Nate Pritts, PhD

Dr. Nathan Pritts is Global Campus Professor and Program Chair for First Year Writing at the University of Arizona Global Campus where he also serves as University Faculty Fellow for AI Strategy. He leads initiatives at the intersection of pedagogy, design, and emerging technologies and has spearheaded efforts in the strategic implementation of online learning tools, faculty training, and scalable interventions that support both educators and students. With a background that bridges writing, general education, and educational technology, his work balances innovation with thoughtful pedagogy and student-centered design. His recent work focuses on bringing a humanistic lens to the integration of AI in higher education, developing practical frameworks for integrating AI into curriculum design and faculty development across diverse institutional settings. As author and researcher, Dr. Pritts has published widely on digital pedagogy, written communication, and the evolving role of AI in higher education. He is the author or co-author of twelve books, including Decoherence (Indiana University Press), Film: From Watching to Seeing (3e), Research & Writing (2e), and Essentials of Academic Writing (4e). He also served as editor for Living Online: A Digital Fluency Handbook and the forthcoming Empowering Educational Development and Faculty Growth With AI.

Education is all about empowerment. You have the opportunity to learn all these new skills, to really deepen your knowledge base, and to learn about yourself, too. Then you get to put it all together to make the best version of yourself.