Mark Stanford
Andrew Burns BA, MAT, EdD
BA – The State University of New York
MAT – The State University of New York
EdD – Union University
Dr. Burns is an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Communication Studies. His research interests include the effects of media on communication, social media communication, and the semiotics of film and television. He serves as campus advisor to the Alpha Gamma Phi chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communication Association’s honor society. He was awarded an Excellence in Teaching Grant in 2016, 2017, and 2018. Among the courses he teaches are Introduction to Communication Theory, Interpersonal Communication, and Digital Media.
AnnMarie DiSiena, EdD
BA – Iona College
MA – Fordham University
EdD – Organizational Leadership: Argosy University
Dr. DiSiena has been a faculty member at Dominican University for over 33 years — 24 years full-time. In addition to her work with the Communication Studies Program, she is the Director of Special Sessions, which includes Winter and Summer Sessions, and Director of Academics for Alternative Undergraduate Sessions.
Dr. DiSiena teaches undergraduate and graduates courses in Leadership and Organizational Communication. Annually, she also facilitates a Public Speaking Academy Program for High School juniors and seniors and is a workshop facilitator for a Teen Leadership program for HS sophomores, a sub-division of Leadership Rockland.
She has presented and brought students to present at the New York State Communication Association. She has also presented workshops on Leadership and Communication.