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TRUCKEE MEADOWS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PROGRAM/UNIT REVIEW
SELF-STUDY SUMMARY
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Executive Summary (Two paragraph maximum):
Journalism is one sequence within the English department at Truckee Meadows Community College. It shares with
English the mission to promote literacy, and emphasizes instruction in mass media formats and media production. TMCC
Journalism attracts a bifurcated enrollment. Students who take JOUR l 0 l as a General Education requirement typically
have no plans for Journalism as a career, and take no other Journalism courses. Because JOUR I 0 I is not required for any
other "major," there is a fairly high non-completion rate. Students who take the remaining Journalism courses do so
typically for transfer to a bachelor's program and for practical media experience. These students tend to be the traditional
college-age students ( 18-24 years) and there is a very low non-completion rate
Self-Study Summary
Journalism
INTRODUCTION
Journalism
Mission Statement
Journalism shares the overall mission of the Truckee Meadows Community College English department of promoting
literacy, specifically the ability to communicate and think critically, using techniques and tools of contemporary mass
media. This is accomplished through academic classes and activities in which learners are encouraged to express
themselves effectively in writing and visual media to grow intellectually into humane, responsible, and productive
members of our community. Journalism promotes student success, academic excellence, and access to lifelong
learning to TMCC’s diverse student population.
Degrees, Certificates, and/or Non-Credit Courses offered
None at present
Primary Goals and Objectives
Develop an A.A. degree and professional Certificate.
Factors Expected to Affect Future
Increased enrollment in journalism courses.
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CURRICULUM
Program/Unit Review Assessment Reports
2016-17
2015-16
2014-15
2013-14
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
2007-08
2006-07
2005-06
Title(s) of past Program/Unit Reviews;
include programs (degrees, emphases, and
certificates) and disciplines.
Degree/emphasis/Certificate: N/A
Discipline: Journalism
SS
TMCC journalism was reviewed in 2007-2008. The Self-study committee was deemed “excellent” and the Selfstudy itself was termed “realistic.” Recommendations from that PUR included:
1. Improve diversity of enrollees, especially Hispanics.
2. Greater interaction and recruitment in high schools.
3. Improved interaction with UNR School of Journalism.
4. Engage in systematic assessment of learning immediately.
5. Develop an A.A. in Journalism to improve transfer.
6. Create additional pathways for the profession, including cooperation with Workforce Development and
Continuing Education.
7. Enhance the program through immersion into technology to be on pace with the industry.
8. Enhance resource development through grants and outreach to media sources.
A summary of responses to those recommendations is:
1. Because, as noted in the DEMOGRAPHICS AND ENROLLMENT data in this PUR cycle, TMCC
Journalism matches TMCC overall enrollment, continued efforts to match college-wide demographics.
2. While occasional contact with some Washoe County School District high school teachers had previously
occurred, an eight-minute video was produced with the TMCC Public Information Office. This video
highlighted that TMCC matches completely the University of Nevada Reynolds School of Journalism
required lower division offerings, plus the additional courses TMCC Journalism offers. This video, along
with sample copies of The Echo newspaper and The Meadow, TMCC’s literary magazine published by
the English Department, was hand delivered to all WCSD schools except Gerlach and Incline Village,
plus Bishop Manogue High School.
3. During the previous PUR cycle, Neil Whitehurst as TMCC Journalism coordinator had in-person,
telephone and e-mail contact with faculty at the UNR Reynolds School of Journalism. This included
attending a UNR RSJ faculty retreat led by Dean Jerry Ceppos and frequent telephone and e-mail contact
with Rosemary McCarthy, who often filled in as acting or interim RSJ dean during the five-year period.
4. TMCC Journalism developed an assessment schedule that probably was too ambitious. It should be
reviewed during the coming PUR cycle.
5. TMCC has no degree or certificate at this time. Journalism is the only TMCC transfer discipline without a
degree or certificate. An Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in journalism should be considered as
the economy strengthens.
6. Journalism proposed a certificate for Professional Communicator, appropriate for professionals in the
Northern Nevada business community who could benefit from additional academic credentials at a
minimal cost.
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7. Even before the beginning of the previous PUR cycle, Journalism created courses to enhance students’
immersion into technology (e.g., audio and video production). Early in the previous PUR cycle,
Journalism, scheduled some of these courses but they were not held due to low enrollments.
8. A pair of grant proposals were made to the TMCC Foundation, but they were not accepted at the time.
Further investigation to other grants is ongoing.
Course Assessment Report Summaries
Course
Modifications
Prefix
Number
Title
Most
Recent
Date of
Approved
CAR
JOUR
101
Critical Analysis of Mass Media
2010-11
S'12, S'14,
S'16
JOUR
105
News Production I
2011-12
F'11, F'13,
F'15
JOUR
106
News Production II
2011-12
F'11, F'13,
F'15
JOUR
107
Multimedia News Reporting and
Writing I
2011-12
F'11, F'13,
F'15
JOUR
108
Media Production I
2011-12
JOUR
JOUR
115
118
Photojournalism Basics
Web Page Basics
Established
CAR
Assessment
Cycle Date(s)
F'11, F'13,
F'15
F'11, F'13,
F'15
S'15
(if course was
revised as a result
of assessment,
provide a brief
summary of the
results and the
modifications)
No
modifications
Different
emphasis on
Echo content
based on
annual critique
from
Columbia
(University)
Scholastic
Press
Association
Different
emphasis on
Echo content
based on
annual critique
from
Columbia
(University)
Scholastic
Press
Association
More
assignments
about campus
events based
on qualitative
assessment
More
assignments
about campus
events based
on qualitative
assessment
Scheduled, not
taught
Never
SLO Review
(The date listed is the
last recorded update
to learning outcomes
and measures.
Please review the
ones in bold and
submit update to
CAP)
8/23/2011
(CAR 2011)
12/6/2008
12/6/2008
4/5/2010
4/5/2010
12/6/2008
7/29/2008
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JOUR
119
Digital Audio Basics
S'15
JOUR
130
Digital Video Basics
S'15
JOUR
198
Special Topics in Journalism
As Taught
JOUR
199
Literacy Magazine Journalism
S'15
JOUR
207
Multimedia News Reporting and
Writing II
S'15
JOUR
208
Media Production II
S'15
JOUR
210
Introduction to Public Relations
S'15
JOUR
212
Principles of Advertising
S'15
JOUR
215
Photojournalism Practicum
S'15
JOUR
218
Web Pages Workshop
S'15
JOUR
219
Digital Audio Practicum
S'15
JOUR
225
News Production III
F'13, F'15
JOUR
226
New Production IV
S'15
JOUR
230
Digital Video Practicum
S'15
JOUR
290
Internship in Journalism
As Taught
scheduled
Scheduled, not
taught
Scheduled, not
taught
Never
scheduled
Never
scheduled
More
assignments
about campus
events based
on qualitative
assessment
More
assignments
about campus
events based
on qualitative
assessment
Never
scheduled
Never
scheduled
Never
scheduled
Never
scheduled
Never
scheduled
Scheduled, not
taught
Scheduled, not
taught
Never
scheduled
No
modifications
7/29/2008
7/29/2008
12/6/2008
6/2/2008
4/5/2010
4/5/2010
12/6/2008
7/29/2008
12/6/2008
7/29/2008
12/6/2008
12/6/2008
12/6/2008
12/6/2008
6/2/2008
Truckee Meadows Community College journalism matches the University of Nevada, Reno Reynolds School of
Journalism lower division offerings through Common Course Numbering, plus many additional courses.
Both TMCC and UNR offer JOUR 101 (3 credits), JOUR 107 (3 credits), JOUR 108 (2 credits), JOUR 207 (3
credits), and JOUR 208 (1 credit) for a total of 12 credits. These courses as the “core” journalism curriculum for
TMCC.
Enrollment in JOUR 101 has varied but was mostly strong during the PUR cycle, with three or four sections
scheduled each semester, and typically two or three sections taught. JOUR 101 is a mass communications lecture
survey course. It is not required for any other “major.” JOUR 101 is the single General Education course in the
journalism sequence. It has no prerequisite and attracts students who have not taken college level English. It
attracts students with no particular interest in journalism, but just some interest in mass media. As a result, by
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JOUR Coordinator observation, JOUR 101 appears to have a significantly higher dropout rate than other
journalism courses. Pre- and post-testing have shown good knowledge gains of students finishing the course.
As at UNR Reynolds School of Journalism, JOUR 107 and 108 at TMCC have an ENG 101 prerequisite and must
be taken concurrently for a total of 5 credits. Enrollment has been uneven but mostly low, which defeats statistical
assessment. Qualitative assessment shows big gains in writing in journalistic formats (JOUR 107 – based on preand post-course writing test) and media production (JOUR 108 – based on portfolio evaluation). Dropout rates
were quite low during the PUR cycle, based on end-of-semester grades.
As at UNR RSJ, JOUR 207 and 208 have an ENG 102 prerequisite and must be taken concurrently for a total of 4
credits. Enrollment has been very low; the small sample size defeats statistical assessment. Qualitative assessment
shows big gains in writing in journalistic formats (JOUR 207) and media production (JOUR 208), both classes by
portfolio evaluation. There were no student dropouts in JOUR 206 and JOUR 207 during the PUR cycle.
In accordance with the previous PUR, in the beginning of this PUR evaluation cycle, several journalism courses
were created to respond to the shift in journalism instruction from predominantly print media to the newer crossplatform delivery systems of the Internet (e.g., Web pages generally) and stand-alone sites (e.g., iTunes,
YouTube, Flickr). Both professional media and contemporary students significantly use these delivery systems.
But due to low enrollment, TMCC journalism has not been able to offer most of these new courses. These include
JOUR 115, JOUR 118, JOUR 119, JOUR 130, JOUR 215, JOUR 218, JOUR 219, and JOUR 230.
There are four courses that combine for practical instruction of news media, the print and online version of The
Echo. These are JOUR 105, JOUR 106, JOUR 225, and JOUR 226 at 3 credits for each course. In theory, students
could gain 12 credits for media production experience. However, no student has ever taken all four courses, and
during this PUR cycle no student has taken three courses. These four courses do not count toward a journalism
degree at UNR RSJ but can be used at UNR as lower division electives. There is a limit on the amount of lower
division electives that can be transferred (3-6 credits; see Appendix B), thus explaining why many students
completing JOUR 105 do not take additional courses in this grouping. This results in a nearly completely new
staff each semester. Students who do take JOUR 106 tend to be journalism “majors” or “minors” who desire
additional practical experience. Small enrollments defeat statistical assessment. Qualitative assessment during
end-of-term conferences indicates high student satisfaction with their experience. There is significant learning
within that experience. The Echo is critiqued by the Columbia (University) Scholastic Press Association. Prior to
the PUR cycle, The Echo mostly was rated “Bronze” by CSPA. For the 10 semesters of this PUR, however, The
Echo was awarded three “Golds,” five “Silvers,” and just two “Bronze” awards. The CSPA critique is 11 pages of
check items and comments associated with those check items, along with summary observations. The CSPA
critique is used to modify instruction in the JOUR 105, JOUR 106, JOUR 225, and JOUR 226 sections. At the
very end of the PUR, TMCC Journalism was given permission by the Dean of Liberal Arts to expand to an online
version, called The Digital Echo. While instruction in the TMCC journalism “core” included production of web
pages and audio video files, this now gives the JOUR 105, JOUR 106, JOUR 225, and JOUR 226 sections an
outlet for these outputs. This new journalistic delivery system began in Fall 2013.
In accordance with the previous PUR’s charge to enhance the program with immersion of technology, TMCC
journalism also has several stand-alone courses in media production (JOUR 115 and JOUR 215, still
photography; JOUR 118 and JOUR 218, web pages; JOUR 119 and JOUR 219, audio files; and JOUR 130 and
JOUR 239, video files) that could be of interest to students who like to post materials in “the new media.” These
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courses include JOUR 115 (3 credits), JOUR 118 (3 credits), JOUR 119 (3 credits), JOUR 130 (3 credits), JOUR
215 (1-3 credits), JOUR 218(1-3 credits), JOUR 219 (1-3 credits), and JOUR 230 (1-3 credits). They are intended
to attract students who think of “journalism” as just a generationally unpopular delivery system (newspapers), but
take pictures, create podcasts and post videos to iTunes, Facebook or YouTube — which is in fact journalism in
the new media. These courses never have been held since their inception due to budget restrictions.
TMCC journalism created JOUR 198 Special Topics (1-3 credits) in Journalism to accommodate a student with a
particular interest in reporting on a specified topic area. This course could be offered as an independent study.
At the insistence of a previous TMCC Vice President, JOUR 199 Literacy Magazine Journalism (3 credits) was
created to cross list with an English course (ENG 199) for Meadow instruction. It never has been taught.
JOUR 210 Introduction to Public Relations (3 credits) and JOUR 212 Principles of Advertising (3 credits) both
are Common Course Numbered with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. They are not intended for students
who plan to be either journalism majors or minors in the upper division but for students who interested in these
mass communications areas for personal enrichment or professional advancement.
JOUR 290 Internship in Journalism (3 credits) is available to students who have completed with distinction at
least three of the core courses and plan to take the remaining two courses at TMCC. Four students have taken
JOUR 290 during the PUR cycle.
Assessment Driven Improvements
Based on qualitative assessment by instructors and student evaluations, more audiovisual material is being used in
JOUR 101.
Based on both qualitative assessment and critiques by the Columbia (University) Scholastic Press Association,
content of The Echo (JOUR 105 and JOUR 106) has been enhanced.
Based on the previous PUR and qualitative assessment during this PUR period, more emphasis on contemporary
technology is being used in JOUR 107, JOUR 108, JOUR 207, and JOUR 208. An example has been to provide
all JOUR 108 students with a combination still-video camera.
Based on feedback from professional supervisors, students in future JOUR 290 Internship in Journalism
placements will have completed the TMCC “core” curriculum.
Evaluating Relevancy of Curriculum
Course Content
TMCC’s journalism curriculum emphasizes cross-platform media production. The core matches UNR RSJ’s
lower division. TMCC’s other journalism courses emphasize practical media production. We use mostly the
same hardware and software used at UNR RSJ.
Degree/Certificate Requirements
Despite the recommendation from the previous PUR, TMCC has no degree or certificate at this time, yet
Journalism is the only TMCC transfer discipline without a degree or certificate.
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Methods of Instruction
JOUR 101 is a lecture course. Most of the other JOUR courses are lecture-lab courses. JOUR 290 Internship in
Journalism is an experience-driven vehicle similar to other TMCC Internship courses.
Faculty Qualifications
Journalism faculty must have a master’s degree because all TMCC journalism courses are transferable. An
additional qualification should include significant professional experience in mass media.
Post Completion Objectives (transfer, job placement, etc.)
The primary objectives of students taking journalism at TMCC should be either transfer to a bachelor’s program
or for personal enrichment of learning mass media production techniques.
Secondary Student Preparation Efforts
There has been some outreach to WCSD high schools to recruit students. During the PUR period this has included
distribution of an 8-minute video presentation about TMCC journalism and The Echo copies to teachers at all
valley (excluding Gerlach or Incline Village) high schools, plus Bishop Manogue.
External Review
There was UNR RSJ participation in the previous PUR cycle. There also was face-to-face, telephone, and e-mail
contact with UNR RSJ during this PUR cycle, and UNR RSJ was invited to participate in this cycle. Throughout
this PUR cycle, Columbia (University) Scholastic Press Association has critiqued The Echo, which uses output
from several of the TMCC journalism courses.
Non-credit Training Offered
None at this time, but could be offered in conjunction with Workforce Development and Continuing Education as
professional retraining.
Curriculum Strategic Plan
The following section summarizes the findings above related to curriculum and outlines the self-study
committee’s recommended targets for improvement to be implemented over the next five year period.
Assessment Findings and Strategies
JOUR 101 has a significantly higher dropout rate than all of the other TMCC journalism courses, primarily due
to less student preparedness (no ENG 101 prerequisite). TMCC I.R. should be asked to provide data to confirm
higher dropout rates in JOUR 101 than in other JOUR courses. While pre- and post-testing show student
improvement of knowledge for students who finish the course, an ENG 101 or ACCUPLACER score
prerequisite should be installed. While this likely will reduce the overall number of students who initially enroll
in JOUR 101, it could be that the number of students who finish the course will not be impacted severely.
Other journalism core courses have an ENG 101 prerequisite.
The Echo (and new The Digital Echo) should continue to be critiqued by the Columbia (University) Scholastic
Press Association as outside assessment of JOUR 105 and JOUR 106 courses.
JOUR 107 has been assessed by pre- and post-course writing testing. This will continue, to identify systematic
weakness of instruction regarding writing errors (e.g., spelling, grammar, Associated Press style).
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JOUR 108, JOUR 207, and JOUR 208 have been assessed by portfolio evaluation. This will continue to
identify systematic compliance with standards required by Common Course Numbering. There should be
continued liaison with UNR RSJ to guarantee that Common Course Numbering standards are being met.
Outcome Review Plan
Courses to
Review
JOUR 101
JOUR 105
JOUR 106
JOUR 107
JOUR 108
JOUR 207
JOUR 208
Evaluation of Existing Outcomes
Review of Measure 1
Review of Measure 2
Review of Measure 2
Review of Measure 1
Review of Measure 1
Review of Measure 1
Review of Measure 1
Timeline
2014-2015
2014-2015
2014-2015
2014-2015
2014-2015
2014-2015
2014-2015
CAR Assessment
Cycle
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Measures in JOUR 107 and JOUR 108 need to be broadened somewhat to reflect use of equipment
beyond computer platforms. Statistical assessment for most Journalism courses need to be developed as
enrollments grow.
External Resource Recommendations and Implementation Plans
TMCC Journalism should seek grants. Improved contact with the TMCC Grants office should be made. One
potential grant is possible from the Nevada Humanities to create a digital archive of The Echo.
Anticipated Factors Affecting Curriculum and Strategies
TMCC Journalism will continue to match UNR RSJ lower division curriculum changes to minimize
difficulties for students transferring there. TMCC will increase its contact with Washoe County School District
Signature Academies. TMCC Journalism should be allowed to offer an A.A. degree and a professional
certificate. TMCC Journalism should be allowed to offer existing courses in media production to enhance
student interest and experience in relevant technology.
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DEMOGRAPHICS AND ENROLLMENT
General Student Demographics
Age
5 -year Average Headcount
Journalism
TMCC
71%
54%
25%
18%
2%
13%
6%
2%
Under 18 yrs.
18-24 yrs.
25-34 yrs.
Under
1 8 y rs.
Fall 08
Spr 09
Fall 09
Spr 10
Fall 10
Spr 11
Fall 11
Spr 12
Fall 12
Spr 13
JOUR Avg
TMCC Avg
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
%
%
4
3%
3
3%
4
4%
0
0%
6
6%
3
3%
1
1%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
2%
2%
2%
35-49 yrs.
50+ yrs.
1 8 - 2 4 y rs. 2 5 - 3 4 y rs. 3 5 - 4 9 y rs. 5 0 + y rs.
80
67%
87
76%
71
68%
88
79%
63
62%
82
71%
76
68%
59
69%
64
74%
64
79%
71%
54%
26
22%
14
12%
23
22%
18
16%
24
24%
22
19%
20
18%
15
17%
15
17%
9
11%
18%
25%
8
7%
7
6%
3
3%
4
4%
5
5%
6
5%
10
9%
10
12%
6
7%
5
6%
6%
13%
6%
1
1%
3
3%
3
3%
2
2%
3
3%
2
2%
4
4%
2
2%
1
1%
3
4%
2%
6%
T o t al
119
100%
114
100%
104
100%
112
100%
101
100%
115
100%
111
100%
86
100%
86
100%
81
100%
100%
100%
All data and calculations were provided by the TMCC Institutional Research Department. TMCC Journalism
has a significantly higher enrollment in the 18-24 demographic than TMCC as a whole, reflecting that
Journalism attracts a greater number of recent high school graduates who plan to transfer to a 4-year institution
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than many of the occupational TMCC disciplines who attract students interested in occupational retraining.
This trend could be based on the requirement of a bachelor’s degree in the professional world of journalism.
Most students who have finished JOUR 208 say they plan to transfer to a 4-year university — usually the
University of Nevada, Reno. (For course titles, please refer to the Curriculum section, pages 2.2 and 2.3.)
Gender
5-year Average Headcount
Journalism
TMCC
56%
51%
49%
44%
15
17
Female
Female
Fall 08
Spr 09
Fall 09
Spr 10
Fall 10
Spr 11
Fall 11
Spr 12
Fall 12
Spr 13
JOUR Avg
TMCC Avg
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
%
%
Male
Male
64
54%
59
52%
51
49%
58
52%
57
56%
62
54%
56
50%
43
50%
41
48%
36
44%
51%
56%
Unrepo rted
55
46%
55
48%
53
51%
54
48%
44
44%
53
46%
55
50%
43
50%
45
52%
45
56%
49%
44%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0%
0%
To tal
119
100%
114
100%
104
100%
112
100%
101
100%
115
100%
111
100%
86
100%
86
100%
81
100%
100%
100%
During the PUR cycle TMCC journalism had a slightly larger female enrollment some semesters and a slightly
larger male enrollment other semesters. The differences have not been great and probably are not significant
due to relative small sample size. The Echo newspaper — the most conspicuous component of the journalism
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sequence — had five male and six female editors (one semester required a replacement mid-semester due to the
editor obtaining a full-time job at KOLO-TV Channel 8). Female students have commented that they have
equal opportunity in leadership positions of journalism media (print and now online).
Ethnicity
5-year Average Headcount
Journalism
TMCC
68% 66%
15%
4% 3%
4% 5%
African
American
Asian
19%
1% 2%
1% 1%
Hawaiian or
Pacific
Islander
A f ric a n A m e ric a n
A s ia n
Hispanic
Native
American
H a wa iia n o r P a c if ic Is la nde r
H is pa nic
White
N a tiv e A m e ric a n
White
3% 2%
2% 1%
3% 2%
Two or more
races
International
Students
Unreported
T wo o r m o re ra c e s
Inte r-­‐
na tio na l S tude nts U n-­‐
re po rte d
Fall
N
7
2
16
1
79
4
10
08
%
6%
2%
13%
1%
66%
3%
8%
Spr
N
7
2
15
2
80
0
8
09
%
6%
2%
13%
2%
70%
0%
7%
Fall
N
4
8
2
14
3
66
4
3
0
09
%
4%
8%
2%
13%
3%
63%
4%
3%
0%
Spr
N
5
8
2
17
1
73
2
4
0
10
%
4%
7%
2%
15%
1%
65%
2%
4%
0%
Fall
N
3
2
4
11
1
74
3
2
1
10
%
3%
2%
4%
11%
1%
73%
3%
2%
1%
Spr
N
1
4
0
16
1
82
6
2
3
11
%
1%
3%
0%
14%
1%
71%
5%
2%
3%
Fall
N
4
6
0
16
0
81
2
1
1
%
4%
5%
0%
14%
0%
73%
2%
1%
1%
11
Spr
N
4
1
0
18
2
60
1
0
0
12
%
5%
1%
0%
21%
2%
70%
1%
0%
0%
Fall
N
5
4
0
16
0
57
2
0
2
12
%
6%
5%
0%
19%
0%
66%
2%
0%
2%
Spr
N
4
1
0
15
1
51
7
1
1
%
5%
1%
0%
19%
1%
63%
9%
1%
1%
13
JOUR Avg
4%
4%
1%
15%
1%
68%
3%
2%
3%
TMCC Avg
3%
5%
0.7%
19%
2%
66%
2%
1%
2%
Note: Ethnicity categories were changed in Fall 2009 to align with new IPEDS and NSHE reporting requirements.
T o ta l
119
100%
114
100%
104
100%
112
100%
101
100%
115
100%
111
100%
86
100%
86
100%
81
100%
100%
100%
TMCC journalism nearly matches the TMCC average demographic makeup.
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Student Status
Educational Goals
5-year Average Headcount
Journalism
85%
TMCC
79%
3%
Earn a Degree
4%
0%
Earn a Certificate Improve Job Skills
E a rn a D e g re e
Fall 08
Spr 09
Fall 09
Spr 10
Fall 10
Spr 11
Fall 11
Spr 12
Fall 12
Spr 13
JOUR Avg
TMCC Avg
7%
2%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
%
%
94
79%
92
81%
82
79%
94
84%
87
86%
103
90%
107
96%
77
90%
70
81%
68
84%
85%
79%
E a rn a C e rtif ic a te
2
2%
3
3%
5
5%
4
4%
3
3%
4
3%
0
0%
2
2%
5
6%
0
0%
3%
4%
9%
4%
Personal
Enrichment
Im pro v e J o b S kills
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
1
1%
0
0%
0
0%
2
2%
1
1%
0%
2%
4%
Transfer
P e rs o na l E nric hm e nt
20
17%
16
14%
14
13%
9
8%
7
7%
3
3%
1
1%
0
0%
1
1%
1
1%
7%
9%
T ra ns f e r 1
1%
1
1%
2
2%
3
3%
3
3%
4
3%
3
3%
7
8%
8
9%
8
10%
4%
4%
1%
2%
Undecided
U nde c ide d
2
2%
2
2%
1
1%
2
2%
1
1%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
3
4%
1%
2%
T o ta l
119
100%
114
100%
104
100%
112
100%
101
100%
115
100%
111
100%
86
100%
86
100%
81
100%
100%
100%
Data above supports that students say they mostly plan to earn a bachelor’s degree. The addition of a fully
transferrable A.A. degree would both make it easier for the students to transfer to the Reynolds School of
Journalism at UNR without losing credits, and would also attract more students that might otherwise explore
other options for a transferrable degree, like for-profit online degrees. The A.A. degree was a recommendation
of the completed previous PUR.
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Educational Status
5-year Average Headcount
Journalism
78%
79%
8%
Continuing Students
Spr 09
Fall 09
Spr 10
Fall 10
Spr 11
Fall 11
Spr 12
Fall 12
Spr 13
JOUR Avg
TMCC Avg
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
%
%
14%
9%
New Transfers
Co nt inuing
St udent s
Fall 08
TMCC
86
72%
96
84%
73
70%
95
85%
70
69%
94
82%
64
58%
77
90%
70
81%
80
99%
78%
79%
12%
New Students
New T ransf ers
11
9%
8
7%
13
13%
11
10%
9
9%
10
9%
10
9%
5
6%
7
8%
1
1%
8%
9%
New St udent s
22
18%
10
9%
18
17%
6
5%
22
22%
11
10%
37
33%
4
5%
9
10%
0
0%
14%
12%
T o t al
119
100%
114
100%
104
100%
112
100%
101
100%
115
100%
111
100%
86
100%
86
100%
81
100%
100%
100%
TMCC journalism is nearly identical to the TMCC average.
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Enrollment Status
5-year Average Headcount
Journalism
TMCC
56%
29%
28%
26%
22%
18%
16%
5%
12+
9-11.9
6-8.9
Less than 6 credits
Credits Attempted
12+
Fall 08
Spr 09
Fall 09
Spr 10
Fall 10
Spr 11
Fall 11
Spr 12
Fall 12
Spr 13
JOUR Avg
TMCC Avg
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
%
%
9-11.9
66
55%
63
55%
60
58%
72
64%
65
64%
62
54%
59
53%
42
49%
50
58%
37
46%
56%
29%
20
17%
27
24%
21
20%
25
22%
14
14%
27
23%
25
23%
28
33%
19
22%
25
31%
22%
18%
6-8.9
26
22%
19
17%
16
15%
10
9%
16
16%
20
17%
22
20%
11
13%
12
14%
15
19%
16%
26%
Less t han 6
credit s
7
6%
5
4%
7
7%
5
4%
6
6%
6
5%
5
5%
5
6%
5
6%
4
5%
5%
28%
To tal
119
100%
114
100%
104
100%
112
100%
101
100%
115
100%
111
100%
86
100%
86
100%
81
100%
100%
100%
TMCC journalism students tend to attend full-time with full loads, working toward transfer to a 4-year
institution and a B.A. degree in 4-5 years. Data above supports that students say they mostly plan to earn a
bachelor’s degree. The addition of a fully transferrable A.A. degree would both make it easier for the students
to transfer to the Reynolds School of Journalism at UNR without losing credits, and would also attract more
students who might otherwise explore other options for a transferrable degree, like for-profit online degrees.
The A.A. degree was a recommendation of the completed previous PUR.
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JOURNALISM
2013-14
Student Recruitment Activities
TMCC journalism produced with TMCC Public Information Office a recruitment video emphasizing classes and
student success during the PUR cycle. This will be updated during the coming PUR and distributed to Washoe
County School District and Bishop Manogue High School as a recruitment tool.
Underserved Student Populations
TMCC journalism nearly matches the college in all ethnicity categories, with only 4 percent less Hispanics
during the PUR period. During 30 percent of the PUR (three of the 10 semesters), The Echo had an Hispanic
editor, compared with 19 percent TMCC overall enrollment for the PUR cycle. In the recruitment video noted
previously, one of the three student success stories was an Hispanic student.
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JOURNALISM
2013-14
Enrollment Patterns
Number of Sections
Number of Sections: Fall Semesters
14.0
12.0
10.0
8.0
6.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
Fall 11
Fall 12
7.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
Fall 08
Fall 09
Fall 10
Number of Sections: Spring Semesters
14.0
12.0
10.0
8.0
10.0
9.0
6.0
10.0
8.0
8.0
Spr 11
Spr 12
4.0
2.0
0.0
Spr 09
A cademic Years
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
JOUR (5 yr Avg)
Div Lib Arts (5 yr Avg)
TMCC (5 yr Avg)
Spr 10
Fall
8.0
8.0
7.0
8.0
8.0
7.8
653
1554
Number of Sections
% Chang e
-0%
-13%
14%
0%
0%
2%
-2%
Spring
9.0
10.0
8.0
8.0
10.0
9.0
657
1568
Spr 13
% Chang e
-11%
-20%
0%
25%
4%
0%
-3%
TMCC journalism offered a minimum number of sections during the PUR cycle. This typically included 3-4
JOUR 101 sections; and one section each of JOUR 105, JOUR 106, JOUR 107, and JOUR 108. To
accommodate students who completed JOUR 107, and JOUR 108, JOUR 207 and JOUR 208 occasionally
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2013-14
were offered based on student demand. As requirements for minimum enrollment rose for a class to be held on
regular basis, sections were held on an individual-study basis. This had no impact on students, but it meant that
sections for part-time instructor(s) disappeared and the one full-time faculty member had to fill a normal
teaching load with English classes.
Full Time Equivalent Enrollment
FTE: Fall Semesters
30.0
25.4
23.9
20.0
21.4
20.8
19.3
* The data presented on pages 3 - 5 represent data for GRC sections.
10.0
0.0
Fall 08
Fall 09
Fall 10
Fall 11
Fall 12
18.4
18.5
Spr 11
Spr 12
Spr 13
FTE
% Chang e
--16%
-3%
15%
-19%
-6%
3%
-1%
Spring
23.8
24.4
24.6
18.4
18.5
21.9
2908
6724
FTE: Spring Semesters
30.0
20.0
23.8
24.4
24.6
10.0
0.0
Spr 09
A cademic Years
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
JOUR (5 yr Avg)
Div Lib Arts (5 yr Avg)
TMCC (5 yr Avg)
Spr 10
Fall
25.4
21.4
20.8
23.9
19.3
22.2
3031
6810
% Chang e
-3%
1%
-25%
1%
-5%
1%
-2%
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Journalism enrollment has fluctuated during the PUR period. The data provided shows that predominantly
transfer-seeking students enroll in Journalism, and supports the concept that the addition of an A.A. would
create stability in enrollment numbers.
Retention Rates
5 year Average Retention Rates
JOUR
Div Liberal Arts
74.0%
TMCC
74.2%
68.9%
Retention Rate
Term
Fall 08
Spr 09
Fall 09
Spr 10
Fall 10
Spr 11
Fall 11
Spr 12
Fall 12
Spr 13
JOUR (5 year Avg)
Div Liberal Arts (5 year Avg)
TMCC (5 year Avg)
Retention by Semester - Fall 08 to Spring 13
To tal Enro llments
Number Retained
127
85
119
92
107
78
122
77
104
63
126
85
121
89
94
62
103
70
97
71
112
77
149,392
110,590
339,560
251,979
Retentio n Rate
67%
77%
73%
63%
61%
67%
74%
66%
68%
73%
68.9%
74.0%
74.2%
TMCC journalism had a 5.1 percent lower Retention Rate than the Liberal Arts Division and a 5.3 percent
lower Retention Rate than TMCC overall. However, JOUR 101 as a General Education class with no
prerequisite accounts for much of the dropout rate for TMCC journalism. The remainder of TMCC journalism
probably has a Retention Rate significantly higher than the Liberal Arts Division and TMCC overall. The data
indicates that transfer-seeking students enrolling in journalism classes, and the better retention rates of
journalism classes other than JOUR 101 would support an A.A. degree or emphasis to improve the transfer
completion numbers TMCC could then report toward the Performance Pool funding percentages. Greater
Performance Pool transfer completions would then turn around to greater funding for TMCC’s students.
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JOURNALISM
2013-14
Student to Faculty Ratios
Student to Faculty Ratio: Fall Semesters
20.0
18.0
16.0
14.0
15.9
13.4
12.0
14.9
15.1
12.9
10.0
8.0
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
Fall 08
Fall 09
Fall 10
Fall 11
Fall 12
Student to Faculty Ratio: Spring Semesters
20.0
18.0
16.0
14.0
12.0
15.8
13.2
10.0
12.2
11.8
9.7
8.0
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
Spr 09
A cademic Years
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
JOUR (5 yr Avg)
Div Lib Arts (5 yr Avg)
TMCC (5 yr Avg)
Spr 10
Fall
15.9
13.4
14.9
15.1
12.9
14.4
23
22
Spr 11
Student to Faculty Ratio
% Chang e
--16%
11%
2%
-15%
-4%
0%
1%
Spr 12
Spring
13.2
12.2
15.8
11.8
9.7
12.5
22
21
Spr 13
% Chang e
--8%
29%
-25%
-17%
-5%
0%
1%
Student to Faculty Ratio has seesawed during this PUR cycle. It was mostly down (three of four years) but it
was up in the previous PUR cycle. Increased enrollments in the next PUR cycle would improve this ratio.
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Number of Declared Degree/Emphasis Seekers
N / A. A prompt timeline of approval for offering the A.A. degree or journalism emphasis would enhance the
data reportable for Number of Declared Degree/Emphasis Seekers because the Dean blocked three times
TMCC journalism efforts to create A.A. degree with an emphasis in journalism and a certificate during the
PUR cycle.
Student Success Rates
Students achieve their goals, whether they plan to be majors or minors at universities or colleges and take the
TMCC journalism “core” (JOUR 101, JOUR 107, JOUR 108, JOUR 207, and JOUR 208), which also meets
the lower division offerings at the University of Nevada, Reno. This is demonstrated by a low dropout rate in
the JOUR 107, JOUR 108, JOUR 207, and JOUR 208 core sequence. Students who take The Echo sections
(JOUR 105, JOUR 106, JOUR 225, and JOUR 226) for personal enrichment tell the instructor that they
enjoyed the experience.
Transfer Status
Typically, students who take the TMCC journalism “core” (JOUR 101, JOUR 107, JOUR 108, JOUR 207, and
JOUR 208) graduate each spring from UNR with a B.A. in Journalism, as indicated by lists published in the
Reno Gazette-Journal. TMCC Institutional Research should provide data about graduation rates of these
students, but declined to provide it. Relatively few TMCC Journalism students go elsewhere. This may change
as for-profit schools advertise online degrees, and TMCC should offer an A.A. degree or emphasis to compete
better with online recruitment offering cyber degrees.
Enrollment Strategic Plan
The following section summarizes the findings above and outlines the self-study committee’s
recommended targets for enrollment improvement to be implemented over the next five year period.
Demographic Findings and Strategies
TMCC journalism closely matches the college-wide demographics. We need to increase the headcount through
recruitment activities.
Student Status Findings and Strategies
TMCC journalism needs to increase enrollments as noted below.
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Enrollment Patterns and Strategies
Pro g ram
Jo urnalis m
Data
Sections
Student FTE
Retention
Fall 2008
8
25.4
67%
Fall 2009
8
21.4
73%
Fall 2010
7
20.8
61%
Fall 2011
8
23.9
74%
Fall 2012
8
19.3
68%
Faculty and Staff FTE
Spring 2009
Spring 2010
Spring 2011
Spring 2012
Spring 2013
Full-time Part-Time Full-time Part-Time Full-time Part-Time Full-time Part-Time Full-time Part-Time
1.0
0.5
1.0
0.0
1.0
0.0
1.0
0.0
1.0
0.0
TMCC journalism needs to build enrollment. As enrollments in key core courses (JOUR 107 and JOUR 108)
builds, enrollments in JOUR 207 and JOUR 208 will follow as persistence of journalism students is strong.
Four possibilities suggest themselves.
1. TMCC journalism should strengthen high school outreach, particularly with the WCSD Signature
Academies.
2. TMCC journalism should offer an A.A. with an emphasis in journalism. This will give students an
additional benefit for their two years of effort. It also will be beneficial to them at UNR, providing
automatic junior status. These benefits should attract more students to TMCC journalism.
3. TMCC journalism should offer a skills certificate of professional competence. This might attract
employees in the Reno community who do not want to seek a degree but who would benefit from having a
credential for career advancement.
4. TMCC journalism should offer courses in production of new media (e.g., JOUR 115, JOUR 118, JOUR
119, and JOUR 130). This might attract students to the journalism discipline once they discover that these
types of production are journalism.
5. Institutional Research should provide data showing the difference in retention rates of JOUR 101 and all
other JOUR courses.
Student Success Rates and Strategies
Students do well in the core courses (JOUR 107, JOUR 108, JOUR 207, and JOUR 208) in part because their
output frequently is used in The Echo. Core classes require writing and media production suitable for
publication, and copies are offered to, and very frequently used by, The Echo. This results in students creating
a portfolio (“clip book”) even after just one semester of published writing and production (JOUR 107 and
JOUR 108). After their second semester (JOUR 207 and JOUR 208), they likely have a much stronger
portfolio than most students finishing the lower division requirements at UNR RSJ, which has no official
connection to the UNR newspaper, the Sagebrush.
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RESOURCES
Faculty and Staff
Required Faculty Credentials
Because all TMCC Journalism courses are university transferable, either for a B.A. degree in Journalism or as
lower division electives for any B.A. degree, faculty need to possess a Master’s degree in Journalism or Mass
Communications or a Master’s degree in another discipline and significant mass media experience.
Name
Degree(s), Certificates
FTE List conferring institutions
Neil Whitehurst
X
Part-time faculty as needed
Professional Certification
List agency/organization
Years at
TMCC
Master of Science in Mass Professional journalism
14.5
Communications
doesn’t have
San Jose State University certifications as such, but
emphasizes experience.
Whitehurst has 7 years of
full-time and 12-years of
part-time reporting and
editing experience on
daily newspapers (Walla
Walla Union-Bulletin;
Ketchikan, Alaska, Daily
News; Reno GazetteJournal) plus other
professional experience
in marketing (MAI Basic
Four Information
Systems) and
broadcasting (Ketchikan
public radio).
Master’s degree in
Journalism or Mass
Communications, or any
master’s degree plus
significant mass media
experience.
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Years
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Full-Time to Part-Time Faculty Ratio
Full-time vs. Part-time Faculty FTE
Fall Semesters
Full-time
Part-time
100%
100%
90%
100%
100%
80%
70%
60%
77%
67%
50%
40%
30%
33%
20%
23%
10%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Fall 08
Fall 09
Fall 10
Fall 11
Fall 12
Full-time vs. Part-time Faculty FTE
Spring Semesters
Full-time
Part-time
100%
100%
90%
100%
100%
100%
80%
70%
60%
66%
50%
40%
30%
20%
34%
10%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Spr 09
Spr 10
Spr 11
Spr 12
Spr 13
Part-time
33%
23%
0%
0%
0%
11%
Spring
Full-time
66%
100%
100%
100%
100%
93%
Part-time
34%
0%
0%
0%
0%
7%
Fall
A cademic Years
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-01
2011-12
Journalism (5 yr Avg)
Full-time
67%
77%
100%
100%
100%
89%
As minimum enrollment for classes has increased, available sections for part-time faculty disappeared and
even the one full-time faculty member taught journalism sections on an individual-study basis and filled his
normal teaching load with English sections. With sufficient enrollment gains, the one full-time faculty
member could teach only journalism and part-time instructor(s) could return to the sequence.
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Required Classified Credentials
Journalism is one discipline of the English Department. One classified employee, an Administrative Assistant
II, serves the English Department, including Journalism, as well as Reading, Developmental English, English
as a Second Language, and transfer English courses. It is the largest academic department at TMCC and the
Administrative Assistant is spread thin based on sheer volume.
Classified FTE
One employee at 100 % FTE.
Facilities
Journalism is entirely located in the Vista 102 lab. With 18 student stations plus an instructor station, space is
quite cramped (See Appendix D). Additionally, at the back of this lab is the GRC sound booth and the full-time
faculty member’s office. There is the awkward situation of Graphics Arts students needing to use the sound booth
having to walk through a Journalism class in session. Also, when there is a part-time Journalism instructor,
students who wish to speak to the full-time faculty member have had to walk through a Journalism class in
session.
Technology
Because most Journalism students are already familiar with computers using the Microsoft Windows operating
system, TMCC Journalism purposely uses Apple iMac computers to give them “cross-platform” experience that
will be useful when they seek employment at professional venues using either platform. Additionally, another
discipline with which TMCC Journalism interacts with most — TMCC Graphic Arts —also uses Apple
computers, as does the University of Nevada, Reno Reynolds School of Journalism, destination for most TMCC
Journalism transfer students. Many professional venues, such as the Reno Gazette-Journal, use both platforms.
Other hardware includes one HP LaserJet Color Printer, two scanners, Smart classroom equipment 13 DSLR
cameras with high definition video capability, five high definition video camcorders for longer sessions, 13 digital
audio recorders, two Mini DV tape decks, plus ancillary equipment (e.g., tripods, camera bags). A number of
older cameras also remain as part of TMCC Journalism inventory.
TMCC Journalism uses Microsoft Office for word processing, Adobe CS6, and other software. This is similar to
that used by TMCC Graphic Communications and the University of Nevada, Reno Reynolds School of
Journalism.
Funding Sources
TMCC Journalism uses state funding for faculty salaries, computers, Smart classroom equipment, furniture,
utilities and classroom space. Lab fees are used for computer software. Student fees have been used for some
equipment (e.g., DSLR cameras and digital audio recorders) for The Echo and The Digital Echo production.
There can be a varying amount of Echo advertising revenue also available for equipment used to produce Echo
content.
Resource Strategic Plan
The following section summarizes the findings above and outlines the self-study committee’s
recommended targets for resource allocations to be implemented over the next five year period.
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Staffing Issues and Strategies
Increasing enrollment will lead to renewed part-time and eventually a second full-time faculty positions. This
can be achieved by offering an A.A. degree with an emphasis in journalism for university-bound transfer
students; a professional skills certificate for working professionals in need of an additional credential; and
scheduling existing technical courses appropriate to the new media popular with students for personal
enrichment.
Facilities and Desired Capital Improvements
A larger classroom that would not have more student stations (keeping in compliance with Accrediting Council
on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications limits) but would include room for a TV production
studio set would be a program enhancement to provide a stronger journalistic workforce.
Faculty offices for Journalism faculty outside of the Vista 102 lab would reduce awkwardness of student
walking through classes in session to meet with faculty or to gain access to the sound booth.
Just as computers are replaced on a regular cycle, other equipment needs to be replaced on an appropriate cycle
because new technology builds state-of-the-art skills sets, attracting new students.
Funding Allocations and Development Strategies
Establish a line item in the TMCC campus budget for state funding for journalism. Information toward the line
item was requested of the Dean of Liberal Arts during March 2012, and the Dean possibly still is in the process
of completing the research needed to report to the committee whether this strategic goal for journalism funding
is achievable and practical. This would allow Journalism to compete for state funding along with the rest of the
TMCC disciplines, rather than depending on student fees, lab and tech fees and Echo advertising revenue to
fund the Journalism discipline.
A strong point for TMCC Journalism has been using up-to-date hardware and software. Equipment (e.g.,
computers, cameras, audio recorders) must be updated periodically (e.g., every five years). Software needs to
be updated as new editions are available. Lab fees should be required on all TMCC Journalism to maintain
software and supplies.
TMCC Journalism should seek funding from external sources to enhance the program.
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APPENDIX A
Dean’s Analysis of Funding Resources
Journalism has several sources of funding: state support, general improvement fees, lab fees, and selfsupport monies from advertising in the echo. These sources appear sufficient at this time.
State-Supported Operating Budgets The state-support budget is used to offer the courses needed.
There is sufficient state dollars to meet the demand of these classes.
Lab Fees
The lab fees for JOUR courses is sufficient to cover the associated costs at this time. However, there is
concern that the increasing prices of software will drive an increased need for more lab fees in the
future. This area will need to keep abreast of these changes and ask for either increased lab fees as
needed or for the college to arrive at another solution for the purchase of needed software.
Special Fees
Journalismhas a budget that is alloted based on general improvement fees. This budget covers many of
the expenses of the Echo newspaper, such as printing, and subscription to needed services for the
Echo. This budget is sufficient for these needs.
Grants
None at this time. There are opportunities through NEH and other sources that this area may want to explore
as those opportunities come forward.
Non-Credit Training Income
None.
Donations
None.
Other
As indicated above, Journalism has a self-support budget that comes from advertising that takes place
in the Echo. This has been used in the past to buy additional equipment for use in producing the Echo.
It is a fairly small budget but appears sufficient and could be increased with the advent of the new
online version of the Echo that may be able to pull in more/different advertisers.
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APPENDIX B
Degree and Certificate Worksheets
Truckee Meadows Community College students interested in transferring to the University of Nevada, Reno for a
B.A. in journalism should take the equivalent TMCC courses in the sequence recommended below. There is room
for 3 credits of lower division elective because UNR’s JOUR 110 is not required (2 credits), along with 1 credit of
elective listed below. TMCC journalism recommends TMCC JOUR 105 during either First Year Second or
Second Year First Semester as 3 credits of lower division elective.
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO
LOWER DIVISION
RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
Due to the sequential nature of the prerequisites for many upper division courses, students who begin their journalism
classes after the second freshman semester are advised that completing the journalism curriculum may delay their
planned date of graduation, especially if following a career emphasis.
1.
2.
3.
4.
First Year - First Semester (16-18 credits)
1. ENG 101--Composition I (3 credits)
2. MATH 120--Fundamentals of College Mathematics (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 111 (4 credits)
4. Core Social Science (3 credits)
5. Fine Arts (3 credits)
6. JOUR 110--Success Strategies in Journalism recommended, not required (2 credits)
First Year - Second Semester (14 credits)
1. JOUR 101--Critical Analysis of Mass Media (3 credits)
2. ENG 102--Composition II (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 112 (4 credits)
4. Core Natural Science A or B (3 credits)
5. Elective (1 credit)
Second Year - First Semester (14 credits)
1. JOUR 107--Multimedia News Reporting and Writing I (3 credits)
2. JOUR 108--Media Production I (2 credits)
3. Core Natural Science A or B (3 credits)
4. ECON 102--Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
5. CH 201--Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3 credits)
Second Year - Second Semester (16 credits)
1. JOUR 207--Multimedia News Reporting and Writing II (3 credits)
2. JOUR 208--Media Production II (1 credit)
3. CH 202--The Modern World (3 credits)
4. Political Science course (3 credits)
5. Liberal Arts and Science elective (3 credits)
6. Minor (3 credits)
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APPENDIX C
Institutional Research Definitions
No additional data provided, so no additional definitions needed.
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APPENDIX D
Vista 102 —Journalism Lab
Front to back
Sound booth
Faculty office
Back to front — left
Back to front — right
APPENDIX E
THE COLUMBIA SCHOLASTIC
PRESS ASSOCIATION
awards this
GOLD MEDALIST CERTIFICATE
to
THE ECHO
Given at Columbia University in the City of New York,
in its Annual Critique for 2013.