Janet Morrison
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Champlain College Online
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| Pronouns | She/Her/Hers |
| Education | Southern Illinois University, Doctor of Philosophy; Cape Breton University, Bachelor of Arts; University of Maine, Master of Arts |
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Biography
As Department Chair for the General Education program, the undergraduate Applied Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice and Integrated Studies programs, Dr. Janet Morrison manages curriculum, assessment, and a team of faculty.
Dr. Morrison was an adjunct instructor of interpersonal communication for most of her higher ed career, and began teaching exclusively for Champlain College in the online division in 2002. From 2013-2021 she was on the academic advising team for Champlain College Online, and led the team as Associate Director of Advising and Success Advisor till 2021 when she moved to the role of Director for the General Education Program.
Her doctorate is in speech communication with a focus on instructional communication. Dr. Morrison’s research examined the ways in which teachers and students navigate classroom communication that is emotionally charged in response to an inclusive and diverse curriculum. Her thinking and writing these days are devoted to supporting students who are returning to higher ed, and promoting the value of general education, the liberal arts and interdisciplinarities.
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The Benefits of Online Learning Are Also Its Weaknesses. That’s Where Advisors Help
Building a community of support for remote students through academic advising
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