During calendar year 2023, the College of Journalism and Mass Communications employed 39 full-time faculty members. Of those individuals, one professor, Joe Weber, and one assistant professor of practice, Luis Peon-Casanova, left the college in May. Two assistant professors, Ryan Tan and Linda White, started in the fall and one associate professor of practice, Michelle Hassler, was on phased retirement (.5 FTE) in fall. With these adjustments, the college employed a total of 36.75 FTE of full-time faculty.
To better understand the resources committed to teaching, research, service and administration in the college, we can convert faculty apportionments to FTE. Almost two-thirds of our faculty FTE (24 FTE) is committed to teaching, while 6 FTE are committed to research, 4.55 to service and 2.20 to administration.
|
Faculty Type |
Teaching |
Research |
Service |
Admin |
Total |
|
Assistant Professor |
2.75 |
2.2 |
0.55 |
0 |
5.5 |
|
Assistant Professor of Practice |
8.65 |
0.3 |
2.05 |
0 |
11 |
|
Associate Professor |
3.75 |
1.65 |
1 |
0.6 |
7 |
|
Associate Professor of Practice |
1.4 |
0 |
0.35 |
0 |
1.75 |
|
Lecturer |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
|
Professor |
2.65 |
1.85 |
0.4 |
1.6 |
6.5 |
|
Professor of Practice |
0.8 |
0 |
0.2 |
0 |
1 |
|
Grand Total |
24 |
6 |
4.55 |
2.2 |
36.75 |
What did we achieve?
Our faculty engaged in a wide range of activities that fall within the research and creative activity apportionment during 2023. Let’s take a closer look at what we did. The data contained in this report was collected manually. Sources of the data include self-reported data through the Monday Morning Memo and Annual Report and grant applications records in NuRamp and college systems.
Faculty activities have been categorized into six groups:
- Conference Presentations (42)
- Creative Activity (12)
- Grants (27)
- Invited Lectures (28)
- Non-peer reviewed publications (2)
- Peer-reviewed publications (13)
Conference Presentations
Faculty completed 42 conference presentations for 18 different organizations or associations during 2023.
|
Conference Presentations |
|
|
American Academy of Advertising |
1 |
|
American Society for Pain Management Nursing |
1 |
|
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications |
13 |
|
Broadcast Education Association |
6 |
|
European Communication Research and Education Association |
1 |
|
Fulbright Gala |
1 |
|
Gerontological Society of America |
1 |
|
Harm Reduction International Conference |
1 |
|
Health Humanities Consortium |
1 |
|
International Association for Communication and Sport |
2 |
|
International Association for Media and Communication Research |
4 |
|
International Communication Association |
3 |
|
Journal of Free Speech Law Webinar |
1 |
|
Media Law and Policy Scholars Conference |
1 |
|
National Cancer Institute |
1 |
|
National Communication Association |
2 |
|
Natural Hazards Center |
1 |
|
World Media Economics and Management Conference |
1 |
|
Total |
42 |
Complete list of conference presentations:
Armstrong, C. and Baldinelli, S., Debated or deluged: Social media conversation surrounding drought conditions around FEMA Region 7, Natural Hazards Center 2023 Researchers Meeting
Armstrong, C., Recent Research on Race/Gender/Class/Media: A High Density Session, Broadcast Education Association Annual Conference
Armstrong, C., Twisted up about potential tornados? Examining factors that amplify one’s need for information, Broadcast Education Association Annual Conference
Baldinelli, S., 2023 Communication Technology Update, Broadcast Education Association Annual Conference
Boling, K., Petrotta, B. and Walsh, J., Perjurers, rapists, and zealots are ending abortion”: Sports journalists’ reaction to the loss of abortion rights, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications Annual Conference
Boling, K., “Perjurers, rapists, and zealots are ending abortion”: Sports journalists' reaction to the loss of abortion rights, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
Boling, K., “The Supreme Court is poised to overturn #RoeVWade and I’m mad as hell.”: A politically charged feminist discourse analysis, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
Boling, K., Critical pedagogy in a large lecture classroom: Increasing awareness, knowledge, and a desire for change, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications Annual Conference
Boling, K., Jones, V. and Kirkpatrick, C., #NarcanSavesLives: Strength and Solidarity in Youth Digital Activism in an Overdose Crisis, Harm Reduction International Conference
Hachtmann, F., Audience Engagement by a Professional Sports League: Examining Social Media Content of NFL’s Game in Germany, International Association for Media and Communication Research Annual Conference
Hachtmann, F., Petrotta, B. and Stamm, J., 92,003: BIRGing of Record-Breaking Women’s Sporting Events, International Association for Communication and Sport Annual Summit
Hachtmann, F., When the World Stood Still: Crisis Response Advertising During the COVID-19 Pandemic., American Academy of Advertising
Jones, V. and Yan, C., Interactive Voice Assistant Pain and Loneliness Routines: A Usability Study, Gerontological Society of America Annual Conference
Jones, V. and Yan, C., Interactive Voice Assistant Routines and Health Outcomes in Older Adults, American Society for Pain Management Nursing 33rd National Conference
Jones, V., The value of voice: Creating social connection among aging adults through virtual assistants, Fulbright Gala
Kirkpatrick, C. and Boling, K., #NarcanSavesLives: Digital assembly and social construction of a public health intervention. , Health Humanities Consortium
Kirkpatrick, C., Exploring the strategic use of TikTok for clinical trial recruitment: How audiences' prior short-form video usage influences persuasive effects, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications Annual Conference
Kirkpatrick, C., The Effects of Motherhood Comparisons: Social Comparison Orientation and Self-Esteem as Moderators on New Mothers’ Perceived Parental Competence and Life Satisfaction, International Communication Association Annual Conference
Kirkpatrick, C., TikTok as a Clinical Trial Recruitment Tool? Effects of Message Source and Framing on Participation Behavior, International Communication Association Annual Conference
Lee, L., 2023 Telecom Update, Broadcast Education Association Annual Conference
Lee, L., Is This For Real? Finding Relief for Deepfakes Through the Torts of Misappropriation and Right of Publicity, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications Annual Conference
Lee, L., Survival of the Fittest? Factors Explaining the Continued Success of Local TV News, World Media Economics and Management Conference
Lee, L., Sustaining Journalistic Institutions, Journal of Free Speech Law Webinar
Lee, L., Tackling Deepfakes Through the Torts of Misappropriation and Right of Publicity, Media Law and Policy Scholar Conference
Marron, M., Mediating femicide and sexual violence in Ireland 2018-2023, International Association for Media and Communication Research Annual Conference
Marron, M., Migration, Mediation and Sexual Violence in the Digital Age, International Association for Media and Communication Research Annual Conference
Marron, M., Reporting Ireland’s Turf Trouble: Outside Regulation and Local Activism, International Association for Media and Communication Research Annual Conference
Petrotta, B., Sports Broadcasting Showcase, Broadcast Education Association Annual Conference
Reeves, H., Using Social Media for More Engaged Users and Enhanced Environmental Communication in Zoological Organizations, International Communication Association Annual Conference
Stamm, J., COVID, NIL and mental health: How collegiate student athletes juggle increased pressures and stressors, International Association for Communication and Sport Annual Summit
Stamm, J., Deteriorating our relationship for no good reason: Collegiate beat writers' perceptions of their PR counterparts, National Communication Association Annual Conference
Veil, S., Critical Analysis of Societal Dissatisfaction and Confusion with Risk and Crisis Communication, European Communication Research and Education Association Annual Conference
Veil, S., Past Chairs assess the Critical Role of Public Relations in Activism for Freedom, National Communication Association Annual Conference
Wagler, A., Manage Session Assessment & Modality Modulation: Examining student learning outcomes in changing academic environments, Broadcast Education Association On Location Awards
Wagler, A., Visual Communications Curriculum for the 21st Century: A Longitudinal Assessment of a Communication Design Program, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications Annual Conference
Walsh, J., Bringing Theater to the Journalism Classroom: Using Improv to Teach Interviewing Skills, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications Annual Conference
Walsh, J., Instructor perceptions of AP Style teaching methods in journalism education, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications Annual Conference
Walsh, J., Neutrality in Midwestern U.S. newspapers: How journalists in rural states report on water pollution, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications Annual Conference
Walsh, J., We don’t have a beat. We have a job’: Epistemologies of Rural Journalism, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications Midwinter Conference
Wang, B., AI Fairness and Trust in Predicting Support for Algorithmic Misinformation Moderation, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications Annual Conference
Wang, B., Civic Values, Media Use, and Participatory Democratic Norm, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications Annual Conference
Wang, B., Social Media Experiences Moderate the Effects of Vaping Frequency on Perceived E-cigarette Harm, National Cancer Institute 2023 HINTS Data Users Conference
Creative Activity
In 2023, the faculty completed 12 different creative activities, including authoring four articles, mastering, narrating, producing and editing three audiobooks, producing three documentaries and screening two documentaries.
Complete list of creative activities:
Graves, C., Author, Man in notorious Ohio mass family killing sentenced to life without parole, Washington Post,
Graves, C., Author, Warning: These courses are academically rigorous and emotionally challenging, Nebraska Quarterly,
Hill, S., Producer, Screening of I'm Just a Layman in Pursuit of Justice: Black Farmers Fight Against the USDA, Food Justice Film Festival
McCoy, B., Producer, Running Towards the Fire, Nebraska Public Media
McCoy, B., Producer, Screening of Black Jack Pershing: Love and War, Mid-Plains Community College
McCoy, B., Producer, Seven Years a Correspondent: The story of a Nebraska journalist covering the Vietnam War, Nebraska Public Media
McCoy, B., Producer, The Legacy of John J. Pershing, Nebraska Public Media
Richter, K., Master, Mastered Audio Book, Mud, Blood, and Ghosts
Richter, K., Master, narrator, producer and editor, Mastered, narrated, produced and edited, Death Zones and Darling Spies
Richter, K., Master, producer and editor, Mastered, produced and edited, The Wheeling Year
Shrader, J., Author, unknown, Soccer America
Shrader, J., Author, Inside TV: Stadium booth broadcasting vs. calling games from the studio, Soccer America
Grants
In 2023, the faculty obtained 27 grants. Seventy-seven percent of the grants received were internal grants awarded by departments within the University of Nebraska System.
One internal grant was awarded by the University of Nebraska-System, two by the University of Nebraska Medical center and 18 by units within the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
|
University of Nebraska |
|
|
Kelly Fund |
1 |
|
University of Nebraska Medical Center |
|
|
College of Public Health |
2 |
|
University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
|
|
Center for Transformative Teaching |
1 |
|
College of Journalism and Mass Communications |
9 |
|
Nebraska Governance and Technology Center |
2 |
|
Office of Research and Economic Development |
6 |
|
Grand Total |
21 |
All six external grants were awarded by different organizations:
|
External Grants |
|
|
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications |
1 |
|
Don and Lorena Meier Foundation |
1 |
|
EdVenture Partners |
1 |
|
Humanities Nebraska |
1 |
|
Page/Johnson Legacy Scholar Program |
1 |
|
Stanton Foundation |
1 |
|
Total |
6 |
Complete list of grant awards
Armstrong, C. and Baldinelli, S., Debated, deluged, or disappeared: The flow of public conversation among stakeholders surrounding drought conditions within the Great Plains Region, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Armstrong, C. and Wang, B., Community Climate Resilience on the Great Plains, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Armstrong, C., 2023-24 Academic year Sprinklr, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Baldinelli, S. and Yan, C., Improving Healthcare Access for Underserved Populations, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Boling, K. and Kirkpatrick, C., The role of media in birthing provider decision, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Boling, K., Extending the Model of Media Advocacy for Strategic and Ethical Communication, Page/Johnson Legacy Scholar Program
Boling, K., We’re all one traumatic event away from the worst day of your life being reduced to your neighbor’s favorite binge show: The Impact of True Crime Media on Victims’ Families, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
Boling, K., How journalists participated in the online conversation around #RoevWade, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Griffin, J. and Yan, C., Inspiring Outcomes for Children through Equitable Early Childhood Education Experiences (E4), University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Hill, S., A Portrait Study of those from the African Diaspora working, studying at Predominantly White Institutions, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Marron, M. and Wang, B., Media and Information Literacy (MIL) in the Age of Algorithms, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
McCoy, B., "Running Towards the Fire" A documentary, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
McCoy, B., Beverly Keever "Nebraska Stories" for Nebraska Public Media, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
McCoy, B., Running Towards Fire, Humanities Nebraska
McCoy, B., Running Towards the Fire, Don and Lorena Meier Foundation
Stamm, J., COVID, NIL and mental health: How collegiate student athletes juggle increased pressures and stressors, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Veil, S., Strengthening Rural Nebraska Through Journalism and Community Engagement, Stanton Foundation
Waite, M., The SPMC350 Bot, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Walsh, J., Keene Research Project, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Wang, B., Gathering industry insights from data scientists to enrich experiential learning for a social media data mining course, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Wang, B., Invent2Prevent, EdVenture Partners
Wang, B., Quantum Approaches Addressing Global Threats, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Wang, B., Understanding the Sentiment of Rural Consumers on EV Charging Station Deployment Using Real-time Data from Mobile Platforms, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Wang, B., Using Algorithmic Media Literacy to Build Public Resilience to Online Misinformation, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Wang, B., Using Machine Learning to Analyze Visual E-Cigarette Misinformation on Instagram and TikTok, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Wiseman, L., Engineering Student Success Innovations and Opportunities in Technical Communication, University of Nebraska
Yan, C., Release of Micro- and Nanoplastics from Plastic Food Containers–Characterization, Risk Assessment, Socioeconomic and Health Impacts, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Invited Lectures
Faculty completed 28 invited lectures for 21 different associations or organizations during 2023.
|
Invited Lectures |
|
|
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications |
1 |
|
Association of Schools in Journalism and Mass Communications |
1 |
|
Big Ten Academic Alliance |
1 |
|
Broadcast Education Association On Location Awards |
1 |
|
Class Intercom |
1 |
|
Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute |
1 |
|
DECA |
1 |
|
International Association for Media and Communication Research |
1 |
|
Journalism and Women Symposium |
1 |
|
Jyväskylä University School of Business & Economics |
1 |
|
Mount Saint Vincent University |
1 |
|
National Cancer Institute |
1 |
|
Nebraska Optometric Association |
1 |
|
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute |
1 |
|
Southern University Law Center |
1 |
|
Swinburne University |
1 |
|
United States Citizenship and Immigration Service |
1 |
|
University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
8 |
|
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill |
1 |
|
University of South Carolina |
1 |
|
University of the Third Age |
1 |
|
Grand Total |
28 |
Complete list of invited lectures:
Boling, K., Academic Freedom, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Boling, K., Faculty Innovation and Exploration presentation on Having Difficult Conversations about Diversity, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Boling, K., I’m not a journalist. I don’t think that I necessarily fall under the same rules that they do.’: Journalistic ethics in true crime podcast production, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Boling, K., Researching the Audiences of True Crime Podcasts, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Graves, C., Sit Down, Shut Up & Listen: Rethinking How We Teach Journalism with Chris Graves, Journalism and Women Symposium
Green, A., NEED TITLE, Southern University Law Center
Griffin, J., Branding Yourself on Social Media, Class Intercom
Griffin, J., Developing a Personalized Digital Content Approach, Nebraska Optometric Association
Griffin, J., Developing Your Personal Brand, DECA
Griffin, J., Faculty Innovation & Exploration - Student Mentorship Success Tips, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Griffin, J., Media Ethics Panel, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Hachtmann, F., Brand Communication During COVID-19, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Hachtmann, F., Crisis Response Advertising, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Hachtmann, F., Global Perspectives of International Student-Athletes, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Hachtmann, F., How Communication Research Informs Advertising Practice During Complex Crises, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Jones, K., Innovation and Voice Activation, Mount Saint Vincent University
Jones, V., Older People and Their Relationships with Voice Assistants Like Alexa, University of the Third Age
Jones, V., Voice-Activated AI Assistants, Older Adults, and Social Connection, Swinburne University
Marron, M., Media Literacy and Public Trust, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
Marron, M., Mediating Femicide and Sexual Violence in Ireland, 2018-2023, International Association for Media and Communication Research
Marron, M., Naturalization Ceremony, United States Citizenship and Immigration Service
Veil, S., Communicating with Care: Crisis Leadership for Academic Administrators, Big Ten Academic Alliance
Veil, S., Engaging with the community: Innovative curricular initiatives, Association of Schools in Journalism and Mass Communications
Veil, S., Stakeholder activism: Hijacking and holding accountable, Jyväskylä University School of Business & Economics
Wagler, A., Exploring the Metaverse as a New Platform for Owned Media, University of South Carolina
Wagler, A., Using AI Features in Adobe’s Creative Cloud, Broadcast Education Association On Location Awards
Walsh, J., How are journalists framing water stories in the Midwest, Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute
Wang, B., Social Media Experiences Moderate the Effects of Vaping Frequency on Perceived E-cigarette Harm, National Cancer Institute
Non-Peer Reviewed Publications
Faculty published two non-peer-reviewed publications in 2023, one book and one encyclopedia entry.
Complete list of non-peer-reviewed publications
Hachtmann, F., Crisis Response Advertising: Insights and Implication from COVID-19, Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, https://www.routledge.com/Crisis-Response-Advertising-Insights-and-Implications-from-COVID-19/Hachtmann/p/book/9781032288895?utm_source=individuals&utm_medium=shared_link&utm_campaign=B045078_hg2_1au_1aj_t013_1al_45078
Veil, S., Crisis Communication, Public Relations, International Encyclopedia of Health Communication
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Faculty published 13 peer-reviewed publications in 2023 in 12 different publications.
|
Journals |
|
|
Communication & Sport |
2 |
|
Critical Studies in Media Communication |
1 |
|
Educational Psychology Review |
1 |
|
Health Communication |
1 |
|
International Gambling Studies |
1 |
|
JAMA Network open |
1 |
|
Journal of Digital and Social Media Marketing |
1 |
|
Journal of Extreme Events |
1 |
|
Journal of Free Speech Law |
1 |
|
Journalism Practice |
1 |
|
Mass Communication and Society |
1 |
|
Newspaper Research Journal |
1 |
|
Grand Total |
13 |
Complete list of peer-reviewed publications:
Armstrong, C., Are you watching or warning? The role of comprehension, warning time and prior experience on individual preparation of tornadic events, Journal of Extreme Events
Boling, K. and Walsh, J., We hold that Roe and Casey must be overruled.” #scotus: Digital journalism on abortion rights, Journalism Practice, https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17512786.2023.2298239
Boling, K., “We can do better. We can be better.”: Counter-narratives and advocacy in true crime podcasts on domestic violence, Critical Studies in Media Communication, https://www-tandfonline-com.libproxy.unl.edu/doi/full/10.1080/15295036.2023.2265982
Kirkpatrick, C., Can Videos on TikTok Improve Pap Smear Attitudes and Intentions? Effects of Source and Autonomy Support in Short-Form Health Videos, Health Communication, https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10410236.2023.2254962?journalCode=hhth20
Lee, L., How Local TV News is Surviving Disruption as Newspapers Fail: Lessons Learned (NEED LINK OR COPY), Journal of Free Speech Law, https://www.journaloffreespeechlaw.org/lee.pdf
Petrotta, B., From Prohibition to Promotion: Framing and Sourcing the Legalization of Sports Betting in the U.S., Communication & Sport, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/21674795231193132
Petrotta, B., Gambling-like digital assets and gambling severity: A correlational study with U.S. sports bettors consuming cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and fan tokens, International Gambling Studies, https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14459795.2023.2279125
Stamm, J., Deteriorating our relationship for no good reason’: Collegiate beat writers’ perceptions of their PR counterparts, Communication & Sport, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/21674795231201418
Walsh, J., Everything else is public relations’ How rural journalists draw the boundary between journalism and public relations in rural communities, Mass Communication and Society, https://www-tandfonline-com.libproxy.unl.edu/doi/full/10.1080/15205436.2023.2243920
Walsh, J., Moving Beyond Fulfillment: Wisdom Years Stories of Passion, Perseverance, and Productivity, Educational Psychology Review, https://link.springer.com/epdf/10.1007/s10648-023-09747-z?sharing_token=HOxD9xUwr2k4_b-w3fT_ave4RwlQNchNByi7wbcMAY5jP-KLhN7dYQfmxQXfI_kC4ytsJ4rYw0b48gNAZ6sJQiM5UGSK4-Kbk4KXxycGP9aaipo0vfImfi3CXu0ssMfgr3RAkOVCgsAxOnZwNHw3SkadkHaUaOpZZGtJfau4eHU=
Walsh, J., What's with the water: The nature of reporting on the problem of nitrates in Nebraska, Newspaper Research Journal, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/07395329221143381
Wang, B., Disruptive and destructive? A typology of social bots in public relations, Journal of Digital and Social Media Marketing, https://hstalks.com/article/7729/disruptive-and-destructive-a-typology-of-social-bo/?business&noaccess=1
Wang, B., Prevalence and Factors Associated With Vaping Cannabidiol Among US Adolescents, JAMA Network open, https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2808379
These activities were achieved with an investment of 6 FTE in research and creative activity. This information can help inform conversations surrounding research goals and priorities and strategies to advance research and creative activity in the college.