MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the William Allen White
School of Journalism and Mass Communications is to teach
students to think critically and creatively while preparing
them for careers in journalism, mass communications and
related fields and for graduate study.
Our commitments:
Graduates of the School
will:
- Appreciate the value of freedom of
expression and its importance in society.
- Be able to critically analyze mass
media.
- Have an ethical framework for the
practice of journalism and mass communication.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the
value of a diverse society, a diverse work place and the
importance of reflecting that diversity in mass media.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the
impact of changing media technologies on society.
- Demonstrate effective production and
presentation skills for the media.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the
importance of research for adding new knowledge and an ability
to employ research techniques for analysis and interpretation.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how
communications organizations function and the important
management issues they face.
Adopted by a unanimous vote
of the faculty on Sept. 3,1998
VALUES STATEMENT
This School values:
- A diverse, collaborative and dynamic
student-centered environment
- Excellence in learning, teaching and mentoring
- Free expression
and conscientious, ethical journalism as cornerstones of
a democratic society
- Critical and creative thinking
- Meaningful
research and creative activity
- Imaginative outreach and collaboration
on this campus, in this state and in the professions of
journalism.
Adopted unanimously by
the full faculty on November 7, 1997.
POLICY ON PLAGIARISM AND FABRICATION/FALSIFICATION
The William Allen White School of Journalism
and Mass Communications does not tolerate plagiarism, fabrication
of evidence and falsification of evidence.
Penalties for plagiarism, fabrication
or falsification can include a failing grade for the course
and expulsion from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
If you have any questions about what
constitutes plagiarism, fabrication or falsification, please
consult the professor of the course.
The following definitions are from Article
II, Section 6, of the University Senate Rules and Regulations,
revised FY98.
Plagiarism
Knowingly presenting the work of another
as one's own (i.e., without proper acknowledgement of the
source). The sole exception to the requirement of acknowledging
sources is when the information or ideas are common knowledge.
Fabrication and Falsification
Unauthorized alteration or invention
of any information or citation in an academic exercise.
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