Communication Studies faculty Lorna Johnson-Frizell and Communication Studies student Folake Ayiloge recently presented a video collaboration at a conference hosted by the University of Pennsylvania Netter Center for Community Partnerships on October 23rd. The conference Making Home in the City brought together Colleges and Universities that work in collaboration with community groups to discuss strategies for successful community engagement
Student Folake Ayiloge screened a video documentary produced within the Radio, Television, and Film concentration which highlighted challenges faced by the city of Trenton. She also addressed the power of media to spotlight issues and impact perspective. Professor Johnson-Frizell presented a documentary and also discussed strategies for community engagement, specifically highlighting working with Jaime Parker of Trenton Area Soup Kitchen. Community Engaged Learning is among the college’s signature experience and students within the department learn that theoretical concepts can be applied practically. Students are able to gain a broader and more in-depth perspective of how communication strategies and communication tools, in this case a video documentaries, can impact communities.