Faculty Portrait

Contact Information

Name: Nicholas F. Burnett, Ph.D.

Title: Emeritus Professor, Communication Studies and Emeritus Associate Dean

Office Location: 5009 Mendocino Hall

Email: nburnett@csus.edu

Office Phone: (916) 278-5420

Mailing Address: Sacramento State University 6000 J Street Sacramento, CA 95819-6070

Office Hours: Tues 8:30 - 10:00 or by appointment

Where to find me : Mendocino 5009

Research Projects/Interests

Prof. Burnett is currently the Director of the Capital Public Radio Curriculum Outreach Project. The project is designed to connect faculty and students with the award-winning content of National Public Radio and our local affiliate Capital Public Radio.  CapRadioCurriculum modules are available free of charge for use by any faculty at any educational institution.  Please visit the project website at www.csus.edu/capradiocurriculum

Professional and Community Associations

  • American Forensics Association
  • National Communication Association
  • Cross Examination Debate Association
  • Board of Directors, Capital Public Radio
  • Board of Directors, CSUS Retirees Association 
  • American Orchid Society
  • California Sierra Nevada Judging Center
  • Sacramento Orchid Society