معرفی
Kathleen M. Cain serves as a Professor in the Health Sciences Department at Gettysburg College, actively contributing to faculty development initiatives focused on community-based learning. She co-authored the influential 2021 publication 'Developing Community-Based Learning in an Action Model Framework' which documents faculty experiences in creating integrated academic-community engagement models at the liberal arts institution.
Her research interests center on Community-Based Learning, Health Education, and Public Health pedagogy. Cain has been instrumental in developing frameworks that challenge traditional teaching philosophies and embrace social justice principles through community partnerships. Her work emphasizes creating supportive spaces for faculty to collaborate on community engagement initiatives while navigating institutional tensions.
Cain collaborates with colleagues across Gettysburg College to advance educational approaches that connect classroom learning with community needs. Her contributions to faculty development programs demonstrate commitment to transforming teaching practices through experiential learning models that benefit both students and community partners.
