Karen Bishop Morris, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of English
Introduction
Karen Bishop Morris specializes in the teaching of writing, has served in leadership roles for several national non-profits, and currently serves on the boards of St. Catherine Hospital and LFC, Inc.
Previous Roles
PNW Interim Dean, Honors College ’18 – ’19
Chair, Dept. of English ’16 – ’18
Dir. of First-Year Writing & Writing Ctr. ’10 – ’15; ’07 – ’15
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation – Regional Partnerships ’08 – ’11
Careers through Culinary Arts Program – ED, Chicago ’04 – ’09
Contact
(219) 989-3176
Office Location:
Hammond, CLO 256
Education
- Ph.D. – Rhetoric and Composition, Purdue University
- M.A. – English Literature, Purdue University Calumet
- B.A. – English/Rhetoric & Writing, Georgia State University
Areas of Expertise
- Writing Program Administration
- High-impact practices for first-generation college students
- Philanthropy and public engagement
- Public health literacy
Credentials, Accreditations & Awards
- Mayor’s Council on Disabilities (Inclusion) 2018
- NWI Influential Women (Education – Up & Coming) 2016
- Outstanding Service Award (PUC) 2016
- Outstanding Fundraising Chair| YMCA Metro Chicago Lawson House 2012
- Leadership Award | Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation 2011