FULL TIME FACULTY

ALFRED ANTICO, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Dr. Antico holds a B.A. in Interdepartmental Studies (Communications & Music) from The College of Saint Rose, an M.S. in Educational Communications from SUNY Albany, an M.L.S. in Library and Information Science from SUNY Albany, and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from UAlbany with a focus on Instructional Design and Technology. Areas of teaching have included Television and Radio Production, Emerging Technologies in Communication, Advertising, Public Relations, and Mass Media. He joined the department in 1981, was Program Coordinator from 1984—1987, Graduate Program Coordinator from 1994—1999, and Chair from 2005—2010. Recipient of the Thomas A. Manion Distinguished Faculty Award, 1999
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CAILIN BROWN, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Dr. Brown holds a B.A. from LeMoyne College in Syracuse, and an M.A. and a Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Albany. Brown's research interests include citizen journalism, student produced journalism and media ethics. She coordinates student coverage of the college neighborhood for The Pine Hills blog at timesunion.com, and advises the weekly student newspaper, The Chronicle. Brown worked as a reporter at The Record in Troy, at the Capital District Business Review in Albany, and at the Times Union in Albany. She began teaching in the department in 2005
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PAUL CONTI, M.A.
Assistant Professor
Paul Conti holds a Master of Liberal Arts Degree from SUNY Empire State and a Bachelor of Arts from SUNY Fredonia. In both programs Paul’s studies centered on Communications. Prior to arriving at Saint Rose in 2005, Paul worked in local broadcasting for more than three decades. He was News Director of WNYT TV, the NBC affiliate in Albany, for 10 years and Assistant News Director for 11. He is a three-time Emmy Award nominee and a two-time winner. He is also the recipient of awards from the New York State Broadcasters Association and the New York State Associated Press. Paul remains active in local media and periodically produces TV programs as time permits. He teaches courses that deal primarily in media production.
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JIN KIM, Ph.D.
Dr. Kim earned his Ph.D. in Communication Studies from The University of Iowa, M.A. in Telecommunications from Indiana University and B.A. in Mass Communication from Yonsei University. He specializes in new media studies, critical cultural studies, research methods and communication theory.
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KAREN MCGRATH, Ph.D.
Professor of Communication, Department Chair
Dr. McGrath earned her B.A. in Speech from York College (CUNY), M.A. in Communication from SUNY Albany, and Ph.D. in Speech Communication from Southern Illinois University (areas of concentration included philosophy of communication and interpersonal communication). Her areas of research and publication currently include media studies with a focus on issues of diversity, such as gender, culture, and sexual orientation. Began teaching in 1997, was Graduate Coordinator of the Communication’s Masters Program from 1998-2009, and is Chair of Communications.
Web Site:  http://karenmcgrath.weebly.com
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GARY MCLOUTH, D.A.
Associate Professor--Professor Emeritus
Dr. McLouth has earned degrees from SUNY Albany (Doctor of Arts in English), Western Michigan University (M.A. in English), Syracuse University Graduate School of Education (M.A. in Social Studies Ed.), and Syracuse University (B.A. in Social Studies). Gary’s teaching interests center on undergraduate courses in magazine writing, TV journalism, public relations and internship supervision. In the Masters program he teaches script writing, interviewing, and supervises capstone projects.
Gary has authored a number of books including: Men and Abortion, co-author Shostak, (Praeger); Death and Other Frustrations, short fiction dissertation and winner of the President’s Distinguished Dissertation Award (SUNYAlbany); Natural Causes (West Main Productions). His poetry, fiction and essays have been published in a number of journals, reviews and magazines. Gary co-produces and hosts TodaysAuthors.com and has appeared as a show host and public speaker in a variety of broadcast and conference venues.
Teaching Communications at Saint Rose has allowed Gary to apply professional experiences in government PR, academic administration, journalism and the creative arts. He began teaching in the department in 1988 and retired in 2011.
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MARY ALICE MOLGARD, M.S.
Assistant Professor
Mary Alice Molgard received her B.A. in Information Sciences (Communications) in 1975 ,from Illinois State University, and her M.S. in Communications from ISU in 1977. Her primary teaching areas are in Communications and Broadcast Law, News and Advertising Writing, and Film. Mary Alice is active in local media organizations, including Women’s Press Club and Ad Club, and is a longtime board member of the Upper Hudson Library Association. She proudly serves as a volunteer firefighter in her home community. Mary Alice began teaching at the College in 1985.
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MARY MYERS, MA
Full-Time Instructor, Sprinig 2012
Mary joined the College of St. Rose in Fall 2011. Ms. Myers is a facilitative mediator and a licensed broadcaster with a background in crisis communication and sports management. Her teaching experience includes a variety of communication courses, such as Nonverbal Communication, Organizational Communication, Family Communication, Business and Professional Communication, and Public Speaking.  email

JEANNINE PONDOZZI, Ph.D.
Associate Professor--Professor Emeritus
Dr. Pondozzi has her Ph. D from The Ohio State University. Her specialties are rhetorical analysis, writing, and research. She has taught several courses at The College of Saint Rose including communication research, the seminar in communication, group process, and Expository writing and introductory speech for the Department of English. She retired in 2011.
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ROSEMARY SHERIDAN, MA
Lecturer
Rosemary earned her Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies and Master of Arts in History-Political Science at The College of Saint Rose. Rosemary’s background includes over 30 years of public relations experience in not-for-profit, education, and free-lance consulting settings. Her experience includes a wide range of PR activities such as media relations, publications and advertising copywriting and production, website management, and lobbying. Rosemary’s college teaching experience includes 15 years as an adjunct faculty member in the Saint Rose Communications Department. She teaches courses in public relations and mass media.
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