CURRICULUM VITAE. INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATION: Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE NAME: Chinyere Stella OKUNNA INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATION: Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria POSITION/STATUS: Professor (First Female Professor of Mass Communication in Nigeria). CONTACT INFORMATION: Telephone: NATIONALITY: Nigerian HOME STATE: Anambra ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: B.A.: University of Nigeria, Nsukka M.A.: University of Leicester Centre for Mass Communication Research, Leicester, England/UK PH.D.: University of Lagos, Nigeria AREA OF SPECIALIZATION: Behaviour Change Communication (Development Communication). WORK EXPERIENCE: A. ACADEMIC Professor of Mass Communication (2001 Date). Head, Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (2014 ). Coordinator of Post-Graduate Programmes, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University ( ). Head, Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University ( ). Senior Lecturer in Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University ( ). Sub-Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University ( ). Principal Lecturer in Mass Communication, Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu ( ). Lecturer in Mass Communication, IMT Enugu ( ). B. NON-ACADEMIC Chief of Staff, Anambra State Government ( ). Honourable Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Anambra State ( ). Honourable Commissioner for Information and Culture, Anambra State ( ). Chair, Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Implementation Committee, Anambra State ( ). Chair, Anambra State Committee on Good Governance ( ). Chair, Anambra State Vision 20: ( ). Coordinating Commissioner, Development Partnership/Donor Agencies Activities in Anambra State ( ). 1

2 MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: Fellow, Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) Member, International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR). Member, World Association for Christian Communication (WACC). Member, African Council for Communication Education (ACCE). Member, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Member of Board of Trustees, Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) Member, International Technical Advisory Group (TAG) on Polio Communication (2007). CREATIVE OUTPUT/PUBLICATIONS: BOOKS: 1. Introduction to Mass Communication (Second Edition). Enugu: New Generation Books, [First published in 1994 by ABIC Books, Enugu]. Third Edition published in 2012 by New Generation as co-authored book. 2. Ethics of Mass Communication (Second Edition). Enugu: New Generation Books, [First published in 1995 by New Generation Books, Enugu]. EDITED BOOK: Teaching Mass Communication: A Multi-Dimensional Approach. Enugu: New Generation Books, CO-EDITED BOOK: Theory and Practice of Mass Communication. Enugu: ABIC Books, [Edited by C.S. Okunna, C. Amafili and S.N. Okenwa]. BOOK CHAPTERS: 1. The Nigerian Mass Communication Audience: Using the Media with a Purpose. In G. Chukukere (ed.), Introductory Readings in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Onitsha: University Publishing Coy., Global Communication and Cultural Synchronization. In C.S. Okunna et al. (eds.), Theory and Practice of Mass Communication. Enugu: ABIC, Introductory Law for Journalists. Ibid. 4. Writing for the Mass Media (C.S. Okunna, and 2 others). In N. Okenwa et al (eds), The Media World: Explorations in Writing and Production. Enugu: Bismark Publications, Writing Styles and Skills. Ibid. 6. A Quick Look at Development Communication. In C.S. Okunna (ed.), Teaching Mass Communication: A Multi-Dimensional Approach. Enugu: New Generation Books, Critical Writing and Reviewing by C.S. Okunna and K.A. Omenugha. Ibid. 8. Enforcing Media Ethics: Making Media Professionals Partners in National Development. In O. Uwakwe, Communication and National Development. Enugu: Afrika-Link Books,

3 9. The Role of Information and Communication Technology in Reporting Rural Issues. In O. Uwakwe (ed), Media Technology: Issues and Trends. Enugu: Afrika-Link Books, Origin of Modern Mass Media. In Ikechukwu Nwosu and Ifeyinwa Nsude (eds), Trado- Modern Communication Systems: Interfaces and Dimensions. Enugu: Immaculate Publications Ltd, [Co-authored with Uzochukwu, Chinwe Elizabeth. ARTICLES IN JOURNALS AND OCCASIONAL PUBLICATIONS: 1. The Importance of Formal Journalism Education. Africa Media Monograph Series (Nairobi: ACCE), No. 3, Freedom of the Press in the Third World: Freedom for Whom? Nigerian Journal of Mass Communication, Vol. 1, No. 1, The Changing Patterns of Journalism Education and Recruitment in Nigeria CAEJAC Journal (Ontario: Commonwealth Association for Education in Journalism and Communication), Vol. 3, 1990/ Communication for Self Reliance Among Rural Women in Nigeria. Media Development (London: World Association for Christian Communication). Vol. 1, Female Faculty in Journalism Education in Nigeria: Implications for the Status of Women in the Society. Africa Media Review (Nairobi: ACCE), Vol. 6, No. 1, Media Use, Knowledge of World Affairs and Image of Nations Among Nigerian Youth. (By Onuora Nwuneli, C.S. Okunna and 2 others). Africa Media Review (Nairobi: ACCE), Vol. 7 No. 7, Development Communication Action Research: Rural Women in Nigeria. Journal of Development Communication (Kuala Lumpur: Asian Institute for Development Communication), Vol.4, No. 1, Small Participatory Media Technology as an Agent of Social Change in Nigeria: A Nonexistent Option? Media, Culture and Society (London: Sage Publications), Vol. 17, No. 4, Portrayal of Women in Nigerian Home Video Films: Empowerment or Subjugation? Africa Media Review (Nairobi: ACCE), Vol. 10, No. 3, Global Trends in Journalistic Ethics. Ethics in Nigerian Journalism (Abuja: Nigerian Press Council, 1998). This is an occasional publication of the solicited papers presented at the Nigerian Press Council seminar on Code of Ethics for Journalism Practice in Nigeria, held in Ilorin, March Mobilizing Host Communities for Development Communication Projects. African Journal of Development Studies (Port-Harcourt: Development Africa Consortium), Vol. 1, Nos. 1&2, Regulating Journalists and the Media: Regulation by Whom? Ethics and Regulation: Formulating a Working Agenda for Journalists and the Media (Lagos: International Press Centre, 2000). This is an occasional publication of the solicited papers presented at a seminar on Ethics and Regulation for Journalists and the Media, organized by Media-for-Democracy Project, in Ibadan, July

4 13. Development Communication: An Evaluation of Old Concepts and Strategies. New Frontiers in Humanities (Abuja: University of Abuja), Vol. 1 No. 1, Private Broadcasting and Democratization in Nigeria: The Responsibilities [by C.S. Okunna & K.A. Omenugha]. Nigerian Journal of Communications. Vol. 1, The Ethical Journalist as the Bastion of Democracy. Nigerian Journal of Communications, Vol. 1, The Press, the Law and the Society: A Practical/Ethical Approach. Unilag Communication Review, Vol. 1, No. 1, Communication and Conflict: A Commentary on the Role of the Media. Africa Media Review (CODESRIA), Vol. 12, No. 1, Re-inventing Media Content: Creating a Balance Between Social Responsibility and Business Concern. International Journal of Communication, No. 2, January 2005 (paper originally presented as Resource Person at the 1 st All Nigerian Editors Conference, in Ada, Osun State, August 2004). 19. Women: As Invisible as Ever in Nigeria s News Media. International Journal of Media and Cultural Politics (London: Intellect Books), Vol. 1, No. 1, January Religion Constrains HIV/AIDS Reporting in Nigeria (co-authored with Ifeoma Dunu). Media Development (Toronto, Ontario, Canada: World Association for Christian Communication), Vol. LIV 2/2007. Originally presented at the International Conference on Religion, Media and Health in West Africa (with focus on HIV/AIDS) in Accra Ghana, December Media, Ideology and the Nation: The Nigerian Press Coverage of the Danish Cartoon Crisis (co-authored with Kate Omenugha). Journal of Media and Communication, Vol. 1 (1), PAPERS PRESENTED AT CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, WORKSHPOPS ETC (PARTIAL LISTING): 1. Mobilizing Nigerian Women Through Journalism Entertainment. Presented at the Joint International Conference of African Communication Association & Nigerian Mass Communication Association, May 1988, in Uyo, Nigeria. 2. The Mass Media and the Status of Women in Nigeria: The Education Factor. Presented at the 6 th Biennial Conference of ACCE, October 1988, in Jos, Nigeria. 3. Communicating with Nigeria s Rural Women about a Better Life: What Strategy? Presented at the Joint International Conference of WACC London and ACCE Nigeria Chapter, July 1990, in Ibadan, Nigeria. 4. The Human Environment for Development Communication in Nigeria. Presented at the 8 th Biennial Conference of ACCE, October 1992, in Cairo, Egypt. 5. Channel Selection in Communication for Rural Development in Nigeria: An Assessment. Presented at the 9 th Biennial Conference of ACCE, October 1994, in Accra, Ghana. 4

5 6. Information Management in Military and Political Era. Solicited paper presented at Anambra State Ministry of Information seminar on Information Management, July 1997, in Awka, Nigeria. 7. Communication Defects: Barrier to Functional Marriage. Solicited paper presented at the Eastern Media Alert seminar on Vision 2010 in Perspective: Wither Marriage, Family? July 1997, in Enugu, Nigeria. 8. Potency of the Press in Mobilizing Women for Development. Solicited paper presented at the Nigeria Union of Journalists seminar on The Press: Tool for Effective Leadership and Sustainable Development, November 1998, in Awka Nigeria. 9. Communication for Effective Mobilization for Development. Solicited paper presented at the workshop on Effective Communication for Development, organized by Anambra Newspapers and Printing Corporation in collaboration with Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, March 2000, in Awka Nigeria. 10. Effective Medium of Communication with the Aged for Poverty Elimination in Old Age. Solicited paper presented at the national workshop on Eliminating Poverty in Old Age, organized by the International Federation on Ageing Nigeria, in collaboration with the World Bank, May 2000, in Abuja, Nigeria. 11. Rumour, Propaganda and the Press. Solicited paper presented at Nigeria Union of Journalists seminar on Media and Democracy, November 2000, in Awka, Nigeria. 12. Saving the Nigerian Child from Abuse by the Mass Media. Guest Lecture delivered at the launching of Save Our Children Project (a Non Governmental Organization crusading against violence and immorality in mass media content), April 2001, in Abakaliki, Nigeria. 13 Information Management Techniques. Solicited paper presented at a workshop for the Bureaucracy of the Delta State House of Assembly, June 2001, in Asaba, Nigeria. 14. Promoting Stakeholder Participation in Export Promotion through Public Relations. Solicited paper presented at the 11 th Onitsha Made in Nigeria Trade Fair, in Onitsha, October Professionalism, Credibility and Political Coverage: A Challenge to the Broadcast Media in Nigeria. Solicited paper presented at the National Broadcasting Commission workshop on Political Coverage in Electronic Media, March 2002, in Umuahia, Nigeria. 16. Enforcement of Media Ethics in a Democratic Society: The Role of Regulatory Bodies. Solicited paper presented at the workshop on The Media and the Challenges of Reporting Elections, organized by Mass Media Africa Peace Centre, April 2002, in Abuja, Nigeria. 17. Re-Engineering the Social Sector for Challenges of Globalization: The Role of Public Relations. Paper presented as Guest Speaker during the National Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), June 2002, in Abeokuta, Nigeria. 18. Empowering Women to Empower the Nation. Public Lecture Delivered During the 2002 World Population Day Celebration in Anaocha Local Government Area, Anambra State, July 2002, in Neni, Nigeria. 5

6 19. Gender and Communication in Nigeria: Is this the Twenty-First Century? Paper presented at the 23 rd Conference of the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR), in Barcelona, Spain, July 21 st -25 th Christian Communication in Nigeria: An Overview. Solicited paper presented at the international conference on Communication in the Life and Mission of the Church, organized by World Association for Christian Communication [Africa Region], in Lagos, June Communication and Conflict: What Role for the Media? Paper presented at the ACCE Biennial Conference, in Abuja, August Repositioning Radio for Today and Tomorrow. Anniversary Lecture delivered at the Coal City FM at 2 Celebration, in Enugu, August Government and Its Publics: The Public Relations Perspective. Solicited paper presented at the Anambra State Government Workshop for Protocol Officers and Personal Assistants, in Awka, March Culture, Religion and HIV/AIDS. Paper presented as Resource Person at Journalists Against AIDS (JAAIDS) workshop on HIV/AIDS and the Media for leaders of the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), in Lokoja, March Reproductive Health/Rights and Gender Dimensions to HIV/AIDS. Paper presented at Journalists Against AIDS (JAAIDS) workshop on HIV/AIDS and the Media for leaders of the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), in Lokoja, March Role of Media in a Democracy. Solicited paper presented at NTA Awka Premier Public Discourse, in Awka, September Communicating Policy Reforms: Between the Government, the Press and the People. Solicited paper presented at the Enugu Forum of the African Centre for Applied Economics, in Enugu, October Credibility, Trust & Civil Advocacy: Issues in Media Social Responsibility. Solicited paper presented at National Broadcasting Commission National Conference, in Asaba, July Equality Empowers. Paper presented as Guest Speaker at the World Population Day celebrations, in Awka, July Mobilization and Communication. Presentation made as Resource Person at a Civic Education Workshop on Mobilizing and Supporting Grassroots Women for Enhanced Political Participation, Organized by CIRDDOC, in Awka, 27 th April Enhancing Professionalism Among Female Journalists Through Information and Communication Technology. Keynote Address delivered at the 2006 Press Week Lecture of Nigeria Association of Media Women (NAWOJ), Enugu State Chapter, in Enugu, May Women Candidates and the Media: Communicating to Win Elections. Presentation made as Resource Person at the Female Political Summit in Enugu, March

7 33. Apolitical Participation of Women in Politics: The Bane of Economic Development in Nigeria. Presentation as Guest Speaker at a seminar by National Youth Council of Nigeria, in Awka, March Violence and Sex in Television, Video Games and Films: Images That Sell The Place of Media Literacy. Invited paper presented at the Ist African Media Literacy Conference organized by National Film and Video Censors Board in association with the British Council and Youth Media & Communication Initiative in Abuja, July Going Down Memory Lane: 150 Years of Print Media in Nigeria Landmarks and Developments. Invited paper presented at the 2009 Grand Award Ceremony of the Nigeria Media Merit Award, in Enugu, November * Numerous papers and other presentations made at various Communication events/activities during my eight years of service in the Government of Anambra State, in my capacity as Honourable Commissioner etc. CONSULTANT/RESOURCE PERSON AT WORKSHOPS AND SIMILAR ACTIVITIES/EVENTS: 1. Resource Person, UNICEF Workshop on Training of Information Officers on Social Mobilization Techniques, in Calabar, April Consultant, Family Health International (FHI) Workshop on the Implementing AIDS Prevention and Care (IMPACT) Project, in Awka, April Consultant, Society for Family Health (SFH) Workshop on the Review of Scripts for the Production of an HIV/AIDS Radio Drama in Igbo, in Enugu, October Resource Person, UNFPA-Assisted State Log-Frame Development Workshop, in Nkpor, Anambra State, October Resource Person, UNICEF/Anambra State Social Mobilization and Publicity Technical Committee (SOMTEC) Zonal Training Workshop on ACADA Model of Communication, in Nkpor, November Resource Person, UNICEF/Abia State Ministry of Health Zonal TrainingWorkshop on ACADA Model of Communication, in Umuahia, November Resource Person, UNICEF/Anambra State Ministry of Health Workshop on Zonal Development, Finalization and Production of Camera-Ready Copies of Sectoral Programme Fact Sheets, in Nkpor, December Resource Person, UNICEF Zonal Meeting to Develop Harmonized Strategic Framework, Zonal Work Plan and Communication Strategy on Key House Hold Practices in A Field Office, in Enugu, June Resource Person, VISION Project/Nigeria Association of Media Women (NAWOJ) Training Workshop on Strategic Communication, Advocacy and Reporting for Journalists and Communication Officers in Enugu State in Relation to Reproductive Health, in Enugu, August

8 10. Resource Person, UNICEF/Anambra State Social Mobilization and Publicity Technical Committee (SOMTEC) Orientation Training on Right-Based Programming and ACADA Model of Communication for Journalists and Communication Educators in A Field Zone, in Enugu, August Resource Person, UNICEF Zonal Meeting to Develop Communication Packages and Materials on Key Household Practices in UNICEF A Field Zone, in Calabar, September Moderator, Qualitative Research (Focus Group Discussions) into Perception and Understanding of the White and Red Ribbon Symbol for PMTCT, organized by John Hopkins University/CCP/Health Communication Program, in Awka, September Resource Person, UNICEF Workshop on the ACADA Model of Behaviour Change Communication, in Uyo, October, Resource Person, UNICEF/Anambra State SOMTEC Workshop to Design, Pre-test and Disseminate Communication Packages in UNICEF A Field Office, in Enugu, November Resource Person, UNICEF/Anambra State SOMTEC Workshop to Design and Produce Communication (Radio) Packages, in Nkpor, March Resource Person/Facilitator, Journalists Against AIDS (JAAIDS) Workshop on HIV/AIDS and the Media for the leaders of the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), in Lokoja, March Workshop Organizer/Programme Manager, UNICEF Workshop on ACADA Model of Development Communication for Communication Educators in UNICEF A Field Zone, in Awka, April Workshop Organizer/Programme Manager, UNICEF Workshop on Mainstreaming the Rights of Women and Children into General Studies Curricula in Universities, in Enugu, June Resource Person, UNICEF Meeting to Pilot-test Developed Communication Packages and Materials on Key House Hold Practices in A Field Zone, in Enugu, August Resource Person, UNICEF Workshop on Curriculum Development for University Teachers on ACADA, P-Process and Behaviour Change Communication Methodologies, in Ota, September Resource Person, JAAIDS/NGE (Nigeria Guild of Editors) Training Workshop for Editors on Reporting HIV/AIDS, in Calabar, September Resource Person, UNICEF Zonal Meeting/Workshop to Develop Communication Strategy on Key Household & Community Practices for Three Sites in Ife, Owerri and Uyo, in Enugu, November Member, Review Team for Review of JAAIDS Training-of-Trainers (ToT) Manual for Journalists on HIV/AIDS; the review took place in Lagos, November

9 24. Resource Person, UNICEF Workshop to Finalize Communication Strategy on Key Household & Community Practices for Three Sites in Ife, Owerri and Uyo, in Uyo, March Resource Person, UNICEF/WHO/Federal Ministry of Health (IMCI Unit) Zonal Meeting/Workshop to Develop Communication Materials on Key Household Practices for Ife, Owerri and Uyo, in Uyo, April Resource Person, UNICEF/WHO/Federal Ministry of Health (IMCI Unit) Zonal Meeting/Workshop to Finalize Communication Strategy on Key Household & Community Practices for Ife, Owerri and Uyo, in Owerri, May Resource Person, UNFPA/NPC (National Population Commission) Workshop for the Training of NPC Staff (Public Affairs Department) on Advocacy and Publicity, in Jos, June Resource Person, UNFPA/NPC Workshop for the Training of Journalists on Census Reporting, in Jos, June Core Team Consultant, UNFPA Census Awareness and Attitude Survey (CAAS) for 2006 Census in Nigeria, for several months in Resource Person, UNICEF Meeting to Edit the Communication Strategy Document on Key Household & Community Practices for Ife, Owerri and Uyo, in Enugu, June Resource Person, UNICEF Workshop on Strategic Framework and Planning for RI/PEI, Effective Behaviour Change Communication & Documentation of Implementation Processes, in Uyo, July Resource Person, Child-to-Child Network/UNICEF Workshop for Nigerian Guild of Editors on Child Protection, in Abakaliki, July Resource Person, UNICEF Zonal Workshop to Develop Radio Jingles in Igbo, Ijaw (Izon), Efik, Ibibio, Tiv, Idoma, Pidgin-English and English on Vitamin A, Iron and Iodine, in Owerri, August Resource Person, UNFPA Workshop for Editors of Media Houses on 2006 Census, in Ibadan, December Coordinator/Supervisor (South-East Zone), UNICEF Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Survey, January Resource Person, CIRDOCC Civic Education Workshops on Mobilization and Communication, in Enugu, Awka and Abakaliki, April and May Resource Person, UNICEF Workshop for Training of Journalists in A-Field Zone, in Enugu, July * Currently serving as Consultant to UNESCO and DFID/SPARC in the areas of Journalism/Mass Communication (for UNESCO & DFID/SPARC) and Human Resources Management (for DFID/SPARC). 9

10 ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP: A. External Examiner (Over the years): Department of Mass Communication, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Undergraduate) Department of Mass Communication, Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu (HND) Department of Mass Communication, Delta State University, Abraka (Undergraduate). Department of Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (Undergraduate). Department of Mass Communication, Anambra State University, Uli (Undergraduate). Department of Communication Arts, University of Uyo (MA & Ph.D). Department of Mass Communication, Ebonyi State University (MA) B. Post Graduate Supervisor: Post-graduate supervisor for M.Sc and Ph.D students of Mass Communication at Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Thesis Advisor to PH.D candidate, University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, C. Assessment of Candidates for Professorship and Associate Professorship: Covenant University: 2004 Imo State University (Prima Facie): 2005 University of Ibadan: 2005 Ajayi Crowther University: 2006 Benson Idahosa University: 2009 Delta State University: (Prima Facie) 2014 University of Uyo (2014) D. Membership of Accreditation Panels and Similar Academic Bodies: Member, team set up by Anambra State Government to write the Academic Brief for Anambra State University of Technology (ASUTECH) at its inception. Member, Anambra State Government-appointed Visitation Panel to ASUTECH, August Member, Anambra State Government Committee on the Restructuring of ASUTECH, August Member, Planning Committee for take-off of Tansian University, Anambra State, January Member, Governing Council, Tansian University, 2009 Date Member, NUC Accreditation Panel to Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna, Bayero University Kano and University of Maiduguri, November Member & Team Leader for Social Sciences, NUC Accreditation Panel to Niger Delta University and University of Uyo, November Resource Person, NUC Resource Verification Visit for proposed undergraduate Mass Communication Programme at McPherson University, October

11 E. Researcher & Coordinator/Chair of Research Teams and Similar Activities: * 2000: Country Coordinator, Global Media Monitoring Project 2000 (GMMP 2000). This was a global research project on the participation of women in the news in the world s mass media, organized by World Association for Christian Communication (London), Media Watch Canada, and Erin Research, and conducted in 71 countries in all regions of the world. I also conducted the pre-test for the study in Nigeria in August * 2001: Chair, research team of South-East Journalism Forum. The Forum was coordinated by the Centre for Development and Civic Education (CECODEC) in collaboration with Democracy and Governance Program of the United States Embassy, Lagos. Its mandate was to turn around journalism practice in Nigeria s Southeast, and the research team carried out a survey of journalists in this region. * 2002: Coordinator, Joint Audience Research by Anambra Broadcasting Service and Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University. This was a state-wide radio audience survey in Anambra State. * 2003: Lead Researcher, UNICEF Formative Research on groups in UNICEF CD (Community Development) communities in Anambra State; 4 other researchers worked in Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo States & I wrote the final report on the project in the 5 states. * 2004: Researcher & Research Coordinator, collection of baseline data on media use patterns in UNICEF focus communities in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo States. * 2005: Core Team Consultant, UNFPA Census Awareness and Attitude Survey (CAAS) for 2006 Census (nation-wide). * 2005: Principal Researcher, CAAS, in Enugu State. * 2005 (December) 2006 (January): Supervisor, UNICEF Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Survey. * : Supervisor/Coordinator, Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) for students of Mass Communication, IMT Enugu. F. Editorial Leadership for Publications (over the years): Member, International Advisory Board, Journal of Media and Cultural Politics (published by Intellect Books, London) Member, Editorial Board, Africa Media Review (published by CODESRIA) Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Public Relations Journal (Biannual Journal of Nigeria Institute of Public Relations, supported by Tertiary Education Trust Fund). Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Nigerian Journal of Communications Editorial Adviser, Babcock Journal of Mass Communication Review Editor, International Journal of Communication Member, Advisory Board, Eastern Outlook Newspapers, from Consulting Editor, UNIZIK NEWS ( ). This is the official publication of the Public Relations Unit of Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Manuscript Assessor, Journal of Communication and Language Arts, University of Ibadan (October 1998). Staff Editor, UNIZIK COMET Magazine & UNIZIK Comet Newspaper: training magazine and newspaper for Mass Communication students, Nnamdi Azikiwe University ( ; 2014 ) 11

12 Staff Adviser, The Forum Newspaper & The Forum Magazine: training publications for Mass Communication students, IMT Enugu ( ). Director, UNIZIK 94.1 FM Campus Radio G. Book Reviewer at Public Presentations of Books: 1. Echoes in the Mind by Akachi Adimora Ezeigbo. Launched in Lagos, December Nigerian Women Mobilized by Nina Mba. Launched in Enugu, August [Review was subsequently published in National Light newspaper, August 10 & 17, 1997 p.4]. 3. Broadcast Mobilization for Rural Development by Stella Joan Ebo. Launched in Enugu, October The Mass Media Uses and Regulations by Nnamdi S. Okenwa. Launched in Enugu, April Public Relations: A Practical Approach by Virginia Benson-Eluwa. Launched in Enugu, July Writing Scientifically by Peter Ositadinma Akogu. Launched in Awka, October, [Review was subsequently published in The Post Express newspaper, November 11, Also published in National Light newspaper, November 1, 2000]. 7. Who Makes the News? by World Association for Christian Communication, London. This was the Report of Global Media Monitoring Project [GMMP] My review titled The Continuing Invisibility of Women in the News was presented at the launching of the report in Lagos, March 8, Behind the Screen by E. O. Aghanya. Launched in Awka, March UNIVERSITY, PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE: A. Service to Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Partial Listing): / : Member, University Senate /97; 1997/98: Member, Senate Time-Table Committee / : Member, Calendar and Publications Committee : Member, Panel on Investigation of Alleged Receipt of Gratification by a Law Lecturer to Secure Admission for a Candidate into the Faculty of Law /98: Member, Committee on Teaching Equipment Grant /99: Member, Committee on the Upliftment of Igbo Language and Culture /99: Member, Reconciliation Committee to Ensure Proper Work Relationship Between the Director of Medical Services and the University Pharmacist /2000: Member, Senate Committee on the Investigation of the Disturbances in Awka During the Visit of President Obasanjo in August,

13 /2001: Member, NuNeT Committee, set up to facilitate Internet connectivity in the university /2003: Member, Panel of Inquiry into Students Rampage Leading to Closure of the University in July Member, Inaugural Lectures Committee, Member, International Linkages Committee, Chairman, Pre-Science Committee, October Chairman, International Linkages Committee, October B. Professional and Community Service (Partial Listing): : Member/Secretary, Nigeria Union of Journalists (Anambra State Chapter) Merit and Awards Committee : Member, interview panel for the relocation of the Satellite Newspaper from Enugu to Lagos as a national newspaper. The panel interviewed (in Lagos and Enugu) and recruited journalists and other categories of staff for the Satellite (July): Participant, USIS (United States Information Service) World Net Teleconference (coordinated from World Net Headquarters in Washington DC USA), at Minaj Systems TV, Obosi (July): Resource Person, Anambra State Government Workshop on Information Mangement for Information Officers, in Awka (August): Reviewer of the Anambra State Government Master Plan for the Protection of the Environment, in Awka (March): Resource Person, Nigerian Press Council seminar on Code of Ethics for Journalism Practice in Nigeria, in Ilorin. Participants debated and ratified The New Code of Ethics for Nigerian Journalists which is now in force (May): Participant/Assessor, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Public Hearing for the appraisal of the performance of private broadcasting stations in Anambra State to consider their applications for the renewal of their licenses, in Onitsha (March): Resource Person, Petroleum Trust Fund seminar on Development Communication in Nigeria: Challenges for the Next Millenium, in Enugu (May) & December 2004: Guest Speaker, Graduation/Prize-Giving Day of Federal Government Girls College, Onitsha, in Onitsha (May): Resource Person, Petroleum Trust Fund Round-table Conference on The Proposed Dredging of the Lower Niger River, in Onitsha (November): Guest Lecturer at the Eastern Zonal Conference of Nigeria Union of Journalists, in Awka. 13

14 (July): Keynote Speaker, Media-for-Democracy Project seminar on Ethics and Regulation: Formulating a Working Agenda for Journalists and the Media, in Ibadan (November): Guest Speaker, Nigeria Union of Journalists [Anambra State Chapter] Millennium Press Week on the theme Press and Democracy, in Awka (June): Resource Person, National Seminar/Workshop on Community Welfare and Women in Development, organized by Anambra State Ministry of Women Affairs & Social Development in collaboration with FINS & ASSOCIATES, in Awka (October): Lead Discussant, Roundtable on Media Response to Rights Issues Under Civil Rule: An Assessment, organized by International Press Centre, in Lagos (May): Guest Speaker, Inauguration of 4 th Executive of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (Anambra State Chapter), in Awka (June): Guest Participant, Roundtable on Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), organized by International Press Centre, in Port-Harcourt (June): Guest Speaker, Nigeria Institute of Public Relations conference on Public Relations and Globalisation: Managing Change in a Multi-cultural Society, in Abeokuta. 19. Member, Board of Trustees, Save Our Children Project (a Non-Governmental Organization crusading against violence and pornography in the mass media). Guest Speaker at the launching of the Project on April 6, 2001, in Abakaliki. 20. Member, Steering Committee, National Women Peace Group (NAWOPEG), Anambra State Chapter, from NAWOPEG is a Federal Government organization on conflict resolution and peace promotion. 21. Member, Information, Youth and Sports Subcommittee, Anambra State Transition Coordinating Committee set up by the Governor-elect to prepare a blueprint for his incoming administration, Member, Journalists Against AIDS Project Advisory Board for Mobilizing Media on HIV/AIDS, from (June): Convener, Seminar on Civic Journalism for Journalists in Anambra State, in collaboration with Resource Persons from North Dakota State University USA, University of Northern Iowa USA and University of Gloucestershire UK, at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka (July): Guest Speaker, Graduation/Prize-Giving Day, Federal Government College, Okposi, in Okposi (August): Guest Speaker, First Nigerian Guild of Editors Conference, in Osun State (August): Lead Discussant, Enugwu-Ukwu Forum s Annual Ofo Seminar, in Enugwu-Ukwu (July): Resource Person, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) National Conference, in Asaba. 14

15 (July): Guest Speaker, World Population Day Celebration, in Awka (September): Author, ToT Manual for Editors on HIV/AIDS Reporting, prepared by me on behalf of JAAIDS. 30. Behaviour Change Communication Consultant/Resource Person to Family Health International (FHI), UNICEF, UNFPA, Journalists Against AIDS (JAAIDS) etc : Member, National Universities Commission Accreditation Panel to Nigerian Universities : Member, Committee to Draft a Policy for Community Radio in Nigeria : Member Representing South-East Zone, Rural Electrification Agency Board (February): Participant, Expert Meeting on Election Reporting, coordinated by International Press Centre, Lagos * Numerous other Community Service activities during my eight years of service in the Government of Anambra State, in my capacity as Honourable Commission etc, but particularly as Chair of the State MDGs Implementation Committee. RECOGNITIONS/AWARDS (PARTIAL LISTING: LAST 10 YEARS): 2004: Chieftaincy Title of Kpakpando (Star), from the Igwe-in-Council of my home community (Ukpo in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State), for my Adimora-Okunna Scholarship Foundation and other services to Ukpo Community in particular and the society in general. 2005: Award for Professional Excellence, by Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Anambra State Chapter. 2005: Community Development Initiative Award, by Anambra State Development Foundation. December 2005: Fellowship of Nigerian Guild of Editors (the first time a non-editor was honoured with the Fellowship) 2006: Award for Professional Excellence, by Rotary Club of Awka 2006: Award for Professional Excellence, by Nigeria Association of Media Women, Enugu 2006: Listed in The Igbo Icon 2006: Listed in The New Who s Who in Nigeria 2007: Featured in The News Magazine as one of 25 Outstanding Nigerian Professors 15

16 2007: Featured in The News Magazine as one of 50 Nigerian Women in Welldeserved Professional and Leadership Positions. 2008: Professional Excellence Award, by Rotary Club of Nnewi 2009: Professional Integrity Award, by Nigeria Institute of Public Relations, Anambra State Chapter. 2011: Recognition as Best Performing Commissioner by UNICEF A-Field Office, for which I was rewarded with a foreign Study Tour in May : 20 Professional Excellence Award by Anambra State Government during the celebration of the 20 th anniversary of the creation of Anambra State (the only Commissioner/member of the Government so recognized). 2011: Award of Excellence in recognition of [my] Scholarly Contributions to the Development of Communication Education in Nigeria, by the Organizing Committee of Idowu Sobowale Conference. 2011: Listed in The Who is Who in Anambra State 2011: Good Governance Award from the Correspondents Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Anambra State 2012: Excellence Award by School of Media and Communication, Pan-African University. 2013: Award of Excellence in recognition of [my] outstanding contribution to the development of communication education in Nigeria, by the Organizing Committee of 2 nd Ebenezer Soola Conference. 2013: Special Award as Amazon of Development, by the Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Anambra State Chapter. 2013: Chieftaincy Title of Adaugo by the Igwe-in-Council of Umuchu Community in Aguata LGA, Anambra State. Professor Chinyere Stella Okunna October,