Jammie Johnson

Experience

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  University of Kansas

  Oct 2007 - now

  Program Coordinator, Graduate Studies

  W.A. White School of Journalism, University of Kansas- October 2011 to­ PresentOverview of responsibilities: -Advises prospective and current graduate students and graduate faculty within the School of Journalism (for both Lawrence and Edwards Campus) on policies and processes related to graduate education at KU. Provides support from inquiry to admission to graduation for 100+ students. -Serves as a liaison with the Office of Graduate Studies, Registrar's Office, Admissions, etc. -Advises current PhD and master's students on departmental and university policies and procedures including admission, enrollment, GTA/GRA and student hourly employment requirements, academic policies, required training, petitions, comprehensive and final exams, graduation and assists with electronic filing of projects/thesis. -Organizes New Graduate Student Orientation. -Maintains and updates the Graduate Student Handbook, Academic Catalog, and graduate pages of the department/program website. -Serves on the Scholarship committee, attends course scheduling meetings, assists with recruitment activities and coordinates visits and tours. -Assists with writing, filing and administering grants for graduate faculty and students and other programs as needed. _Served on search committees for Professor of the Practice, Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs, Undergraduate Recruiter, Academic Advisor and Executive Assistant to the Dean _Assists the Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs and the Associate Dean for Faculty and Research Development -Member: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Group; Past Chair (4 years) -Member: Black Faculty and Staff Council -Past chair: Diversity Task Force -Past member: Recruitment Task Force -Past member: Campus Equity Implementation Committee -Past member: Staff Senate, Professional Development Committee -CoAuthor, "Perceptions of Cultural Competence Among Students, Staff, and Faculty in a School of Journalism and Mass Communications" Show less

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  The Caregivers Friend, LLC

  Jul 2021 - now

  CEO and Founder

  The Caregivers Friend supports family caregivers by:1. Providing resources, tips and strategies that empowers them through their caregiving journey.2. Educating family caregivers through monthly Caregiver 411 vlogs. 3. Customizing coaching for family caregivers to create a lifestyle that promotes peace and healthy caregiving.