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Doug Ward is an Associate Professor and Associate Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Kansas (KU), where he is affiliated with the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications. His roles include academic leadership in pedagogy and teaching strategies, as well as contributing to the development of digital content programs and hybrid course models.
Education:
- Associate of Arts (A.A.), Southeast Community College
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Journalism & Mass Communication, Kansas State University
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Journalism, University of Kansas
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mass Communication, University of Maryland
Research interests focus on the Future of Higher Education, exploring technological and pedagogical innovations, and American Cultural History, analyzing societal changes through historical lenses. He also specializes in Effective Pedagogy, Evaluation of Teaching, Teaching and Technology, Web/App Development, Multimedia Storytelling, and Data Visualization & Analytics.
Notable creative works include KUEditing.com and Journalism Tech (now inactive), which applied technology to improve student engagement and language reference tools. His recent work includes a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded project on teaching evaluation and collaborations on data-driven student learning analysis.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Scripps Howard Foundation Journalism and Mass Communication Teacher of the Year
- Budig Teaching Professorship
- Bengtson Faculty Mentor Award
- Katich Creativity Award
- Administrative Fellow, University of Kansas
Advising and Grants: While no specific student advisees are listed, Ward has pioneered innovative programs such as the master’s degree in Digital Content Strategy and the Infomania course. His NSF-funded project highlights his commitment to advancing teaching evaluation methodologies.
He is actively involved in the Center for Teaching Excellence and the William Allen White School, collaborating to integrate technology into education and promote digital literacy.
