Jason Samuel

CORE 100 Identity Culture and Community

This introductory course to the “Goshen Core” is part of the First Year Experience Thread, which develops fundamental academic skills through international, intercultural, interdisciplinary and integrative teaching and learning that offers every student life orienting story.

COMM 190 Introduction to Radio

This applied course prepares students for work at the college owned and operated radio station, WGCS-FM. Students attend lecture-discussion periods, engage in self-study and learn to operate the station through tutorial shifts.

COMM 202 Oral Communication

A study of communication theories as applied to oral communication. Practical experience in a variety of activities including interpersonal communication, public speaking, small-group communication, persuasion and nonverbal communication. Attention is given to communicating in a culturally diverse society.

COMM 290 Radio Operations

An applied course providing advanced instruction and experience in radio station operations, emphasizing four areas: announcing, systems operation (computer-based operations, satellite downlinking, basic productions, etc.) programming and management. Course work includes assisting WGCS managers in such areas as programming, production, and operations.

COMM 360 Broadcasting for the Public Good

This course examines the philosophical, historical, technological and social aspects of broadcast and new global electronic media industries. Students will study aspects of broadcasting and new media economics, management, audience analysis, programming, media effects, government policy and FCC regulations for the public good.

Presenter – “Promotional Ideas for Stations with No Money” and “Serving Both Campus and Community,” for the 79th Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems International Conference, New York, New York, 2 March 2019.

Presenter – “Getting Your Station Noticed On Campus,” for the 78th Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems International Conference, New York, New York, 3 March 2018.

Featured Panelist – “Show Me The Money,” for the Americana Music Festival and Conference, Nashville, 15 September 2017.

Presenter – “Leveraging Your Station’s Successes,” for the 77th Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems International Conference, New York, New York, 4 March 2017.

Featured Panelist – “Americana Radio Airplay Chart Mechanics,” for the Americana Music Festival and Conference, Nashville, 22 September 2016.

Presenter – “Secrets of Successful DJs” and “What Should Your Air Check Sound Like?” for the 76th Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems International Conference, New York, 3 March 2016.

Featured Panelist – “Call Day Etiquette,” for the Americana Music Festival and Conference, Nashville, 17 September 2015.

Featured Speaker – “Winning Awards and the Benefits for Your Station,” for the 75th Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems International Conference, New York, 2 March 2015.

Researcher/Presenter – “The Americana Music Fan,” for the Americana Music Festival and Conference, Nashville, 19 September 2014.

Featured Panelist – “Get me a job! Integrating professional training initiatives into your academic program,” for the Broadcast Education Association Annual Conference, Las Vegas, 8 April 2014.

Lecturer – “The Globe – From Goshen to Times Square,” for the Goshen College Afternoon Sabbatical, Goshen, Indiana, 11 February 2014.

Lecturer – “Building Your Brand: Social Media and the Radio Station,” for Indiana Association of School Broadcasters High School Conference, Indianapolis, 12 March 2012.

Lecturer – “Social Media: What is it and how will it help me at work?” for Goshen College’s Business and Entrepreneurial Education “Lunch & Learn” series, Goshen, Indiana 18 October 2011.

Featured Panelist, “Call Day Etiquette” and “Airplay at Americana Radio” Americana Music Festival and Conference, Nashville, 13 October 2011.

Moderator, “Key FCC Issues for Radio Stations,” Americana Music Festival and Conference, Nashville, 14 October 2011.

Featured Panelist “Commercials and Advertising: Strategies and Solutions” and “The Role of Faculty Advisers,” for Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems International Conference, New York City, 11 March 2011.

Lecturer – “How to Improve Your Station Finances: How do we get more money?” for Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems International Conference, New York City, 11 March 2011.

Lecturer – “Strategies for Communicating with Younger Generations,” for Anabaptist Communicators Conference: “Faithful Listening: Creative Communication,” Goshen, Indiana, 22 October 2010.

2018 – Maple Scholars Summer Research Program – “Sixty Years of Culturally Progressive Radio,” a collaborative faculty-student research project that will produce an audio documentary for the 60th anniversary celebration of Goshen College radio station, WGCS.

2020 College Radio Station of the Year – Winner, Indiana Association of School Broadcasters, Indianapolis.

2020 Best College Station in the Nation – Finalist, Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems, New York.

2019 College Radio Station of the Year – Winner, IASB, Indianapolis.

2019 Best College Station in the Nation – Finalist, IBS, New York.

2018 Best College Station in the Nation – Finalist, IBS, New York.

2018 Outstanding Faculty Advisor – National Finalist, IBS, New York.

2017 Signature Radio Station in the Nation Award – Winner, Broadcast Education Association, Las Vegas.

2017 Best College Station in the Nation – Finalist, IBS, New York.

2016 Signature Radio Station in the Nation Award – Honorable Mention, BEA, Las Vegas.

2016 IBS Best College Station in the Nation – Finalist, IBS, New York.

2016 College Radio Station of the Year – Winner, IASB, Indianapolis.

2015 Best College Station in the Nation – Finalist, IBS, New York.

2014 College Radio Station of the Year – Winner, IASB, Indianapolis.

2014 Best College Station in the Nation – Finalist, IBS, New York.

2014 Outstanding Faculty Advisor – National Finalist, IBS, New York.

2013 Abraham & Borst Award for Best College Station in the Nation, IBS, New York.

2013 College Radio Station of the Year – Winner, IASB, Indianapolis.

2013 Radio Station of the Year, Mkt. 2 – Winner, Indiana Broadcasters Association, Indianapolis.

2012 College Radio Station of the Year – Winner, IASB, Indianapolis.

2012 Best College Station in the Nation – Finalist, IBS, New York.

2011 Abraham & Borst Award for Best College Station in the Nation, IBS, New York.

2009 Mininger Study Grant: Spanish language study, San Jose & Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica.

2006, 2007, 2008 Mininger Grant for Degree Completion.

2001 Indiana Sportscaster of the Year, National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association, Salisbury, North Carolina.

1998 Indiana Sportscaster of the Year, NSSA, Salisbury, North Carolina.

1998 Indiana Best Sports Play-By-Play Announcer, Network Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Americana Music Association

Broadcast Educators Association

College Broadcasters Incorporated

Indiana Association of School Broadcasters

Indiana Broadcasters Association

Intercollegiate Broadcasting System

National Association of Broadcasters

Indiana Sportscasters & Sportswriters Association (Board Member)

Downtown Goshen Inc/First Fridays (Entertainment Coordinator)

WRWT (Wawasee radio and television) Advisory Board

Waterford Mennonite Church

2003 – Present

Assistant Professor of Communication and General Manager of WGCS-FM, Goshen College, Goshen, Indiana.

2004 – 2005

Sports Director, WTRC-AM, Elkhart, Indiana.

1994 – 2003

Sales Associate and Sports Director, WAWC-FM,  Syracuse, Indiana.

1993 – 1994

Network Affiliate Manager and Sportscaster, Regional Radio Sports Network, Crown Point, Indiana.

1991 – 1993

Sales Associate, Air Talent, Sportscaster, WFRN-FM/WCMR-AM. Elkhart, Indiana.