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Dr. Ollie L. Jefferson, Visiting Assistant Professor

The University of Maryland at College Park

Ollie L. Jefferson, Ph.D., participated in the University of Maryland at College Park Do Good Institute, which is a part of the learning community of select professors to incorporate social impact, civic discourse, and democratic pedagogy into the students’ lessons. Her communication students were encouraged to recognize, understand, and act upon their responsibility to work with others, address issues in the public sphere, and advance the common good. The Program Manager of the Do Good Institute visits classrooms each semester and sent Dr. Jefferson the following comment after observing her class:

"I would love to hear about how you prepare your students because in the two years I've observed 20+ different COMM sections/group presentations, those were probably the best I've seen.

Wow! Thorough, engaging, well-informed, well-spoken."

Howard University Cathy Hughes School of Communications

Conference Coordinator

As the First Vice President, Professor Ollie L. Jefferson planned and executed all details of the Maryland Communication 34th Annual Conference, hosted by Howard University's Cathy Hughes School of Communications. Her responsibilities included, but were not limited to, selecting the theme of media education and the current president of the National Communication Association as the keynote speaker. This sold-out academic conference engaged communication professionals, students, and faculty attendees in intellectual conversation concerning the media and society. As a member of the Howard University Graduate Student Council, she also assisted in fundraising activities for the Communication, Culture, and Media Studies Graduate Student Organization.

Prince George's Community College, Capital Project

Committee Member

Professor Ollie L. Jefferson (joined with her students) served in an advisory capacity aimed at engaging stakeholders in efforts to generate funding for Prince George's Community College through the sponsorship of seats at the Queen Anne Building, Lanham Hall, and the New Culinary Arts Center. Take A Seat: Capital Project Subcommittee Members strategically planned and conceptualized a marketing campaign that supported the college. The action plan encouraged college alumni, students, employees, and the community to join #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations to encourage philanthropy and celebrate generosity worldwide.

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