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Mike Vasas serves as a Lecturer and Ad Creative and Design Instructor in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations at Michigan State University's College of Communication Arts and Sciences. He concurrently holds the role of AD+PR IT Systems Administrator and chairs the Curriculum and Academic Program Review committee for MSU's Ad Creative Major. Vasas has been a faculty member at MSU since 2019, following extensive experience in K-12 education from 2007-2020 where he taught music and creative arts while managing district media operations.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts, Kalamazoo College
- Master of Music, Michigan State University
Research Interests: Vasas specializes in cross-generational creative education pedagogy, integrating music production, promotional technology, and design principles across video, print, and web platforms. His work explores storytelling mechanics in advertising, interactive media development, and the therapeutic application of creativity for wellness and empathy building. Course development focuses on student-centered creative processes that connect branding strategies with societal impact through self-reflection and community engagement.
Scientific Awards: None listed in academic context.
Advising and Grants: Vasas teaches undergraduate advertising and design courses including ADV 326, ADV 428, and the innovative Mixtape MSU songwriting course. His entrepreneurial approach to creative projects is evidenced by a successful 2016 Kickstarter campaign funding the limited vinyl release of "Mike Vasas III," demonstrating practical application of promotional strategies he teaches.
Labs and Teams: Founded a private music studio in 2011 serving as both creative laboratory and community hub for musical instruction and marketing projects, complementing his academic work with real-world creative production experience.
