{"id":1861,"date":"2022-09-25T13:46:12","date_gmt":"2022-09-25T17:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/ccim\/?p=1861"},"modified":"2023-05-24T12:05:07","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T16:05:07","slug":"ball-state-student-spotlight-trent-mckenzie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/ccim\/2022\/09\/25\/ball-state-student-spotlight-trent-mckenzie\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Spotlight: Trent Mckenzie"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"Qr7Oae\" role=\"listitem\">\r\n<div class=\"OxAavc NVbRL\" data-item-id=\"946275541\">\r\n<div class=\"pYfr3c\">\r\n<div class=\"prOLdf\">\r\n<div class=\"g53bl\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Meet Trent McKenzie &#8217;22, a senior majoring in <\/span><\/em><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/communicationstudies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Communication Studies<\/span><\/em><\/a><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0&amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/political-science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Political Science<\/a>. In this blog, Trent shares his passion for communications and how he knew CCIM was right for him. Trent also shares his absolute love he has for Ball State University.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"Qr7Oae\" role=\"listitem\">\r\n<div class=\"OxAavc NVbRL\" data-item-id=\"1780918574\">\r\n<div class=\"pYfr3c\">\r\n<div class=\"prOLdf\">\r\n<div class=\"g53bl\">\r\n<div class=\"cTDvob D1wxyf RjsPE\" role=\"heading\" aria-describedby=\"i.desc.1780918574\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">***<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Can you describe your journey before Ball State University?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I went to Plymouth High School in Plymouth, Indiana. I competed on the speech and debate team for 4 years, I then became the team captain my senior year.<\/span>\r\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What made you decide on your major at Ball State?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1870\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/09\/26124054\/IMG_1097-Trent-Mckenzie.jpeg\" alt=\"Ball State\" width=\"317\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/09\/26124054\/IMG_1097-Trent-Mckenzie.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/09\/26124054\/IMG_1097-Trent-Mckenzie-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/09\/26124054\/IMG_1097-Trent-Mckenzie-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/09\/26124054\/IMG_1097-Trent-Mckenzie-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 317px) 100vw, 317px\" \/> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I have always been passionate about government, so I declared as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/political-science\/academic-programs\/bachelors\/political-science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Political Science<\/a> major. I also joined the debate team and I spent a lot of time in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/map\/buildings\/campus\/david-letterman-communication-and-media-building\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Letterman<\/a> just enjoying the people around me. That is when I decided to be a <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/ccim\/2021\/09\/25\/student-spotlight-kaya-hill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Communication Studies<\/a> major. I have always seen communication as a vital part of our society, so learning more and developing my passion was a great experience.<\/span>\r\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What has been your favorite class or career opportunity during your time at Ball State?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">My favorite class at Ball State has to either be Political Communication or Political Campaigns. My favorite career opportunity would be getting an internship with the East Central Indiana Regional Planning District. I loved working on grant writing and economic development to help improve Muncie and the surrounding areas.<\/span>\r\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Could you give us the top three projects you have worked on?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1. Grant writing Judicial Users Manufacturing Partnership program. I have been the lead grant writer to help fund this program, and thus far we have received $30,000 with another $60,000 pending.<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2. Completing my rhetorical criticism about the speech former president Trump gave on January 6th, in COMM 412 Rhetorical Criticism and Theory.<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. Running a simulated election in Political Campaigns.<\/span>\r\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What has been the proudest moment in your career so far?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I was named a top 100 student, and that was a proud moment for me.<\/span>\r\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Have you won any awards for your work? If so, what are they and which ones are the most significant to you?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Many individual debate awards for competitive success. State Champion in Parliamentary Debate and winning several invitational tournaments. I was also a National Educational Debate Association All-American Top 100 student at Ball State, winning my first grant for $5,000.<\/span>\r\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What are your plans after college?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I will be continuing my education by getting a Master&#8217;s in Public Administration.<\/span>\r\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Who are your mentors?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">My mentor is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/communicationstudies\/about-us\/facultyandstaff\/messnerbeth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr. Beth Messner.<\/a><\/span>\r\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1872\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/09\/26132319\/Trent1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"438\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/09\/26132319\/Trent1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/09\/26132319\/Trent1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/09\/26132319\/Trent1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/>Are you involved in any student organizations at Ball State?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Current SGA Senator &#8211; Chair of the Collegiate Caucus and Academic Affairs Committee CCIM <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/ccim\/about-us\/ccim-dcac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dean&#8217;s Advisory Council<\/a> &#8211; Chair CSH Dean&#8217;s Advisory Council &#8211; Political Science Representative. Debate Team &#8211; Member and Co-Captain Former Kinghorn Hall &#8211; President Accelerate Summer Bridge Program &#8211; Co-Director<\/span>\r\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What do you think is most important about Ball State?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Students can create change both on-campus and out in the community. So go out and get involved, the opportunities will come to you.<\/span>\r\n<div class=\"freebirdAnalyticsViewAnalyticsItem\" data-container=\"1929205694\" data-fieldid=\"1300047559\">\r\n<div class=\"freebirdAnalyticsViewAnalyticsHover\">\r\n<div class=\"freebirdAnalyticsViewAnalyticsContainer\">\r\n<div id=\"c344\" class=\"freebirdAnalyticsViewChartContainer\" data-chart=\"1929205694\" data-fieldid=\"1300047559\">\r\n<div class=\"freebirdCommonAnalyticsTextResponsesContainer\">\r\n<div class=\"freebirdCommonAnalyticsTextResponse\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div><hr \/><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"freebirdAnalyticsViewAnalyticsItem\" data-container=\"1929205694\" data-fieldid=\"1300047559\">\r\n<div class=\"freebirdAnalyticsViewAnalyticsHover\">\r\n<div class=\"freebirdAnalyticsViewAnalyticsContainer\">\r\n<div id=\"c344\" class=\"freebirdAnalyticsViewChartContainer\" data-chart=\"1929205694\" data-fieldid=\"1300047559\">\r\n<div class=\"freebirdCommonAnalyticsTextResponsesContainer\">\r\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"freebirdAnalyticsViewAnalyticsItem\" data-container=\"1473245911\" data-fieldid=\"203831241\">\r\n<div class=\"freebirdAnalyticsViewAnalyticsHover\">\r\n<div class=\"freebirdAnalyticsViewAnalyticsContainer\">\r\n<div id=\"c272\" class=\"freebirdAnalyticsViewChartContainer\" data-chart=\"1473245911\" data-fieldid=\"203831241\">\r\n<div class=\"freebirdCommonAnalyticsTextResponsesContainer\">\r\n<div class=\"freebirdAnalyticsViewAnalyticsItem\" data-container=\"1473245911\" data-fieldid=\"203831241\">\r\n<div class=\"freebirdAnalyticsViewAnalyticsHover\">\r\n<div data-chart=\"1473245911\" data-fieldid=\"203831241\">\r\n<h4><b>Interested in an experience like Trent&#8217;s? Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/communicationstudies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Department of Communication Studies.<\/a><\/b><\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h4><b>Want to share your story? Feel free to submit it using our <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.bsu.edu\/forms\/ccim_story_bank_submission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>story submission form.<\/b><\/a><\/h4>\r\n\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet Trent McKenzie &#8217;22, a senior majoring in Communication Studies\u00a0&amp; Political Science. In this blog, Trent shares his passion for communications and how he knew CCIM was right for him. Trent also shares his absolute love he has for Ball State University. *** Can you describe your journey before Ball State University? 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