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Cara T. Mackie, Ph.D.

  • Department Chair
  • Associate Professor of Communication
Cara T. Mackie

Dr. Mackie joined the FSC faculty in 2008 and has more than 20 years of teaching experience. Her teaching goals include creating an environment eliciting engaged learning and providing a safe space for students to interact, learn, and grow. She builds strong relationships with her students and believes that teaching is not just subject orientated, but should include the mentoring students. She is affiliate faculty of the Women and Gender Studies Minor and College Honors Program. Dr. Mackie’s research focuses on how loss and trauma shapes one’s identity, in turn affecting interpersonal relationships and networks. She has presented her work at numerous state, regional, national, and international conferences. Dr. Mackie is reliable and completes all tasks assigned to the highest level and volunteers to participate in the department and on campus.