Honor Society® member
Selchia Cain
Adjunct Professor at Sichuan International Studies University
- Drake University
- Communications
- Class of 2018
- Cartersville, Georgia
Member since April 2016
About
After spending a year in China teaching journalism as an adjunct professor at Sichuan International Studies University I found confirmation in my career path. In the fall of 2016 I will begin my masters of communication studies at Iowa State University. I will be studying to be a university professor of communications. My experience abroad has helped further shape my interest in diversity, communication leadership and international communications. I am passionate about serving my community in ways that empower and encourage others. Throughout my undergraduate career I worked for Drake University's Student Associate for Working Group for the Infusion of Global and Multicultural Understanding. I enjoy using my communication skills to help non-profit organizations grow their brand. In the past I have volunteered my graphic design and public relations skills to work with Dress for Success Des Moines and the CFUM’s Whyld Girls Program.
Education
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Iowa State University
M.S. Mass Communications & Journalism
2016 – 2018
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Drake University
B.S. Mass Communications & Journalism
2012 – 2015
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Drake University
B.A. Rhetoric, New Media & Social Change
2011 – 2015
Honors and awards
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2014 Student Keynote Speaker for the First Year Student Convocation
Please view video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGSIAYbIaeU
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Donald V. Adams Academy Leadership Graduate
A year long leadership development program
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Meredith Corporation Scholarship Award for Outstanding Journalism
An award given to a select few students in the school of journalism for high quality story telling
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Student (Elect) Representative to serve on the Drake University Presidential Selection Committee
Elected by the student body to serve as along side the student body president to serve on a committee to select the new Drake University president.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I am currently studying Mass Communications & Journalism. My goal is to be a university communications professor. I have concentrated my major on three emphasized areas of research: diversity, communication leadership and international communication.
- Graduate school interests
After I complete my masters of communication degree I plan on pursing my PhD in either communications or higher education.
Experience
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Adjunct Professor
Sichuan International Studies University
Aug 2015 – May 2016
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Public Speaking Teaching Assistant
Drake University
Aug 2014 – Dec 2014
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Corporate Relations Intern
The Principal Financial Group
Jan 2014 – Sep 2014
