Carla Swank Fox

Carla Swank Fox is an instructor in Interactive Media at Middle Tennessee State University's College of Media and Entertainment. She is simultaneously pursuing an Ed.D. in Assessment, Learning, and Student Success in Higher Education at MTSU while maintaining an active professional career in content strategy.

Her educational background includes:

• Ed.D. in Assessment, Learning, and Student Success in Higher Education (in progress) - Middle Tennessee State University
• MS in Organizational Studies and Leadership - Robert Morris University (2009)
• BA in Communication (with emphasis in corporate communication and media production) - Robert Morris University (2003)

Carla's professional expertise spans:

• Digital Media Writing and Production
• Social Media Strategy and Content Creation
• Audience Research and Analytics
• Multimedia Storytelling Techniques
• Sports Media Production
• Podcast Development and Hosting

Her sole documented publication "Throwing away the syllabus" (2025) reflects her innovative approach to teaching that emphasizes experiential learning and student-centered pedagogy in higher education contexts.

Professional recognition includes:

• MTSU Outstanding Experiential Learning (EXL) Faculty 2024-2025
• IABC Nashville Music City Gold Pen Award of Excellence 2022
• Bronze Telly Award 2006

Carla teaches courses including Survey of Interactive Media, Writing for Interactive Media, Audiences and Messaging, Introduction to Social Media Practice, and seminars on Interactive Media and Society. She is also the co-founder of Craft Content Nashville and Content Economy Nashville, and co-host of the long-running college football podcast "The Carla & Crappy Show."