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Judy Oskam joined the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Texas State University as Associate Professor and Associate Director for Round Rock Programs in fall 2006. Before joining Texas State University, Oskam was an associate professor in the College of Mass Communications at Texas Tech University. Oskam has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio/TV/Film from the University of North Texas, a Master of Science degree in Mass Communications and Doctorate in Higher Education Administration from Oklahoma State University.

Oskam has directed various health, agriculture and safety public awareness campaigns and grant projects. Earlier in her career, Judy worked in public affairs/outreach positions for Oklahoma State University, The University of Texas System and was a television journalist for stations in Oklahoma and Texas. Several of her videos and television programs have won awards and recognition. Dr. Oskam's documentary (with Melinda Goodspeed), Images of Tony Gleaton, was distributed nationally by American Public Television last year. Oskam enjoys integrating media technology into her classroom. She produces podcasts on various media topics for her students at the Round Rock Higher Education Center. Oskam is President-Elect of the Southwest Education Council for Journalism and Mass Communication.