Dr. Robert B. Arundale
Professor of Communication
503G Gruening
(907) 474- 6799
Office Hours Fall 2009: Mon - Thurs noon - 1:00 pm
I joined the Department of Communication Faculty in 1979. I have a Ph.D from Michigan State University, M.S. in Communication from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a B.S. in Literature also from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
My academic interests are Intercultural Communication, Communication and Language, Interpersonal Communication, and Communication Theory.
I am fascinated by the ways people conjointly co-constitute their relationships and how they interact with one another in everyday conversation.
Dr. Christie Cooper
Assistant Professor of Communication
503E Gruening
(907) 474-5060
I joined the Department of Communication Faculty in 2003. I have a Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Texas Austin, M.F.A in Theatre from the University of Memphis, M.A. in Communication from the University of Memphis, and a B.A. in Communication from Oral Roberts University.
My academic interests are Conflict Management Communication, Group Communication, and Organizational Communication. Choosing to be in Alaska reflects both my personal and professional desire to explore. The beauty of the world around me and the warmth of the people here create a wonderful environment for growth.
Dr. Jean A. Richey
Assistant Professor of Communication
503B Gruening
(907) 474-7405
I joined the Department of Communication Faculty in 2008. I have a Ph.D. in Health Communication from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, M.A. in Professional Communication, and a B.A. in Psychology.
My academic interests include identity construction in various contexts, Health Communication, Organizational Communication, Phenomenology and Qualitative Methodology, Interpersonal and Relational Communication, Critical Approaches to Gender Communication, Intercultural Communication, and Communication Theory.
I've lived in Alaska since 1993. During my years in Fairbanks and Juneau (I taught at the University of Alaska Southeast for five years), I've been able to enrich my life through quality interactions with diverse others both in my professional life and my personal life. The beauty and healing nature of Alaska's environment and abundant wildlife never cease to thrill me in my daily life.
Dr. Karen M. Taylor
Assistant Professor of Communication
503C Gruening
(907) 474-6818
I joined the Department of Communication Faculty in 2008, after having lived in six other states and travelled in every single state except for Hawaii. My Ph.D. is from University of Pittsburgh (with certification in History & Philosophy of Science), my M.A. is from Texas A&M University, and my B.A. is from Tulane University (with a minor in Physics).
My academic interests are primarily in organizational communication. My research deals with communicating scientific information and the role of communication in knowledge-production. More generally, my interests are pretty eclectic and I like learning new things, so conversations on almost any topic are welcome.