by Margarethe von Trotta

Pizza, soft drinks & popcorn will be served

WEDNESDAYOCTOBER 9, 20135 – 7:30 p.m.

DATE: Friday, October 18TIME: 3 p.m. LOCATION: Hardge Forum, Multicultural Center

Next Faculty Meeting

WHO ARE WE?Challenging You to Think, Create & Communicate

OUR MISSION Working together, we use the power of information and communication to make a difference in the world.