Faculty/Staff Directory
First Name
Todd
Last Name
Fettig
Email
fettigto@gvsu.edu
Title
Visiting Professor
Website
Office
231 LSH
Phone
616-331-8088
Field of Study
Journalism, Broadcasting, and Digital Media
About
After two decades in the industry, Todd Fettig left newspapering in July 2020 to pursue contract work related to media law, education and communication. During his newspaper career, he worked a variety of roles, including copy editor, Sunday editor, community engagement specialist, and manager of editing and design teams in Michigan, Alabama, Louisiana and Oregon. He served as outreach coordinator and then executive director of the National Freedom of Information Coalition from January 2021 to June 2022. As an adjunct college instructor, he has taught journalism and communication courses for Grand Valley State University and Muskegon Community College, and a professional writing course for Davenport University. Fettig holds degrees from Central Michigan University, Grand Valley State University, and Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He serves on the Foundation Board of Fountain Street Church, on the Development Committee of West Michigan Trails, and as an adviser to the Grand Valley Lanthorn and to Ottawa News Network, an independent nonprofit newsroom covering Ottawa County.
Teaches
News Reporting, Media Law
Degrees
J.D., Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School
M.S. Communication, Grand Valley State University
B.S. Journalism
and Political Science, Central Michigan University