Ms. Jaietta Jackson

Senior Lecturer
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Ms. Jaietta Jackson

Senior Lecturer

Communication

Meshel Hall 107

phone: (330) 941-2052

jjackson@ysu.edu

Bio

Ms. Jaietta Jackson, is an educator and communication consultant who began her teaching career in the Youngstown City schools. In 2004 she advanced her career as a Communication Professor at Youngstown State University. She is currently a Senior Lecturer and the director of the Public Speaking Basic Course. Jaietta has been invited to speak at many conferences and seminars to discuss her communication research that includes the collegiate success of Black males. Intercultural Communication, Interpersonal Communication, and Social Media Literacy.

Research Interests

Jaietta's communication research that includes the collegiate success of Black males. Intercultural Communication, Interpersonal Communication, and Social Media Literacy.

Teaching Interests

Jaietta's teaching research that includes Intercultural Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking and Social Media Literacy.

  • Education

    • 1998

      MA, Communication: Public Relations

      New York University

    • 1993

      BFA, Communication: Radio and TV Production

      Kent State University

  • Awards and Honors

    • 2020

      YSU Academic Affairs

      Distinguished Professor in Service

      Eligibility for the Distinguished Professorships for full-time faculty is limited to faculty members in the bargaining unit that displays leadership within the awarded area.

    • 2017

      Youngstown State University Diversity Leadership Recognition Committee

      Diversity Campus Leadership Award

      The award honors faculty, staff and administrators who are leaders in diversity and inclusion.

  • Intellectual Contributions

    • 2021

      "Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in an Intercultural Society"

      J. Tyus, J. Jackson

      Kendall Hunt Publishing Company

  • Professional Service

    • 2022 - 2023

      Other
      Ohio Communication Association

  • Public Service

    • 2022 - present

      Organizer
      TEDX Youngstown

    • 2021 - present

      Other
      Cardinal Mooney High School Speech Team

    • 2018 - present

      Member
      Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.

    • 2018 - present

      Board Member
      Cardinal Mooney High School

    • 2016 - present

      President
      CMHS MAC (Cardinal Mooney Minority Alumni Council)