This sites navigation requires Adobe Flash player 8.
Please click Here to upgrade your Flash Player.

Department of ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATionS

Dr. KATI A. TUSINSKI
Assistant Professor

Johnston Hall Room 308
(414) 288-1401 Phone
(414) 288-5227 Fax
kati.tusinski@mu.edu

Courses Taught

ADPR 142: Strategic Research for Advertising and Public Relations
ADPR 180: Principles of Public Relations
ADPR 240: Management for Advertising and Public Relations

Education

Ph.D., Communication & Society, University of Oregon
M.A., Communication, Saint Louis University
B.A., Communication, Saint Louis University

Awards

2006: Best Doctoral Dissertation, University of Oregon, School of Journalism and Communication
2005: Research Fellow, Caring and the Media Colloquium and Conference, University of Oregon, School of Journalism and Communication

Why Marquette?

The mission of Marquette University corresponds with my teaching philosophy. I want students to understand that knowledge is much more than memorization and will continue beyond our short time together. I believe it is crucial to develop morally responsible individuals as well as socially responsible professionals. It is reassuring that the Diederich College of Communication values ethics as much as I do. The University's dedication to the integration of teaching, research and service allows me to engage students, advance my research interests and contribute to the Marquette community and beyond.

Research Interests

Advocacy Public Relations
Lobbying
Public Relations Pedagogy
Media Ethics

Professional Affiliations

Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
Public Relations Society of America
Academic Member of the European Centre for Public Affairs

Professional Experience

Associate, Public Relations Services, Eugene, Oregon, 2003-2006
Online Facilitator, Charles Snowden Internship Program for Excellence in Journalism, University of Oregon, 2004-2005
Graduate Assistant in Public Relations, St. Louis, Missouri, 2000-2002

Recent Publications

Stoker, K. and Tusinski, K. (2006). Reconsidering public relations' infatuation with dialogue: Why engagement and reconciliation can be more ethical than symmetry and reciprocity. Journal of Mass Media Ethics, 21, 2&3, 156-176.