Alfred G. Mueller II — Professor, Department Chair

B.A. Wilkes University; M.A. Ph.D. University of Iowa

Areas of Interest: Rhetorical Theory and Criticism, History of Rhetoric, and Political Rhetoric

Courses: Rhetorical Criticism, Persuasion in Contemporary Life, Art of Persuasion, Political Communication, Media and Society, Nonverbal Communication, Intercultural Communication

Carl Glover — Professor

B.Mus. Baylor University; M. Div. Harvard University; Ph.D. University of Louisville

Areas of Interest:

Courses: Public Speaking, Art of Persuasion, Public Relations, Argument

Pratibha Kumar — Assistant Professor

B.A. Delhi University; M.A. Annamalai University; M.A. Ph.D. University of North Dakota

Areas of Interest: Journalism and Mass Media, Intercultural Communication, Gender Communication, Development Communication, Postcolonialism

Courses: News Reporting, Media and Society, Interpersonal Communication

Carmen Schmersahl — Professor

B.A. Gettysburg College; M.A. Ph.D. Ohio State University

Areas of Interest: History of Writing

Courses: Composition Theory and Practice, Personal Writing, Creative Nonfiction

Byron Stay — Professor  Currently On Sabbatical

B.A. Seattle Pacific College; M.A. Ph.D. University of Kentucky

Areas of Interest: Descriptive and Narrative Writing; Public Speaking, Argument

Courses: