Rate My Professor Sean Chaidaroon

He coordinates prominent subjects such as Public Relations and Communications (MECM90044), offered in both Semester 1 and Semester 2 on the Parkville campus. This subject provides foundational skills in strategic communication planning, media relations, stakeholder engagement, crisis communication, and digital communications, with total contact hours of 30 including lectures and tutorials. Additionally, he coordinates Digital Media Research (MECM30016), focusing on research methods in digital media contexts. His teaching innovations include scenario-based interactive oral assessments (IOAs) in Public Relations and Communication courses, as documented in a case study by the Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education. These assessments simulate real-world public relations scenarios from brief to broadcast, enhancing student practical skills. Chaidaroon participates in faculty initiatives, such as the Faculty of Arts Graduate Arts Student Forum in September 2025, alongside other academics discussing graduate student matters. His employment at the University of Melbourne as Associate Professor in the School of Culture and Communication is recorded from August 2024 to present.