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Dr. Judy Oskam

  • School Director - Professor - School of Jrnlism & Mass Comm
Portrait of Dr. Judy Oskam

Biography and expertise

Professor Judy Oskam has served as Director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Texas State University since 2012. She is an Honorary Professor of International Studies. Oskam was Associate Professor and Associate Director for Round Rock Programs from 2006-2012. Before joining Texas State University, Oskam was an associate professor at Texas Tech University.

Oskam has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio/TV/Film from the University of North Texas, a Master of Science degree in Mass Communications and Doctorate in Higher Education Administration from Oklahoma State University. Earlier in her career, Oskam worked as a TV journalist, video producer and public relations professional.

• Oskam's podcast, Stories of Change, features interviews with students, artists, professors, entrepreneurs and change makers who help us navigate what's next.
• Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach
• Certified Tiny Habits® Coach
• Board of Directors, Better Business Bureau serving the Heart of Texas
• Governor, Headliners Foundation
• Accredited in Public Relations (APR) from the Public Relations Society of America
• Online Learning Consortium Advanced Online Teaching Certificate

Watch my 2025 TEDx Talk Why you should take action - then figure it out.

https://linktr.ee/judyoskam


Gallup CliftonStrengths Top 5:
Ideation | Strategic | Futuristic | Significance | Responsibility

Education

Doctorate Degree

EDD in Higher Education

Oklahoma State University, 1994

Master's Degree

MS in Mass Communication

Oklahoma State University, 1993

Bachelor's Degree

BA in Speech and Drama

University of North Texas, 1980

Teaching Interests

Research Interests

  • Carvallo, Andres Eloy (Principal), Davio, Rebecca Lynn (Co-Principal), Oskam, Judith B (Co-Principal), Valles Molina, Damian (Supporting), Higgins Joyce, Vanessa D (Supporting), Blasingame, Dale C (Supporting), Buschhorn, Jennifer L (Supporting), Scharlach, Jennifer M (Supporting), Suarez, Albert (Supporting), Jorgensen, Elissa Claire (Supporting). Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), Texas Department of Transportation, State, $400000. (Submitted: December 8, 2023, Funded: January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025). Grant.
  • Kaufhold, William Thomas (Principal), Percent Contribution: %60, Oskam, Judith B (Supporting), Percent Contribution: %40, Devlin, Michael Brandon (Other). Communication Strategy Implementation Proposal, Texas Department of Health and Human Services, State, $636149.00. (Funded: July 2017 - December 2017). Grant.
  • Oskam, Judith B. Honorary Professor Research Award, The Center for International Studies, Texas State University, $500. (Submitted: October 2025, Funded: August 31, 2026). Grant.
  • Craig, Clay Martin (Other), Kaufhold, William Thomas (Principal), Percent Contribution: %60, Oskam, Judith B (Co-Principal), Percent Contribution: %40. Communication Strategy Implementation Proposal, Texas Department of Health and Human Services, State, $636149. (Funded: July 2017 - December 2017). Grant.
  • Oskam, Judith B, Kaufhold, K., Buschhorn, Higgins Joyce, Vanessa D, Boden-McGill, Taylor, James, Seed. Research project exploring ways to improve communication and outreach with rural and low income Medicare eligible Texans, State of Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services, State, $448818. (Funded: September 2015 - December 2015). Grant.
  • Alson, K., Oskam, J. B., Neil, J., Sorel, T., & Eschenfelder, C. (2022). Inclusive Well-Being for Students and Faculty: Best Practices that Universities Can Add to Journalism Curriculum for Student Mental Health and Creating a Positive Work Culture for Faculty Well-Being.
  • Higgins Joyce, V. D., & Oskam, J. B. (2015). Texas State University MIPPA Project Report. County of Travis, State of Texas: Department of Aging and Disability Services.
  • Producer/Writer/Director, Images of Tony Gleaton. 2004 - 2013.
    Showings:
    • Television program. 2013 American Public Television, Distributed national to PBS Stations.
  • Producer/Writer/Director, Barry Lopez: Working Writer. March 2007.
    Showings:
    • Texas Tech University Southwest Collection/Special Collections Libr. 2007 Traveling Exhibit, West Texas.
  • Producer/Writer/Director, International Adoption:Changing Culture One Child at a Time. 2004.
    Showings:
    • PBS television station. 2003 - 2004 KTXT-TV, Lubbock, Texas.
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Gene Barnwell Waugh Mentor Award, Women Communicators of Austin. May 3, 2025
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Honorary Professor of International Studies, Texas State University. November 13, 2018 - Present
  • Award / Honor Nominee: Finalist - 2018 Administrator of the Year, Scripps Howard Foundation & AEJMC. October 2018 - August 2019
  • Award / Honor Recipient: John R. Hood Honors Professor of the Year, Honors College - Texas State University. 2011 - 2012
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Alan Scott Rising Star Award, Texas Public Relations Association. 2009
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  1. Other

    Headliners Foundation

  2. Board of Directors

    Better Business Bureau serving the Heart of Texas

  3. Member

    Accrediting Council for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication

  4. Member

    Texas State University System Committee on Public Art (CoPA)

  5. Member

    Department/Chair Leadership Committee

  6. Member

    Distance and Extended Learning Steering Committee

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