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Dr. Lois Foreman-Wernet serves as Professor in the Media Department at Capital University, teaching public relations and advising the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). An accredited member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), she integrates community-based projects into her curriculum and maintains active professional engagement.
Her academic credentials include:
- Bachelor of Music Education from The Ohio State University
- Master of Arts in Journalism from The Ohio State University
- Ph.D. in Communication from The Ohio State University
Research centers on institutional-public dynamics, particularly corporate reputation management, ethical communication frameworks, and arts organization public perception. Her methodology frequently employs sense-making theory to analyze stakeholder assessments and organizational identity construction, with applications in crisis communication and audience engagement strategies.
Recent publications demonstrate consistent exploration of reputation assessment mechanisms, ethical corporate guidelines, and arts sector communication challenges, revealing an interdisciplinary approach bridging business ethics, cultural studies, and strategic communication.
Professional recognition includes:
- Walt Seifert Award for Outstanding Service to PRSSA
- Prestigious Fellowship for Educators from the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations
As PRSSA faculty advisor, she mentors students through client-based immersion projects and national competition preparation. Her course portfolio spans Introduction to Public Relations, Crisis Management, Event Planning, and Media Department Internships, emphasizing experiential learning.
Based in the Convergent Media Center, she contributes to Capital University's communication ecosystem through the PRSSA chapter and industry-connected curriculum development.
