Kristine Butterly Ross

Kristine Butterly Ross is an Instructor in the Department of Rhetoric and Communication Studies at the University of La Verne, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a B.A. in Speech Communications (magna cum laude) from the University of La Verne and an M.A. in Communication Studies from California State University, Fullerton. Her teaching focuses on interpersonal communication, public speaking, health communication, and the 'dark side' of interpersonal dynamics. She instructs courses such as Public Speaking, Introduction to Communication Theory, and Senior Project advising for upper-level students. Additionally, she serves as an academic advisor for Rhetoric and Communication Studies majors and minors.

• Research Interests: Communication in close relationships, healthcare communication, and pedagogical methods in communication education.

Notable recognition includes the 2019 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching from the College of Arts and Sciences. While no specific articles are listed in the provided texts, her academic contributions are centered on teaching and curriculum development in communication studies.