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Texas State College of Fine Arts & Communication School of Journalism and Mass Communication Resources Speakers Bureau for Scholastic Journalism Programs

Speakers Bureau for Scholastic Journalism Programs

villigranFaculty in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication come from a variety of mass communication backgrounds and for many on the faculty, the initial interest in mass communication began in high school.

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication offers a speakers bureau to provide support to scholastic journalism programs. Faculty members are available to present virtual presentations on a variety of topics.

Review the list below to see the topics available. To arrange a speaker, complete the SJMC Speakers Bureau request form. 

If you are interested in a topic not listed below or if you have a question, please contact Professor of Practice Kym Fox at kfox@txstate.edu or 512-245-3484.

Topics & Contacts

Dale Blasingame, assistant professor of practice
Contact: blasingame@txstate.edu, @daleblasingame
- Drone Journalism
- Social Media Best Practices
- Photos & Video for Today’s Journalists

Tim England, associate professor
Contact: england@txstate.edu
- The Challenges of Preparing Today’s Video Journalist

Kym Fox, associate professor of practice
Contact: kfox@txstate.edu
- Great Interviews: Asking Hard Questions
- Ethics in High School Journalism
- Open Records and the Power of Data
- Writing & AP Style

Kelly Kaufhold, professor
Contact: kellykaufhold@txstate.edu
- Apps and Techniques for Mobile Reporting
- Audio and Video for Journalists
- Photojournalism

Gilbert Martinez, senior lecturer
Contact: Gm19@txstate.edu
- The First Amendment and Scholastic Journalism
- Journalism Ethics

Dave Nolan, professor of practice
Contact: dnolan@txstate.edu
- Editing and Composition for Video
- Photojournalism and Storytelling
- Photojournalism Ethics
- Shooting and Editing Video for the First Time
- Creating Digital Journalism
- Applications for the iPad with Adobe InDesign

Sue Weill, associate professor
Contact: weill@txstate.edu
- The Importance of Journalism in Today’s World

Jon Zmikly, senior lecturer
Contact: Jz18@txstate.edu
- Apps for Mobile Reporting
- How to Share Your Story in a Noisy Social World
- Nonlinear Video Editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, iMovie)
- Basic Design Skills for Journalists