University of New Mexico
Department of Communication & Journalism
UNM Lobo  
Todd L. Winge, M.A.
 M.A., University of Missouri, 1991
 Office: Room 223
 twinge@unm.edu
Visiting Lecturer II 
Journalism 

Research:
I am interested in the impact solid reporting/journalism skills have on the outcome of stories produced in the media. Fair and unbiased reporting, be it in print, still-photo, video, audio or in a blended multimedia product, still has a place in our society and culture -- even with the decline of the newspaper industry. Monitoring the local media for incomplete reporting, biased journalism and organizational agendas is one of my passions. Good journalism is good journalism, no matter in what format the news/story is delivered.

I've also been studying the potential and value that online teaching/online learning has within journalism coursework for both faculty and students.

Sample Publications:

  • Co-photo editor, Detroit Free Press book, Believe!: The 1997-98 Detroit Red Wings
  • Photo editor, Detroit Free Press book, Michigan Wolverines’ 1997 Championship Season
  • Photo editor, Detroit Free Press 1996 book, The Suicide Machine: Understanding Jack Kevorkian

Teaching:
I strongly emphasize sound writing, reporting, editing and solid overall journalism skills in all of my classes. Visual storytelling skills also makes up an important component to a student's success in the classroom and industry as well. Courses I teach include reporting, multimedia journalism, visual journalism, Web-based journalism, web design and media ethics and law.

Service:
I'm part of the undergraduate faculty team continuing to develop the C&J Department's multimedia curriculum. I also serve as chair of the C&J Technology Committee, whose role is to develop and plan improvement of various technologies within the Department.

Outreach:
Having recently been a member of the local media, I feel strongly about maintaining my connections to the industry. This enables me to bring the latest trends and developments of the field back to the classroom. As such, I was a panelist at the Society of Professional Journalists Townhall Meeting on Ethics in Journalism.

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