BEA2026: Full Schedule

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11:30am PDT

Mentoring 101: Building Faculty and Student Success from Campus to Career!

Monday April 20, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

Higher education is facing unprecedented challenges, from declining enrollments and budget constraints to evolving industry demands. Effective mentoring is critical for institutional resilience and student success and can lead to relationships that are reciprocal, long-term partnerships. Mentoring can create learning opportunities where mentees bring fresh perspectives, technological fluency, and innovative approaches that elevate mentors' teaching. Mentoring can also provide mentees with academic guidance, professional networks, and career navigation support. This panel will share mentoring strategies from the perspective of both the mentor and mentee.
Moderator: Stephen Price, University of Central Missouri
Panelists: Karen Russell, Tennessee State University
Adrienne Garvey, Southeastern University
Rynna Burgbacher, Southeastern University
Angela Criscoe, Georgia College & State University
Christopher Scott Jackson, University of Florida

Moderators

Stephen Price

Professor, University of Central Missouri

I am a Professor in the Digital Media Production Program at the University of Central Missouri. I am also the author of the textbook, "Single-Camera Video From Pre- to Postproduction" with Focal Press.

Speakers

Angela Criscoe

Executive Director, School of Continuing and Professional Studies, Georgia College & State University

I am the Executive Director of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies at Georgia College. As an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication, I have a passion and interest in researching, exploring, and using innovative technologies in film and television. I... Read More →

Karen Russell

Asst. Professor, Tennessee State University

Adrienne Garvey

Assoc. Professor of Broadcasting & Journalism, Southeastern University

I am a former broadcast journalist who has found herself loving being in the college classroom. I enjoy storytelling through writing especially but also love the added tools of using video and sound to tell a compelling story. I am also deeply interested in the mental health of journalists... Read More →

Rynna Burgbacher

Southeastern University

Monday April 20, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
W308

Curriculum Assessment & Administration, Other | BEA, Other | New Faculty & Graduate Student Spotlight, Other

12:45pm PDT

Defining the Documentary: Trauma and Documentary

Monday April 20, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm PDT

W303

“Defining the Documentary” is an ongoing series exploring issues concerning the documentary. Following a brief introduction, we will break into groups each with its own moderator, and discuss this topic—allowing all attendees to participate in the ongoing conversation. This year’s topic is focused on trauma—within the documentary, among the filmmakers, and thinking how audiences react.
Moderator: Julia Largent Kuttler, McPherson College
Nick Geidner, The University of Tennessee
Shanna Gilkeson, Eastern Michigan University
Ralph Beliveau, University of Oklahoma
Tom Hallaq, Kansas State University

Moderators

Julia Largent Kuttler

Associate Professor of Communication, McPherson College

Associate Professor of Communication and Student Media Adviser (newspaper & podcast studio) at McPherson College in central Kansas. I study documentaries and fandom, both separately and in tandem. I like cats.

Speakers

Ralph Beliveau

Professor, University of Oklahoma

Dr. Beliveau is the Area Head for Creative Media Production and Professional Writing at the University of Oklahoma and affiliate faculty in both Film and Media Studies and Women and Gender Studies. He writes and teaches about media education and literacy, race, horror media, documentary... Read More →

Shanna Gilkeson

Graduate Assistant - Eastern Michigan University
First-Year Writing Program
University Writing Center

Supplemental Instruction Leader - Film Appreciaiton

E-TV Campus Cable Channel 18 - Student Executive Producer, Director of Promotions

Dr. Tom Hallaq

Associate Professor, Kansas State University

Nick Geidner

Professor, The University of Tennessee

Monday April 20, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm PDT
W303

Documentary, Other | BEA, Other

2:00pm PDT

BEA Past President Meeting

Monday April 20, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

W313

BEA's past presidents meet for an update on current association activities.

Moderators

Glenda Balas

Professor, University of North Texas - Dallas

Dr. Glenda Balas is a Professor in Communication and Technology at the University of North Texas at Dallas. She was formerly Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences at UNT Dallas; Professor and Chair of the Communication and Journalism Department at the University of New Mexico; and Chair... Read More →

Monday April 20, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
W313

BEA, Other

11:30am PDT

12:45pm PDT

2:00pm PDT

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