SOC Faculty Members

Michael K. Berryhill

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I think of myself as a writing coach. I like to help students develop their skills and confidence. The students do the writing, and I act as an editor.

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(713) 313-7528 
berryhillMK@tsu.edu

Rockell Brown

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Professor Brown earned a doctorate in media studies from Wayne State University in Detroit and holds a master’s in mass communication from Howard University.

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(713) 313-4312 
brownra@tsu.edu

Louis A. Browne

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He has made numerous appearances on local television and radio providing his expertise and currently serves on several advisory boards

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(713) 313-7024  
browne_la@tsu.edu


Clyde E. Duncan, Jr.

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Duncan has served as an instructor in the School of Communication at TSU since 2001 and as an adjunct instructor at Houston Community College since 2008

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(713) 313-7620  
duncan_ce@tsu.edu


Vera Walker Hawkins

  Vera Hawkins

Dr. Hawkins published her first book in January 2010, New Media Storytelling as Pedagogy for African American Children with Lambert Publishing Company

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(713) 313-7247  
hawkinsVW@tsu.edu

Winslow A. Jeffries

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His main mission is to share his experiences and craft skills with students to help enhance whatever path(s) they choose during and after college

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(713) 313-7698  
jeffrieswa@tsu.edu


Napoleon Johnson

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In his eight and a half years at KPRC, Johnson worked as a morning news anchor and covered the education and medical beats.

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(713) 313-7740  
johnsonn@tsu.edu

Agnes A. Monjok

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Her interests are on the new social media and intercultural communication, and its benefits in building bridges among immigrant communities.

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(713) 313-7740  
monjokaa@TSU.EDU

Zantel Nichols

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ZANTEL NICHOLS  is a visiting assistant professor of speech communication in the Department of Communication Arts & Sciences. Nichols earned a Master of Arts degree in communication from TSU...

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(713) 313-7740  
nicholszd@tsu.edu

Donatus Okolo

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“The Don,” as known among his peers, is a force to be reckoned with in the world of literary art. His writing style is intense and he is a beast when it comes to prose

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(713) 313-7740  
okolodc@tsu.edu

Douglas Parker

  Doug Parker

Attended Texas Southern University and Jackson State University; His areas of specialization are Media Management and Marketing
, Communications Law

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(713) 313-7740  
parkerd@tsu.edu

Reza J. Poudeh

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Dr. Poudeh studied film and television in Iran and worked as a film and television director for the National Iranian Radio and Television Organization in 1970s.

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(713) 313-7758  
Poudeh_rj@tsu.edu


Ladonia Randle

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She has won several technology grants for the School of Communication and numerous online learning grants.

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(713) 313-7420  
randlelc@tsu.edu


Humphrey Regis

  Humphrey Regis

He seeks to use his abilities in teaching, research, service and leadership in entities that prepare students to be informed, measured, engaged...

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(713) 313-7435   
regisha@tsu.edu

Serbino Sandifer-Walker

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She graduated form Texas Southern University and holds a master’s degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

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(713) 313-7749  
walker_sx@tsu.edu


John D. Tucker

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A director/producer with an exceptional understanding of youth culture and entertainment who teaches his professional vision to students.

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(713) 313-7740  

Chris C. Ulasi

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An avid, published poet, currently writing a book about the Nigerian film industry. His book of poetry “Fragments of the Rainy Season” was published 2012.

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(713) 313-7755  
Ulasi_cc@tsu.edu

Robert Willems

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ROBERT WILLEMS  brings more 25 years of experience in producing, directing and editing television, film, music video and commercials to his teaching at Texas Southern University.

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(713) 313-7755  
willemsrc@TSU.EDU


Val Wilson

  Val Wilson

Val began her career at KTSU- FM on the campus of Texas Southern University, where she was a telecommunications major.

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(713) 313-7740  
wilsonV@tsu.edu


SOC Staff Members

Fridah E. Mariki

Academic Affairs Project Coordinator

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Using her detailed-oriented character and multi-tasking abilities, Ms. Mariki continuously strives to ensure excellence in academic services

More about Fridah

(713) 313-7818  
Marikife@tsu.edu

Kimberly Taylor

Coordinator, Student Services

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Assists students with academic instruction from their freshmen year through graduation. She also plans and coordinates student events and activities.

More about Kimberly

(713) 313-7670  
taylorkk@TSU.EDU

Andrea Townson

Academic Councilor 

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ANDREA K. TOWNSON is an academic counselor and advisor who works with freshmen in the School of Communication.

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(713) 313-4376  
townsonak@tsu.edu


Linda F. Wynn

Senior Administrative Assistant

  Linda Wynn

Ms. Wynn currently serves as the liaison for the dean’s office, working with students, university and community relations.

More about Linda

(713) 313-7740  
Wynn_LF@tsu.edu