Indiana University

Indiana University School of Journalism

Sherry Ricchiardi

Professor
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(317) 278-5326
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Education

Iowa State University, higher education with emphasis in journalism and mass communication Ph.D. 1986; University of Missouri, education M.Ed. 1971; University of Missouri, journalism B.J. 1967; University of Missouri, English literature B.A. 1966

Honors

  • Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, 2000 - 2002
  • Fulbright senior lecturer, Zagreb University, 1993- 1994.
  • Indiana Chapter Society of Professional Journalists Courage Award for frontline coverage in the Balkans, 1992.
  • Fulbright scholar, former Yugoslavia, summer 1989.
  • Iowa Press Photographers Association, first place, words and pictures category.
  • Grants: $20,000 from Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma for a conference in the Balkans titled, 'Aftermath of Covering Conflict: The Emotional Impact,' January 17 - 19, 2002.
  • $15,000 from IUPUI Faculty Development Fund for overseas study course, 'Studies in Foreign Journalism: Following the Path of the Pulitzer,' May 2001.
  • $10,000 from Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma to explore issues surrounding how the media covers violence and how journalists deal with the traumatic events they witness in the line of duty, January 2000.

Media Experience

  • 1992 to current: senior writer, American Journalism Review magazine specializing in international issues
  • 1989 to current: Indiana University associate professor
  • 2000 - current: Crimes of War Project, Washington, D.C., consultant on journalists understanding of international humanitarian law and the media
  • 2000 - current: Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, director of the Indiana University School of Journalism DART Affiliate Program, specializing in international issues.
  • 1987 - 1989: University of Missouri School of Journalism city editor, Columbia Missourian, assistant professor
  • 1971 - 1987: The Des Moines Register investigative reporter, Sunday magazine writer, international travel columnist

Teaching Experience

Began teaching after receiving a Ph.D. in May 1986, first at University of Missouri School of Journalism then at Indiana University. Courses include newswriting and reporting; international communication; media ethics; magazine/feature writing; literary journalism and race, gender and media.
Developed a course titled 'Foreign Studies in Journalism: Following the Path of the Pulitzer,' which includes two weeks field work in former war zones of Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Philosophy of teaching

Strong emphasis on case studies and skill development; theory and research regarding mass communcation and how media influences society. Stress reporting, writing and editing skills which lead students towards professional level journalism standards. The goal: to help make them marketable in today's competitive industry.

Recent Publications

  • American Journalism Review - 'Afghanistan: A Killing Field for Journalists,' American Journalism Review, January/February 2002, Vol. 24, No. 1, pp. 32 - 37.
  • 'The Anthrax Enigma: Bioterror and the Media,' American Journalism Review, December 2001, Vol. 23, No. 10, pp. 18 - 23.
  • 'After the Adrenaline: Coping with Trauma of Covering September 11,' American Journalism Review, November 2001, Vol. 23, No. 9, pp. 34 - 39.
  • 'Assignment: Afghanistan,' American Journalism Review, November 2001, Vol. 23, No. 9, pp. 18 - 21.
  • 'The Biggest Story: How the Chicago Tribune Geared Up for September 11 Coverage,' American Journalism Review, October 2001, Vol. 23, No. 8, pp. 28 - 33.
  • 'Himalayan Heretic: International journalism organizations rally to support Nepal's embattled Maoist editor,' American Journalism Review, Vol. 23, No. 7, pp. 58 - 61.
  • 'Russia's Media Crackdown,' American Journalism Review, May 2001, Vol. 23, No. 4, pp. 42 - 49.

Books

  • Media Ethics: Case Studies (in the Croatian language), co-authored with Dr. Stjepan Malovic and Gordana Vilovic, 1998.
  • Basic Newsgathering Techniques (in the Croatian language), co-authored with Dr. Stjepan Malovic, 1997.
  • Bosnia: The Struggle for Peace, The Millbrook Press, 1996. (This book was part of the Headliners series for school libraries.)
  • 'Women on Deadline: A Collection of America's Best,'' Iowa State University Press, 1990. Co-author Virginia Young.

Professional Affiliations

  • Committee of Concerned Journalists
  • The Fulbright Association
  • Investigative Reporters and Editors
  • Committee to Protect Journalists
  • International Womens Media Foundation
  • Society of Professional Journalists
  • Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication