Suellynn Duffey

Suellynn Duffey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Media at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, specializing in writing pedagogy, place-based literacy, and institutional cultures. She administers undergraduate writing programs and has held leadership roles in writing program administration at multiple institutions. Her research explores intersections of place, literacy, and gender, with a current focus on literacy in the Midwest heartland. Duffey has received grants for projects related to writing across the curriculum, classroom technology, and de-tracking first-year writing students.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts (English), The Ohio State University
• Master of Arts (English), The Ohio State University
• Doctor of Philosophy (English & American Literature, Rhetoric & Composition Studies), The Ohio State University

Research interests span writing pedagogy, community-engaged scholarship, and the role of place in shaping literacy practices. She has contributed to national discussions on writing program administration through conference leadership and collaborative publications. Recent work examines how geographic and cultural contexts influence educational frameworks and institutional policies.

Her publications address topics such as disciplinary identity, student voice in diverse regions, and the repurposing of educational technologies. Duffey has led projects funded by grants to improve writing instruction and foster interdisciplinary collaboration between departments and communities.