Faculty
Teresa Savage
(217) 244-2597
tdsavage - at - illinois.edu
Education
M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Affiliations
Associate Dean for Special Projects, College of Media
Lecturer in Journalism
Course Specialties
Introductory course on journalism issues
Background
As associate dean, Savage oversees the freshman Discovery Program, the Ethics Training Program and International Programs. She chaired the Rename the College Committee, the Freshmen Initiatives Proposal Committee and the American Advertising Federation Cardiss Collins Scholarship Committee for minority students. She has consulted for Walt Disney, Head Start and others, published in Essence Magazine and written the early education book for parents, "The Ready to Read, Ready to Count Handbook." Currently recently developed a study abroad program in Italy in collaboration with the Gambero Rosso media company and the Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in Rome.
Research/Creative Endeavor
Savage's areas of interest include new media issues and technologies, African-American feminist literature and early education.
Related Links
- More information on Savage's book at newmarketpress.com:
