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Professor Lisa Nunn is a faculty member in the Department of Sociology at the University of San Diego, where she has been teaching since 2009. She serves as Director of the Center for Educational Excellence and is the editor of the book series "Critical Issues in American Education" with Rutgers University Press. Professor Nunn is also active in the Sociology of Education Association and the American Sociological Association.
Her educational background includes:
- B.A. in Literature and Theater from Whittier College (1997)
- M.A. in Sociology from the University of California, San Diego (2005)
- Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of California, San Diego (2009)
Professor Nunn's research centers on student belonging, particularly for first-generation college students. As a cultural sociologist and organizations scholar, she examines how university policies, offerings, and structures shape campus culture and student experiences. Her work focuses on creating inclusive environments that foster a sense of belonging for all students, with special attention to diversity, equity, and social justice issues in higher education. She approaches these topics through systematic student interviews and sociological analysis of community dynamics.
Her publications reveal a consistent focus on student identity, campus culture, and educational equity. Nunn's research demonstrates how institutional practices affect student success and wellbeing, with particular emphasis on first-generation students' experiences. Her work bridges sociological theory with practical applications for educators, showing how small changes in teaching and interaction can significantly improve student outcomes. She applies Durkheim's theories of community to understand how belonging is constructed in educational settings.
Professor Nunn is the author of the award-winning book "33 Simple Strategies: A Week-by-Week Resource for Teaching First-Year and First-Generation Students" (2018) and "College Belonging: How First-Year and First-Generation Students Navigate Campus Life" (2021). Her scholarly contributions include numerous articles on diversity education, student identity, and community engagement.
As an educator and administrator, Professor Nunn has developed workshops and training programs based on her research to help faculty better support first-year and first-generation students. She co-leads annual community engagement trips to Makuleke Village in South Africa with Professor Mike Williams, providing students with international service learning opportunities. Her work as Director of the Center for Educational Excellence focuses on faculty development and improving campus-wide educational practices.
Professor Nunn's changemaking work extends beyond the classroom through her international community engagement projects and her focus on creating inclusive campus environments. She has developed keynotes on burnout and belonging in workplace communities, applying sociological insights to organizational dynamics.
