Marcy McGinnis

Marcy McGinnis "was named associate dean at Stony Brook University's School of Journalism on Sept. 1, 2007. As associate dean, McGinnis oversees development of the video curriculum, recruitment of faculty, fundraising, student recruitment, strategic planning and development of satellite campuses for the journalism program. She also continues as director of the broadcast journalism program, a position she's held since joining the journalism school in September 2006...

"McGinnis is a native of Allenhurst, N.J. A graduate of Marymount University in Arlington, Va., she holds honorary doctorates from her alma mater and from Hofstra University's School of Communication. She serves on the boards of the International Center for Journalists, Louisiana State University's Manship School of Mass Communication, the Overseas Press Club and Women's eNews. She is on the Advisory Boards of the International Women in Media Foundation and Stony Brook University's School of Journalism."