Veronica Ross

I taught at Greenville College for 25 years, retiring in May 2015. I am the wife of Stephen and mother of Chris ('93) and Corey ('98). I am the grandmother of Alexa, Andrew and Aiden. While in college I was asked to co-write a communication textbook with Dr. Rob Anderson. We wrote/created three editions of the theory text Questions of Communication: A Practical Introduction to Theory. 
In addition I taught dozens of different courses across campus, designed and taught courses for GC's Goal Program; conducted numerous workshops, both and and off-campus; served as an internship facilitator for over a hundred students; mentored COR 401 groups; and served as an external reviewer for Communication departments at Blackburn College and Principia College.

Retirement should be fun when I get there, but adjunct teaching allows me to remain in the classroom, where I continue to grow with my students. A highlight of my life was receiving the Richard W. Stephens' Outstanding Faculty Award in 2013.

About Veronica Ross

What is your favorite thing about working at Greenville College?

I enjoy working with dynamic and bright young adults, and with faculty who love learning as much as I do. My top five Gallup Strengths include Learner, Input, Connectedness, Arranger, and Relator. Many of my colleagues have Learner and/or Input in their top five Strengths, so we all have a lot in common. We love academia and sharing what we have learned with others who need to hear what we can offer. However, I personally feel rewarded to learn as much from my students as they may learn from me.

What attracted you to the Communication Department?

I was attracted to Communication when I took my first public speaking course. With each course, I was more enamored with the discipline. Communication is versatile and includes interpersonal, gender, listening, small group, nonverbal, verbal, perception, values, ethics, theory, self-concept, speaking in public, and so much more. It is impossible to exist without communication. Most every occupation requires effective communication skills. On a personal level, I deliver motivational presentations, chair committees, write books, and I have conducted hundreds of professional workshops and personal growth sessions. I serve as a guest lecturer in other faculty members' classes, as well as a peer evaluator for communication departments at other institutions.