Lipscomb University
 

Communication & Journalism Faculty

Faculty

Craig Carroll

Craig Carroll

Department Chair, Associate Professor
B.S. (Freed-Hardeman University), M.A. (Abilene Christian University), Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin)

James F. McCollum, Jr.

James F. McCollum, Jr.

Associate Professor
B.A. (Lipscomb University), M.S. (University of Tennessee), Ph.D. (University of Alabama)

Paul E. Prill

Paul E. Prill

Professor
B.A., M.A. (Western Illinois University), Ph.D. (Indiana University)

Linda P. Schacht

Linda P. Schacht

Associate Professor
B.S. (Lipscomb University), M.A. (Ohio State University)

Jim L. Thomas

Jim L. Thomas

Professor
B.A. (Lipscomb University), M.A. (Auburn University), Ed.D. (University of Tennessee)

   
   

Executives and Journalists in Residence

In addition to a communication and journalism faculty known for its work in conflict management, leadership, corporate and government communications, video and radio production, and journalism, several outstanding practitioners bring a depth of experience to the classroom each year.

Executives-in- Residence who will teach in 2010-11 include the president of a national public relations firm, the creative director of an international public relations firm, a former FCC Commissioner, and a veteran health care communications executive.

Journalists-in-Residence teaching in 2010-11 include these award-winning professionals: a veteran television anchor, a newspaper columnist and editor, and an environmental documentary filmmaker.