Kristen L. McCauliff, Ph.D.

Kristen McCauliff is the Dean of the College of Communication, Information, and Media at Ball State University. She is also a Professor in the Department of Communication Studies where she has taught classes in the areas of rhetorical theory, criticism, feminism and media analysis. Prior to becoming Dean, she served as Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development where she supports faculty support initiatives across campus including, Communities of Practice, High Impact Teaching Practices, New Faculty Academy, and Open Educational Resource adoption. An active researcher, Kristen’s articles have appeared in a number of journals including Communication Studies, Women & Language, Rhetoric Society Quarterly, and Journal of Faculty Development. And her co-authored book entitled Listening to Women on the Right: Communication Strategies of Today’s Female Republican Politicians was published in 2017 with McFarland Press. Dr. McCauliff completed her PhD at the University of Georgia and her MA at Wake Forest University. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, reading, and watching college sports.