
Funded by the Westend Foundation in 1986 in honor of its founder, George R. West, Jr., this chair of excellence is designed to assist UTC in educating students for responsible and effective communications in the realm of public affairs. Students pursuing careers in business, education, communications, political science, and other disciplines benefit from this chair which emphasizes critical analysis and presenting, particularly by the written word, the issues of public affairs in a truthful, effective and responsible fashion.
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David B. Sachsman holds the George R. West, Jr. Chair of Excellence in Communication and Public Affairs. |
The West Chair hosts the annual Symposium on the 19th Century Press. more |
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The West Chair maintains permanent office space and staff in UTC's Frist Hall. more |
Academic books and articles written by the West Chair on the subject of environmental communication. more |




