Gian Pagnucci’s Biographical Information
Dr. Gian Pagnucci is Distinguished University Professor and Chair of the Department of Language, Literature, & Writing (LLW) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). He has served as Chair for 15 years, is Co-Chair of IUP’s Council of Chairs, and serves on IUP’s Academic Affairs Committee and the Academic Computing Policy and Advisory Committee (ACPAC). Dr. Pagnucci teaches in the LLW Department’s Graduate Studies in Composition and Applied Linguistics (CAL) Doctoral Program.
Dr. Pagnucci has an extensive list of scholarly publications, including the books Enter the Superheroes: American Values, Culture, and the Canon of Superhero Literature and Living the Narrative Life: Stories as a Tool for Meaning Making. He has also written about success strategies for academic leaders in The Department Chair. Dr. Pagnucci has presented at all the major English conferences, including multiple times at the prestigious Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) and the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Annual Convention. He has been a keynote and invited speaker for many conferences including the national Academic Chairpersons Conference (ACC). Dr. Pagnucci has also given invited presentations at international conferences in Canada, Ireland, Italy, and Taiwan.
Dr. Pagnucci’s service includes being President of the Pennsylvania College English Association (PCEA). He also served as Vice-President of the Indiana Free Library Board of Directors for nine years.
Dr. Gian S. Pagnucci uses the pronouns he/him.
When he is not chairing or reading graphic novels, Gian is out catching Pokémon. He is a level 50 Pokémon Go player.
Gian Pagnucci’s Doctoral Degree Information
- Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction (English Education)
- University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1995
- Dissertation: Cyberwriting: A Story of Teaching, Learning, and Co-authoring
- Dissertation Director: Dr. David Schaafsma (University of Illinois at Chicago)