Christine Watson

Christine Watson serves as an Assistant Professor of English in the Department of English at Biola University, where she also co-directs the writing program and coordinates High Impact Practice events including the Celebration of Student Writing and Writers' Symposium.

Education:

• Ph.D. from Azusa Pacific University
• M.A. from Biola University
• B.A. from Biola University

Research Focus: Dr. Watson investigates challenges faced by historically underserved student populations in writing education, examining writer identity development, perceived academic control, and attribution theory within composition and rhetoric frameworks. Her work emphasizes inclusive pedagogical approaches and writing program administration to advance educational equity.

Administrative Leadership: As writing program co-director, she spearheads initiatives to elevate student writing across campus through signature events that showcase scholarly work and foster intellectual community among writers.