Mary Ellen Guffey
A dedicated professional, Mary Ellen Guffey has taught business communication and business English topics for over 35 years. She received a bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, from Bowling Green State University, a master’s degree from the University of Illinois, and a doctorate in business and economic education from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She has taught at the University of Illinois, Santa Monica College, and Los Angeles Pierce College. Now recognized as the world’s leading business communication author, Dr. Guffey corresponds with instructors around the globe who are using her books. She is the founding author of the award-winning Business Communication: Process and Product, the leading business communication textbook in this country. She also wrote Business English, which serves more students than any other book in its field; Essentials of College English; and Essentials of Business Communication, the leading text/workbook in its market. Dr. Guffey is active professionally, serving on the review boards of Business and Professional Communication Quarterly and the Journal of Business Communication, publications of the Association for Business Communication. She participates in national meetings, sponsors business communication awards, and is committed to promoting excellence in business communication pedagogy and the development of student writing skills.
Kathy Rhodes
Kathleen and Patricia have enjoyed a writing partnership through numerous editions of Business Communication: Process and Product. With close to 60 years of combined experience at Durham College, they have seen a lot of changes in higher education. Both qualified teachers, Rhodes and Rogin have witnessed firsthand the impact of technology on both students and the learning environment. Through their work on Business Communication: Process and Product, they have kept students updated and aware of the changes in the workplace, thus preparing them for the ever evolving world of work. They have not only delivered material to college students but also have worked with school boards and industry professionals to share their passion for the value of excellent communication skills. By using Business Communication: Process and Product in their classrooms, they have been able to gauge student feedback and responses and are proud that students use this text as a learning tool; students also report that the text is a valuable reference tool in the workplace. Although students and technology have changed over the years, Rhodes and Rogin believe that excellent communication skills will always be required for success.
Patricia Rogin
: Kathleen and Patricia have enjoyed a writing partnership through numerous editions of Business Communication: Process and Product. With close to 60 years of combined experience at Durham College, they have seen a lot of changes in higher education. Both qualified teachers, Rhodes and Rogin have witnessed firsthand the impact of technology on both students and the learning environment. Through their work on Business Communication: Process and Product, they have kept students updated and aware of the changes in the workplace, thus preparing them for the ever evolving world of work. They have not only delivered material to college students but also have worked with school boards and industry professionals to share their passion for the value of excellent communication skills. By using Business Communication: Process and Product in their classrooms, they have been able to gauge student feedback and responses and are proud that students use this text as a learning tool; students also report that the text is a valuable reference tool in the workplace. Although students and technology have changed over the years, Rhodes and Rogin believe that excellent communication skills will always be required for success.
