Matt McElrath - ASU Workforce Initiative
As ASU continues its evolution as a model for the New American University, its advancement and support of a workforce that is focused, empowered and fully engaged in the mission of the institution is more important than ever before. In response to this need, ASU has recently launched a creative, multi-faceted initiative to help its workforce align itself more actively and comprehensively with the innovative model for higher education being advanced at the university.
Christopher Callahan & Greg Giczi - Cronkite School, KAET move to Downtown Phoenix campus
On July 21, the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Channel 8/KAET-TV and the KBAQ Production Studio will officially relocate to a new 223,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility on the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus. The new leading edge, six-story facility, which has been underway for over a year, will house classrooms, newsrooms, computer labs, production studios, and administrative offices.
Dr. James Blasingame 2008 Professor of the Year
Since 1994, the ASU Parents Association has recognized teaching excellence through its Professor of the Year Award. Each year, the Association asked students, staff and other faculty to nominate ASU professors who “best exemplify a passion for teaching and who excel in both undergraduate teaching and in their area of research and/or creative activity.” Winners are selected by a committee of parents, students, faculty, and staff, and the winner receives a cash award of $10,000, funding for an undergraduate research assistant, and a lifelong designation as a Parents Association Professor.
