Occupation: Professor Emeritus
Company: Towson University
Education:
PhD in Rhetoric and Communication, University of Pittsburgh (1976)
MA in Rhetoric and Communication, University of Pittsburgh (1970)
BA in Sociology, University of Pittsburgh, Magna Cum Laude (1969)
Career:
Professor Emeritus, Towson University (2023-Present)
Professor, Towson University (1989-2023)
Associate Professor, Towson University (1982-1989)
Assistant Professor, Towson University (1974-1982)
Instructor, NC State University (1973-1974)
Instructor, The Pennsylvania State University, McKeesport Campus (1969-1973)
Career Related:
Teacher, Psychiatric Rhetoric and the Myths Involving the Insanity Plea, University Lecture, Hillsdale College (2013); Keynote Speaker, First “Towson’s Elite” Night, Towson University (2004); Appointed Faculty, Honors College, Towson University (1982)
Civic:
Sponsor, Richard E. Vatz Agenda-Spin Persuasion Award, Eastern Communication Association (2018-Present); Sponsor, Richard E. Vatz Best Debater Award Endowment, Towson University (2014-Present); Senator, University Senate to Academic Senate, Towson University (1979-2020); Appointed Member, Rapid Response Team, National Communication Association; Donor, Southern Poverty Law Center; Donor, UNCF; Donor, Jackie Robinson Foundation; Donor, Various Departments and Interests, Towson University
Creative Works:
Commentator, Square Off – Baltimore (2024-Present); Author, “The Only Authentic Book of Persuasion: The Agenda-Spin Method,” Seventh Edition, Authors Press (2022); Psychology Editor, USA Today Magazine (1980-2022); Author, “The Only Authentic Book of Persuasion,” Second Edition, Revision, McGraw-Hill (2017); Co-editor, “Thomas S. Szasz: The Man and His Ideas,” Transaction Publishers (2017); Co-editor, “Thomas Szasz: Primary Values and Major Contentions,” Prometheus (1983); Media Commentator
Achievements:
Featured in Millennium Magazine; Featured in various media outlets; Has always received very high teacher evaluations
Awards:
Recipient, Governor’s Citation for Achievements in Higher Education and Service, Former Maryland Governor Robert Leroy Ehrlich (2022); Honoree, First Faculty Member of the Year, Student Government Association, Towson University (2009-2010); Recipient, President’s Award for Distinguished Service, Towson University (2004); Recipient, Governor’s Citation for Achievements in Higher Education and Service, Towson University (2004); Distinguished Teaching Fellow, Eastern Communication Association (2004); Recipient, Award, First “Towson’s Elite” Night, Towson University (2004); Recipient, Faculty Volunteer Service Award, Towson University (2003); Honoree, Teacher of the Year, Student Government Association, Towson University (2002); Recipient, Thomas Szasz Civil Liberties Award (1994); Recipient, University Merit Award (1990); Recipient, University Merit Award (1988); Honoree, Sponsored National Winner, Oratory Contest, Wadsworth Publishing Co. Inc. (1987); Recipient, University Merit Award (1984); Recipient, Outstanding Teaching Grants (1977-1980)
Memberships:
Longest Serving Member, University Senate (1979-2020); Permanent Member, Teaching Fellow Committee, Eastern Communication Association; Member, Speech Communication Association
Family:
Married: Joanne
Children: David; Shaina
Two Grandchildren
Hobbies:
Running
