Spend a few minutes talking to Dr. Joe Mischewitz and you’ll quickly find that you’re talking to a very good person who is consistently looking for ways to make things better.
His affable demeanor and vast knowledge of the Ball State Telecommunications Department (“Faculty of Media”Fall 2021)— Faculty of Communication, Information and Media Dr. Joe is familiarly known around Ball State University and has held similar president and/or director positions at Bradley University, Central Michigan University, and Morehead State University, Kentucky. He retired from Ball State University in 2012 with honorary status. Throughout his career, he has won numerous awards and earned several honors.
This summer, Dr. Joe received two more prestigious honors. hello, Indiana School BroadcastersInducted into the Hall of Fame on July 18, and Indiana Public Broadcasting StationInducted into the Hall of Fame on August 2nd as part of the first class.
“It feels pretty special to be inducted into these Halls of Fame, especially being part of the first class,” said Dr. Joe. “My first thought was, ‘I can’t believe they’re inducting me into the Hall of Fame.'”
his ball-state contributions
At Ball State University, Dr. Joe’s duties as Director of the Department include: WBST and WIPB, currently Ball state PBS, for three years. In 1995 he founded the Teleplex Sports Network and later won CCIM awards. sports link. Dr. Joe has been named Telecommunications Teacher of the Year five times and has been named Teacher of the Year five times. He has served on several committees, including the committee responsible for CCIM’s founding plans.
Dr. Joe’s wife Kelly and son David Dr. Joe Media Scholarship Awarded at Ball State University for service to the Ministry of Media, passion for teaching, and service to the field of broadcasting. To date, 16 of these scholarships have been awarded to him. There is a similar scholarship at the University of Michigan where Dr. Joe completed his Ph.D. After his death, a similar scholarship will be established at Eastern Michigan University, where Dr. Joe received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
After retiring from Ball State University, Dr. Joe was hired as president and CEO of the Indiana Broadcasting Corporation and served as the association’s lobbyist for three years. He has held adjunct faculty positions at Ball State University, Taylor University, and Ivy Tech Community College.
Help people, make things better, embrace change
Dr. Joe is proud of all his work, whether it’s six years in the U.S. Army Reserves, a teaching and leadership role in education, a key position in the Broadcasting Corporation, or an 18-month stint as a barista at Starbucks. I have. Consider the “Certifications” section of his resume.
- MBTI—Myers Briggstrainer
- US Army Media Photo Shoot
- Clown camp graduate “Lazzo”
He attended clown camp after being gifted prepaid training for Christmas. Latso is his clown name. After several years of occasionally appearing as Lazzo at charity events and visiting sick children, Dr. Joe has shed his clown make-up and costume.
“Everything I’ve done has been to help people, make things better, make a difference, even if that change just puts a smile on someone’s face,” Dr. Joe said. Told.
Dr. Joe and his wife, Kelly, are Ball State graduates and retirees who have served Ball State for 43 years. I live in the Muncie area. He is involved in various community involvement and volunteer work. masterpiece chorale She serves on the board of the Shafer Leadership Academy and conducts workshops.
He hosts a local talk show on WMUN-FM in Muncie. Dr. Joe has also appeared in several local television commercials and has appeared in several brochures advertising the housing. As if he wasn’t busy enough, Dr. Joe plays his doubles tennis match three times a week.
Learn more about Dr. Joe in a short Q&A interview below.
As a leader, you have repeatedly brought about positive change. Why are you happy with the role?
“I think I like change, but not just for change. , I think my life is just surrounded by change, and as long as it’s a change for the better, I’ll be pretty happy.”
what drives you?
“There’s a common denominator of helping others in some way, and it’s kind of like a big umbrella.”
What is your favorite thing about your time in Ball State?
“Midwestern values exist. A campus full of warmth and smiles. And, at least in our department at the time, we formed a family. As such, they were happy to make changes to make the situation better.”
