Ross, Billy 2004-04-22
In this interview Billy I. Ross gives account of his background and later talks on how he contributed to the mass communication program at Texas Tech University.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Billy Ross
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Date: April 22, 2004
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:31:46
Abstract
Introduction; Birth information; Parents; Growing up and early educational background; Houston; Masters; Sports in Kentucky; Reason behind his decision; Working at Texas Tech University; Mass Communications building; Growth of the mass communication program; Limiting enrollment; Top ten percent policy; Billy’s impact within the department today; How his experience at LSU contributed to his action at TTU; How his views on mass communications contributed to MC; Funding for Mass Communication; Feeling accomplishment; The call from LSU; When John came on board; Wanting to expand MC to the Hispanic community; How MC could work with expanding borders; Determining what is funded; Billy’s idea for media history; Book; Carter; Difference in interests; Holdings in first broadcasting station; Prosperous local television station; Research that takes place within the school; His advice to students; Getting his doctorate; First job experience; His ease of applying change at institutions worked; Getting accustomed to the teaching job; Being able to evaluate students; Information on the induction; Taking advantage of resources; Final comments on his overall attitude on experience in the field.
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