معرفی
Dawn M. Francis is an Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Eastern University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Humanities. She specializes in curriculum design and development for higher education and corporate learners.
- Education: B.A. in English and Communication (Cabrini University), M.S. in Journalism (Ohio University’s Scripps School of Journalism), Ed.D. in Higher Education - Academic Leadership (Widener University’s School of Human Service Professions)
Research Interests center on communicative engagement for social justice and the common good, with a focus on integrating solutions-oriented approaches into multimedia journalism and digital storytelling. Her work emphasizes addressing pressing social issues through rigorous academic and professional communication practices.
Professional Recognition:
- Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching (Cabrini University)
- Rose and Raymond Green Faculty Scholars Award (Cabrini University)
Dr. Francis’s student mentorship has led to award-winning projects on criminal justice reform, dementia caregiving, gun violence as a public health issue, and Title IX, earning accolades such as the First Place Pinnacle Award (2021), Gold Davey Award (2022), and Student Keystone Media Award (2024). Her teaching methodology bridges academic theory with real-world advocacy through capstone courses.
