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Lisa Gail Blankenship is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Baruch College, City University of New York, within the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences. Her work focuses on rhetorical empathy, writing pedagogy, digital rhetoric, and activist approaches to education. She has extensive experience in curriculum development, faculty training, and hybrid/online course design.
- Ph.D., English, Miami University of Ohio
- M.A., English, University of Oklahoma
- B.A., English, University of Oklahoma
Her research explores how empathy can bridge differences in writing instruction, with a focus on social justice and participatory pedagogy. She has published widely on hybrid writing courses, digital media integration, and feminist rhetoric, including the book Changing the Subject: A Theory of Rhetorical Empathy (2019).
Dr. Blankenship’s recent articles and presentations examine assessment methods, empathy in public discourse, and activism in academic settings. She has received multiple awards, including the Presidential Excellence Award for Distinguished Service (2022) and the Friend of SEEK Award (2017).
- Presidential Excellence Award for Distinguished Service (2022)
- Friend of SEEK Award (2017)
- James Berlin Memorial Honorable Mention (2014)
She serves as Director of Baruch’s First-Year Writing Program and co-chair of the CUNY Writing Discipline Council. Her work emphasizes community-driven approaches to education and equity in writing instruction.
