Department of Communication Studies
University of Northern Iowa

Major Consultancies

Reviewer, Seneca College, March 24 through 28, 1999.

This involved a five-day visitation and an extensive written report on behalf of the Public Relations Society of America Certification for Education in Public Relations (CEPR) for this first international program to seek such certification.

This involved a four-day visitation and an extensive written report offering an independent opinion about the well-being of the public relations education program there and the likelihood the school's program would be eligible for CEPR Certification from the Public Relations Society of America.

This involved a two-day fact-finding visit and an extensive written report. Other reviewers in the external review team were Robert L. Heath of the University of Houston and Richard A. Nelson of Louisiana State University.

Worked with project team from Middle East faculty at the U.A.E. University to write textbooks, develop and refine curriculum and publicize this new degree program which promises to be a leading education program in public relations in the Middle East.

Dr. Mai began her six-month tour of eight U.S. Universities at the University of Northern Iowa.

Consultant, Mass Communication Department, United Arab Emirates University, Sept. 29 through Oct. 7, 1993.

Reviewed and made recommendations for major programs in this department.

Consultant, Public Relations Major, Communication Department, Illinois State University, Normal fall 1993.

I was the only outside evaluator of public relations education programs whom all of the faculty of the department determined would be acceptable to review the program.

Frequent external reviewer of other university's candidates for tenure and promotion.