Jim Mead

"In a major that is heavily based on labs and projects, I encourage a short period at the beginning of the classes where we talk and introduce the class requirements. As I proceed with teachings through the semester, the lecture information gets less, while the project details and independent labor increases. I make myself available to students throughout the semester, but they soon find they are able to work well independently if they are able to accept the initial learning process."

Courses
Fundamentals of Video Production, Viedoe Production Pracitcums, Electronic Media Announcing, Electronic Media Newsriting, Television News Reporting, Corporate Video Production

Professional History

• Production Assistant, TCI Cable, Dubuque, IA (1991-1992)
• Radio Talent, WCWC/WYUR, Ripon, WI (1993)
• Production manager, Cablevision of Greater Beloit, Beloit, WI (1993-1994)
• Production/Programming Director, WIN Media, Inc., Burlington, WI (1994-2008)
• Asst. Advisor, WBSD-FM (Burlington School District), Burlington, WI (2001-2003)

Areas of Research and/or Expertise
Mass Communication theories (specifically Uses and Grats), video production, television news production and performance, mass media reporting

Advisor/Coordinator
"Starts of Tomorrow" Learning Community, UWWTV News, UWWTV Programming

Awards or Achievements

• 2006-2007 UWW Graduate Outstanding Thesis Award, other various college and professional service awards

Education and Affiliation

• BS, Communications/Broadcast Technology – University of Wisconsin-Platteville (Fall, 1992)
• MS, Mass Communications – University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (Spring, 2006)

List one or two things you are most proud of professionally

Graduate Thesis of the Year, "Stars of Tomorrow" LC, re-vamping and re-birth of sagging practicum classes of last year