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MICHAEL
REAL NAMED DIRECTOR OF OHIO UNIVERSITY'S E. W. SCRIPPS
SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM
ATHENS,
Ohio -- Ohio University's College of Communication has named
Michael R. Real director of the E. W. Scripps School of
Journalism, effective July 1.
Real is a
professor of telecommunications and film and director of the
School of Communications at San Diego State University. He
will replace Interim Director Dan Riffe.
"Michael
Real brings a wealth of administrative experience to the E.
W. Scripps School of Journalism, as well as a national
scholarly reputation," said Kathy Krendl, dean of the
College of Communication. "He will work effectively with the
faculty to keep pace in a rapidly changing field of study."
Real
completed a doctorate in communications at the University of
Illinois, master's degrees in teaching and history at St.
Thomas College, and a bachelor's degree in philosophy at St.
Paul Seminary. Prior to joining the faculty at San Diego
State University, Real served as campus chaplain and
instructor of ethics and religion at the University of
Illinois and as a professor of communication at the
University of California at San Diego.
Real's
research and teaching focus primarily on media, culture and
social responsibility. He has written several books,
including "Super Media: A Cultural Studies Approach" and
"Exploring Media Culture: A Guide." Real has also written
numerous articles and television and radio programs.
"I am
flattered to be chosen to direct one of the most prestigious
schools of journalism in the United States," Real said. "For
many years I have seen from afar the excellent scholarship
and education that comes from the College of Communication
at Ohio University. Now I am pleased to become a part of
that. The faculty uniquely combine professional experience,
well-respected scholarship, and excellence in teaching. The
world of journalism education faces many challenges today
from new technologies, globalization, cultural diversity and
more. I look forward to working with my new colleagues at
Ohio U. to meet these challenges."
Ohio
University's 75-year-old journalism school is ranked among
the top 10 nationwide. As director, Real will be responsible
for the curriculum, faculty and staff of the school's 800
undergraduate and 50 graduate students.
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