Robert Connor

Director of English for Academic and Professional Purposes

Biography

As the Director of EAPP, Robert Connor is responsible for helping students learn and teach English. He's been here for 8 years and during that time has enjoyed seeing students develop in better ways when academic theories realize their full potential. Robert works hard to create a culture of learning and adaptation among all students through concrete applications of research. He's been a reviewer for the Commission on English Accreditation and the South African National Research Foundation as well as a chair of the English for Special Purposes at international TESOL. Originally from Tennesse, Robert has a B.A. from Vanderbilt, a M.A. in Teaching from American University and a Ph.D. in Linguistics and Educational Research from LSU.