Education
B.A., Central Michigan University
M.A., Wake Forest University
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Teaching
COMM 360: Human Communication Theory
COMM 611: Theories of Rhetoric
Research interests include:
- Rhetorical Criticism
- Feminist and Performance Theory
- Political Rhetoric
- Citizenship
Selected publications:
- Cisneros, D., McCauliff, K.L., & Beasley, V.B. (2008). The Rhetorical Perspective: Doing, Being, Shaping and Seeing. In An Integrated Approach to Communication Theory and Research (2nd edition). New York, NY: Routledge.
- McCauliff, K.L. (2007). Inaugural Addresses, President. In Encyclopedia of Political Communication. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
- Louden, A., & McCauliff, K.L. (2004). The “Authentic Candidate”: Extending Candidate Image Assessment. In Prager Presidential Campaign Image. New York, NY: Rowman and Littlefield Publishers.
Service:
- Member, Diversity Interest Group, College of Communication, Information and Media (2009)
- Member, Curriculum and Program Development Committee, Department of Communication Studies (2009)
- Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee, Department of Communication Studies (2009)
- Respondent and Chairperson, University of Georgia’s Women’s Studies Student Symposium (2008)
- Reviewer, Student Division of the National Communication Association (2006, 2007)
- Reviewer and Panel Chairperson, Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Division of National Communication Association (2006, 2007, 2008.)
Awards and Honors:
- Graduate School Dissertation Completion Fellowship, University of Georgia (2008-2009)
- Graduate School Dean’s Dissertation Research Award, University of Georgia (2008)
- Top Paper Panel Award, Western States Communication Association conference (2008)