Journalism & Public Relations Directory
Academic & Teaching Excellence with Real-World Experience
In addition to significant academic achievements, all our journalism and PR faculty have practical experience. You’ll learn from experienced journalists who have reported, edited and written for newspapers, magazines and professional journals. Our PR faculty have worked in and consulted for corporations, nonprofits and agencies as well as having owned their own businesses.
The journalism and public relations faculty takes an active interest in the personal and academic lives of our students, and we will work closely with you to help define your goals and assist you in course selection, academic advice and career questions.
Full-Time Faculty
Dr. Ron Davis
Professor of Journalism
Office: 235 Ward Hall
Phone: 518-564-2423
Email: [email protected]
Learn more about Ron Davis
Jack Downs
Lecturer of Journalism
Office: 231 Ward Hall
Phone: 518-564-2448
Email: [email protected]
Learn more about Jack Downs
Colleen Lemza
Professor of Public Relations & Department Chair
Advisor to Cardinal PR
Office: 229 Ward Hall
Phone: 518-564-2408
Email: [email protected]
Learn more about Colleen Lemza
Shawn Murphy
Professor of Journalism
Advisor to Cardinal Points
Office: 217 Ward Hall
Phone: 518-564-2422
Email: [email protected]
Learn more about Shawn Murphy
Michelle Marasch Ouellette
Assistant Professor
Office: 219 Ward Hall
Phone: 518-564-3943
Email: [email protected]
Learn more about Michelle Ouellette
Part-Time Faculty
Thomas Montanaro
Adjunct Lecturer
Office: 202F Yokum Hall
Phone: 518-564-2111
Email: [email protected]
Learn more about Thomas Montanaro
Staff
Cindy McMurray
Administrative Assistant I
Office: 239 Ward Hall
Phone: 518-564-2264
Email: [email protected]
Learn more about Cindy McMurray
Faculty Emeritus
Dr. Jonathan Slater
Professor Emeritus of Public Relations
Email: [email protected]
Learn more about Jonathan Slater