Kellie Stanfield

Kellie Stanfield is an Associate Professor of Broadcast Journalism at the Missouri School of Journalism and Executive Producer at KOMU-TV, the school’s NBC affiliate. She teaches introductory broadcast journalism and graduate courses in media ethics while overseeing newscast production at KOMU.

Education:

• B.A. in English, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
• M.A. in Broadcast Journalism, Missouri School of Journalism
• Ph.D. in Journalism, Missouri School of Journalism

Her research focuses on bridging journalism theory and practice through innovative teaching models, emphasizing university-level broadcast journalism, local news, and mobile journalism. She aims to enhance student learning outcomes, confidence, and self-efficacy.

Stanfield’s recent publications appear in Journalism Practice and Health Communication, though specific article titles are not listed. She has received the Provost’s Outstanding Junior Faculty Teaching Award for her contributions.

Initiatives:

• Established a clothing donation program for students unable to afford professional on-air attire.
• Provided a campus-based staff car to assist students lacking transportation to KOMU-TV’s newsroom.

She attributes her teaching success to mentor Kent Collins, a late professor who inspired her academic career.