Portrait of Ira Bruce Gaultney

Ira Bruce Gaultney

  • Professor of Practice at School of Jrnlism & Mass Comm, College of Fine Arts & Communication

Biography

Experience includes serving as the publisher of two New York Times Company regional newspapers, as a member of the senior management team of the New England Media Group, and as a senior editor at four New York Times Company regional newspapers. Relevant skills and training include leading through change, strategic planning, community public relations, brand development, employee coaching, news writing and copy editing. Research paper for master’s degree in interdisciplinary studies addressed the problems presented by the spread of fake news on social media and opportunities to address the issue through education.

Educational Background

MA Interdisciplinary Studies, 2018 Texas State University
Certificate of Professional Ethics, 2018 Texas State University
Online Teaching Certificate Program, 2020 Online Learning Consortium
BA Journalism, 1978 Southwest Texas State University

Research Interests

Misinformation and media literacy

Teaching Interests

Mass communication, public relations, history of mass media