96-06-21 Don Dell to Head Journalism/Communication School

DON DELL TO HEAD NEW JOURNALISM/COMMUNICATION SCHOOL

     COLUMBUS -- Don M. Dell, a professor of psychology at The 
Ohio State University, has accepted an offer to be the first 
director of the new school combining the university's 
communication and journalism programs.

     Randall Ripley, dean of the College of Social and Behavioral 
Sciences, announced this week that he will forward Dell's 
nomination to the Board of Trustees for approval at the next 
meeting July 12.

     As part of the university's ongoing restructuring, the 
School of Journalism and the Department of Communication will be 
combined into one academic unit, effective July 1.  A name for 
the new school has yet to be determined.

     Dell's two-year appointment will begin July 1. Before his 
term expires, the college will launch a search for a director 
with experience in the fields of journalism and communication, 
Ripley said.

     Dell has extensive administrative experience.  He served as 
an associate provost from 1992 to 1994, and as associate dean of 
the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences from 1984-1992 and 
assistant dean for four years prior to that.

     A member of the Ohio State faculty since 1971, his academic 
specialty is counseling psychology.  He holds a Ph.D. in 
counseling and student personnel psychology from the University 
of Minnesota, and bachelor's and master's degrees in mathematics 
from North Dakota State University.

     Although Dell has no academic experience in the fields of 
communication and journalism, he has many other attributes that 
make him an excellent candidate for the position, Ripley said.

     "Don is an respected administrator and an effective leader," 
the dean noted.  "He has the skills and background to bring the 
faculty and students of the new school together as the details of 
the merger are worked out.  I am confident that his leadership 
will be a valuable asset in this transition period."
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Contacts:  Don Dell, (614) 688-3151
           Randall Ripley, (614) 292-7689 


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