Metropolitan State University Designates Rose McKinney to President’s Circle of Engagement
NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (April 14, 2010) –
Metropolitan
State University today designated Rose
McKinney, APR, a member of the President’s Circle of
Engagement. McKinney, recognized because of her Public Relations
Principles (COMM 381) course, was one of 35 faculty members inducted
at a ceremony this morning.
The Circle of Engagement at
Metropolitan State University helps explain the connection between
both academic and student affairs and the community. It is focused on
seven aspects: civic engagement, community-university partnership,
community immersion, community-based learning, university-community
service, service to community, and community connection.
“This designation underscores our
university’s commitment to civic engagement and community
partnerships,” said Sue K. Hammersmith, president of Metropolitan
State University. “Through her course and guest speakers, Rose
exposes students to many aspects of real-world public relations while
developing connections that benefit our students and the university.”
McKinney, who has taught Public
Relations Principles since 2005, is the president of Risdall
McKinney Public Relations. She also developed the
curriculum and syllabus for the course.
“Public relations involves
communicating with many different stakeholders,” said McKinney.
“People in business, nonprofit and other organizations benefit from
understanding various perspectives and levels of engagement.”
About Risdall McKinney Public
Relations
Risdall McKinney Public Relations, a
division of Risdall Marketing Group, LLC, is an integrated,
marketing-oriented PR agency headquartered in New Brighton, Minn.
With 2009 billings of $4.7 million, the agency is ranked as the
fourth largest PR firm in Minnesota and is number 182 among the top
250 global firms ranked by the Holmes
Report. Its client roster includes local, national and
international work for business-to-business and consumer accounts,
among others. Visit www.risdallmckinneypr.com
for more information.
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