Marc Parrish

Video Systems Manager

Marc maintains many of the department's facilities. He is responsible for systems integration, bidding and the installation of new equipment. He is the sysop for several non-linear editors and the departments AP NewsCenter network. He works closely with faculty in instructing the students on proper usage of the systems. Marc also teaches a class in Video Systems Operations.

He has attended training sponsored by Ikegami and BTS.

Marc is SBE certified, has a BS from Miss State Univ. 1979 in Plant Pathology & Weed Science, BS from MTSU 1993 in Mass Communication, emphasis in TV Production. He serves as a member of SIGGRAPH SigTV sub-committee and is the chief Engineer for SigTV 1998.

Gail Sneed
First Secretary, Department of Radio-TV / Photography

Gail Sneed has been with MTSU since 1979. Gail started work in the Admissions Office and transferred to the Radio-TV/Photography Department in 1989. Gail passed her CPS (Certified Professional Secretary) exam in 1995 and is currently a member of the ASCE (Association of Secretarial and Clerical Employees). Gail was recently named quarterly secretarial/clerical award winner and is involved in all functions of the department.

Irma Melton
Secretary, Department of Radio-TV / Photography

Irma Melton is the receptionist/secretary for Department of Radio-TV/Photography. Irma started work with MTSU on April 25, 1994. Irma directs incoming calls and assist students with scheduling and other clerical duties.