Alumni Publications

Amy Spiezio (LT21) used her final project in the MASCL program – a strategic communication plan – to win approval for developing Facets, a supplement to Eyecare Business magazine. Facets was designed to illuminate luxury optical retail business strategies that zeroes in on the needs of industry stakeholders. Click Here to view the magazine.

Athelene Gieseman (LT23) recently published an article, When I Grow Up, about her MASCL experience in the International Legal Technology Association's June 2009 Peer to Peer publication. Read more >>

Mark Clemente (LT5) has just released his fifth book, “Winning Through the Art of Words: Mark Clemente’s Guide to Interpersonal Influence to Sell Yourself… or Anything!”  It is a combination workbook and planning guide. This digital publication introduces a new model for developing communication strategy and includes detailed planning sheets to help readers research and prepare for job interviews, sales presentations, and other crucial communication situations.

Bradley Burck (LT10) has published his first book, Conquering Nonprofit Chaos.  As a companion, he has also created a podcast by the same name.  The book and podcast provide tips and techniques for nonprofit managers to better serve their donors, run more efficient organizations, and raise more money for their cause.  The book and podcast are available at www.ConqueringNonprofitChaos.com. 

Adrian Gostick, MASCL Learning Team 1, is the New York Times best-selling author of 'The Carrot Principle.'  Learn more about employee engagement and recognition at www.carrots.com.

Tim McMahon (LT15) has published a book, The Little Green Marketing Book, and contributed a chapter on integrated marketing communication to the book Reputation Management, released internationally in Fall, 2006, by Routledge (Taylor and Francis Group). He is also completing his dissertation for his Ph.D. from Gonzaga University.

Alumni Moves

• Student Pastor Michael Brown (LT20) launches Insight Leadership Ministries. Read more...
  
  
• Larry Baider (LT14) conducts seminars based on his book Leadership to the Fifth Power. Read more...
  
  
• Charles E. Samarra, retired Chief of Police, Alexandria, Virginia, and Seton Hall alum found that Distance Learning  is Practical--Even for Chiefs. Read more...
  
  
• Brenda Berkelaar Van Pelt (LT 12) is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Organizational Communication at Purdue University, a top-five program. She is an Andrews Fellow, and also received a Bilsland Strategic Initiative Fellowship to study messages that influence selection of technology or computing careers.
  
  
• Carol Dorn Sanders (LT15) left her media and marketing career to launch Rock On Cards and Gifts with her husband. Read more ...
  
  
• Sharon Johnson (LT 14) continues to help others succeed in the television news industry.  Read more ...
  
  
• Mike Janes (LT13), while continuing at Sandia National Laboratories, adds "independent, freelance PR consultant" to his résumé.  Read more...
  
  
• Angela G. Clendenin, MASCL (LT13) accepts position with Texas A&M University as the Director of Communications and Public Relations for the College of Veterinary Medicine.  Read more...
  
  
• Stacia Philips Deshishku was promoted to CNN’s Director of Coverage where she is responsible for coordinating the network’s vast news gathering resources and heading up CNN’s National Assignment Desk.  Read more...
  
  
• Gayle Colston Barge, M.A.S.C.L., learning team 19 has accepted the position of Assistant Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and Chief Marketing and Communication Officer at Winston-Salem University.  Read more...
  
  
• Julianna Sarr (LT19) accepted a position with Agape Counseling and Therapeutic Services. Read more....
  
  
• Beth Stoner (LT14) used her MASCL experience as a springboard to a new career. Read more...
  
  

What our students are saying...

"My masters degree was money well spent on myself! Four years later and I am still using this education in my professional career and personal life. It was an incredible educational experience for me that I did not want to end. My professors were oustanding; extremely supportive with very high expectations. I am very proud to be affiliated with such an highly reputable university. People I meet are in awe when I tell them I have an on-line masters degree with Seton Hall University."

Lucy Corker
Assistant Director for Professional Development
SPIN (Special People in Northeast), Inc.

"Even before graduating from MASCL, I was offered a graduate-level teaching position at a prominent business school. The MASCL degree has globalized my professional expertise and significantly raised my business acumen and leadership skills. I highly recommend the program."

Cinda Gaskin, LT20

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