Lisa M. Nunn

Lisa M. Nunn is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of San Diego. Her work focuses on improving academic success for first-year and first-generation college students through innovative teaching strategies. She authored 33 Simple Strategies for Faculty (2018), a guidebook recognized with the 2020 ASA award for its practical insights into bridging the academic achievement gap. Her research integrates student perspectives with sociological frameworks to address systemic barriers in higher education.

Dr. Nunn’s scholarly contributions include Defining Student Success, exploring how institutional and cultural factors shape educational outcomes. Her strategies emphasize low-effort, high-impact interventions to foster belonging and academic resilience. She collaborates with diverse institutions to promote equitable pedagogical practices, advocating for faculty to spend as little as 15 minutes weekly on student support initiatives.

Awarded for her contributions to teaching and learning, Nunn’s work is widely adopted in faculty development programs. Her research bridges theory and practice, with a focus on actionable solutions for educators.