You probably know that plagiarism is unacceptable.  But, are you aware that it can be grounds for failing a course, or even removal from the university?  Did you know that, while giving someone else your material or falsifying sources may not be “plagiarism,” they are violations of academic honesty and can be punished in the same way as plagiarizing?  And, even out of the college setting, people lose jobs and standing in their occupational communities for behaviors that involve some sort of dishonest action...
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I’m sure by now you have heard or read that the university is facing major budgetary concerns for next year.  These issues are serious and they have to be addressed.  Now the question is how to best do that.  There are many possibilities under consideration, and the campus is swirling with information and rumors about the upcoming changes.  At the moment, few solid decisions have been made.  However, everyone in the College of Communication, and the university administration, is in agreement that whatever changes...
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Today is Rowan Day – an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the university and its members.  As part of this celebration, there are many exciting things going on in the College of Communication, several of which are highlighted below.  For the complete Rowan Day schedule, go to The Rowan Day webpage. Student Research in Communication Studies – 10 – 11 a.m., Hawthorn Hall, Rm. 204 - Students who have accomplished excellent research in communication will discuss their work and the process of communication...
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Many university students (and faculty and staff as well) now utilize social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace, Xanga, etc. as a way to communicate with friends and family and build their social circles.  Use of online blogs (like this one) and instant update sites, such as Twitter, are also on the rise.  While such online resources can provide us with a new and exciting way to make previously impossible connections, we have to be attentive to the potential negative impacts as well.  Some...
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Dear friends, colleagues, alumni, and students, As Interim Dean of the College of Communication, I find that I gain important information by speaking to a variety of members of the Rowan community, including students and past students.  However, my access to opinions and thoughts is limited by who I come into contact with in any given day. Thus, the Dean Blog is a new effort to allow community members to ask questions about what is going on in the College of Communication, provide feedback...
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