Distinguished Visiting Professor Joe Angotti talked about how a journalism minor, gives students plenty of hands on experience and shows what journalism is about.

     Some of the opportunities with the journalism minor include job shadowing and internships. It also includes opportunities for students to research stories outside of Monmouth. The program will feature a high level of student engagement through involvement with journalistic activities: campus radio and television, student newspaper, and regional reporting.

     "I would like to see more students getting experience for writing area publications," says Carlson.

     The journalism minor has an introduction to journalism course which Angotti will teach next semester. From this class, students will learn about all areas of media. During the meeting Angotti stressed that these areas are important because in today’s society, every job requires more than one role.

     The Educational Studies department is also facing many changes for candidates up for certification. The legislators of the Illinois General Assembly are currently reviewing proposals that would increase the standards for teacher certification in the state of Illinois.

The proposed changes will limit the amount of times a candidate may take certification tests such as the Basic Skills exam.