Eddith Dashiell rejoined the Dean’s Office staff in July 2007 as
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Services in the Scripps
College of Communication at Ohio University in Athens. Her duties
include oversight of student records and services, upholding standards,
recruitment, scholarships, parent relations and student leadership
development.
Dr. Dashiell also oversees the college’s
Residential Learning Communities, whereby first-quarter freshmen take a
package of three classes together and live in the same residence hall
as an aid to the transition from high school and as a foundation for
greater academic success for students.
Prior to this position,
Dr. Dashiell served as assistant provost for multicultural graduate
affairs in the Office of Graduate Studies for two years. Since 1992,
Dr. Dashiell has taught media law and broadcast journalism classes in
the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. Also while at Ohio University,
Dr. Dashiell has also served as associate dean in the Scripps College
of Communication, 2002-2005; associate director of the E.W. Scripps
School of Journalism, 1998-2001; director of studies in journalism,
Honors Tutorial College,1996-2005; and director of the Scripps High
School Journalism Workshop, 1993-2000.
She has also served in numerous positions within the television and radio broadcast industry, as well as in the public sector.
Dr.
Dashiell earned a doctorate degree in Mass Communications from Indiana
University, a master’s degree in History and a bachelor’s degree in
Telecommunications, both from Middle Tennessee State University.
Dr.
Dashiell’s teaching and interest areas include communications law and
policy, mass communication history and broadcast journalism.
In her spare time (and with her spare resources), Dr. Dashiell supports CEDEINFA
(the Center for the Complete Development for Children and their
Families), a community service project in San Salvador. She currently
serves as the international coordinator for the organization.
RTVC 497B
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: (740) 593-4168
Fax: (740) 593-0459
e-mail: dashiell@ohio.edu