Formal Education
Master of Arts in Rhetoric and Communication Studies (1983) University of Virginia (Charlottesville)Studied the science of interpersonal and group communications and the use of rhetorical strategy in setting public policy, political platforms and corporate decisions
Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication (1977)
Miami University (Oxford, OH)
Began as English and theatre major transitioning to mass media journalism; awarded a weekly radio program after demonstrating commendable performance in announcing