Jason Ellis

Jason Ellis serves as Department Head and Professor in the Department of Communications and Agricultural Education at Kansas State University's College of Agriculture. He leads academic programs while providing communications support for the College of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension, and oversees University Printing operations.

His educational background includes:

• B.S. in Agricultural Communications and Journalism and Animal Sciences and Industry (1998, Kansas State University)
• M.S. in Meat Science (2003, Iowa State University)
• Ph.D. in Agricultural Education (2006, Iowa State University)

Dr. Ellis specializes in agricultural communications research through the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station, with emphasis on translating technical agricultural concepts for diverse audiences. His work bridges journalism practices with agricultural extension services, focusing on effective dissemination of research findings to farmers, policymakers, and consumers through traditional and digital media channels.

He actively teaches and mentors students in undergraduate and graduate programs while administering bachelor's degrees in Agricultural Education and Agricultural and Natural Resources Communications, a master's program in Agricultural Education and Communication, and contributing to the interdisciplinary Leadership Communication doctoral program.

The department under his leadership operates University Printing and provides critical communication infrastructure supporting K-State Research and Extension's statewide outreach initiatives, including research-based publications and educational materials for agricultural stakeholders.