| The mission of the Reynolds
School of Journalism ... |
... is
to teach its students to think critically and to apply that
thinking to the collection, organization and communication
of information through the public media. Analytical thinking
is essential to clear writing, which is at the heart of good
journalism. It is also reflected in other forms of communication
that are accurate, relevant, creative and coherent. |
The
development of these critical thinking skills occurs within
a context of preparation for careers in journalism, mass
communication and related fields, and for graduate study.
Beyond career objectives, however, the Reynolds School of
Journalism seeks to equip its graduates to function successfully
in an increasingly complex world and to contribute to the
betterment of their environment. |
Our students will learn: |
In addition to emphasizing
the development of creative thinking skills, and the techniques
that will reflect those skills, the school is committed to
providing its students with:
•
An ethical framework for the practice
of journalism.
• An understanding of the value of a diverse society
and the importance of reflecting that diversity in mass media.
• An appreciation of the First Amendment and its role
in society.
• An ability to critically analyze mass media. |
• An understanding
of the impact of changing media technologies on society.
• A command of the basic production and presentation
skills necessary for entry into media careers.
• An understanding of the importance of research
for adding new knowledge and an ability to employ a variety
of research techniques for analysis and interpretation.
• An understanding of how media organizations function
and the important management issues they face. |
To achieve this mission, the school is committed to: |
• Pursuing excellence in keeping
with the University of Nevada, Reno's goal of being the finest
small university in the nation.
• Providing a core of journalism training within a broad liberal
arts education, which builds on the university's core curriculum.
• Attracting and retaining the best faculty who will provide
excellent classroom instruction and function in a spirit
of collegiality in which all faculty members share in decision-making.
• Encouraging faculty to constantly update skills and knowledge
through professional summers with various media, through
consulting opportunities and through a variety of creative/research
activities, thereby improving the quality of instruction
and extending the visibility of the school.
• Attracting and retaining an
excellent, committed and diverse student body.
• Providing an extensive array of internship opportunities
for students.
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• Continuing the development of interdisciplinary
programs for graduate students in areas such as media management
and environmental journalism.
• Designing systematic methods for assessing students'
abilities through activities such as portfolio assessment by
professional journalists.
• Providing a facility that enables students to learn
in conditions and with tools approximating those found in professional
practice. Students will write, collect data, edit, and design
in computerized labs; gather and edit images and sound with
modern, professional equipment and develop persuasive presentations
that incorporate multimedia technology.
• Developing a variety of funding sources to permit
students to attend conferences, to fund faculty travel and
faculty development and to create ongoing, dependable sources
of support for the hiring of teaching assistants, for increasing
support for graduate students and other activities.
• Interacting with the professions and with other academics through
a variety of outreach activities. |
