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Dorothy Evensen

Dorothy Evensen

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Professor of Education, Higher Education Program
Professor-in-Charge of the Higher Education Program
Senior Research Scientist, Center for the Study of Higher Education

400 Rackley Building
University Park, PA 16802-3203
Email: dhd2@psu.edu
Phone: 814-863-2691
Fax: 814-865-3638

Introduction

Dorothy H. Evensen joined the higher education program in 1999 as an Associate Professor. Her research projects focus on teaching and learning in professional contexts, particularly medicine and law. She is presently involved in the third year of a study of group learning in law schools funded by the Law School Admission Council. Professor Evensen teaches courses in qualitative research and dissertation writing.

Publications

Areas of Expertise

  • Teaching and Learning in the Professions
  • Discourse Studies
  • Qualitative Research

Professional Experience & Activities

  • Member of the University Faculty Senate
  • Has served as Chairperson on the College of Education Faculty Council

Honors & Awards

1994-95 Spencer postdoctoral fellow

Education

Ph.D. in Applied Psychology from New York University in 1991