About CCIM Outreach
CCIM Outreach provides students with state-of-the-art facilities, technology, and collaborative spaces. Classes such as writing, editing, design, sports production, digital photography, public speaking, and broadcast news help students take their skills to the next level.
Our Staff
Brian Hayes, Assistant Dean for Student Outreach
Brian Hayes is Assistant Dean for Student Outreach and Engagement within the College of Communication, Information, and Media. In this role, Hayes coordinates and plans programs to inspire the next generation of storytellers, communicators and media professionals. Prior to joining the Ball State faculty in 2005, Hayes taught journalism at Lawrence North HS in Indianapolis and worked as a news designer and graphics editor at several newspapers including the News & Observer in Raleigh, N.C.
Hayes earned his Bachelor’s in Journalism Graphics (‘96), Master’s in Journalism (‘02), and Master’s in School Administration and Supervision (‘10), all from Ball State.
His contributions to journalism education have been recognized at both the state and national levels, most prominently through his work with the Indiana High School Press Association, the Indiana Department of Education, and the Journalism Education Association, a national organization for journalism educators.
Student Staff Members
Our office features three part-time undergraduate and two part-time graduate students who love what they do. With specializations in public relations, graphic design, education, and more, our student team is at work around the clock to ensure that your students stay connected with our program. They hope to see you at our upcoming events!
History
Dr. Louis Ingelhart, founding chair of the Ball State University School of Journalism and Strategic Communication, brought the summer workshops to life in 1966. After sending a survey to high school newspaper advisers and journalism teachers, Ingelhart was moved to create the workshops as a unique experience for high school students.
159 students from across Indiana and Kentucky attended the first workshops held at Ball State University in the summer of 1966.
The program gained traction throughout the ‘70’s and ‘80’s, reaching countless students from Indiana and beyond. By 1970, over a thousand students attended Ball State’s Summer Journalism Workshops regularly.
A Blast From the Past
Check out this audio from one of Ball State’s first annual Journalism Days, hosted in 1966 in Emens Auditorium.
The event features a speech from keynote speaker Mell Lazarus, as well as an award ceremony for contests. Our founder, Dr. Louis Ingelhart, is the host of the event.