Sara Pitts

Dr. Sara Pitts is an Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Alice Lloyd College in Pippa Passes, Kentucky, where she teaches and advises undergraduate students. She also serves as an adjunct instructor at the University of Kansas.

• Education: B.A. and M.A.E. from Western Kentucky University; Ph.D. from West Virginia University

Her research focuses on academic advising behaviors and student-advisor relationships, with publications in journals such as Communication Education and Communication Research Reports. She has contributed chapters to the Routledge Handbook of Public Speaking Research and Theory and presented at conferences like the Speech and Theatre Association of Missouri.

Dr. Pitts' publications span communication theory, public speaking, and educational practices. Her work emphasizes mentorship and interpersonal dynamics in academic settings.

In her professional life, she combines teaching, advising, and scholarly research. Outside work, she enjoys traveling with her dog, Archie, and visiting friends.