R. Michael Donovan
Source: https://sites.rowan.edu/obituaries/2023/07-jul/michael_donovan.html
Mike retired from Rowan in 2018 after 46 years of service. Among his valued contributions, he created the RTF program and was instrumental in establishing the Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation in 2002. The $1 million gift established an endowed chair with Mike as its first recipient. Mike also served for many years as the advisor for Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM and was instrumental in its strong reputation and recognition as an award-winning college radio station.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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In loving memory of
Robert Michael Donovan
November 05, 1947 - July 06, 2023
AKA – Shecky
Mount Dora,Florida
Born in Jersey City, Mike attended Jersey City State College (BA) and New York University (MA). He began his career at Glassboro State College which became Rowan University, and retired after 45 years in 2018 as Professor of the History and Business of Television.
During his tenure, he established the Radio/TV/Film program, assisted in growing the WGLS radio station to an award winning college station, and served as Director of Marketing for the National Association of Television Programming Executives.
Mike was appointed the Educational Director of The Charles and Lucille King Family Foundation, and went on to serve as The Endowed Chair of the King Foundation at Rowan.
He is survived by his loving wife Ann (Shoemaker) Donovan , sister Barbara (Donovan)Rose (Staten Island, NY), brother Patrick and sister-in-law Maureen (Ryan) Donovan (Jim Thorpe Pa.)and loving nieces ,nephews and step children.
In lieu of flowers, he requested donations be made to the ASPCA or North Shore Animal League.
A Celebration of Life will be announced in the future.
Source: https://baldwincremation.com/obituaries/robert-michael-donovan/
Foundation endows Rowan University chair for $1 million
Source: https://today.rowan.edu/news/2002/09/foundation-endows-rowan-university-chair-1-million.htmlSeptember 19, 2002
Rowan University President Dr. Donald Farish announced today that the University had received a $1 million pledge from the Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation to endow a professorial chair in Rowan’s Radio/TV/Film Department. Michael Donovan, a professor of the Radio/TV/Film Department, has been named by the University to serve as the founding chair.
The Rowan University Foundation will manage the endowment as part of its investment portfolio. Under its current spending policy, the Foundation will allocate five percent of the fund value each year back to the department. Professor Donovan will oversee the distribution of funds, using them for research activities, equipment and resources needed for students to excel in what Donovan describes as a “constantly changing industry.”
“Endowing a chair is one of the most effective ways a donor can impact the overall quality of a specific program,” said Farish. “The gift will enable Professor Donovan and his successors to implement initiatives usually offered only in the nation’s top communication programs. Our students are going to benefit greatly from this donation and what Mr. Donovan will be able to do with it.”
Donovan has earned a national reputation for his work in Radio/TV/Film education. In addition to teaching for more than 30 years at Rowan, for the past 20 years Donovan has been a marketing consultant and education coordinator for the National Association of Television Program Executives, the largest television programming trade association in the world. He also teaches seminars on the American commercial broadcast industry to media professionals from developing nations for the United States Telecommunications Training Institute in Washington, D.C.
“We became familiar with Rowan University through Professor Donovan’s initiatives outside of Rowan,” said Eugene Kokot, trustee and secretary of the King Family Foundation. “We believe that the College of Communication has an excellent understanding of the broadcast industry’s needs and will use the money in the students’ best interest.”
“The Foundation is delighted that Rowan has selected Professor Donovan as the first to hold the endowed chair,” Kokot added.
The King Family Foundation’s pledge came after nearly a year of talks with Rowan University Foundation’s Executive Director Dr. Philip Tumminia. “The Foundation has a long history of supporting students studying television and film production at some of the most prestigious universities in the country,” Tumminia said. “We had hoped that if the trustees learned about the transformation taking place here at Rowan and the progress being made in the College of Communication, they would agree that we were a good investment. We are honored that the trustees would hold our communication program in such high regard as to make such a generous gift.”
The Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation, a New Jersey-based non-profit organization, was established in 1989 by Diana King in honor of her parents whose early efforts in film and television program distribution led to the creation of King World Productions, Inc. Chief among the Foundation’s educational pursuits is its undergraduate scholarship program that provides scholarships to outstanding students pursuing degrees in television and film production.
Rowan's Donovan to be honoredby Broadcast Education Association
Source: https://today.rowan.edu/news/2006/03/rowans-donovan-be-honored-broadcast-education-association.htmlMarch 29, 2006
Rowan University faculty member Mike Donovan of Glassboro will be honored for his outstanding contributions to electronic media education when he receives the 2006 Distinguished Education Service Award from the Washington, D.C.-based Broadcast Education Association (BEA).
Donovan, a professor in the Radio/Television/Film (RTF) Department in the College of Communication at Rowan, will receive the award April 27 during the BEA's 51st annual convention in Las Vegas.
The BEA, which boasts more than 1,400 members, is the professional association for professors, industry professionals and graduate students interested in teaching and research in electronic media and multimedia enterprises.
The Distinguished Education Service Award is presented to an electronic media educator or industry person "who has made a significant and lasting contribution to the American system of electronic media education" through a singular achievement or continuing service, according to the BEA web site.
A Rowan faculty member since 1972, Donovan was one of the founding members of the University's RTF Department. He teaches courses in the business, regulation, economics and history of the electronic media industry.
In 2002, he was named to the King Chair, an endowed professorial chair at Rowan established through a $1 million gift from the Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation.
Active on numerous committees at Rowan, Donovan served as the advisor to Rowan Radio, WGLS 89.7-FM, for many years and is the co-author of the Student Operations Manual, which has been recognized as a model for student radio stations. He also established the Radio/TV Association, a student organization for media majors.
For two decades, he was a marketing consultant and educational coordinator for the National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE), the largest television programming professional trade association in the world.
Additionally, he established and supervised a host of educational initiatives through the NATPE Educational Foundation.
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Investiture at Rowan to celebrate endowed RTF chair
Source: https://today.rowan.edu/news/2008/09/investiture-rowan-celebrate-endowed-rtf-chair.htmlSeptember 17, 2008
Rowan University will hold its first-ever formal Investiture ceremony to celebrate the University's endowed chair in the College of Communication on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 4 p.m. in the Eynon Ballroom of the Chamberlain Student Center.
The ceremony will formally recognize Michael Donovan as the Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation Chair in Radio/Television/Film (RTF). Diana King, trustee, president and chair of The Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation, will join with the Rowan community to mark the celebration of the chair, which was established through a $1 million endowment in 2002.
All members of the Rowan community--faculty, students and staff--are invited to attend the Investiture ceremony.
"Gifts like the endowed chair from the King Family Foundation help us hire top faculty, support research activities, promote faculty development and, most importantly, provide unique learning opportunities for our students," said Rowan President Donald Farish.
"The Investiture not only celebrates the King family's legacy as pioneers in the television industry. It also gives us the opportunity to recognize the profound impact their gift has had on Rowan students."
King World Productions, founded by Charles King in the 1930s, grew, through the stewardship of the King family, into the world's leading syndicator of first-run television programming. The company's success with programming such as "Wheel of Fortune," "Jeopardy!" and "The Oprah Winfrey Show" catapulted King World to leadership in the industry.
One of six children of Charles and Lucille King, Diana King established the New Jersey-based Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation to support individuals, institutions and organizations committed to educational excellence and professional development.
Donovan, a nationally recognized teacher and scholar who joined Rowan in 1972, was one of the founding members of the RTF department, where he teaches courses in the business, regulation, economics and history of the electronic media industry. For 20 years, Donovan served as a marketing consultant and educational coordinator for the National Association of Television Program Executives, the largest television programming professional trade association in the world.
In 2006, he received the Distinguished Education Service Award from the Broadcast Education Association.
Donovan serves as educational director of the Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation, coordinating and screening applications for the foundation's undergraduate scholarship program.
In addition to supporting research activities, promoting faculty development and providing technologies that have enhanced educational experiences for RTF students, funds from the King Family Foundation Endowed Chair also have gone toward the establishment of a visiting professorship in RTF for David Bianculli, a nationally prominent television critic.
Bianculli, former TV critic for the New York Daily News, is a longtime contributor to National Public Radio's "Fresh Air" program.
Diana King, who received an honorary degree from Rowan in 2002, established The Charles & Lucille King Foundation in 1988.
Hogan, Donovan To Be Inducted Into The WGLS-FM Hall Of Fame
Source: https://rowanradio.wordpress.com/2018/03/06/hogan-donovan-to-be-inducted-into-the-wgls-fm-hall-of-fame/March 6, 2018
Rowan Radio General Manager Emeritus Frank J. Hogan and Rowan University professor Michael Donovan will be inducted into the WGLS-FM Hall of Fame at Rowan Radio’s annual banquet on Thursday, April 12 at Scotland Run Golf Club in Williamstown, New Jersey.
Hogan served as WGLS-FM General Manager from 1991 to 2013. Under his leadership, WGLS-FM reached unprecedented heights on and off-the-air including winning College Radio Station of the Year; and receiving over 200 regional and national awards for excellence in programming.
Along with his work at Rowan Radio, Hogan also lent his time to teaching. He developed and taught the radio component of Rowan University’s Radio, Television & Film program.
A Philadelphia radio veteran in the 70s and 80s as a disc jockey and engineer, Hogan’s ties to Rowan University date back to 1977 when he designed new radio studios for WGLS-FM at then-Glassboro State College. He would go on to help facilitate Rowan Radio’s move into its current home at Bozorth Hall in the mid-90s as well.
Hogan will join his wife Alisa in the WGLS-FM Hall of Fame. She was inducted in 2014 at the station’s 50th anniversary banquet.
Meanwhile, Donovan, who began working at Glassboro State College in 1972, was WGLS-FM’s advisor for 10 years beginning in the early 70s. He played a key role in saving the station’s license in the late 70s and helped bring Hogan to Glassboro State College originally in 1977. Donovan oversaw many technological advancements for the station including power increases and a switch from a mono to stereo signal.
Besides his work with WGLS-FM, Donovan had a significant impact in the classroom. He created the Radio, TV, & Film program within the College of Communication and Creative Arts, which is still a mainstay at Rowan University.
Donovan and Hogan will become the 43rd and 44th members of the WGLS-FM Hall of Fame.
Established in 2005, the WGLS-FM Hall of Fame recognizes Glassboro State/Rowan University alumni and individuals that contributed to the station’s success.
You can register for the WGLS-FM Hall of Fame Banquet here.
Hogan and Donovan to enter WGLS-FM Hall of Fame By Matt Kass
Source: https://www.thewhitonline.com/2018/03/news/hogan-and-donovan-to-enter-wgls-fm-hall-of-fame/March 9, 2018
Rowan Radio WGLS-FM will soon be adding two new members to the station’s Hall of Fame. General Manager Emeritus Frank J. Hogan and Rowan University professor Michael Donovan will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at Rowan Radio’s annual banquet on Thursday, April 12 at Scotland Run Golf Club in Williamstown, New Jersey.
For Derek Jones, current station director at WGLS-FM, Hogan and Donovan are part of a long legacy of success at the station. In an email response, Jones reiterated just how much the two meant to WGLS-FM.
“One of the biggest challenges of being station manager is following the legacy of excellence Frank [Hogan] and Mike [Donovan] helped establish,” Jones said. “It’s an awesome feeling to walk into the station every day and see the amount of awards and the success we’ve enjoyed over the years. Yet there is a constant challenge to keep that tradition going because you don’t want to let either one of them down. They set the standard and those who work at WGLS-FM have to live up to it.”
Hogan served as WGLS-FM General Manager from 1991 to 2013. Under his leadership, WGLS-FM won College Radio Station of the Year; and received over 200 regional and national awards for excellence in programming. Along with his work at Rowan Radio, Hogan developed and taught the radio component of Rowan University’s Radio, Television & Film program.
Hogan’s ties to Rowan University date back to 1977 when he designed new radio studios for WGLS-FM at then-Glassboro State College. He would go on to help facilitate Rowan Radio’s move into its current home at Bozorth Hall in the mid-90s as well. Hogan will join his wife Alisa in the WGLS-FM Hall of Fame. She was inducted in 2014 at the station’s 50th-anniversary banquet.
Donovan began working at Glassboro State College in 1972 and was WGLS-FM’s advisor for 10 years beginning in the late 1970s. He played a key role in saving the station’s license in the late ’70s and helped bring Hogan to Glassboro State College in 1977. Donovan also oversaw many technological advancements for the station including power increases and a switch from a mono to stereo signal.
Besides his work with WGLS-FM, Donovan had a significant impact in the classroom. He created the radio, television and film program within the College of Communication and Creative Arts, which is still a mainstay at Rowan University.
For Jones, having the opportunity to induct Hogan and Donovan is something that he cherishes.
“Inducting them into the Hall of Fame will be a wonderful experience,” Jones said. “I’ve been able to work at the station and teach at Rowan University because of the wisdom and advice they gave me over the years. That evening will be an opportunity to say thank you for all of their hard work and dedication.”
Donovan and Hogan will become the 43rd and 44th members of the WGLS-FM Hall of Fame. Established in 2005, the WGLS-FM Hall of Fame recognizes Glassboro State/Rowan University alumni and individuals who contributed to the station’s success.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=933681244597468
Frank J. Hogan served as WGLS-FM General Manager from 1991 to 2013. Under his leadership, WGLS-FM reached unprecedented heights on and off-the-air, was named College Radio Station of the Year by the National Association of College Broadcasters, and received more than 200 regional and national awards for excellence in programming. He would go on to help facilitate Rowan Radio’s move into its current home in Bozorth Hall in the mid-1990s. Along with his work at the station, Hogan developed and taught the radio component of Rowan’s Radio, Television & Film (RTF) program.
Mike Donovan began working at GSC in 1972 and was WGLS-FM’s advisor for over 10 years. During the early 1970s, the station's license was nearly surrendered to the FCC due to operational concerns. Donovan interceded to ensure the station stayed on the air. He oversaw many technological advancements for the station, including power increases and a switch from a mono to stereo broadcast signal. In 1977, he helped bring Hogan to GSC. Donovan also has had a significant impact in the classroom and was a founder of the RTF program within the College of Communication & Creative Arts.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/story.php/?id=100057796954057&story_fbid=1927088190644184
May 16, 2018
Retirement lunch for Mike Donovan. 46 years teaching at Rowan and most responsible for starting the RTF Department. So long Mike and enjoy your retirement!
Source: https://www.facebook.com/RowanRadio/posts/pfbid0TV2zd57zBBjoGdsMj1J9AwF2yTShmrUbk8rbjJ6WVjonPsmPdRF9qqK7v95dbum6l
July 6, 2023
Sad news to report from WGLS-FM General Manager Emeritus Frank J Hogan.
Mike Donovan, WGLS-FM station advisor from 1973 to 1988 and long-time Rowan University professor, passed away on Thursday morning.
A 2018 inductee of the WGLS-FM Hall of Fame, Donovan began at then-Glassboro State College in 1972 as a professor. As WGLS-FM struggled to find its footing in early 70s and faced possibly losing its license, Donovan became station advisor in 1973 and helped save the station. He continued in that role until 1988.
Donovan was responsible for numerous technological improvements at WGLS-FM and helped facilitate its move into Savitz Library. Also, he co-authored the WGLS-FM Station Manual, which is still in existence today.
Donovan brought in Philadelphia radio veteran Frank Hogan to Glassboro in the 70s as a consultant to assist with the station’s move to a stereo signal. Hogan would go on to eventually become WGLS-FM General Manager in 1991.
Donovan’s impact greatly exceeded the walls of WGLS-FM. He created the Radio, TV, & Film program within the Ric Edelman College of Communication and Creative Arts, which is still a mainstay at Rowan University.
“Without Mike Donovan, there may not be a WGLS-FM, as we know it. He was an advocate, influential figure, and friend to not only Rowan Radio but to Rowan University as well,” said WGLS-FM Station Manager Derek Jones.
“He impacted the lives of students as a brilliant teacher and as an advisor. Truly, Mike Donovan was a pillar for Rowan University’s Radio/Television/Film program. He will be missed.”
Source: https://www.facebook.com/story.php/?id=100063695106001&story_fbid=845971927535970
January 11, 2024
Jeff Weber along with Jim and Carol Servino made initial donations to establish the R. Michael Donovan Scholarship at Rowan University.
The goal of the R. Michael Donovan Scholarship is to honor and reward a rising senior Radio-TV-Film major for superior achievement while a student at Rowan.
If you'd like to join in and help fund the scholarship so it becomes self-sustaining, just click on the following link that will take you right to his scholarship fund.
Feel free to share this link with others who might be interested in contributing.
https://go.rowan.edu/DonovanScholarship
From Jim Servino:
"For those of us who had experiences with Mike Donovan at GSC/Rowan either as a professor or through his involvement with WGLS as our faculty advisor, we came to know him as someone who would talk with anyone and keep you entertained during the conversation. And this was from someone who wasn't much older than we were.
With Mike's passing this year, Jeff Weber and I were reminiscing about how many of us students really value our time at WGLS and how we were able to leverage those experiences in successful careers both in and out of the radio business. We felt one way to thank him and honor his memory is to establish a scholarship in his name to help students financially as they pursue their Bachelor of Arts in Radio, Television & Film degrees."
You can make a one-time or multi-year donation by using the link. Thank you in advance for considering this.
We invite you to join us in making a gift to support the creation of an endowed scholarship in Mike Donovan’s name. In the event that the $25,000 minimum to establish an endowed scholarship is not secured by December 26, 2026, all funds raised will instead be awarded as annual scholarships in Mike Donovan’s name."
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