Curriculum Vita
Contact Information
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Address: Faulkner University
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5345 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, Alabama 36109
Office Phone: 334-386-7655
E-mail: jvelten@faulkner.edu
Summary of Qualifications
· M. A. Human Communication
· B. S. Public Relations
· Post Graduate coursework in Journalism
· Experience in Non-Profit Public/Donor Relations
· Management Experience
Certification
Mediation Certification – Center for Conflict and Resolution, Abilene Texas Education
Post-Graduate Studies (2008). University of Memphis School of Journalism
Major: Journalism
Masters of Communication (2007), Abilene Christian University.
Major: Human Communication
Thesis: The Effects of Teacher Immediacy and Communication Competence on Student Communication Apprehension.
Bachelors of Science (2004), College of the Ozarks.
Major: Public Relations
Minor: Communication
Associate of Arts (2002), Crowder College.
Major: General Studies
High School Diploma (2000), Cassville High School.
Major: General.
Continuing Education-Professional Development (Recent)
January 2008 Instruction in Journalism and Media/Culture Studies – Post Graduate
Current Experience
Assistant Professor, English. Faulkner University.
August 2007 to Present.
Description: Teach Journalism and basic Communication courses. Advise student newspaper.
Previous Experience
Graduate Assistant, Communication. Abilene Christian Universit.
August 2005 to Present.
Description: Teach Fundamentals of Communication courses.
Honors
2007 Professional Growth Award, Abilene Christian University Communication Department
Activities: University Service
Faulkner University
School Newspaper Adviser
Activities: Community Service
GracePointe Church of Christ
Member 2007-present.
Youth Volunteer 2008-present.
Activities: Professional Associations
NCA, National Communication Association 2005 to Present
SSCA, Southern States Communication Association 2008 to Present
Publications and Presentations
Texas Speech Communication Association. Justin Velten (2006). “Crisis Response and Communication of Mayor Ray Nagin During Flood Period.”
Current Research Projects
Depiction of China through American media.
Undergraduate Courses Taught
Fundamentals of Communication
Speech Communication
Intermediate News Writing
AP Style/Grammar/Usage
Beginning News Writing
Journalism Ethics
Senior Seminar (Journalism)
Practicum in Journalism
Professional References
List Available Upon Request