A Change of Header

Abstract

Between the fi rst and second issues in this volume, you may notice a change in the header from Nicholson School of Communication
(NSC) to Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM). This change results from the creation of a new administrative structure stemming from the merger of academic programs and the founding of a new intercollege school at the University of Central Florida (UCF). On July 1, 2018, the Nicholson School of Communication and academic units from the School of Visual Arts and Design were administratively reconfi gured to create expanded academic programs in the areas of communication, games and interactive media, fi lm and mass media, and interactive entertainment. This academic reorganization promises to provide a robust and integrated curriculum for the benefi t of the nearly 4500 students who enroll annually in NSCM’s majors, minors, and certifi cate programs. We are excited about our future and our efforts to provide high-quality instructional experiences for our students. This
excitement is ungirded by the anticipated doctoral program in strategic communication to be launched at UCF through NSCM in 2019.