The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has launched a national search to select its next dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. The 11-member search advisory committee will be chaired by Kathy Farrell, James Jr. and Susan Stuart Endowed Dean of the College of Business.
The dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the college and will lead the strategic, programmatic, financial, fundraising and management operations that support the mission and vision of the college. The dean serves as the college's public voice, developing its reputation on the national and international stages, and within the profession. The dean reports directly to the executive vice chancellor and works with fellow deans and campus leaders in collaboration, support and commitment to the university.
Committee members include:
- Kathy Farrell, James Jr. and Susan Stuart Endowed Dean, College of Business (chair);
- Dane Kiambi, associate professor, advertising and public relations;
- Changmin Yan, professor, advertising and public relations;
- Matt Waite, professor of practice, journalism;
- John Shrader, associate professor, sports media and broadcasting;
- Kaci Richter, associate professor of practice, broadcasting;
- Jason Stamm, assistant professor, sports media;
- Karez Hassan, senior academic adviser, College of Journalism and Mass Communications;
- Elise St Clair, undergraduate student, senior, broadcasting and journalism;
- Rhett McClure, graduate student, journalism and mass communications; and
- Matt Hansen, advisory board member, editor, Flatwater Free Press.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to submit nominations directly to Farrell with a copy to Allison Wortmann, EVC Office academic personnel and human resources specialist. Nominations should include the nominee’s name, institutional affiliation, and contact information.
More information about the position will be forthcoming at go.unl.edu/jmcdean.
