As Department Chair, I ensure our Department meets the goals of the University and College/School, focusing on improving student learning. I balance the needs of students, faculty, staff, and the Department's overall health. I lead educational efforts, make policy-based decisions, and ensure timely task completion. I represent the Department in administrative matters, comply with university policies and standards, and handle governance responsibilities. I collaborate with faculty to create long-term plans, promote diversity, and oversee hiring and evaluations. I also manage the budget, faculty workloads, and program assessments, while addressing personnel matters and providing mentorship. I promote clear communication and advocate for resources to support our programs.

Department Chair

Graduate Program Director

I was the Graduate Program Director (GPD) for over nine years. My duties included: responding to potential students' inquiries; managing the admissions process, including reviewing applications and selecting students; maintaining recruitment and advising materials; overseeing program assessments and reports; advising new graduate students and assigning them advisors; managing the program’s curriculum and making necessary changes; ensuring the curriculum prepares students for jobs or further studies; and addressing student complaints.

Head of Cultural & Critical Studies Division; AEJMC

At AEJMC, I have served in various leadership roles. Currently, I am the Head for Cultural and Critical Studies Division. In the past, I have held several other positions. I have been the Vice-Head, Secretary, Lead Research Chair and Paper Competition Chair, and the Teaching Chair.

Undergraduate & Graduate Assessment Plan Developer

 I developed a detailed assessment plan for the Department of Mass Communications which was required by the accreditation body ACEJMC. I also developed the assessment plan for the graduate program.

Chair of Faculty Development & Faculty Senate Member

As a faculty development chair, my role was to coordinate various activities related to faculty development, including Excellence in Undergraduate Education grant, various workshops, Continuous Improvement Symposium, Teaching Excellence Award and other activities.

Reviewer for Journals
and Conferences  

I have frequently reviewed for prominent international conferences and journals. Some of the conferences for which I have reviewed include, International Communication Association Conference (ICA), The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), Central States Communication. Association (CSCA). I have reviewed for Feminist Media Studies, Journal of International and Intercultural Studies, Communication, Culture and Critique,  Journal of Popular Culture, Popular Communication, Sport and Society, and Journal of Macromarketing.     

Mass Comm Week
Organizer

I have organized week-long mass comm week where industry professionals and experts from the academics are invited to give lectures and workshops to students and wider university community. 
Media Convergence at Forefront of SIUE Mass Communications Week
                                                                SIUE Mass Comm Week Explores Complex Media Landscape

University
Administration

I have been involved in hiring and evaluation of faculty as well as university administrators. I served on annual merit committee, promotion and tenure committee, and Committee for Higher Administrator Performance Appraisal (CHAPA) which evaluates performance of the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor.