TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Professor (2015-present); Associate Professor (1996-2015); Assistant Professor (1991-1996); Instructor (1989-1991);
Towson University, Towson, MD–Department of Electronic Media & Film (2000-present); Department of Mass Communication & Communication Studies (1989-2000)
Courses Taught
Broadcast and Cable Programming
Electronic Media News Production
Introduction to Electronic Media & Film
Radio, Culture, and Society
Sportscasting
Concept and Story Development
Electronic Media & Film Law and Regulation
Broadcast Journalism
Radio Station Operations
Radio/Audio Production I
Communication Process (Theory)
Theories in Mass Communication (Graduate-Level)
Electronic Media Management (Graduate-Level)
Teaching Associate (1987-1989 part-time); Ohio University, Athens, OH–College of Communication–School of Interpersonal Communication
Courses Taught
Public Speaking and Group Discussion
Instructor (1986—1987 full-time); Fairmont State College, Fairmont, WV–Department of Speech Communication & Theater; (1984-1986 part-time)
Courses Taught
Radio-TV Announcing
Introduction to Speech Communication
Nonverbal Communication
Instructor (1984 part-time); Alderson‑Broaddus College, Philippi, WV; Division of the Humanities
Courses Taught
Intro to Journalism
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
General Manager
1998-2002; WTMD-FM (10,000 watts)—Towson, MD—managed overall operations of Towson University’s public radio station, including station finances, fundraising, underwriting, grant applications, personnel, and compliance with FCC regulations.
News Director
1975‑1986; WFGM‑FM (50,000 watts)–Fairmont, WV–gathered, wrote and broadcast local news; other duties included general announcing, operations management, commercial production, and color commentary for local football and basketball broadcasts.
Announcer
1972-1975; WRGT-FM (50,000 watts), Clarksburg, WV–Worked various on-air shifts. Duties included the announcing of musical selections, commercials, and news (part-time).
EDUCATION
Ohio University
1990‑‑Degree: Ph.D. in Communication
Primary Area: Communication Theory
Related Area: Telecommunications
Dissertation: “The Relationship of Self-Esteem, Homophily, and Type of Television Performer to the Development of Parasocial Interaction”
West Virginia University
1981‑‑Degree: Master of Science in Journalism
Broadcast Journalism Track
Professional Project: Audio documentary entitled “An Examination of Organizational and Funding Alternatives for an Emergency Ambulance System”
1977‑‑Degree: Bachelor of Science in Journalism
Broadcast Journalism Track
Magna Cum Laude (highest honor) Graduate
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Broadcast Education Association (BEA)
National Broadcasting Society–Alpha Epsilon Rho (NBS-AERho)
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC)