“Take advantage of campus media, study abroad and internships. Ask us for help with networking and referrals.  We want you to succeed in the classroom and beyond.” --Sara Gillham

Sara Gillham, recruitment and retention coordinator and J-School graduate, enjoys her work because it is a place where “everyone is really passionate about what they do and wants to come to work each day.”

After graduating, Gillham worked in the KU Office of Admissions and Scholarships. She left KU briefly to work in recruitment for the University of Phoenix, but returned to the J-School in order to work with younger students.

“Everyone who comes through my door and is interested in journalism is a top priority for me," said Gillham. "It is my goal to make the recruitment process a personal one for both the prospective student and parent.”

As a recent graduate, Gillham advices current students to build relationships with faculty. “Our faculty has real world experience that you (students) can benefit from. They work hard to have strong professional and personal relationships with you--they truly want to know who you are,” she said.

Gillham enjoys informing prospective students about J-school programs because they “are some of the best. They truly have a multimedia focus which makes our students very marketable.” She emphasizes the importance of taking advantage of campus media opportunities that are available from day one at the university.

Gillham is working on her masters from the University of Phoenix in business management.