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Jan Slater is a Professor of Advertising in the Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Gies College of Business, concurrently serving as Chief Marketing Officer for the college. She previously served as Dean of the College of Media and Head of the Department of Advertising. Prior to academia, she was an advertising practitioner, holding roles in private industry and owning her own advertising agency. She holds a Ph.D. from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Public Communications, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University
Research Interests: Her expertise spans advertising theory, media management, and digital media strategy, informed by her dual background in academic research and professional advertising experience. She focuses on bridging theoretical frameworks with practical industry applications in branding and communication strategies.
Professional Background: Before joining Illinois, she was an Associate Professor and Associate Director of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. Her career transition from advertising agency ownership to academia underscores her commitment to integrating industry insights with academic rigor.
Advisory & Leadership Roles: Her administrative roles at Gies and the College of Media reflect her strategic leadership in academic and professional development initiatives. While specific grants or student advisement details are not disclosed, her institutional positions indicate oversight of educational and research programs.
Labs/Teams: Engaged with the Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising and Gies College of Business, contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives in marketing and media studies.
