Jennifer Ahern Dodson
Associate Professor of the Practice of Thompson Writing Program

Jennifer Ahern-Dodson's research centers on the role that community plays in shaping attitudes toward writing,  and cultivating learning spaces for faculty and students that promote creativity, critical reflection, meaningful engagement, and a sense of belonging. She has been involved in a number of multidisciplinary initiatives focused on community-engaged scholarship at Duke, leads faculty learning communities that explore pedagogical innovations in writing and undergraduate research, and founded the Faculty Write Program -a faculty writing initiative designed to support faculty across their roles and responsibilities. Since 2002 she has led workshops on writing, teaching, and community-university partnerships. 



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