Mary Knowlton

Dr. Mary Knowlton is an Associate Professor with tenure in the School of Nursing at Western Carolina University (WCU), where she has taught since 2010. She specializes in undergraduate nursing education, particularly in the Accelerated BSN program, teaching medical-surgical nursing, pharmacology, and pathophysiology. She is recognized for her commitment to active learning and student-centric pedagogy, earning institutional teaching excellence recognition.

Education:

• DNP in Educational Leadership, Case Western Reserve University
• MS in Adult Nurse Practitioner (HIV/Oncology), Duke University
• BS in Nursing, Marquette University

Research Interests: Dr. Knowlton focuses on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL), including active learning strategies, student retention mechanisms, and simulation-based education in nursing. Her work emphasizes evidence-based approaches to enhance educational outcomes in healthcare training programs.

Awards & Recognition:

• Teaching Excellence Recognition, Western Carolina University

Teaching & Leadership: She has consistently integrated innovative teaching methods in nursing curricula and contributed to program development across multiple BSN tracks. No specific grants or advising records are detailed in the provided information.