Frauke Hachtmann, sequence head and professor of advertising and public relations, and interim associate dean has been selected for the eighth anual Scripps Howard Academic Leadership Academy to be held June 7-11 at Louisiana State University's Manship School of Mass Communication.
The academy, co-sponsored by the Scripps Howard Foundation and the Manship School, brings together academics and professionals to learn administrative strategies and gain insight into academic leadership.
During their time in the academy, mid-career academics and professionals will meet with seasoned administrators to learn about management, discuss the future of media education and consider issues critical to those interested in or new to leadership roles.
“We started the academy to help the nation’s journalism and mass communication schools fill an increasing number of leadership positions,” said Mike Philipps, president and CEO of the Scripps Howard Foundation. “It is gratifying – and encouraging – to see so many alumni at the helm of these institutions where they are distinguishing themselves and improving the profession.”
Nearly 100 participants have graduated from the academy and hold various administrative positions at institutions around the country including the University of Florida, the University of Maryland, Elon University, The Pennsylvania State University, Hampton University and Northwestern.
“Nothing is more important to mass communication education than developing future leaders. That is the sole purpose of the academy, and its results already are apparent in dean, director and chair offices around the country,” said Jerry Ceppos, dean of the Manship School.
Members of the 2015 class represent a combination of institutions of higher education and the professional mass communication sector.
Hachtman joins 17 other professors, administrators and communication professionals.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/tuzo