Rate My Professor Mark Borchert

Dr. Mark Borchert is the Dean of Management and Creative Arts and Professor of Business and Communication at Houghton University, where he also serves as Director of the MBA Program. He holds a Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Colorado at Boulder (1997), a Master’s degree in Radio-Television-Film from the University of Texas at Austin, and a graduate degree from seminary. Before joining Houghton, Borchert was an Associate Professor of Communications at Carson-Newman University, contributing 15 years of service and directing the Mossy Creek Documentary Arts Festival for nearly a decade. His diverse career history encompasses roles as a graduate market researcher at CableLabs during his doctoral studies, video production specialist, denominational public relations professional, church communication consultant, film festival judge, and workshop leader. Borchert integrates service learning and practical experiences into his marketing courses, leveraging the Adobe Creative Suite, Houghton University Media Lab, and campus digital production resources to enhance student engagement.