Journalism & Public Relations Program at SUNY Plattsburgh - Faculty Directory

Journalism & Public Relations Program — Faculty Directory

Academic and teaching excellence with real-world experience

In addition to significant academic achievements, all journalism faculty have practical experience. They have reported, edited, written, and consulted for publications ranging from newspapers to magazines to professional journals. In the course of reporting articles, our teachers have traveled to the North Slope of Alaska to examine global warming, to Hawaii to investigate noise pollution, to New Hampshire to cover the presidential primaries, to Midway Atoll for a travel feature, and to Beijing to cover the Olympics. They have also served as writing coaches and journalism award judges.

The journalism faculty takes an active interest in the personal and academic lives of journalism students, and works closely with them to help define their goals and assist in course selection, academic advice, and career questions.

Full-Time Faculty

	Luke Cyphers Assistant Professor of Journalism Phone: (518) 564-2134 Email: cypherjd@plattsburgh.edu Learn more about Luke Cypers
	Ron Davis Professor of Journalism Office: Yokum Hall 202J Phone: (518) 564-2423 Email: ronald.davis@plattsburgh.edu Learn more about Ron Davis
	Jack Downs Lecturer of Journalism Office: Yokum Hall 202K Phone: (518) 564-2448 Email: jdown001@plattsburgh.edu Learn more about Jack Downs
	Colleen Lemza Assistant Professor of Public Relations Office: Yokum 202R Phone: (518) 564-2408 Email: colleen.lemza@plattsburgh.edu Learn more about Colleen Lemza
	Shawn Murphy Professor of Journalism, Chair of the Journalism Department, and Cardinal Points Advisor Office: Yokum Hall 103A Phone: (518) 564-2422 Email: shawn.murphy@plattsburgh.edu Learn more about Shawn Murphy
	Jonathan Slater Associate Professor of Public Relations Office: Yokum 113 Phone: (518) 564-2284 Email: Jonathan.Slater@plattsburgh.edu Learn more about Jonathan Slater

Adjunct Faculty

	Rene' Burl Adjunct Lecturer of Journalism & Communication Office: Yokum Hall 202F Phone: (518) 564-2409 burlrl@plattsburgh.edu Learn more about Rene' Burl
	Steven Howell Adjunct Lecturer of Journalism Office: Yokum Hall 202K Phone: (518) 564-2111 Email: howe1677@plattsburgh.edu Learn more about Steven Howell
	Jennifer Meschinelli Adjunct Lecturer of Journalism Office: Yokum Hall 202F Phone: (518) 564-2409 Email: coff1372@plattsburgh.edu Learn more about Jennifer Meschinelli
	Nora Montanaro Lecturer of Journalism & Communication Office: Yokum 202E Phone: (518) 564-4293 Email: Nora.Montanaro@plattsburgh.edu
	Sara Richman Adjunct Lecturer of Journalism & English Office: Champlain Valley Hall 106 Phone: (518) 564-2139 Email: richmasc@plattsburgh.edu
	Laura Ward Adjunct Lecturer of Journalism & All Points North Advisor Office: Yokum Hall 202B Phone: (518) 564-2114 Email: laura.ward@plattsburgh.edu Learn more about Laura Ward