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Beth E. Concepción, Ph.D.

Portrait of Beth Concepción.Beth E. Concepción, Ph.D.
Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost

Linfield University welcomed Beth Concepción in the role of vice president for academic affairs and provost in July 2023. She also serves as a professor in the Department of Journalism and Media Studies (JAMS). 

In her most recent role, Concepción served as vice provost for educational innovation and executive director for the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She was also a professor in the English and technical communications department.

Her academic experience includes roles as assistant provost for strategic engagement in Oglethorpe University’s Hammack School of Business, dean of the School of Liberal Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design, and chair of the writing department and writing professor at SCAD.

Concepción earned a Ph.D. in journalism and mass communication from the University of South Carolina, as well as an M.A. and M.F.A. in media and performing arts from Savannah College of Art and Design, a B.A. in English from Oglethorpe University, and a B.S. in geosciences from Mississippi State University.

Concepción is from Atlanta, Georgia, and has more than 30 years of experience as a journalist.

Curriculum Vitae

  • Education

    • B.A., English, Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA, May 1990
    • B.S., geosciences, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, Dec. 2000
    • M.A., media and performing arts, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, May 2000
    • M.F.A., media and performing arts, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, May 2002
    • Ph.D., journalism and mass communications, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, Aug. 2011

  • Professional development

    • Online Teaching Certification, Missouri Online, University of Missouri System, March 2023
    • Lean Green Belt Certificate, Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, Sept. 2022
    • Credential in Human Resource Management, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO, April 2022
    • Credential in Systems-level Project Management, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO, March 2022
    • Digital Media Marketing Certificate, MediaBistro, May 2016
    • Broadcast Meteorology Certificate, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, Dec. 1999
    • Institute on Political Journalism, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., summer 1989

  • Experience

    • Vice provost, educational innovation; professor of English and technical communication, Missouri University of Science and Technology, St. Louis, MO, Aug. 2022 - July 2023
    • Vice provost, corporate and professional education, professor of English and technical communication, Missouri University of Science and Technology, St. Louis, MO, Sept. 2021 - Aug. 2022
    • Assistant provost, strategic engagement; special advisor to the dean, Hammack School of Business; Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA, June 2019 - Aug. 2021
    • Assistant provost; director of the A_LAB, Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA, July 2017 - June 2019
    • Dean, School of Liberal Arts; Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, June 2013 - June 2017
    • Chair, writing department; Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, May 2012 - June 2017
    • Professor, writing department; Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, Dec. 2008 - June 2017
    • Meteorologist/Reporter; WJCL (ABC), Savannah, GA, June 1999 - Dec. 2019
    • Meteorologist/Reporter; WTGS (Fox), Savannah, GA, June 1999 - June 2016
    • Editorial director; Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, Jan. 1998 to Dec. 2008
    • Anchor/Meteorologist/Reporter; WJXT (CBS), Jacksonville, FL, May 1998 - May 1999
    • News/Weather Anchor/Reporter; WJCL (ABC), WTGS (Fox), Savannah, GA, Feb. 1994 - Jan. 1998
    • On-air personality; KIX 96.5 Radio, Savannah, GA, June 1994 - July 1996
    • Director of communications; Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, March 1992 - Feb. 1994
    • Managing editor; The Georgia Guardian, Savannah, GA, March 1992 - Nov. 2000
    • Reporter/Host; WNEG-TV and Radio, Toccoa, GA, Jan. 1991 - Jan. 1992
    • Production assistant; CNN Southeast Bureau, Atlanta, GA, March 1990 - Aug. 1990

  • Awards and honors

    • Flagship 2.0: The Intentional Leader, Nancy Walton Laurie Leadership Institute, Chi Omega (selected as one of 12 participants out of 150 applicants), Oct. 2022
    • Top Reviewer, Electronic News Division, AEJMC, July 2021
    • Nancy Walton Laurie Leadership Institute, Chi Omega (selected as one of 60 participants out of 350 applicants), Nov. 2019
    • Scripps Howard Foundation Visiting Professor in Social Media Program grant recipient, 2015-16
    • Top Faculty Paper award in the Electronic News division at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication annual conference, Aug. 2012
    • Kappa Tau Alpha (journalism national honor society), March 2010
    • USC research paper competition, third place (highest placement among SJMC students), April 2009
    • USC research paper competition (selected to represent the School of Journalism and Mass Communications), April 2009
    • American Press Institute Minority Journalism Educator's Fellowship, May 2008
    • Wayne State University Summer Doctoral Seminar (finalist), May 2008
    • USC research paper competition (selected to represent the School of Journalism and Mass Communications), April 2008
    • CASE Circle of Excellence and District III publications awards, 2006-08
    • Rotary Foundation Group Study Exchange Program Grant (for study in Brazil), 2003
    • Savannah Business Journal's “40 under 40” Notable Savannahians, 2002
    • Georgia Association of Broadcasters Award of Merit (group award for series), 1998

  • Selected publications

    • Concepción, B. (2021). Giving voice to the voiceless: Telling the story of the “Other.” In L. Peck and G. S. Reel (Eds.), Media and Ethics at Work: True stories of young professionals (third edition; digital). Great River Leaming.
    • Concepción, B. (2020). Book Review: Why I'm a Journalist: Personal Stories from Those Who Cover the News. Electronic News, 14(2), 97-98. [May 18, 2020 (Online); June 2020 (Print)] 
    • Alvarez, R., Rose, C., Smith, M., Fortson, B, & Concepción, B. (2019). Oglethorpe University implements focused program to help academically at-risk students succeed. NACADA Pocket Guide (2nd ed.). 
    • Concepción, B. (2016). Giving voice to the voiceless: Telling the story of the “Other.” In L. Peck and G. S. Reel (Eds.), Media Ethics at Work: True stories of young professionals. CQ Press.
    • Concepción, B. (2014). Accountability begins at home. Journal of Mass Media Ethics, 29(4), 278-279. (Online: Sept. 24, 2014; Print: Oct. 13, 2014)

    Recent articles

    Online:

    • New Accounting lecturer brings experience in teaching plus corporate banking, The Source, Oct. 25, 2021
    • New HSB lecturer believes in lifelong learning for students and for himself, The Source, Oct. 12, 2021
    • New HSB lecturer focuses on Entrepreneurship, The Source, Sept. 29, 2021
    • Barry University professor awarded Fulbright scholarship to study axion particles, Miami Scientific Italian Community, May 7, 2021
    • Physics professor publishes research on the search for the elusive axion particle, Barry University, Feb. 11, 2021
    Newspaper:
    • Dunwoody's Greg Bluestein (right) balances high-profile reporting, parenthood, Reporter Newspapers, Oct. 27, 2021
    • Oglethorpe University students cast alongside professional actors in “Heathers: The Musical,” Reporter Newspapers, Sept. 21, 2021
    • Local musician Joe Alterman finds his calling in jazz, Reporter Newspapers, Sept. 15, 2021
    • Buckhead-based filmmaker earns coveted Emmy Award for LGBTQ dance documentary, Reporter Newspapers, Aug. 24, 2021
    • Ridgeview brings students together through music program, Reporter Newspapers, Aug. 20, 2021
    • Springfield brings strangers together at Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, Reporter Newspapers, Aug. 2, 2021
    • Foundation offers affordable housing for transplant patients and caregivers, Reporter Newspapers, July 27, 2021
    • Divide and Conquer, Stoke Sentinel, Sept. 11, 2018
    Magazine:
    • Jesse's Divide makes good decision to release 'Bad Decisions' and other bangers on debut album
      'Thirteen Steps, Switch.Bitch Noise, Jan. 30, 2022
    • Jesse's Divide conquers new fans, SwitchBitch Noise music magazine, Feb. 9, 2018
    • True Grit, Savannah Magazine, Sept./Oct. 2017
    • The Gift of Quirk, Savannah Magazine, Nov./Dec. 2016