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Mass Media Faculty

Mr. Frank Barnas, Professor
Mass Media Area Head
MFA, University of Texas
BJ, University of Missouri
fbarnas@valdosta.edu
Specialization: Broadcast Journalism

Mr. Mike Savoie, Professor
Assistant Dean, College of the Arts
MFA, University of New Orleans
BA, University of New Orleans
mpsavoie@valdosta.edu
Specialization: Digital Media and Video Production

Dr. Larry Etling, Associate Professor
PhD, University of Georgia
MA, University of North Dakota
BA, University of Saskatchewan
letling@valdosta.edu
Specialization: Audio Theory, Production and Performance

Mr. Brian Day, Assistant Professor
MFA, University of New Orleans
BA, Lock Haven State University
bjday@valdosta.edu
Specialization: Video Production, Post-Production, Screenwriting

Mr. Dennis Conway, Assistant Professor
MFA, New York University
BA, Cornell University
dpconway@valdosta.edu
Specialization: Video Production, Writing, Sports Broadcasting

Dr. Frank J. Rybicki, Assistant Professor
PhD, Duquesne University
MA, University of Southern California
BA, California State University, Los Angeles
fjrybicki@valdosta.edu
Specialization: Media Law, Audio/Video Production, New Technologies

Ms. Marie Elliott, Assistant Professor
MFA, Georgia College and State University (Creative Writing)
MFA, Ohio University (Film Production)
BA, West Virginia State University
mmelliott@valdosta.edu
Specialization: Dramatic Writing, Film Production and Directing, Photography

Mr. Michael Taylor, Instructor
MA, Eastern Washington University
BA, Eastern Washington University
mktaylor@valdosta.edu
Specialization: Audio Production and Radio

Mr. Walter Rollenhagen, Technical Support
BFA, Valdosta State University
wrollenh@valdosta.edu