Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Teaching And Research Interests
Online Teaching Certifications
Teaching Experience
Internship Program
Organizational Leadership
Program Quality Improvement Process
Presentations Invited Lectures Panels
Conference Attendance Board Membership
Publication Submissions Works In Progress
Community Outreach - Speaker Series
Wire Services
Media Public Relations
Print Media
External Review Of Community College
Honors And Awards
Personal Information
ppresentations, invited lectures, & panels
program quality improvement process (pqip)
organizational leadership
internship program
teaching experience
publication submissions & works in progress
community outreach
honors and awards
Timeline
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Dr. Mark Guerrieri

Dr. Mark Guerrieri

Professoe
Owosso,MI

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Professor

Bellevue University
01.2023 - Current
  • Online

Adjunct Professor

Southern New Hampshire University
01.2008 - Current
  • Online

Lead Faculty, Professor

Lansing Community College
01.2004 - 01.2020

Assistant Professor

University of Michigan-Dearborn
01.1994 - 01.2004

Political Science Internship Director

University of Michigan-Dearborn
01.1994 - 01.2004

Lecturer

University of Michigan-Dearborn
01.1994 - 01.1994

Education

PhD - Political Science Major, Public Policy Minor

Wayne State University
01.1997

MA - Political Science Major, Speech Communication Minor

Wayne State University
01.1992

BA - Social Science & Public Policy

James Madison College, Michigan State University
01.1987

Skills

  • Distance Learning
  • Group Dynamics
  • Quantitative research
  • Focus Groups
  • Humanities
  • Business Ethics
  • Campaigns and Elections
  • American Politics
  • Public Policy
  • Health Policy
  • Political Theory
  • Group Communication

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

Certification

  • Advanced skill level on the following:
  • Desire2Learn
  • Angel
  • Web CT
  • Blackboard
  • Moodle

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

Online Teaching Certifications

  • 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)

Internship Program

  • Political Science Internship Seminar (State and Local)
  • Political Science Internship Seminar (Washington, DC)

Organizational Leadership

  • Lead Faculty, Political Science Program, Lansing Community College, 2006-01-01, Present
  • Creator and Facilitator, Political Science Student Association, Lansing Community College, 2004-01-01, Present
  • Organizer and Discussant, Constitution Day: 'Video Game Violence and Free Speech', 2011
  • Organizer and Host, Outstanding Achievement in Political Science Awards Ceremony, 2011
  • Organizer and Discussant, Constitution Day: 'Immigration Issues in the 21st Century', 2010
  • Organizer and Discussant, Constitution Day: 'Judicial Independence', 2009
  • Organizer and Discussant, Constitution Day: 'Campaign Finance Reform', 2008
  • Organizer and Discussant, Constitution Day: 'The U.S. Patriot Act', 2007
  • Organizer and Host, Outstanding Achievement in Political Science Awards Ceremony, 2007
  • Organizer and Discussant, Constitution Day: 'Affirmative Action', 2006
  • Organizer and Host, Outstanding Achievement in Political Science Awards Ceremony, 2006
  • Organizer and Host, Outstanding Achievement in Political Science Awards Ceremony, 2005
  • Wellness Coordinator, Social Science Department, Lansing Community College, 2004-01-01, 2006-01-01

Program Quality Improvement Process

  • 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, Formulated and analyzed entire survey process for Political Science Program

Presentations Invited Lectures Panels

  • Chair, The Great Election Panel, 2012
  • Chair and Discussant, General Election Panel, 2010
  • Chair and Discussant, Honors Program Election Panel, 2010
  • Chair and Discussant, General Election Panel, 2008
  • Chair and Discussant, Honors Program Election Panel, 2008
  • Chair and Discussant, General Election Panel, 2006
  • Chair and Discussant, Honors Program Election Panel, 2006
  • Chair and Discussant, Ballot Issues in 2006, 2006
  • Chair and Discussant, The 2006 Elections and Beyond, 2005
  • Chair and Discussant, General Election Panel, 2004
  • Chair and Discussant, Honors Program Election Panel, 2004
  • Chair and Discussant, Election (Election 2004, Election 2008 and Election 2010), 2004
  • Chair and Discussant, Governor Granholm's First 100 Days, 2003
  • Chair and Discussant, Election 2004 and Beyond, 2003
  • Chair and Discussant, Campaign Finance/Media and Politics, 2002
  • Chair and Discussant, Election 2002, 2002
  • Paper Presentation, Clicks and Bricks: Internet, Internships and Interaction, 2001
  • Chair and Discussant, The Race for Governor, 2001
  • Chair and Discussant, Creating a Michigan Government Textbook, 2001
  • Paper Presentation, Skeletons are No Longer in the Closet: Opposition Research Firms and Negative Political Spots, 2000
  • Chair and Discussant, Election 2000 Roundtable, 2000
  • Discussant, Election 2000 Faculty Roundtable, 2000
  • Discussant, The View from the Academy, 2000
  • Chair and Discussant, Political Elites and Political Participation, 1999
  • Chair and Discussant, Internships, 1998

Conference Attendance Board Membership

  • Board Member, Michigan Conference of Political Scientists, 2003-01-01, 2007-01-01
  • 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
  • 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, 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., 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, 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 Stabenow, 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., 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
  • 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, Voters give mixed signals, Voters' message muddled, Detroit News
  • McConnel, D., 2000, Stabenow wins in big upset, Stabenow holds slim lead over Abraham, 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, Dems may benefit from U.A.W. contract, Forbes' pullout may help, GOP governors recruited Bush in '98, It's showtime for GOP, Bush as they push retooled image, McCain to blitz Michigan, Detroit News

External Review Of Community College

External Reviewer, Department of Social Sciences, Henry Ford Community College, 2001, 2003

Honors And Awards

  • Tenure, 2007-01-01, Political Science Program, Lansing Community College
  • Nominated for Teacher of the Year, 2002, 2004
  • Faculty Appreciation Award, 2002
  • Scholarship Committee Service Award, 2000

Personal Information

Title: Political Science Professor

ppresentations, 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.
  • 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
  • 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.

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)

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 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.

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

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)

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, 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

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)

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

Bellevue University
01.2023 - Current

Adjunct Professor

Southern New Hampshire University
01.2008 - Current

Lead Faculty, Professor

Lansing Community College
01.2004 - 01.2020

Assistant Professor

University of Michigan-Dearborn
01.1994 - 01.2004

Political Science Internship Director

University of Michigan-Dearborn
01.1994 - 01.2004

Lecturer

University of Michigan-Dearborn
01.1994 - 01.1994

MA - Political Science Major, Speech Communication Minor

Wayne State University

BA - Social Science & Public Policy

James Madison College, Michigan State University

PhD - Political Science Major, Public Policy Minor

Wayne State University