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765-285-8200

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By Fax

765-285-7997

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School of Journalism and Strategic Communication
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306

In Person

Art and Journalism Building, Room 300
Office Hours
Fall and Spring academic semesters: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Summer office hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

School Director

Johnny Sparks

Program Coordinators

Journalism

  • Magazine Media: Kate Elliott, assistant lecturer of journalism
  • News Writing and Reporting: Adam Kuban, associate professor of journalism
  • Photographic Storytelling: Martin Smith-Rodden, assistant professor of journalism
  • Journalism Education: Brian Hayes, senior lecturer of journalism

Media Design and Development

  • Journalism Graphics: Jennifer Palilonis, George and Frances Ball distinguished professor of multimedia journalism
  • Media Design and Development: Jennifer Palilonis, George and Frances Ball distinguished professor of multimedia journalism

Strategic Communications

  • Advertising Program: Johnny Sparks, director and professor of journalism
  • Public Relations: Johnny Sparks, director and professor of journalism

Graduate Programs

  • MA in Journalism: Natalee Seely, assistant professor of journalism
  • MA in Public Relations: YoungAh Lee, assistant professor of journalism
  • MA in EMDD: Jennifer Palilonis, George and Frances Ball distinguished professor of multimedia journalism
  • Certificate in PR: Corporate: YoungAh Lee, assistant professor of journalism
  • Certificate in PR: Education: YoungAh Lee, assistant professor of journalism