UPDATE (1:08 pm): Purdue names head of Dept. of Agricultural Communications
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Purdue officials announced Monday that Beth Forbes, a 21-year Purdue communications and public relations specialist, has been named head of the College of Agriculture's Department of Agricultural Communication.
"Beth is a proven leader in agricultural communications, with more than 10 years of experience as our news and public affairs coordinator," said Dean of Agriculture Jay Akridge. "Her deep understanding of our state and our industry, combined with her appreciation for our land-grant mission, will help us take our communications initiatives to exciting new places."
Agricultural Communication develops publications, Web sites, news releases, multimedia resources and interactive exhibits. It also operates Purdue Extension's The Education Store, which sells and distributes educational materials, and facilitates the toll-free 888-EXT-INFO (398-4636) phone line for information access.
Forbes leads a staff of 40. She has served as the department's interim head since March 2009. Prior to her interim position she was the coordinator of the department's news and public affairs unit.