AdPR doctoral students involved in new UGA teaching program

Doctoral students often teach courses so they are better prepared for their careers as teachers and scholars.

In April, AdPR will partner with UGA's Center for Teaching and Learning to offer a workshop series specifically designed to improve the instructional efforts of graduate student teachers. Course content has been developed from CTL observations of AdPR student teachers over the last two years.

The AdPR Doctoral Program Instructional Development Seminar will focus on issues related to integrated course design and active learning. The two workshops are scheduled for late spring 2014.

Dr. Paul Quick will be leading the seminars. "We are excited to have Dr. Quick lead this series," said Tom Reichert, AdPR Department Head, "He is a master teacher and seasoned seminar leader. The good habits and informed practices our TAs develop now will stay with them throughout their careers."

The doctoral teaching program will not only impact current AdPR students but will positively impact all future students taught by our doctoral-student teachers.

PR doctoral student chosen for Future Faculty Program

Out of 67 applicants, ADPR doctoral student Justin Pettigrew was chosen as one of 15 graduate students to participate in the Future Faculty Program. Offered by the Center for Teaching and Learning in conjunction with the Graduate School, the year-long program provides participants with the community and resources to gain the skills, knowledge, and experience to excel in their graduate and post-graduate careers. It will also help facilitate the transition from being a graduate student to a faculty member in higher education. Justin qualified to be part of the FFP because of his distinction as the 2010 Outstanding Teaching Assistant award recipient in the Department of Advertising & Public Relations. Congratulations, Justin, on this amazing opportunity!