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Kansas State University

JMC Faculty
A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Kansas State University
105 Kedzie Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
785-532-6890
Fax: 785-532-5484

Faculty: Steve Smethers


  • Associate Professor, Associate Director for Graduate Studies
  • Office: Kedzie 104B
  • Phone: 532-5286
  • E-mail: smethers@ksu.edu
  • B.S. Kansas State University, M.S. Kansas State University, Ph.D. University of Missouri

Courses Taught

Mass Communication and Society, Electronic Media Production Management, Media Convergence, and Audio/Video Production

Professional Information

Smethers has nearly 20 years experience in radio, having worked at stations in Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri, primarily in programming and station management ownership. His research interests include historical development of rural radio programming traditions, the role of the telegraph in newspaper and radio reporting, issues in electronic media curriculum design, contemporary issues in media convergence, and Internet-delivered radio and television.

Upcoming JMC Events

  • Mar 15: Spring Break
  • Mar 24: 2010 Readiness Conference