Jule Rohanna Thomas

Jule Rohanna Thomas is a Professor of English at Wayne State University, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She has been at WSU since 2009 and specializes in teaching discipline-specific writing for nursing, pre-med, and graduate students. Her courses include ENG 1020, ENG 3010, ENG 3020, and ENG 5785, often integrating community service learning with Detroit-based organizations.

Dr. Thomas holds a PhD in Philosophy and multiple master’s degrees (M.A. in Learning Design and Technology, M.A. in Literature), alongside a B.A. in Secondary Education. Her research focuses on rhetorical genre theory, trauma-based pedagogy, and community engagement in education.

Her scholarly work includes publications on mentoring graduate teaching assistants and the intersection of parenting and revision practices in writing. She has received numerous teaching awards, including the Presidential Excellence in Teaching Award (2022) and the Wayne State University Academy of Teachers Award.

Dr. Thomas has led grants and assessments, such as the Institute on High-Impact Practices (2019) and the CLAS Assessment Award analyzing writing center usage (2018–2019). She actively mentors students and emphasizes practical applications of writing in healthcare and academic settings.