College of Communication and Fine Arts - Department of Journalism and Strategic Media

**About Journalism and Strategic Media** The Department of Journalism and Strategic Media (J+SM) is a professionally focused academic department at the University of Memphis. It seeks to train the next generation of journalists and communicators across the breadth of their industries. Journalism and Strategic Media is a vital part of the College of Communication and Fine Arts and follows in the footsteps of the University’s mission to provide transformative educational experiences **Our Mission** We produce career-ready graduates for ever-changing media professions. We produce industry-relevant research and engage in profession-driven public service for the benefit of our communities and industries. **Our Vision** We seek to be the nation’s leading urban journalism and mass communication program. **Our Values** The University of Memphis Department of Journalism and Strategic Media, as an engaged learning professional program, celebrates: - The pursuit of excellence in journalism and strategic media teaching and research - Integration of our programs with the Mid-South professional community and the broader global community - A collegial environment that supports the breadth of our community and encourages the richness of free expression. - Creating relationships with students to help them persist and succeed. - Growing relationships across CCFA and the University. [View our Strategic Plan](https://www.memphis.edu/jrsm/about/about_pdfs/strategicplan.pdf)