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Tlie Pendulum Features Thursday, February 27, 2(X)3 «Page 13 Gisclair keeps a busy schedule through teaching, hobbies Assistant communications professor’s interests span research, student well-being and athletics She teaches so much about the subjects, but also shows great concern for us as people. —Alex Grant, student ^ ^ Alex Thomson Reporter Jessica Gisclair always has a tightly scheduled calendar. Since she became an assistant communications professor at Elon, ihe New Orleans native has been actively involved on campus “My days are noi as bad as they seem, but I cannot let a moment of the day be wasted,” Gisclair said. Her first job as a public rela tions worker was with a Jewish community service. Tliis marked the beginning of the professor’s journey to teaching. After this job, she relumed to school as a student and earned a master's degree in public rela tions from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Miss. By this time she already had a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Nicholls Stale University in Thibodaux, La. During her lime at USM, Gisclair became inter ested in teach ing. She worked as a teacher’s assis- Jessica tanl and applied Gisclair for teaching positions as well. “I decided to try out teaching because I like to try new things," Gisclair said. She taught briefly at Bowling Green State University while tak- ing a year off and contemplating her next career move. Tlie next move took her to Toledo, Ohio. She enrolled at Ihe University of Toledo and earned a law degree. “While 1 was in law school I clerked, but also taught during the school year. And these experi ences helped me decide that leaching was a Ixjtter fit for me because it felt like I hel)>ed more people teaching,” Gisclair said. She accepted a teaching job at Ohio Northern University where she served as director of public relations for five years. After a brief period at Rowan University. Gisclair was hired by Elon in 2000. She is keeping herself busy as she has always done and has no plans to leave soon. “Dr. Gisclair is one of the best professors on Elon’s campus,” said senior Alex Grant. “She teaches so much about the sub jects, but also shows great con cern for us as people.” Research is also in Gisclair's field of interest. She conducted a project on Ihe crisis communica tions used by Firestone during their call back of many of iheir tires. In the summer of 2001, she visited Southeast University in Nanjing, China, and taught class es to Chinese students. She has presented her work at local, national and international conferences. “The culture is completely dif ferent there and it is clear that people have to be respectful of other people because they live and work on top of each other,” Gisclair said. In her spare time she plays ten nis in local sport leagues, kayaks. rides her road bike and listens to Cajun and Xytoco music. Gisclair is also a compelltive runner and she participates in races across the country. Her mosl recent race was in Myrtle Beach earlier this month. “Running is my time and my thoughts; it gives me a chance to think and really enjoy the beauty.” Contact Alex Thomson at pendu- lum@elon.edu or 278-7247. Sot an interesting idea for a feature? Email us at pendulum@elon.edu SGA a student Life present: Elon’s 1st Community nike Program Debuting Monday, Match 3m Where are the bikes available? *The bikes will be placed in RED racks on both sides of the tram path. The bikes may only be taken between Danieley and McMichael. There are 20 nnaroon & white bikes with signs. Possible all-cam pus use will be implemented in the fall. How will tbe bliies be protectedP 'There are trackers inside the bikes & ID#s outside the bikes to find them if they are taken off-campus. Security & the Honor Board will also be notified . These bikes are already for YOUR use. Please respect them and your community. Wbo's In charge el Ride-RACK-Reiax? We are HIRING one student employee to work with SGA Tuesday & Friday afternoons for 2hrs/day and receive a $525.00 stipend. Pick up an application in the SGA office beginning Monday. March 3rd. Call x7524 for more info.
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