Reginald C. Grant

Reginald C Grant

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
EMAIL
PHONE
850-599-3379
OFFICE
Division Of Journalism

 

Office Hours

SJGC Bldg. Room #3115

Monday •  12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday  11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday •  12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Thursday •  12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Current Semester Schedule

JOU 2100C Reporting & Writing I • Mon. Wed. – 2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
JOU 1112 Use of Information Resources • Tu. Th. – 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
JOU 2100C Reporting & Writing I • Tu. Th. – 12:30 - 1:45 p.m


About Me


Professor Grant joined the faculty in 2024–25 as a Visiting Professor, bringing with him 22 years of experience in media education. He has been recognized with multiple awards for his innovative approaches to teaching. He holds a master’s degree from Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Florida. His professional background includes news writing for both print and broadcast, as well as work in photography and video production.


Areas of Interest


  • Media Writing & Reporting

  • Visual Journalism

  • Strategic Communication


Education


  • Florida A&M University • 1999
    M.S. in Journalism

  • University of Florida • 1991
    B.S. in Journalism

Work History


  • Visiting Professor • 2025 - Present
    Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL

  • Professor • 2014-2025
    Tallahassee State College, Tallahassee, FL

     

  • Teacher • 2003-2014
    Lincoln High School, Tallahassee, FL

  • Publications Specialist • 2000-2003
    Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

     

  • Journalist • 1993-1997
    Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Sarasota, FL

  • Journalist • 1992-1993
    Florida Today, Melbourne, FL

Academic Accomplishments


 
  • TeachMeet: Classroom Strategies that Really Work! FSU-Teach STEM Teaching Mini-Conference, Florida State University, 2023

  • Building a Welcoming and Supporting Learning Community in a Synchronous Online Course, Miami Dade College, 2022

  • Creating an Engaging, Synchronous Online Experience, Miami Dade College, 2021

  • Photography Fundamentals: Taking Better Photos for your Publication, Florida College System Publication Association Annual Conference, 2018 and 2019

  • Tips for Effective College Media Promotion, Florida College System Publication Association Annual Conference, 2018 and 2019

  • Community and Culture: How do mass media affect the evolution of language? Tallahassee Community College, University of Florida, Florida A&M University, Leicester College (UK), Greig City Academy (UK), 2014-2019

  • Media for Literacy: Project-Based Learning, Summer Institute in Digital Literacy, University of Rhode Island, 2017

  • TeachMeet: Practical Professional Development, University of Rhode Island, 2016

  • Teachers with Open Doors, TeachMeet London Bus, 2014

  • Media for Literacy: Project-Based Learning, TeachMeet Leicester, United Kingdom, 2014

Awards



scholarships
  • League for Innovation in Community Colleges – Excellence Award (2020)

  • National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) – Teaching Excellence Award (2020)

  • University of Rhode Island – Leadership in Digital Literacy (2016)

  • PBS – LearningMedia Digital Innovator (2014)

  • PBS Teacher Innovator Award (2012)

  • Leon County Schools – Educator of the Year (2007 & 2014)

  • NBC Fellowship, 1998

Courses Taught At FAMU


  • JOU 2100C Reporting & Writing I
  • JOU 1112 Use of Information Resources