Caroline Carvill

Caroline Carvill is a Professor of American Literature at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, affiliated with the Humanities-Social Science-Arts department. She specializes in 20th-century American literature, American fiction, service learning, and active learning pedagogy. Her academic leadership roles include serving as department head, associate dean of faculty, faculty representative to the Board of Trustees, and leading numerous faculty committees.

Education:

• BA, University of Arkansas, 1980
• MA, University of Arkansas, 1983
• PhD, University of Arkansas, 1989

Research & Teaching: Carvill’s research focuses on Southern fiction and innovative classroom practices. She integrates service learning into her courses, such as student volunteer projects with local nonprofits and Habitat for Humanity home construction. Her teaching emphasizes active learning strategies to engage engineering students in literary studies.

Awards:

• Olmsted Award (2007): Recognized for contributions to engineering student education.
• Honorary Alumnus (2003): Honored by Rose-Hulman for exceptional service.
• Dean’s Outstanding Teaching Award (1994): Celebrated for excellence in instruction.

Community Engagement: She has served as president of the Council on Domestic Abuse and on the Planned Parenthood of Southern Indiana Advisory Council. Her work bridges academia and community service, reflecting a commitment to social responsibility.