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The Ebola Crisis: A Communicative Response From Samaritan's Purse, Bailie Porter

Masters Theses

Crisis does not discriminate. It can strike without warning, at any time or place. Managers, organizations, and leaders alike, must be ready at all times to respond to them, whether they are planned for or not. An efficient and quick response is especially necessary when health crises or natural disasters strike, because human life may be at stake. Crisis communication has become more and more important in a world that is daily filled with catastrophes. This study uses W. Timothy Coomb’s situational crisis communication theory as a lens to view the Ebola crisis. The purpose of the research is to …

Exploring Ethnic Stereotypes Through The Production Of Five Short Films, Ines Galiano Torres

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This is a nontraditional thesis that combines social research in ethnic stereotypes in TV and film with the creative process of film production. This paper contains the formal step of research, in addition to the details on the production and creation of five original short films related to the issue of ethnic representations.

Prospectus, April 27, 2016, Parkland College, Peter Floess, Scott Barnes, Matthew D. Moss, Zonghui Li

Prospectus 2016

Course changes lined up for coming semester; Teenager receives degree at Parkland before graduating high school, How America's Electoral College works, McDonnell case at high court will test reach of bribery laws (AP), Illinois bills would limit mentally ill from owning guns (AP), Ex-NFL QB Johnny Manziel indicted in Texas (AP), Saudi prince unveils plans to welcome tourists (AP), Tourist in yoga airplane altercation allowed to fly to Korea (AP), Club Latino hosts bubble soccer (photo essay);

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Skipworth, Dustin. Matt Bevin Signs Legislation to Restore Felons’ Voting Rights
• Collins, Emma. For the Birds – Noah Ashley, Biology
• Collins, Emma. Legislators Pass State Budget At Last Moment
• Kast, Monica. University Senate Officers Reappointed, Committees Read Reports
• Kast, Monica. Presidential Search Committee Holds Faculty Forum
• Collins, Emma. WKU Alumni Inducted in Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame – Tom Eblen, Chuck Stinnett, Donna Stinnett
• Moore, Mollie. Meditation Could Help Your Stress
• King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon Vote
• Long On & Vote: Cast Your Vote Online for Student Government Association President …

Prospectus, March 30, 2016, Parkland College

Prospectus 2016

Parkland president discusses budget woes, faculty cuts; Humans of Parkland; Awareness of heroin prevalence, help for users emphasized by Public Safety; Softball, baseball teams start with a spring in their step; Cobras Softball 17-3; Summer Camp Music Festival '16 third round of artists announced

Prospectus, March 16, 2016, Parkland College

Prospectus 2016

Happy 50th Anniversary Parkland! Value of cultural education overlooked by Parkland students; Long-time faculty members recall changes at Parkland; Future Rock live at the Canopy Club (photo essay)

Prospectus, March 9, 2016, Parkland College

Prospectus 2016

International students celebrated through cultures fair; Lets's talk: Racism a public discussion at Parkland event; Cobras move to Nationals (men's basketball); Unofficial St. Patrick's Day 2016 at U of I (photo essay);

Spartan Daily, March 8, 2016, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2016

Volume 146, Issue 16

Prospectus, March 2, 2016, Parkland College

Prospectus 2016

Parkland Institute of Aviation signs interview agreement with airline; Humans of Parkland; Student Government hopefuls; Parkland Cobras vs. Danville Jaguars 94-61; William M. Staerkel Planetarium Spring 2016;

Winona Currents Magazine, University Advancement - Winona State University

Winona Currents

This magazine published by Winona State University’s University Advancement was intended to inform WSU Alumni, students, faculty, staff and the greater community about Alumni and the university. The cover theme is: The Scientific Edge.

Prospectus, February 24, 2016, Parkland College

Prospectus 2016

Parkland Pathway not paved for everyone; Board of trustees vote to raise tuition next semester; Planetarium spreading reach with laser show, spaceship game; Then and now: Society's evolution and The Prospectus; Light and Form: Works by Ann Coddington and Jason Peot;

Prospectus, February 17, 2016, Parkland College

Prospectus 2016

Parkland hosts discussions about racism; Augmented Reality Sandbox give geography students enhanced perspective; Parkland students receive writing awards; Getting it together at Giertz (Ann Coddington, Jason Peot)

Parkland College, February 10, 2016, Parkland College

Prospectus 2016

Dean of Students receives award for work in innovation, engagement; Ramping up sustainability awareness; Parkland dental clinic resource for students, community; Parkland vs. Lincoln Land 73-61; Parkland hosting Valentines festivities;

Prospectus, February 3, 2016, Parkland College

Prospectus 2016

Black History Month commemorated at Parkland; Springfield considering alternate funding options for MAP grants; When did America stop being great?; Parkland Fitness Center offers many benefits; Wild nights at the Canopy Club

The Prospector, February 2, 2016, Utep Student Publications

The Prospector

Headline: Campus Carry Task Force Reveals Gun-Free Zones

Prospectus, January 27, 2016, Parkland College

Prospectus 2016

Parkland offers customizable degree; Forward Momentum software tool reaches Parkland; Parkland budget crisis leads board of trustees to cut scholarships;

Prospectus, January 20, 2016, Parkland College

Prospectus 2016

Parkland hosts 15th annual MLK Jr. Countywide Celebration; New Office for Public Safety improves functionality, accessibility; Evening art classes start in February; Parkland scholarship opportunities extended;

Prospectus, January 13, 2016, Parkland College

Prospectus 2016

Toni Burkhalter 2015 Teaching Excellence Award Winner; Parkland aids students with late registration; U of I bans hoverboards in all campus buildings; Weight loss resolutions: Tips on maintaining your New Years goals;

Examining Local Law Enforcement Public Relations, Lindsay M. Mccluskey

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

This mixed-method dissertation 1) identifies and describes common local law enforcement public relations activities, including reputation management, community relations and engagement, media relations, social media management, and internal communications; 2) addresses perceived similarities and differences associated with local law enforcement public relations relative to peers within the same level of government (e.g., public relations in the parks department of the same municipality); 3) identifies distinctive and reinforces common government public relations environmental characteristics, challenges, and opportunities associated with local law enforcement; 4) provides insights regarding how local law enforcement are using online tools (e.g., websites and social media) for public …

Framing The Ebola Outbreak: Systemic Influences On News Coverage, Adaobi Vivian Duru

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

ABSTRACT Using a media systems comparative framework, I investigated the relationship between systemic characteristics and news coverage of international events. Leveraging a highly salient event: the Ebola outbreak, I extended the Hallin and Mancini Model to non-western democracies. This dissertation explored differences in media coverage of Ebola across media systems. Findings revealed that characteristics of media systems inform how news about an event is framed by reporters. By investigating news influences, this dissertation broadly sheds light on the latent influences of politics and culture on what audiences receive as news. My results showed that liberal media systems such as those …

Prospectus, December 9, 2015, Jacob Kenter, Peter Floess, Matthew D. Moss, Scott Barnes, Zach Trueblood, Sierra Benson, Adam Vilmin

Prospectus 2015

NUMBER ONE: COACH CLIFF HASTINGS DISCUSSES HISTORIC SEASON; Study abroad: Costa Rica; Parkland student body examined; 6 arraigned in kidnap of 2 college students; Vandalized menorah rededicated at U of I; The value of an education; Social media, the new megaphone for violent perpetrators; The importance of choosing your news sources wisely; Trump shrugs off GOP rejections of proposal to ban Muslims; Open mic hosted by Student Government; 2015 State of the Art: Ceramics Invitational at Gierz Art Gallery; Men's basketball!! gains momentum, confidence on the court

Ua3/9/7 Leadership In Student Affairs, Wku President's Office - Ransdell

WKU Administration Documents

Email from WKU president Gary Ransdell to faculty & staff regarding Student Affairs.

Spartan Daily, November 19, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 145, Issue 36

Spartan Daily, August 27, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 145, Issue 3

Prospectus, July 22, 2015, Sarah Powers, Zach Trueblood, Adam Vilmin

Prospectus 2015

STATE OF THE ART: NEW MUSIC CLASS BRINGS RECORDING STUDIO TO PARKLAND; Changes ushered in with construction on campus; Parkland a top choice for health professions; Doctors say teen's HIV in check for 12 years without drugs; David Leake, Director of Parkiand's Staerke! Planetarium; Thousands of athietes prepare for Specia! Olympics this week; $10 bill change rankles descendant of Alexander Hamilton; Planned Parenthood says video part of decadelong harassment; Summer no time for vacation for Parkland baseball; First Gig Rock campers live out rock star dreams; Jon Stewart heads into home stretch at 'Daily Show'

Prospectus, May 27, 2015, Scott Barnes, Humna Sharif, Zach Trueblood, Brittany Webb, Adam Vilman

Prospectus 2015

COUNSELING AND ADVISING DEPARTMENT AIMS TO HELP STUDENTS WITH CAREER PLANNING; Parkland Honors Program offers many benefits to students; Man accused of killing SIUE student headed to grand jury; Parkland College Board of Trustees: Who are they and what do they do?; Athlete Dean Potter knew dangers of BASE jumping; Summer events heating up in the area; Asian groups file complaint over Harvard admission practices; White House hopefuls agree: Iraq war a mistake; Obama, first lady thinking about life after White House; Parkland Golf moves forward; Summer Camp Music Festiva! features local band Sun Stereo as part of eclectic lineup

Framing Responsibility For Bullying: An Ethnographic Content Analysis, Kayla Knight

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of the current study is to explore ways in which American print news media frame responsibility for adolescent and teen bullying. More specifically, how media portray responsibility for the underlying causes and consequences of bullying, as well as for responding to bullying, are examined. Drawing from media studies and the construction of Social problems literature, the study is guided by two broad research questions, 1) How do American news media frame responsibility for bullying? and 2) What news sources, or "claims-makers," are selected as authorities on bullying in news media articles? Articles published between 2009 and 2013 are …

Prospectus, April 29, 2015, Zach Trueblood, Brittany Webb, Humna Sharif, Adam Vilman, Billi Jo Hart

Prospectus 2015

EARTH WEEK; Experts gathered in Nepa! a week ago to ready for earthquake; Illinois air museum plans to close over finances; Illinois schools chief says funding fix could take years; Summer semester approaching fast: Tips for getting ahead with schoolwork; Heaith officials say ice cream is safe despite some recalls; The world as seen by an artist; Ohio in a minority as high court weighs same-sex marriage; The upcoming baseball! season; A took ahead at Summer Camp Music Festival

Spartan Daily, April 28, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 144, Issue 35

The Prospector, April 7, 2015, Utep Student Publications

The Prospector

Headline: New Texas Bill Would Allow Police to Ask for Proof of Legal Status