Marian T. Deutschman
Marian T. Deutschman
Professor of Public Communication
Interim Director, College and Community Partnerships
Ph.D., Organizational Communication. University at Buffalo (1988)
Scholarship, Research, Creative & Professional Activity
Academic Article. “An Ethnographic Study of Nursing Home Culture to Define Organizational Realities of Culture Change.” Journal of Health & Human Services Administration. 2005
Academic Article. “What Staff Are Saying: A Firsthand Report.” Nursing Homes Long Term Care Management. 2004
Academic Article. “How to Attract and Keep the Best and Brightest Workers in Nursing Homes.” Stride: Excellence in Long Term Care. 2001-02
Academic Article. “Redefining Quality and Excellence in the Nursing Home Culture.” Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 2001
Academic Article. “Interventions to Nurture Excellence in the Nursing Home Culture.” Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 2001
Academic Presentation. “What it Takes to Be a Leader in This Brave New World.” Pioneer Network National Conference, Overland Park KS, 2004
Academic Presentation. “An Ethnographic Study of Nursing Home Culture to Define Organizational Realities of Culture Change.” Gerontological Society of America, San Diego, 2003
Academic Presentation. “Enhancing Your Competitive Edge: Interventions to Nurturing Excellence in Long Term Care.” Ontario Long Term Care Association, Toronto, 2001
Professional Project. Co-facilitator of Network on Aging program, 2007
Grant. Provost research grant “Investigation of Middle Managers’ Role in Nursing Home Culture Change.” Buffalo State, 2005-06
Professional Service, Volunteer Service & Affiliations
President. League of Women Voters, Buffalo/Niagara, 2005-07
Moderator. Erie County Executive televised debate, 2006
Faculty Adviser. Public Relations Student Society of America, Buffalo State chapter, 2001-06
Board of Directors. Homespace Corp, 2004-6
Board of Directors & Vice President. Girl Scout Council of Buffalo & Erie County, 2001
Board of Directors. Buffalo/Niagara World Connect, 2001-04
Caregivers Task Force. Alzheimer’s Association, Western New York, 2007
Finalist. Athena Awards of WNY Women's Fund, 2005
Member. Public Relations Society of America, Buffalo-Niagara chapter
Campus Service
Interim Director. Office for Campus and Community Partnerships
Adviser. Public Relations Student Society of America campus chapter
Adviser. Ad Club
Member. Search committee for Dean of the School of Arts & Humanities
Member. President’s Council for Equity and Campus Diversity