The telecommunications department's recent trip to Los Angeles to meet with alumni working in the entertainment industry will give students a foundation to work on, once they get out into the real world.
Faculty members attempted to set up a networking system and succeeded in arousing interest.
Among people in positions of power they met with were Jay Williams, vice president of marketing at Disney, and Dwight Smith, executive producer of the syndicated version of "The Weakest Link." Peter Adee, president of marketing for Universal Pictures said he'd take two Ball State interns during the following year.
Friends are hard to find in the entertainment industry, especially if you're a newcomer. Probably more than anywhere else, being a nobody in Los Angeles carries a great burden and having people who are willing to help out can provided a much-needed lift to someone's career and smooth over the transition period as graduates try to settle in an unfamiliar and tough environment.
One of the jobs of any university should be to help students find employment upon receiving their degree. Having friends in high places can only boost the TCOM department's already prestigious reputation.
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