Brief Biography:

E. Neal Claussen received his B.S. from Illinois State University and went on to receive his M.A. and then his Ph.D. at Southern Illinois University in 1963. He was the Assistant Department Chairperson and taught in the area of communication. He advised students majoring in public relations (CFA COM PR). His research focused on rhetorical theory, criticism, and political communication. He began teaching at Bradley in 1963.