Frank Harris III, chairman

Professor of Journalism
M.A., The University of Texas, Journalism
B.S., Southern Illinois University, Admin. of Justice
Office: Morrill Hall 202
E-mail: harrisf1@southernct.edu
Phone: (203) 392-5804

Publications and experience

Professor Harris has written for more than 50 publications over the past 25 years, including the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, New Haven Register, Northeast Magazine, and USA Today. He currently writes a column for the Hartford Courant. He is an award-winning columnist for the New Haven Register, where his column previously appeared each Sunday. He is the author and publisher of The Craft of Quoting and In My Own Words, as well as co-author of The Media: Freedom and Power. He is a frequent lecturer at New Haven-area schools, and a guest speaker for various organizations.

SCSU Courses Taught

JRN 101 - The Media: Freedom & Power

JRN 200 - Basics of Journalism

JRN 201 - Reporting & Writing

JRN 240 - Race & the News

JRN 298 - Introduction to Column Writing

JRN 301 - News Media in America

JRN 320 - Magazine Writing I

JRN 340 - Journalism Workshop I

JRN 350 - American Journalism History

JRN 420 - Magazine Writing II

JRN 440 - Journalism Workshop II