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Timothy Skeen serves as a Professor in the English Department within the College of Arts and Humanities at California State University, Fresno. His teaching portfolio encompasses foundational and advanced courses such as ENGL 41 (Introduction to Poetry), ENGL 161 (Shakespeare), ENGL 176T, ENGL 241, ENGL 261, and HON 10.
His academic credentials are as follows:
- PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- MA, Miami University
- BA, Marietta College
- AA, Lorain County Community College
Professor Skeen's research and creative work centers on poetry and creative writing. He is the author of three critically acclaimed poetry collections: 'Kentucky Swami' (which won the John Ciardi Prize for Poetry), 'Risk' (White Pine Press Poetry Prize), and 'Reward'. His poetic explorations often delve into the landscapes and identities of the American Midwest and South, blending lyrical precision with regional narratives.
His distinguished contributions to poetry have been recognized with prestigious awards:
- John Ciardi Prize for Poetry for 'Kentucky Swami'
- White Pine Press Poetry Prize for 'Risk'
While specific details about his current advisees and research grants are not provided in the available information, Professor Skeen's role as a faculty member includes mentoring students in the English program through thesis supervision and creative writing workshops. There is no mention of laboratory or team-based research in his profile, which is consistent with humanities scholarship emphasizing individual creative production and textual analysis.
