Carolyn Caudell Tieger Fellowship in Public Affairs Communications

The Tieger Fellowship builds upon Grady College’s first in the nation Public Affairs Communications (PAC) Program by providing students with the opportunity to take on real-world responsibilities consistent with the mission of the program.

The Tieger Fellows are responsible for day-to- day efforts to promote Grady’s Public Affairs Communications Program. The fellows work under guidance from Joseph Watson, Jr., program director and Carolyn Caudell Tieger Professor of Public Affairs Communications.

The fellows work to promote Grady College’s novel PAC program, which provides students with practical training in the strategy and practice of public affairs communications focused on public policy and politics.

The Tieger Fellowship is funded with support from Grady College alumna Carolyn Caudell Tieger, who graduated in 1969 and who also funds the Tieger Professorship currently held by Watson.

Fellowship descriptions

MEDIA RELATIONS

This fellow has day-to-day responsibility for traditional media relations with University of Georgia, Grady College, and external media outlets to promote the program, guest speakers, and events.

PROGRAM PROMOTION

This fellow is responsible for developing a program to raise awareness of the Public Affairs Communications on campus and beyond.  This fellow also develops and manages public events.

SOCIAL & DIGITAL MEDIA

This fellow is responsible for the development and day-to-day management of the Public Affairs Communications Program’s social and digital media properties. This fellow is also responsible for the design and development of Public Affairs Communications graphics and branded items that will be utilized in social and digital media space, on merchandise, and to promote events on and off campus.