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Coleen Zoller is Professor of Philosophy and Program Director of GO Greece at Susquehanna University, where she has served continuously since 2003. Her academic leadership includes chairing the Philosophy Department (2012–), coordinating the Africana Studies Program (2016–2018), and advising university committees including the Board of Trustees (2015–present).
Her educational background includes:
- PHD, Emory University
- MA, Emory University
- BA, Bucknell University
Zoller's research centers on Ancient Greek Philosophy with emphasis on Platonic ethics, political theory, and feminist interpretations. She explores intersections of philosophy with social justice, examining topics like poverty, racial equity, and bodily philosophy through classical frameworks. Her work bridges ancient texts with contemporary issues, notably analyzing Plato's relevance to modern crises of inequality and political discourse.
Her publication trajectory reveals sustained focus on Platonic dialogues, evolving from early work on Socratic method to recent analyses of justice, gender equality, and reconciliation in Plato's Gorgias. Key thematic threads include the mind-body relationship, philosophical pedagogy, and non-hierarchical political models, demonstrating consistent engagement with ethics as applied philosophy.
Award highlights include:
- Susquehanna University Award for Distinguished Teaching (2008)
- Two Faculty Member of the Year Awards (2016)
- American Philosophical Association Graduate Student Prize (2001)
- Bucknell University excellence prizes in Philosophy and Greek (1998)
Her grant portfolio demonstrates strong support for pedagogical innovation and student research, including multiple Pedagogy Innovation Grants (2016–2017) and Student Summer Research Assistantships (2014–2016, 2018). She also received the Aspen Institute Faculty Seminar Fellowship (2007) and National Endowment for the Humanities research funding (2003).
Zoller directs the immersive GO Greece program exploring ancient/modern Greek culture, co-founded the SPLASH poverty awareness program, and served as Faculty Advisor for the Black Student Union (2014–2018). Her community engagement includes board service for the Family Health Council of Central Pennsylvania (2017–present) and Susquehanna Valley Women in Transition (2004–2007).
