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Marist Commencement
Celebrating the Class of 2025
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Marist Commencement
Celebrating the Class of 2025
• The graduate ceremony will be held on Friday, May 23.
• The undergraduate ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 24.Academics
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Marist Commencement
Celebrating the Class of 2025
• The graduate ceremony will be held on Friday, May 23.
• The undergraduate ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 24.Admission & Financial Aid
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Marist Commencement
Celebrating the Class of 2025
• The graduate ceremony will be held on Friday, May 23.
• The undergraduate ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 24.Student Life
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Joanna Huyck
Professional Lecturer of Communication and Professional Programs
Bio
Joanna Huyck is a Professional Lecturer at Marist University where she teaches public relations, communication theories and practices, and interdisciplinary studies with a focus on career exploration and advancement. Joanna has an extensive history of developing experiential learning curricula and working with a diverse body of students to access opportunities for traditional and non-traditional higher education, professional upskilling, and hands-on or immersion learning experiences.
Before joining the Marist faculty full-time in 2015, Joanna served as the Director of Public Policy & Affairs for the New York Council of Nonprofits, Legislative and Communication Director for an elected member of the New York State Assembly, and Committee Clerk for the NYS Assembly Labor Relations Committee. She continues to serve as a public relations and policy consultant.
Joanna discovered her passion for teaching when traveling throughout New York State to train small charities and community-based organizations regarding the policies, procedures, and best advocacy practices to produce legislative and social change. Her passion deepened when she took on additional roles in community-based programs, teaching skills for grass-roots advocacy and personal career advancement. Joanna was a pioneer in connecting groups through digital networks and technology-based learning platforms, and she continues to embrace curriculum development and teaching and learning methodologies through new platforms and experiences. Joanna also serves in a volunteer role as a trained special education advocate for parents of K-12 students.
Education
MA, Communication; Political Communication, University at Albany (SUNY), 2001
BA, History & Political Science, College of Saint Rose, 1998
Research Interests / Areas of Focus
Media studies in relation to social change and group and/or individual identity, Campaign management, Crisis communication, Youth civic engagement, Diversity, equity, inclusion legislation and policy development, Curriculum and experiential learning best practices, Safe, equitable learning environments and student wellbeing; Life-long learning
Selected Presentations
Huyck, J. (9 April 2024). Building Your Syllabus. Marist College Assessment Day Roundtable Discussion Leader. Marist College. Poughkeepsie, NY.
Huyck, J. (9 September 2020). Strategies and Techniques to Increase Engagement in Remote Learning for K-6 Teachers. Professional Development Workshop. Chatham Central School District. NY.
Huyck, J. (10 September 2020). Strategies and Techniques to Increase Engagement in Remote Learning for 7-12 Teachers. Professional Development Workshop. Chatham Central School District. NY.
Huyck, J. & Alfaro, C. (12 November 2019). Run, Hide, Fight: Why you need a safety plan for your online classroom and how to start one. Presentation. Online Learning Consortium 25th Annual Conference. Orlando, Florida.
Huyck, J., et al. (20 September 2023). Advocacy and Empowerment for Individuals with Disabilities. Panel Discussion. Explorations in Social Justice Conference. Marist College. Poughkeepsie, NY.
Huyck, J., et al. (27 April 2018). Exploring Academic and Support Services to Increase Success in Nontraditional Student Populations: A panel discussion in conjunction with Tompkins Cortland Community College. National Academic Advising Association New York Conference. Marist College, Poughkeepsie.
Huyck, J. & Ferrara, V. (24 January 2024). Designing Effective Syllabi with a Focus on Learning Expectations. New Faculty Training. Marist College Provost’s Center for Teaching Excellence. Poughkeepsie, NY.
Huyck, J. & Ferrara, V. (16 August 2023). Designing Effective Syllabi with a Focus on Learning Expectations. New Faculty Training. Marist College Provost’s Center for Teaching Excellence. Poughkeepsie, NY.
Huyck, J., Thompkins, D., & Wellington-deAnda, S. (5 May 2017). Interdisciplinary Degrees, Bridging the Gap Between Academics and Employment. National Academic Advising Association New York Conference. Marist College, Poughkeepsie.
Awards and Honors
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