School of Communication and Mass Media
Director: Matt Walker
Assistant Director: Jody Strauch
Faculty: Philip Beskid, Steven Chappell, Joy Daggs, Lori Durbin, Bayo Joachim, John Katsion, Marc Krein, Fred Lamer, Jacquie Lamer, Kyle Miller, Jason Offutt, David Shadinger, Brian Swafford, Nathan Wilson
Staff: Marla McCrary, Leslie Murphy, Will Murphy
Statement of Mission
Northwest Missouri State University is a learning-centered community of scholars offering undergraduate and selected graduate programs. The University is committed to preparing broadly educated and engaged citizens for a world of constant change, applying information technology to improve learning processes, and promoting continuous improvement to enhance performance in all its activities. Northwest seeks to expand access to learning and promote research designed to address the needs of our students and stakeholders.