MARK J. GUERRIERI, PhD
Lead Faculty Professor
Political Science Program Lansing Community College contact information
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education
PhD 1997
Science, College of Arts and Letters, Wayne State University MA 1992 Political Science; Speech Communication Minor, Department of Political Science, College of Arts and Letters, Wayne State University BA 1987 Social Science & Public Policy, James Madison College, Michigan State University
teaching and research interests
Distance Learning, Group Dynamics, Quantitative research, Focus Groups, Humanities, Business Ethics, Campaigns and Elections, American Politics, Public Policy, Health Policy, Political Theory, Group Communication
professional experience
Lead Faculty, Professor 2004-Present
Lansing Community College
2008-Present
Instructor
Baker College-Online
Assistant Professor
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Southern New Hampshire University-Online
Adjunct Professor
2000-2007
1994-2004
611 Glenmoor Rd, 2A
admart@r.postjobfree.com
Political Science Major; Public Policy Minor, Department of Political Guerrieri 2
Political Science Internship Director
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Lecturer
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Part-time Instructor 1995-1996
Lansing Community College
online teaching certifications
Advanced skill level on the following:
Desire2Learn
Angel
Web CT
Blackboard
Moodle
teaching experience
The Artist, The Designer & The Law (Created Master/Course Shell) International Relations (Created Master/Course Shell) American Political Systems
Business Ethics
Humanities
Group Dynamics
Western Geography
Third World Geography
Parties and Elections
Legislative Process
American Government
Government of Michigan
US Public Policy
The Presidency
Health Care Policy
Political Media
Independent Study (The Race for Governor)
Independent Study (Term Limits in Michigan)
Independent Study (The Race for the Presidency)
Mathematics and Statistics for Research Methods (Wayne State University) 1994
1994-2004
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internship program
Political Science Internship Seminar (State and Local) Political Science Internship Seminar (Washington, DC) Developed and re-instituted Internship Program in Washington, D.C. Expanded and updated program using cutting edge technology. Provided placement in the most prestigious political venues in the State of Michigan and Washington, D.C. including: The Office of Speaker of the House
The Office of the Governor
The Office of the Attorney General
The White House
The Pentagon
Various Offices of the Michigan Congressional Delegation Various Gubernatorial Campaigns
The American Civil Liberties Union
The Heritage Foundation
The National Association of Manufacturers
The Democratic National Committee
The Arab American Institute
Wayne County Prosecutors Office
Muchmore, Harrington, Smalley & Associates
organizational leadership
• Lead Faculty, (2006-Present). Political Science Program, Lansing Community College.
• Creator and Facilitator, (2004-Present). Political Science Student Association. Lansing Lansing Community College.
• Organizer and Discussant, Constitution Day: “Video Game Violence and Free Speech,” (2011). Lansing Community College.
• Organizer and Host, Outstanding Achievement in Political Science Awards Ceremony, (2011). Lansing Community College.
• Organizer and Discussant, Constitution Day: “Immigration Issues in the 21st Century,” (2010). Lansing Community College.
• Organizer and Discussant, Constitution Day: “Judicial Independence,” (2009). Lansing Community College.
• Organizer and Discussant, Constitution Day: “Campaign Finance Reform,” (2008). Lansing Community College.
• Organizer and Discussant, Constitution Day: “The U.S. Patriot Act” (2007). Lansing Community Guerrieri 4
College.
• Organizer and Host, Outstanding Achievement in Political Science Awards Ceremony, (2007). Lansing Community College.
• Organizer and Discussant, Constitution Day: “Affirmative Action,” (2006). Lansing Community College.
• Organizer and Host, Outstanding Achievement in Political Science Awards Ceremony, (2006). Lansing Community College.
• Organizer and Host, Outstanding Achievement in Political Science Awards Ceremony, (2005). Lansing Community College.
• Wellness Coordinator. (2004-2006). Social Science Department. Lansing Community College.
program quality improvement process (pqip)
• Formulated and analyzed entire survey process for Political Science Program (2012)
• Formulated, and analyzed entire survey process for Political Science Program (2011)
• Formulated and analyzed entire survey process for Political Science Program (2010)
• Formulated and analyzed entire survey process for Political Science Program (2009)
• Formulated and analyzed entire survey process for Political Science Program (2008)
• Formulated and analyzed entire survey process for Political Science Program (2007)
• Formulated and analyzed entire survey process for Political Science Program (2006)
• Formulated and analyzed entire survey process for Political Science Program (2005)
• Formulated and analyzed entire survey process for Political Science Program (2004) presentations, invited lectures, & panels
• Chair, (2012) The Great Election Panel. Lansing Community College.
• Chair and Discussant, (2010) General Election Panel. Lansing Community College.
• Chair and Discussant, (2010) Honors Program Election Panel. Lansing Community College.
• Chair and Discussant, (2008) General Election Panel. Lansing Community College.
• Chair and Discussant, (2008) Honors Program Election Panel. Lansing Community College.
• Chair and Discussant, (2006) General Election Panel. Lansing Community College.
• Chair and Discussant, (2006) Honors Program Election Panel. Lansing Community College.
• Chair and Discussant, (2006). Ballot Issues in 2006, Annual Meeting of the Michigan Conference of Political Scientists, Lansing
• Chair and Discussant, (2005). The 2006 Elections and Beyond. Annual Meeting of the Michigan Conference of Political Scientists, The University of Michigan-Dearborn
• Chair and Discussant, (2004) General Election Panel. Lansing Community College. Guerrieri 5
• Chair and Discussant, (2004) Honors Program Election Panel. Lansing Community College.
• Chair and Discussant, (2004). Election (Election 2004, Election 2008 and Election 2010), Lansing Community College Conference
• Chair and Discussant, (2003). Governor Granholm’s First 100 Days, Annual Meeting of the Michigan Conference of Political Scientists, Grand Rapids
• Chair and Discussant, (2003). Election 2004 and Beyond, Annual Meeting of the Michigan Conference of Political Scientists, Grand Rapids
• Chair and Discussant, (2002). Campaign Finance/Media and Politics, Annual Meeting of the Michigan Conference of Political Scientists, Lansing
• Chair and Discussant, (2002). Election 2002,
Annual Meeting of the Michigan Conference of Political Scientists, Lansing
• Paper Presentation, (2001). Clicks and Bricks: Internet, Internships and Interaction, Annual Meeting of the Michigan Conference of Political Scientists, Grand Rapids
• Chair and Discussant, (2001). The Race for Governor, Annual Meeting of the Michigan Conference of Political Scientists, Grand Rapids
• Chair and Discussant, (2001). Creating a Michigan Government Textbook, Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters, Dearborn
• Paper Presentation, (2000). Skeletons are No Longer in the Closet: Opposition Research Firms and Negative Political Spots, Annual Meeting of the American Political Science Association, Washington, DC.
• Chair and Discussant (2000). Election 2000 Roundtable, Annual Meeting of the Michigan Conference of Political Scientists, Alma
• Discussant, (2000). Election 2000 Faculty Roundtable, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn
• Discussant, (2000). The View from the Academy,
Political Pundit V, Lansing
• Chair and Discussant (1999). Political Elites and Political Participation, Annual Meeting of the Western Political Science Association, Seattle
• Chair and Discussant (1998). Internships. Michigan Conference of Political Scientists. conference attendance & board membership
Board Member, (2003-2007). Michigan Conference of Political Scientists 3rd Annual Critical Thinking Conference, (2005). Traverse City Michigan 2nd Annual Critical Thinking Conference, (2004). Traverse City Michigan Michigan Conference of Political Scientists (1995, 1998, 1999, 2005, 2006, 2008) Guerrieri 6
Western Political Science Association Conference (1999) Michigan Conference of Political Scientists (1998) American Political Science Association Conference (1997, 1999) Northeastern Political Science Association (1996)
Southern Political Science Association Conference (1996) publication submissions & works in progress
• Political Consultants and Leadership to be submitted to the Journal of Leadership Studies
• Who are the Real Leaders: The Prominence of Political Consultants in the Electoral Process submitted to the Journal of Leadership Studies
• Editor and contributor to Michigan Politics textbook. This edited manuscript will include chapters from Dr. John Kelly, Steve Mitchell (pollster) and Bill Ballinger (Inside Michigan Politics). Outline submitted to Wayne State University Press.
• Predicting Air Wars and Air Assaults: Political Consultants and Cookie Cutter Strategies, work in progress
• Mudslinging and Negative Spots: Opposition Research Firms and Congressional Races submitted to the Harvard International Journal of Press/Politics
• Digging-up the Dirt for Mudslinging: Opposition Research Firms and Negative Spots, submitted to the American Political Science Association
community outreach
SPEAKER SERIES
Developed weekly seminar, which included the most prominent political leaders in our nation. Provided both students and the general public a combination of academic theory and practice. Partial list of speakers recruited include:
Paul Bagala, Political Consultant
Dawson Bell, Reporter
Loren Bennett, Senator
Carol Mosley Braun, Senator
Mark Brewer, Michigan Democratic Party
Harry Browne, Gubernatorial Candidate
Barb Byrum, Representative (Michigan)
Douglas Campbell, Presidential Candidate
James Carville, Political Consultant
Tom Daschle, Senator
Dan DeGrow, Senator
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John Dingell, Congressman
Joe DiSano, Political Consultant
John Edwards, Senator
Robert Ficano, Wayne County Executive
Jennifer Granholm, Governor
Michael Guido, Mayor
Peter Hoekstra, Congressman
Dennis Kucinich, Representative
Carl Levin, Senator
Candice Miller, Congresswoman
Steve Mitchell, Pollster
Dick Posthumus, Lieutenant Governor
Lynn Rivers, Congresswoman
John H. Schwarz, M.D., Senator
Martha Scott, Senator
Al Sharpton, Reverend
Nick Smith, Congressman
Alma Wheeler Smith, Senator
Debbie Stabebow, Senator
Helen Thomas, Reporter
Fred Upton, Congressman
The National Association of Manufacturers Lobbyists wire services
Hoffman, K.B. Voters (2002). Still Making Up Minds As Election Day Nears, Associated Press Reuters, (2001, 2002) Gubernatorial election commentary Moses, A.R. (2001). Arab-American Candidate Faces Tough Campaign In Dearborn. Associated Press
media & public relations
WLNZ Coffee Break Simulcast [with Mark Guerrieri], (2011). Constitution Day Two Guys Named Joe. (2010). Election Analysis.
WLNZ Coffee Break Simulcast [with Mark Guerrieri], (2010). Election commentary WLNZ Coffee Break Simulcast [with Mark Guerrieri], (2009). Constitution Day WLNZ Coffee Break Simulcast [with Mark Guerrieri], (2008). Constitution Day WLNZ Coffee Break Simulcast [with Mark Guerrieri], (2007). Constitution Day Guerrieri 8
Michael Patrick Shields Radio-TV Simulcast (2006). Election Night Commentary. WLNS. (2006). Michigan Governors Race-TV Interview WLNZ Coffee Break [with Mark Guerrieri], (2006). Constitution Day LCC RADIO, (2004-present). Political Analyst
CBS RADIO WWJ, (2004). Political Analyst-Democratic Caucuses U of M Dearborn, (2003). Expert on Political Consultants & Negative Campaigning Media One, (2000). Televised interview-Election
ABC Nightly News with Peter Jennings, (2000). Commentary “Reagan-Democrats” ABC Radio, (2000). Governor Bush's DUI
WCHB, (1996, 2000). Detroit and the Presidential election Michigan Public Radio, (1996). Election Analyst
Minnesota Public Radio, (1996). Election Analyst
print media
Cain, C. & Hornbeck, M. (2002). Decision 2002: Governor's race: How candidates can win, Detroit News.
Cain, S.A. (2010). [Cited in text]. An elite theory of political consulting and its implications for U.S. house election competition. Springer Science +Business Media, LLC. Davis, R. (2000). Candidates count on young people in. Detroit News. Dulio, D.A. (2004). [Cited in text]. For better or worse? How political consultants are changing elections in the United States. Albany, NY: SUNY Press. Guerrieri, M.J. (1997). Can a “dream team” make a difference? The influence of political consultants on U.S. house elections. Wayne State University. Lengel, A. (2001). In Michigan, An Arab Candidate Perseveres, Washington Post . Martinez, G. (2000). Road only gets rougher, Detroit News . Martinez, G. (2000). Voters give mixed signals, Detroit News . Martinez, G. (2000). Voters' message muddled, Detroit News . McConnel, D. (2000). Stabenow wins in big upset, Detroit News . McConnel, D. & Kiska, T. (2000). Stabenow holds slim lead over Abraham, Detroit News . McConnel, D. (2000). Stabenow leading in senate race, Detroit News . McWhirter, C. & McConnell, D. (2002). Agreement signals a thaw in relations, Detroit News . Ryan, R.A. (2000). Cheney is no-risk choice for Bush, Detroit News . Ryan, R.A. (2000). Dems may benefit from U.A.W. contract, Detroit News . Ryan, R.A. (2000). Forbes' pullout may help, Detroit News . Ryan, R.A. (2000). GOP governors recruited Bush in '98, Detroit News . Guerrieri 9
Ryan, R.A. (2000). It's showtime for GOP, Bush as they push retooled image, Detroit News. Ryan, R.A. (2000). McCain to blitz Michigan, Detroit News . Ryan, R.A. (2000). Primary pace may end races, Detroit News . Shepardson, D. (2001). Dearborn race draws national media: Arab-American mayoral candidate sees his chances dim against incumbent, Detroit News . US News and World Report, (2000). commentary in several articles on the influence of Senator John McCain's candidacy in Michigan.
Zagaroli, L. & Bethel, A. (2003). California drama may ignite recall frenzy, Detroit News . Zagaroli, L. (2000). Gore, Bradley attacks dismay party faithful, Detroit News . Zagaroli, L. (2000). Gore's candidacy full of twists, turns, Detroit News . Zagaroli, L. (2000). U.S. races bring theatrical flair, Detroit News . professional affiliations
Michigan Conference of Political Scientists
Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters
The American Political Science Association
The Midwest Political Science Association
American Association of Political Consultants
external review of community college
External Reviewer 2001& 2003
Department of Social Sciences, Henry Ford Community College honors and awards
Tenure, (2007-Present). Political Science Program, Lansing Community College. Nominated for Teacher of the Year (2002 & 2004)
Faculty Appreciation Award (2002)
Scholarship Committee Service Award (2000)