TV/Radio Staff
Young Cheong
Education Coordinator for New Media and Digital Technology
Web Developer and Tape Librarian
Adjunct Associate Professor
 M.F.A. Television Production, Brooklyn College 2000
Young Cheong currently teaches video postproduction and theory through the department of Television and Radio at Brooklyn College. He also teaches in the Film Department at Dong-Kuk University in Seoul, Korea.
Cheong has continuously collaborated with the Department of Asian Studies as well as many other departments for years to not only promote diversity within the campus but also to bring awareness of its impact on the community. Aside from teaching Cheong is the Education Coordinator for New Media and Digital Technology at Brooklyn College, and the technology consultant in the Department of Television and Radio.
In 2009, the Department of Television and Radio received a grant of 2.8 million dollars from the New York City Council and the President of the Borough of Brooklyn. Because of Cheong’s research knowledge, he has proven to be invaluable in his involvement in coordinating the TV Center studio renovation project, which will replace all Standard Definition (SD) production and post-production facilities with High Definition (HD) systems in 2012.
Outside of the campus, Cheong is an Apple Certified Trainer for Final Cut Pro with an extensive knowledge in Avid video editing systems. Because of his expertise, he was invited to train Fox & CNN Editors in migrating from Avid systems to Final Cut Pro.
Cheong's newly released book, Advanced Editing with Apple Final Cut Pro, is the first Korean textbook on using Apple Final Cut Pro 7. The goal of the book is to help students educate themselves on using the software in their classroom whether it is in a Korean university or institutions specializing in post-production. Currently, it is one of the top ten bestselling, media books on the Korean version of Amazon.com.
Cheong was awarded a CUNY Diversity Projects grant that he used to produce a research documentary, A World Within, which highlighted Asian students attending various campuses within the CUNY school system. Cheong’s film, The Smoking Woman, screened at international film festivals, such as Cannes Short Film Corner 2009. He is also a director of photography for the American Penguin Project, which was awarded ' the best online film award' at the Sundance Film Festival in 2006.
As a collaborator for SBS, Korea’s third largest broadcasting company, Cheong also produces weekly programs in the New York area. As technology within the broadcasting industry continues to change at a rapid rate, Cheong hopes to continuously inspire others in adopting these technological advancements.
Mon-Fri: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Please make all appointments directly with Professor Cheong.
cyoung@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Kathleen Napoli
Administrative Assistant
 Kathy Napoli's duties as Administrative Assistant encompass a wide range of responsibilities, including reception, scheduling and liaison between students and faculty. All administrative tasks within the department office also form a large part of her work. Special interests include public relations, computer software, writing fiction and poetry, and advertising. Ms. Napoli has previously worked at Crossland Savings Bank, and the New York Life Insurance Company. She was also the CSTEP Administrator with the Research Foundation under the auspice of the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies. Ms. Napoli was instrumental in helping to organize the Center for the Study of World Television's International Symposium in April, 1999 and the Brooklyn College Arts Council Gala in May 2001. She was actively involved in the initial organizatoin of PIMA at BC. She also served as the Gittlesons Shop Steward for Local 384 from June 1999 to July 2000. Ms. Napoli was honored as the BC Employee of the Month in June 2002. Ms. Napoli is currently a member of the Strategic Plan Steering Committee for Brooklyn College; the annual BC Day Committee; the annual Commencement Committee; and she works extensively with the Chair of Television and Radio on the department's Outcome Assessment plan. The department office hours are Monday through Friday from 9a.m. to 4p.m. Call or email Kathy to request information on academic programs, or to schedule an appointment with the Chairperson.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be sure to include your full name, address and telephone number in your email if requesting that information be sent to you by mail.
Office Hours
Mon to Fri 9:00AM-4:00PM
Evenings - Please email: knapoli@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Office: 304A Whitehead
Office telephone: (718) 951-5555
Please make all appointments for Dr. Rodman through Ms. Napoli.
knapoli@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Saul Spicer
Consultant
 M.F.A. Television Production, Brooklyn College 1996. M.A. Music for Film, Television and Theatre, University of Bristol (England), 1994. M.A. Music, University of Cambridge (England), 1992.
Manager, Web & New Media, CUNY TV.
Interests include emerging technologies in broadcasting and music, critical writing, serious music and film. Wrote, directed and produced "Elevator", a cultural analysis of elevators and elevator travel. Associate Producer/Editor, CBS News Productions, where he edited the nightly news magazine program "Against the Law" for CBS Eye on People. Freelance web designer, Apple consultant and video editor for a variety of New York City-based clients. His article, "Push...Portals...Profits: U.S. Broadcasters and the Internet" appeared in the 1998 edition of "Almanac," the annual of the International Council of NATAS. Most recently, he directed Robert Viscusi's epic poem, "An Oration Upon the Most Recent Death of Columbus" for television, and wrote CUNY's new human resources introductory video for new staff members.
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