West Chair of Excellence in Communication
George R. West, Jr.
Chair of Excellence in Communication and Public Affairs
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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Holder of the West Chair
David B. Sachsman holds the West Chair of Excellence.
Symposium on the 19th Century Press, The Civil War and Free Expression
The West Chair hosts the annual symposium.
Office and Staff of the West Chair
The West Chair is located in UTC's Frist Hall.
Environmental Communication Research
Academic books and articles written by the West Chair.