Camilla V. Gant

 

cgant@westga.edu

 

 

 

Education                    Ph.D.,  Telecommunication & Electronic Media, 1994

                                    The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

                                    Dissertation:  African American Newscast Presentations & Decisionmaking Research: Toward an Integrated Framework

 

                                    M.A.,  Broadcast Journalism/Television, 1990

                                    The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

                                    Patricia Roberts Harris Fellow

                                    Thesis:  Detecting Information Bias in the News From the TV Journalist’s Perspective: Three Reporters

 

                                    B.A.,  Mass Communication/News Editorial (magna cum laude), 1989

                                    Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA

 

Teaching                     Associate Professor, August 2001 – Present

Experience                 Assistant Professor, June 1995 – August 2001

                                    Department of Mass Communications & Theatre Arts

                                    State University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA

 

                                    Assistant Professor, August 1994 – May 1995

                                    Department of Communication Arts

                                    Ashland University, Ashland, OH

 

                                    Lecturer, January 1994 – June 1994

                                    Graduate Teaching Associate, September 1992 – December 1993

                                    Department of Communication

                                    The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

 

Courses Taught          Introduction to Mass Communications

                                    Telecommunication & Electronic Media Industries

                                    Media & Society

                                    Race, Gender, & Mass Media

                                    Mass Media Research

                                    Broadcast News Writing & Reporting

 


Administrative            Interim Chair, January 2001 – July 2001

Experience                 Department of Mass Communications & Theatre Arts

                                    State University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA

 

                                    Leadership Fellow, January 1997 – June 1997

                                    Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

                                    State University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA

 

Fellowships                 Journalism & Mass Communication Leadership Institute for Diversity,

                                    June 2001 – August 2002

                                    Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication

                                    Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication

                                    1 of 17 educators selected nationwide

 

                                    Excellence in Journalism Education, June 2002

                                    Radio Television News Directors Foundation, Washington, D.C.

                                    1 of 25 educators selected nationwide

 

                                    Diversity Across the Curriculum, June 2001

                                    The Poynter Institute,    St. Petersburg, FL

                                    1 of 18 educators selected nationwide

 

                                    Diversity Leadership Institute for Journalism Administrators, June 2000

                                    The Freedom Forum Pacific Coast Center, San Francisco, CA

                                    1 of 17 educators selected nationwide

 

                                    Connecting Teachers & Technology Faculty Development Workshop,         December 1996

                                    University System of Georgia Board of Regents, Athens, GA

                                    1 of 60 educators selected system-wide

 

Professional                Newsroom Fellow, Summer 2002

Experience                 KMOL TV/NBC Affiliate, San Antonio, TX

Observed and worked alongside producers, reporters, & photojournalists, including writing VOs and VO/SOTs for the 6pm & 10pm weekday newscasts

                                   

                                    Contributing News Writer, September 1991 – August 1992

                                    The Call & Post, Cleveland, OH

                                    Wrote feature education stories

 

                                    Public Relations Graduate Associate, August 1990 – August 1992

                                    Office of Minority Affairs

                                    The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

                                    Designed & wrote copy for quarterly newsletter, advertisements, press releases, Vice Provost annual reports, & ceremonial awards

 

                                    Intern/Contributing News Writer, August 1987 – August 1989

                                    WSB TV/ABC Affiliate, Atlanta, GA

                                    Assisted with management of assignment desk; maintained video library; logged news feeds; covered & wrote weekend VOs; conducted field interviews

 

Research Interests    TV News Decision-Making

                                    Race, Gender & TV News

                                    Diversity Across the Curriculum

 

Publications                Gant, C.  (In Progress).  Designing and Managing Interactive Asynchronous Class Discussions.

 

                                    Gant, C. (In Progress).  The Internet: an Ally for Infusing Diversity Across the Curriculum. 

 

                                    Gant, C. (2001).  Review of White News: Why Local News Programs Don't Cover People of Color.  Mass Communication & Society, 4(3), 355-56.

 

                                    Gant, C., & Dimmick, J.  (2000).  Making Local News: A Holistic Analysis of Sources, Selection Criteria, and Topics.  Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, 77(3), 628-38.  Acceptance rate: 17%.

 

                                    Gant, C., & Dimmick, J. (2000).  African Americans & TV News: From Description to Explanation.  Howard Journal of Communications, 11(3), 189-205.  Acceptance rate: 18%.

 

                                    Gant, C. (2000).  Code-Editing: An Evaluation and Coaching Tool for Rewriting News.  Feedback, 41(1), 9-15.  Acceptance rate: 50%.

 

                                    Gant, C.  (1999).  Review of Media Literacy.  Journal of Communication, 49(1), 167-68.

 

Presentations             Gant C.  (August, 2001).  Discussing Controversial Media Issues Asynchronously.  Panel presentation at the annual Association of Education in Journalism & Mass Communication national convention, Washington, DC.

 

                                    Gant, C., & Dimmick, J.  (August, 1998).  Sensing, Valuation, & the Portrayal of African American TV Newsmakers.  Refereed paper presented at the annual Association of Education in Journalism & Mass Communication national convention, Baltimore, MD.

 

                                    Gant, C., & Dimmick, J.  (April, 1996).  African Americans & TV News: Advancing Beyond Content Analysis.  Refereed paper presented at the annual Broadcast Education Association national convention, Las Vegas, NV.


Editorial                      Invited Textbook Reviewer, 2003

Experience                 Allyn & Bacon Publishers

 

                                    Refereed Research Reviewer, 2003

                                    Minorities & Communication Division

                                    Association of Education in Journalism & Mass Communication

 

                                    Invited Refereed Research Reviewer, 1999 – 2000

                                    Howard Journal of Communications

 

                                    Invited Textbook Reviewer, 1999

                                    Houghton Mifflin Company

 

Associations               Member, 1994 – Present

                                    Association of Education in Journalism & Mass Communication

 

                                    Member, 1994 – Present

                                    Broadcast Education Association

 

In-Service                   Co-Vice Head, October 2002 – August 2004

Scholarship                 Minorities & Communication Division

                                    Association of Education in Journalism & Mass Communication

 

                                    Secretary/Newsletter Editor, October 2001 – August 2002

                                    Minorities & Communication Division

                                    Association of Education in Journalism & Mass Communication

 

                                    Chair, August 2001

                                    Internet as Ally in Teaching: Giving Voice to the Peoples.  Panel session at the annual Association of Education in Journalism & Mass Communication national convention, Washington, DC.

 

                                    Moderator, August 2000

                                    Who Represents Me? Gender and Race in the Media.  Refereed paper session at the annual Association of Education in Journalism & Mass Communication national convention, Phoenix, AZ.

 

                                    Moderator, August 1996

                                    Newspapers & the Documentation of Black History.  Refereed paper session at the annual Association of Education in Journalism & Mass Communication national convention, Anaheim, CA.

 


Committee                  State University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA

Service                        University-wide

 

                                    Member, 2004 – 2005

                                    Search Committee for Dean of Richards College of Business

                                    Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

 

                                    Chair, 1999; Member, 1998 – 2001, 2004 – 2005

                                    Faculty Review Committee on Disciplinary Appeals

                                    Office of the President

 

                                    Member, 2001 – 2003

                                    Academic Policies and Procedures Committee

                                    Standing Committee of the Faculty Senate

 

                                    Member, 2000

                                    Strategic Planning Committee

                                    Office of the President

 

                                    Member, 1995 – 1999; Chair, 2000

                                    Committee on Re-admissions Appeals

                                    Sub-committee of Academic Policies and Procedures Committee/

                                    Standing Committee of the Faculty Senate

 

                                    Member, 1997

                                    Search Committee for Director of Development and Alumni Services

 

                                    College of Arts & Sciences

 

                                    Member, 2001, 2002, 2004

                                    Promotion & Tenure Advisory Committee

 

                                    Member, 1997 – 1998

                                    Faculty Advisory Committee

 


Committee                  Department of Mass Communications & Theatre Arts

Service                       

                                    Chair, 2003

                                    Third-Year Review Advisory Committee

 

                                    Co-Chair, 2003

                                    By-Laws Committee

 

                                    Chair, 2002 - 2003

                                    Board of Regents Comprehensive Program Review Committee

 

                                    Chair, 2002 - 2003

                                    Senior Portfolio Review Committee

 

                                    Member, 1997, 1999 – 2003

                                    Search Committee for Assistant/Associate Professor

 

                                    Chair, 1995 – 2003

                                    Curriculum Review Committee

 

                                    Member, 2001 – 2002

                                    SACS Self-Study Committee

 

                                    Chair, 2001

                                    Promotion & Tenure Criteria Committee

 

                                    Chair, 2001

                                    Board of Student Publications

 

                                    Member, 1996, 1997, 1999

                                    Media Day Committee

 

                                    Ashland University, Ashland, OH

                                   

                                    Member, 1995

                                    Leadership Awards Committee

                                    Office of Leadership Development

 

                                    Member, 1994 – 1995

                                    Curriculum Committee

                                    Department of Communication Arts (Radio/TV)

 

                                    Member, 1994 – 1995

                                    Tenure & Promotion Committee

                                    Department of Communication Arts (Radio/TV)