Help out students in my Research Techniques class at Farmingdale State College by completing the short surveys below:

Does your social media profile(s) communicate a positive or negative image for a potential employer?  Click here

Did past presidents fulfill the agenda they promised during their candidacy?  Click here

 

September 1, 2015

Dear Students,

Welcome to the new school semester.  Broadcast news and social media are filled now-a-days with real-world examples of communications and public relations challenges. From disgraced politicians . . . the epidemic of gun violence . . . Donald Trump’s daily tirades . . . to the issue of marriage equality . . . today’s news is providing us with real-time laboratory of rich material to work with.

A few reminders:

  • Each class has a home page that can be found in the drop-down navigation under the name of your school.  Please check it regularly for updates.
  • You will also find a class schedule that will be updated should the need arise.
  • All PowerPoint presentations and class handouts are archived on this website.  Again, see the drop-down navigation above.
  • Please sign up for the “Remind” alerts for your class.  There is a link on each class page with instructions. By enrolling your cell number and/or email address, you’ll be sure to get reminders about important deadlines and alerts regarding schedule changes.
  • SCCC students must sign-up for the “Connect” learning system by using the access code that comes with the textbook, or by purchasing an access code separately.  All students can sign-up for a free two-week trial, so even if you haven’t acquired your code, you can sign-up for courtesy access and then convert it to a paid-access account afterwards.

Because I’m an adjunct and teach four different classes at four different colleges, I don’t have traditional office hours.  However, please know that I will make myself available before and after class, and am always accessible by email if you would like to message me or schedule a phone call.

Here’s to a successful semester!
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Prof. Mark J. Grossman