Cortney Robbins

Cortney Robbins is a full-time Professor of English and Humanities at the College of Arts and Sciences, Indiana Institute of Technology. With over 15 years of experience at the institution, she has held progressive academic ranks, including Assistant Professor (2007–2011), Associate Professor (2011–2021), and Professor (2021–present).

• Ed.D., Adult, Higher, and Community Education, Ball State University (2019)
• M.A., History, Indiana State University (2023)
• M.A., English, Ball State University (2007)
• B.A., English Literature, Ball State University (2004)

Her research spans interdisciplinary humanities education, focusing on narrative methods to visualize educational biographies, gender dynamics in pedagogy, and the intersection of fantasy literature with critical learning. She integrates social class analysis, empathy frameworks, and popular culture (e.g., Harry Potter) into literary study.

Recent publications highlight innovative pedagogical tools like digital storytelling and matryoshka dolls as metaphors for layered educational narratives. These works emphasize community engagement, student retention strategies, and the sociocultural relevance of humanities.

• Indiana Tech Diversity Vanguard Award (2023)
• Gertrude and Theodore Debs Memorial Fellowships (2021, 2022)
• Fort Wayne Business Weekly’s Teacher of the Year (2016)
• Leepoxy Faculty Award for Innovative Practices (2009)

She teaches courses in public communication, media history, argumentative writing, and literature, with a focus on crime, social class, and women’s stories. Her advising roles include mentoring General Studies students and guiding interdisciplinary research projects.