Faculty Profile for Lisa J Chrans

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Lisa J Chrans
Professor of Instruction — Conslng, Ldrship, Adlt Educ & Schl Psych
ENC ENCINO 356
phone: (512) 408-2220
Awards
Service

Biography Section

Biography and Education

 Lisa Chrans is a faculty member and Program Coordinator in the College of Education with the Bachelor of General Studies degree, major in Integrated Studies. She teaches the interdisciplinary preparation course and the senior project capstone course. Previous courses she has taught include University Seminar 1100 and Communication 1310. She served as coordinator of the National Student Exchange Program for 24 years at Texas State. For nine years Lisa was also an academic advisor at Texas State for University College’s Exploratory and General Studies majors.

Research Interests

 Seniors' transition to the workforce
Interdisciplinary Studies/Career Planning
Communication Studies

Selected Awards

  • Award / Honor Recipient: Presidential Award for Excellence in Service (University College), University College. August 2022
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Presidential Award for Excellence in Service (University College), University College. August 2021
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Favorite Professor, Alpha Chi Honor Society. November 20, 2020
  • Award / Honor Recipient: National Student Exchange Exemplary Service Award, National Student Exchange. March 2012
  • Award / Honor Recipient: University Honors Program: Bishop Staff Advisor Award (NSE), National Student Exchange. March 2009

Selected Service Activities

Member
First Year Career Exploration Workgroup with Career Services
2022-Present
Member
University Marketable Skills Committee
2017-Present
Member
US 1100 Faculty Mentoring Committee
2017-Present
University Mentor
US 1100 Mentor
2012-Present
Writer
Student Letters of Recommendation
2008-Present