Lori A. Kanitz is the new Director of the Center for Mission-Focused Teaching & Learning and a Professor of English. Dr. Kanitz received her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at the University of Oklahoma; her Master of Literature and Theology at Durham University in England; and her Doctorate in Literature Theology at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Dr. Kanitz teaching experience includes a Lecturer of Honors College at Baylor University in Waco, TX; an Associate Professor of English, Honors Program Faculty Member, Assistant Professor of English, and English Instructor at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK; and an English Instructor at Heritage Hall Upper School in Oklahoma City, OK. At Baylor University, Dr. Kanitz held positions as the Director of the Innovation Hub—Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty; Assistant Director in Baylor Institute for Faith and Learning; Co-director, Character Across the Curriculum (CAC) Program, Character Across the Curriculum (CAC) Program, Conyers Graduate Scholars Program, and the Baylor Young Scholars Program. At Oral Roberts University, she held the positions of Assistant Chair and Chair, English and Modern Languages Department; Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Accreditation Steering Committee; Coordinator for General Education; and Director in Writing Across the Curriculum Program, Off-campus, and Study Abroad Programs and Writing Programs for the English Department. Dr. Kanitz has had dozens of publications, presentations, and conferences throughout her career.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, University of Oklahoma; Master of Literature and Theology, Durham University; Doctorate in Literature Theology, University of St. Andrews in Scotland