Department of Mass Communication

Dr. Petrausch teaches in the public relations sequence at the undergraduate and graduate level. His research interest include public relations, public speaking, organizational communications and organizational learning in both profit and non-profit organizations. His career in public relations began following a stint in the United States Air Force as an officer. Throughout his career, he held key public relations positions with Shell Oil, General Electric, Sperry Corporation and GTE.The culmination of his professional career was his appointment as the top communications executive for Uniroyal Chemical in Middlebury, CT.

Dr. Petrausch has a doctorate degree from Columbia University's Department of Organization and Leadership. He also holds advanced degrees from Boston University (MS in Public Relations); Fordham University (MA in Political Science); New School for Social Research (MA in Liberal Studies).

Dr. Petrausch has a broad background in media relations, speech writing, program planning, public relations management and training. He provides consulting advice to senior executives in Fortune 1000 companies throughout the tri-state area. He is a member of the PRSA, past president of the PRSA/Westchester-Fairfield Chapter; and serves on the board of the PRSA/Westchester-Fairfield Chapter. He has been a member of the Arthur Page Society and International Roundtable.