Faculty news

O’Neil wins research award

Julie O’Neil received a top-three paper award at the Tenth Annual International Public Relations Research Conference held in Miami, FL, on March 10.  Her paper titled,  “Linking PR Tactics to Long-Term Success:  An Investigation of How Communications Contribute to Trust, Satisfaction, and Commitment in a Non-Profit Organization” was based upon research conducted with donors of the Tarrant Area Food Bank.  O’Neil’s research demonstrated that public relations writing tactics contribute to building greater levels of trust, satisfaction and commitment among active donors.  O’Neil received $1,000 for her research, which was presented to both public relations executives and academics.

Newsom publishes new book

Doug Newsom has had a new book published by Blackwell Publishing.  Titled Bridging the Gaps in Global Communication, the book provides the reader a framework for understanding the implications of communication in the global media marketplace.

Follow the faculty

This semester, TCU faculty have spoken at the following:

Stacy Landreth Grau:  Association for Fundraising Profesionals  and the American Advertising Federation 10th District Convention, both in Fort Worth.

Tommy Thomason:  Texas Association for the Improvement of Reading, Longview; FWISD ESL Professional Development Workshop, Fort Worth; Lodi Unified School District Professional Development Workshop, Lodi, Calif.

Robert Bohler:  College Media Advisers, New York City.

Phil Record: Delivered the Buesseleer Distinguished Lectureship in Print Media at Texas Tech University, Lubbock.

Suzanne Huffman:  Executive Leadership and Development Institute, Fort Worth.

Maggie Thomas:  Executive Leadership and Development Institute, Fort Worth.