Kasey Swanke

Kasey Swanke is an Instructor in the University Writing Program at the University of Notre Dame’s College of Arts and Letters. She also serves as a first-year academic advisor, supporting students across disciplines including Science, Engineering, Business, and Arts and Letters. Her research focuses on how minority student identities influence academic success and well-being, blending advising theory with practical campus strategies.

• Education:
  • B.S. in Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
  • M.A. in Political Science, University of Notre Dame

Swanke’s work emphasizes engaged learning and institutional equity, particularly for underserved student populations. She has presented nationally on advising practices and student belonging, winning two Outstanding Graduate Teaching Awards from Notre Dame’s Kaneb Center. Her teaching spans Writing and Rhetoric, Composition, and Politics in Film.

• Awards:
  • Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award (2017)
  • Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award (2015)

Her advising role extends to global education opportunities through the Keough School, reflecting her commitment to holistic student development. Research interests include student group identities and academic preparedness, with a focus on actionable equity frameworks.