Dr. Jeff Root
Dean, School of Humanities
Professor of Communications
Education
- B.A. in Communications, Ouachita Baptist Univeristy. 1983
- M.A. in History, University of Arkansas, 1989
- Ed.D. in Higher Education/Mass Communications, Oklahoma State University, 1991
Experience
- Began career as social studies and journalism teacher at Arkadelphia High School
- Came to OBU in 1991 as both a faculty member and administrator
- Served as Director of Public Relations under OBU President Ben M. Elrod
- Served as Assistant to the President for Public Relations under OBU President Andrew Westmoreland
- Has served as Dean of the School of Humanities since 2002
- Adviser of The Signal campus newspaper
- Supervisor of the OBU photo lab
- Adviser of the OBU chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators
- Sports broadcaster for high school and college football and basketball
- Former chair of the Arkansas Humanities Council
- President, Arkadelphia Board of Education
Professional Organizations
- International Association of Business Communicators
- College Media Advisers
- Arkansas School Board Association
870.245.4186
rootj@obu.edu
Dr. Deborah Root
Chair, Rogers Department of Communications
Professor of Communications
Education
- B.A. in Communications and B.S.E., Ouachita Baptist University, 1981
- M.S.E, Ouachita Baptist University, 1983
- Ed.D. in Higher Education and Mass Communications, Oklahoma State University, 1991\
Experience
- Previously served as director of development publications, news bureau director and sports information director.
- Currently serves as adviser of the Ouachitonian yearbook.
- Faculty sponsor of the EEE women’s social club
Professional Organizations
- Member of College Media Adviser, Inc.
- Recipient of the Gold Key Award for outstanding leadership in the field of journalism education from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association
870.245.5510
rootd@obu.edu
Dr. Dave Ozmun
Professor of Communications
Education
- B.S. in Radio and Television, Southern Illinois University, 1979
- M.A. in Communications, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1987
- Ph.D. in Communications, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 1997
Experience
- Previously worked at both radio and television stations in Milwaukee and Dallas.
- Produces television and video programs for OBU and other businesses, organizations and ministries.
- “Ouachita,” a monthly production, has won numerous awards.
- Oversees the university’s cable affiliation with FamilyNet.
- Research interests include history and television news.
Professional Organizations
- Broadcast Education Association
- National Press Photographers Association
- Arkansas Broadcast Education Association
870.245.5574
ozmund@obu.edu
Rebecca Jones
Instructor of Communications
Education
- B.A. in History; Minor in Speech and Mass Communication, Ouachita Baptist University, 1996
- M.A. in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication, University of Arkansas, 2002
- Currently pursuing Ph.D. in Communication Studies, Regent University
Experience
- Previously worked in advertising and public relations for Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods
- Previously worked in the Arkansas House of Representatives
- Served as Assistant to the President for Public Relations at OBU
- Currently serves as a Staff Coordinator for the Ouachita Student Foundation
870.245.5396
jonesr@obu.edu
Tiffany Eurich
Instructor of Communications
Education
- B.A. in Mass Communications and Political Science, Ouachita Baptist University, 2005
- M.A. in Communications; Minor in Public History, Stephen F. Austin State University, 2007
Experience
- Previously served as a Public Relations Specialist.
- Produced historic documentaries for tourism and educational purposes.
- TV show host
- Currently serves as advisor for the Online Signal
870.245.5207
euricht@obu.edu