Faculty

The Department of Communication Arts has a total of 24 full time faculty with backgrounds in a variety of areas and expertise.

Contact Info

• Department Office: Fulton Hall 261
• Mrs. Patti Burton, Department Secretary
• pnburtonsalisburyedu
• Department Telephone: (410) 543-6229
• School of Liberal Arts fax: (410) 548-3002
• Theatre Box Office: (410) 543-6228

DARRELL MULLINS

Department Chair
Associate Professor of Communication and Theatre Arts
Fulton Hall 248, 410-543-6238 or ext 36238
dgmullinssalisburyedu
website

APPOINTMENT YEAR: 1996
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
B.A. University of Maryland, College Park
M.A. Marshall University
Ph.D. Bowling Green State University
PRIOR POSITIONS:
Instructor of Communication and Theatre Arts, Heidelberg College
Associate Professor of Communication, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Associate Professor of Communication, Kansas Newman College
ACADEMIC SPECIALTIES:
Interpersonal Communication
Rhetoric in the Popular Culture
Organizational Communication

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THOMAS ANDERSON

Technical Director/Lighting Designer S.U. Theatre
Lecturer in Communication and Theatre Arts
Fulton Hall 107A, 410-543-6227 or ext 36227
teandersonsalisburyedu


APPOINTMENT YEAR: 2007
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
B.A., Western Washington University
M.F.A., Wayne State University
PRIOR POSITIONS:
Technical Director/Designer, Washington and Lee University
Set and Costume Designer, Theatre at Lime Kiln, Lexington, VA
ACADEMIC SPECIALTIES:
Stagecraft, Make-up, Costume Design,
Technical Production, Stage Management

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SCOTT BRITTEN

Assistant Professor of Communication and Theatre Arts
Fulton Hall 246, 410-677-0089 or ext 70089
rsbrittensalisburyedu

APPOINTMENT YEAR: 2007
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
M.A., University of Oklahoma
Ph.D., University of Illinois, Champaign
PRIOR POSITIONS:
Assistant Professor, Bowling Green State University
Associate Professor, Tiffin University
Assistant Professor, Newman University
ACADEMIC SPECIALTIES:
Mass Media & Politics
Political Communication

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JAMES CARSTENS

Assistant Professor of Communication and Theatre Arts
Fulton Hall 278, 410-677-0083 or ext 70083
jfcarstenssalisburyedu

APPOINTMENT YEAR: 2007
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
B.A., Colorado State University
M.A., University of South Florida
Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
PRIOR POSITIONS:
Assistant Professor, University of South Alabama
Instructor, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Adjunct Professor, St. Petersburg Junior College
ACADEMIC SPECIALTIES:
Reporting
Copy Editing
Design and Layout
News Media

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CYNTHIA A. COOPER

Associate Professor of Communication and Theatre Arts
Fulton Hall 223, 410-677-5032 or ext 75032
cacoopersalisburyedu

APPOINTMENT YEAR: 2003
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
B.S., University of Tulsa
M.A. University of Oklahoma
Ph.D. University of Tennessee
PRIOR POSITIONS:
Assistant Professor, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director, Southern Illinois University
ACADEMIC SPECIALTIES:
First Amendment Law
Media Regulation
Hate Speech
Government Policy-Making

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LORI DeWITT

Assistant Professor of Communication and Theatre Arts
Fulton Hall 226C, 410-677-0076 or ext 70076
ljdewittsalisburyedu

APPOINTMENT YEAR: 2007
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
B.A., California State University at San Bernadino
M.A. Loma Linda University, La Sierra Campus
Ph.D., (in progress) North Dakota State University
PRIOR POSITIONS:
Graduate Teaching Assistant, North Dakota State University
Student Teacher Supervisor, Minnesota State University
Learning Handicapped Teacher, Victor Valley High School, Victorville, CA
Speech Communication/English Teacher, Canyon Springs High School, CA
ACADEMIC SPECIALTIES:
Organizational Ideology
Speech Anxiety
Public Speaking

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CHRYS EGAN

Associate Professor of Communication and Theatre Arts
Fulton Hall 265, 410-677-5436 or ext 75436
cnegansalisburyedu
website

APPOINTMENT YEAR: 2002
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
B.A. University of North Carolina-Charlotte
M.A. University of North Carolina-Greensboro
Ph.D. Florida State University
PRIOR POSITIONS:
Instructor, UNCG and FSU
Assistant Professor, Longwood College
Instructor, Athens Technical College Honors
Teaching Fellow, University of Georgia
ACADEMIC SPECIALTIES:
Freedom of Speech and Media Effects
Interpersonal Communication
Research Methods and Academic Publishing
Alternative Magazine Writing and Music Promotion

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ANDREW R. HELLER

Lecturer in Communication and Theatre Arts
Fulton Hall P13, 410-548-5588 or ext 85588
rahellersalisburyedu

APPOINTMENT YEAR: 2004
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
University of Mississippi
University of Central Florida
PRIOR POSITIONS:
Lecturer, Tennessee State University
Lecturer, University of the Virgin Islands
ACADEMIC SPECIALTIES:
Theatre with directing emphasis
History and Literature-Theory and criticism
Interpersonal Communication
Voice and Diction

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BRYAN K. HORIKAMI

Assistant Professor of Communication and Theatre Arts
Fulton Hall 217A, 410-677-3206 or ext 73206
bkhorikamisalisburyedu
website

APPOINTMENT YEAR: 1996, 2006
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
B.A. University of Hawaii at Manoa
M.A. The Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D. The Pennsylvania State University
PRIOR POSITIONS:
Fulton School of Liberal Arts Advising Services Coordinator, Salisbury University
Interdisciplinary Studies Major Coordinator, Salisbury University
Lecturer in Communication Arts, Salisbury University
Lecturer in Speech Communication, The Pennsylvania State University
ACADEMIC SPECIALTIES:
Intercultural and Interethnic Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Communication Theory

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VICTORIA V. HUTCHINSON

Director, S.U. Dance Program
Professor of Communication and Theatre Arts
MC 164, 410-543-6353 or ext 36353
vvhutchinsonsalisburyedu
website

APPOINTMENT YEAR: 1990
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
B.F.A., University of Utah
M.A., University of Arizona
Ed.D., Temple University
PRIOR POSITION:
Assistant Professor, Eastern Illinois University
ACADEMIC SPECIALTIES:
Dance Appreciation
Interdisciplinary Arts
Yoga for Health & Wellness

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FRANCES KENDALL

Associate Professor of Communication and Theatre Arts
Fulton Hall 272, 410-543-6205 or ext 36205
flkendallsalisburyedu
website

APPOINTMENT YEAR: 1989
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
B.A., Southern Connecticut State University
M.P.H., Yale University, School of Epidemiology and Public Health
Ph.D., University of Missouri at Columbia
PRIOR POSITIONS:
Teaching Assistant, University of Missouri at Columbia
ACADEMIC SPECIALTIES:
Mass Communications
Broadcast Production

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DENNIS LEOUTSAKAS

Assistant Professor of Communication and Theatre Arts
Fulton Hall 206, 410-677-5434 or ext 75434
dxleoutsakassalisburyedu

APPOINTMENT YEAR: 2002
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
B.S., City University of New York
M.A., Goddard College
P.H.D., University of South Florida
PRIOR POSITIONS:
Adjunct Faculty, College of Nursing, University of South Florida
Adjunct Faculty, Hillsborough Community College
ACADEMIC SPECIALTIES:
Folklore
Health Communication
Communication and Social Issues
Performance Art
Media Criticism

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MICHAEL MOEDER

Assistant Professor of Communication and Theatre Arts
Fulton Hall 250, 410-677-5382 or ext 75382
mdmoedersalisburyedu

APPOINTMENT YEAR: 2001
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
B.S., Southeast Missouri State University
M.A., Southeast Missouri State University
P.H.D., University of Missouri-Columbia
ACADEMIC SPECIALTIES:
Mass Communication
Media Criticism and Analysis
Writing for Broadcasting

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JODY D. MORRISON

Associate Professor of Communication and Theatre Arts
Fulton Hall 221, 410-543-6382 or ext 36382
jdmorrisonsalisburyedu
website

APPOINTMENT YEAR: 1997
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
B.A., Towson State University
M.A., University of Maryland
Ph.D., Temple University
PRIOR POSITIONS:
Adjunct Professor, LaSalle University
Adjunct Instructor, Temple University
Adjunct Lecturer, Goucher College
ACADEMIC SPECIALTIES:
Interpersonal Communication
Discourse Analysis

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DARRELL M. NEWTON

Assistant Professor of Communication and Theatre Arts
Fulton Hall 269, 410-677-5060 or ext 75060
dmnewtonsalisburyedu
website

APPOINTMENT YEAR: 2003
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
M.A., English, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
M.A. Communication Arts, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
PRIOR POSITIONS:
Adjunct Lecturer, University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Instructor, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Lecturer, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
ACADEMIC SPECIALTIES:
Media and Cultural Studies
Mass Communication
Multicultural Affairs

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GERALD D. PATT, JR.

Designer/Scenic Artist of Salisbury University Theatre
Associate Professor of Communication and Theatre Arts
Fulton Hall 207, 410-543-6278 or ext 36278
gdpattsalisburyedu
website

APPOINTMENT YEAR: 1983
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
B.A., State University of New York
M.A., Southern Illinois University
M.F.A., Southern Illinois University
PRIOR POSITIONS:
Director of Theatre, Fordham University
Guest Designer, Florida Atlantic University,
SUNY Old Westbury, East Stroudsburg University
Design Assistant, Hart Scenic Studio, NYC
ACADEMIC SPECIALTIES:
Scene Design
Technical Theatre Production
Theatre Architecture  

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THOMAS PAUL PFEIFFER

Director of Salisbury University Theater
Professor of Communication and Theatre Arts
Fulton Hall 204, 410-543-6235 or ext 36235
tppfeiffersalisburyedu
web site

APPOINTMENT YEAR: 1980
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
B.A., Salisbury State University
M.A., University of Maryland College Park
Ph.D., The Union Institute
PRIOR POSITIONS:
Teacher, Milford Senior High, Milford, DE
Instructor, Dorchester Developmental Unit, Cambridge, MD
ACADEMIC SPECIALTIES:
Theater History
Directing
Costume Design
English History and Theater (1066-1776)
 

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JOHN-JAMES RUTUELO

Costume Designer of Salisbury University Theatre
Lecturer in Communication and Theatre Arts
Fulton Hall 105A, 410-677-5435 or ext 75435
jjrutuelosalisburyedu

APPOINTMENT YEAR: 2006
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
B.F.A., University of Texas at Austin
M.F.A., The Pennsylvania State University
PRIOR POSITIONS:
Lecturer/Designer, University of Texas, El Paso
Assistant Professor, Eastern New Mexico University
Assistant Professor, SUNY, New Paltz
Chair, Division of Design, Grambling State University
ACADEMIC SPECIALTIES:
Costume, Set & Property Design, Semiotics, Period Style,
Mask Making, Theatre History, Costume History

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PAUL E. SCOVELL

Assistant Professor of Communication and Theatre Arts
Fulton Hall 260, 410-543-6240 or ext 36240
pescovellsalisburyedu
web site

APPOINTMENT YEAR: 1980
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
B.A., Mansfield University
M.S., Murray State University
Howard University
ACADEMIC SPECIALTIES:
Organizational Communication
Communication Technology
Parliamentary Procedure

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ANDREW SHARMA

 
Associate Professor of Communication and Theatre Arts
Fulton Hall 205, 410-677-5037 or ext 75037
axsharmasalisburyedu
website

APPOINTMENT YEAR: 1999
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
B.A., University of Bombay
M.S., Southern University
Ph.D., Syracuse University
PRIOR POSITIONS:
Assistant Professor of Communication/Media, State University of N.Y., New Paltz
Assistant Professor of Telecommunications, Ball State University
ACADEMIC SPECIALTIES:
Television/Radio Production
International Media 

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HAVEN SIMMONS

Associate Professor of Communication and Theatre Arts
Fulton Hall 216, 410-548-5779 or ext 85779
hxsimmonssalisburyedu
website

APPOINTMENT YEAR: 1997
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
B.A., Cornell College
M.A., University of Iowa
Ph.D., University of Iowa
PRIOR POSITIONS:
Instructor, University of Iowa
Adjunct Professor, Manatee Community College
Adjunct Professor, University of South Florida
ACADEMIC SPECIALTIES:
Journalism
Broadcasting
Public Relations
Mass Communication
Media and Government

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ROBERT SMITH

Associate Professor of Communication and Theatre Arts
Fulton Hall 230, 410-548-4777 or ext 84777
rwsmithsalisburyedu
website

APPOINTMENT YEAR: 1989
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
B.A., Western Maryland College
M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts
PRIOR POSITIONS:
Literary Assistant, Manhattan Theatre Club
Consultant, MSDE G&T Summer Programs/Teacher Training Program
Instructor, Center for Critical and Creative Thinking, St. Mary's and Washington Colleges
Maryland Summer Lecturer for the Arts, Goucher College
ACADEMIC SPECIALTIES:
Directing 20th Century Theatre
Critical/Creative Thinking Skills

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MELANY TRENARY

Lecturer in Communication and Theatre Arts
HH 335, 410-548-9181 or ext 89181
mctrenarysalisburyedu
website

APPOINTMENT YEAR: 1998
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
B.S., James Madison University
M.A. East Carolina University
PRIOR POSITIONS:
Instructor, Wor-Wic Community College
Part-Time Instructor, Salisbury State University
ACADEMIC SPECIALTIES:
Instructional Communication
Interpersonal Communication

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AMANDA WELCH-HAMILL

Lecturer in Communication and Theatre Arts
HH 335, 410-543-6229 or ext 36229
aswelchsalisburyedu

APPOINTMENT YEAR: 2007
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
B.A., Salisbury University
M.F.A., Catholic University of America
PRIOR POSITIONS:
Adjunct Lecturer, Salisbury University
Adjunct Lecturer, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Adjunct Lecturer, Catholic University of America
Theatre Teaching Assistant, Catholic University
ACADEMIC SPECIALTIES:
Public Speaking
Human Communication Studies
Arts Administration

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