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Chris Drew serves as Professor of English, Dean's Fellow of Personnel and Faculty Affairs, and English Teaching Program Director at Indiana State University's College of Arts & Sciences. He oversees faculty affairs for the college while directing secondary English teacher preparation and dual-credit programs.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in English, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (2014)
- M.F.A. in Creative Writing, Oregon State University (2007)
- M.A. in Education, Oakland City University (2000)
- B.S. in Theatre, University of Evansville (1999)
Dr. Drew's research centers on Secondary English Teaching and Creative Writing pedagogy, with specialized focus on rural literature and American Indian literature. He investigates creative writing's role in standards-driven curricula, emphasizing its social-emotional benefits and interdisciplinary applications in fields like bioarchaeology. His work bridges secondary and postsecondary education through collaborative frameworks.
His scholarship reveals consistent trends in applying creative writing to enhance career readiness, address educational inequities in rural contexts, and develop innovative assessment models. Recent work explores generative AI's impact on writing instruction and the therapeutic dimensions of creative expression during crises.
Notable accolades include:
- Theodore Dreiser Distinguished Research/Creativity Award (2025)
- Caleb Mills Distinguished Teaching Award (2024)
- CAS Excellence in Teaching Award (2023)
- NCTE/CEL Emerging Leaders Fellowship (2017)
As English Teaching Program Director, Dr. Drew mentors future educators and administers accreditation processes. He has secured career readiness grants and sabbatical support for research. His service spans university committees including Strategic Planning, AI Task Force, and Faculty Senate, where he shapes institutional policy on technology integration and faculty development.
Dr. Drew leads the College Challenge dual-credit program and partners with local schools through Writers in the Schools initiatives, creating pathways between K-12 and university education.
