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Hale to remain as interim director of NMC department
Among his missions are to get a permanent director in charge of NMC; plans to do so once finances, economy improve
Aleks Cherednichenko
Issue date: 2/12/09 Section: News
The search for a permanent director of the new media communications department has been suspended.
Jeffery Hale, the current interim director of the program, will remain at the helm of the NMC department until the search resumes again.
"There currently isn't adequate funding for a full-time NMC director," Hale said.
"The college couldn't come to an agreement with Human Resources concerning the criteria for the position."
Hale, however, is happy to stay on and lead the NMC department until more funding is available.
The NMC program was established at OSU in 2001 and has since grown into an established department. Hale has played a big role in developing the NMC major into what it is today.
"Jeff was closely involved in new media communications from its inception, because our major is an option in the liberal studies program," said Bill Loges, associate professor in NMC.
Despite leading the NMC department, Hale's background is in philanthropy and charity.
"My degree is in applied sociology from San Diego State, and my work has been as a nonprofit director and corporate and foundation grantmaker," he said.
Hale began his career at OSU as a fundraiser for the College of Liberal Arts. In 1991 he was given the opportunity to direct the liberal studies major.
Hale's colleagues describe him as a dedicated man who goes above and beyond his responsibilities.
"In a very tight financial situations, Jeff has attracted outstanding faculty members to fill gaps in our staff," Loges said.
"He wears many hats," said Frank Ragulsky, director of student media.
"He's done a whole lot to get NMC on the right track."
In his role as a director of a newly emerging department, Hale has hired quality staff and set high standards for the students enrolled in the program.
"We want our students prepared to enter into a rapidly changing media environment," Hale said. "They have to be nimble - ready to adapt and change as the technology drives social innovation."
Within the department, students get a range of hands-on experiences, from entrepreneurship to 3-D animation.
Although a permanent director position has not been established for the NMC department, Hale said that he has met most of the goals he set for the program.
"I wanted to provide stability for the faculty and students in the program," he said.
"I'm hopeful we will be able to offer more special offerings such as the Final Cut Pro workshop held this term."
Under Hale's direction the workshop has seen a 138 percent increase in enrollment.
Hale's highest goal, however, is to replace himself with a new director.
"The program deserves a leader from the field dedicated to the mission of new media education," he said.
Aleks Cherednichenko, staff writer
news@dailybarometer.com, 737-2231
Jeffery Hale, the current interim director of the program, will remain at the helm of the NMC department until the search resumes again.
"There currently isn't adequate funding for a full-time NMC director," Hale said.
"The college couldn't come to an agreement with Human Resources concerning the criteria for the position."
Hale, however, is happy to stay on and lead the NMC department until more funding is available.
The NMC program was established at OSU in 2001 and has since grown into an established department. Hale has played a big role in developing the NMC major into what it is today.
"Jeff was closely involved in new media communications from its inception, because our major is an option in the liberal studies program," said Bill Loges, associate professor in NMC.
Despite leading the NMC department, Hale's background is in philanthropy and charity.
"My degree is in applied sociology from San Diego State, and my work has been as a nonprofit director and corporate and foundation grantmaker," he said.
Hale began his career at OSU as a fundraiser for the College of Liberal Arts. In 1991 he was given the opportunity to direct the liberal studies major.
Hale's colleagues describe him as a dedicated man who goes above and beyond his responsibilities.
"In a very tight financial situations, Jeff has attracted outstanding faculty members to fill gaps in our staff," Loges said.
"He wears many hats," said Frank Ragulsky, director of student media.
"He's done a whole lot to get NMC on the right track."
In his role as a director of a newly emerging department, Hale has hired quality staff and set high standards for the students enrolled in the program.
"We want our students prepared to enter into a rapidly changing media environment," Hale said. "They have to be nimble - ready to adapt and change as the technology drives social innovation."
Within the department, students get a range of hands-on experiences, from entrepreneurship to 3-D animation.
Although a permanent director position has not been established for the NMC department, Hale said that he has met most of the goals he set for the program.
"I wanted to provide stability for the faculty and students in the program," he said.
"I'm hopeful we will be able to offer more special offerings such as the Final Cut Pro workshop held this term."
Under Hale's direction the workshop has seen a 138 percent increase in enrollment.
Hale's highest goal, however, is to replace himself with a new director.
"The program deserves a leader from the field dedicated to the mission of new media education," he said.
Aleks Cherednichenko, staff writer
news@dailybarometer.com, 737-2231
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