Rate My Professor John Mims

Mims earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Business Administration from Pfeiffer University. He is recognized as an expert in crisis communication and social media communication. An accredited member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Mims has served on the board of the local PRSA chapter. At High Point University, he fosters experiential learning through assignments that replicate professional strategic communication challenges. Mims led the formation of Ascension336, a student-run communication agency providing services to non-profit clients. He has also advised student teams, including the PRSSA chapter, contributing to their recognition such as features on local media and honorable mentions in national competitions like the PRSA Bateman Case Study Competition. Additionally, as department chair, he participates in faculty searches and presents on topics like AI-enhanced learning in communication education.