Karen Head

Karen Head is a Professor in the Department of English & World Languages at Augusta University's Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Her academic leadership roles include Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs.

• Ph.D. in English Language and Literature, University of Nebraska (2004)
• M.A. in English Language and Literature, University of Tennessee (2000)
• M.A. in Speech and Rhetorical Studies, University of Tennessee (2000)
• B.A. in English Language and Literature, Oglethorpe University (1998)

Head's research bridges educational technology and poetry, focusing on MOOCs, writing center pedagogy, and multimodal communication strategies. She explores how technology reshapes academic labor, curriculum design, and creative expression.

Her scholarly work reveals trends in digital humanities and STEM-integrated writing instruction, emphasizing equitable practices and adaptive learning environments.

As a creative writer, she has published multiple poetry collections examining personal and cultural identity through lyrical and experimental forms.