
Nate Pritts, PhD
Program Chair
Biography
Dr. Nathan Pritts is an award-winning educator, course developer, and faculty mentor with a strong focus on innovation with practical applications. He holds a PhD in Writing with a specialization in British Romanticism from the University of Louisiana, a Master of Fine Arts in Poetry from Warren Wilson College, and a bachelor’s degree in English and Film from the State University of New York. He brings expertise in business communication, advertising & marketing, and online user experience to the General Education classroom to maximize student learning and heighten engagement, infusing curriculum with foundational outcomes bolstered by clear ties to a student's academic and career path. Dr. Pritts enjoys how online learning levels the playing field, making education accessible and dynamic and allowing for the intersection of creativity and technology. He says, “I like the possibilities inherent in preserving the old ways that work while integrating some of the new technologies and collaborative potentials. Working with the University of Arizona Global Campus allows me to break down some of the barriers that exist and connect with students from all over the world.”