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Russell Schultz serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Communication within the College of Arts and Sciences at Saint Xavier University, with additional teaching appointments at Aurora University, Franklin University, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Bringing over 30 years of professional experience as a visual marketing communications strategist and founder of RAS Communications, he integrates industry expertise into his academic instruction across graphic design, marketing, and communication disciplines.
His educational background includes:
- M.S. in Communication from Northwestern University
- B.A. in Fine Art/Visual Communication (minor in Communication) from Loyola University Chicago
Schultz's professional focus centers on visual communication methodologies to enhance mutual understanding through clear, concise, and engaging presentation of ideas. Key research and practice areas span Graphic Design, Branding, User Experience (UX/UI), Package Design, Exhibit Design, Marketing, Social Media, and Law Enforcement applications, emphasizing practical skill development for real-world challenges.
His 2005 publication "A Proud Tradition: A Pictorial History of the Chicago Police Department" (as creative director and assistant editor) exemplifies the intersection of his law enforcement career and visual communication expertise, utilizing historical documentation through pictorial storytelling techniques.
Schultz has earned over a dozen industry awards recognizing design excellence:
- Platinum Winner for Strategic Communications at 2023 MarCom Awards
- Gold Winner for Packaging Design at 2023 MarCom Awards
- Multiple American Digital Design Awards (2023-2024)
- American Graphic Design Awards (2023)
As an educator, he develops and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including Social Media Advocacy, UX Design, and Marketing Innovations Capstone projects, emphasizing critical thinking, hands-on learning, and professional skill development. His teaching philosophy centers on meeting students at their individual levels to foster initiative, time management, and networking capabilities.
Through RAS Communications, Schultz maintains an active professional practice completing over 15,000 design projects for clients seeking brand development, promotional materials, and social media marketing solutions, directly informing his classroom instruction with current industry practices.
