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Jodie Mozdzer Gil is a tenured Professor in the Department of Journalism at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU). She serves as faculty adviser to the SCSU Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) chapter and co-adviser to the student magazine Crescent, with active involvement in promoting freedom of information and digital journalism education. Her affiliations include the Connecticut Council on Freedom of Information and the Society of Professional Journalists.
- Bachelor's and Master's in Journalism
- Faculty Development Grants recipient
- Active FOI law researcher
- Hyperlocal media advocate
Research Focus: Her scholarly work centers on Freedom of Information (FOI) laws, particularly home address exemptions and privacy implications in digital journalism. She explores the intersection of open government and data privacy, with recent pandemic-related studies on virtual civic engagement and budgetary transparency. Her pedagogical research investigates digital media tools and video tutorial engagement in journalism education.
Grants & Collaborations: Key funded projects include:
- "Faculty Training for Online Video Tutorials" ($800)
- "Telling local stories of World War I" ($4,400)
- "Curriculum Related Activities Committee Grant" ($2,000)
Publications & Presentations: Her 2022 article Home Address Exemptions in State FOI Laws established critical frameworks for privacy exemptions in public records. She has presented at national conferences including AEJMC and the National Freedom of Information Coalition, with specific attention to FOI Summit 2022 and ER visits for asthma data reporting.
