2025 — Faculty Inductee, Tri-Alpha Honor Society, Babson College Office of First Generation Student Success
2020 — Faculty of the Year Award, Babson College Undergraduate School
2016 — Babson Pride Award, Glavin Office of Multicultural Programs
2015 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Award, Babson College
2015 — Mentor of the Year, Campus Activities Board
2013 — Faculty of the Year Award, Babson College Undergraduate School
2012 — Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence, non-tenure track, Dean of Faculty, Babson College
2002 — Women Who Make a Difference Award, Babson College
Courses
Degree Courses 2027
FCI 1000 FOUNDATIONS OF CRITICAL INQUIRY
CSP 2025 INTRO TO LGBTQ CULTURE STUDIES
Degree Courses 2026
FCI 1000 FOUNDATIONS OF CRITICAL INQUIRY
LTA 2004 LOVE SEX&FAMILY IN AMER LITERATURE
Degree Courses 2025
LTA 2004 LOVE SEX&FAMILY IN AMER LITERATURE
LTA 2062 SUBURBAN AMERICA IN LITERATURE AND CULTU
LIT 4610 PERFORMING SOCIAL CLASS
Publications
Journal Articles
Rourke, K.E., Halsey, R.F., Sokuvitz, S., Wilson, P.R. (2019). Strategic business communications for graduate accounting students: A fully integrated learning experience. Journal of Education for Business. Vol: 94, Issue: 2, Page: 71-80. Informa UK Limited. link
Conference Proceedings
Girdharry, K., Rourke, K.E. (2025). Truth, Lies, and Algorithms: Interdisciplinary Pedagogical Strategies for Media Literacy: Proceedings of the 12th European Conference on Social Media- ECSM 2025. Vol: 12, Issue: 1, Page: 230-239. Academic Conferences International Limited.
Sokuvitz, S., Halsey, R.F., Rourke, K.E., Wilson, P.R. (2014). Strategic Business Communication for Graduate Accounting Students: A Fully-Integrated Learning Experience: Proceedings of The Association for Business Communication International Meeting.
Book Chapters
Rourke, K.E., Girdharry, K. (in press). Reading Together: Social Reading as Writing Center–Informed Pedagogy for the College Writing Classroom: Practical Strategies for Teaching Reading to College Writers.
Other
Rourke, K.E. (2024). Practical strategies for excellent classroom discussions: The Teaching Professor. Magna Publications. link
Presentations
“I just use AI to Outline”Rourke, K. Back to the Future of Research: AI Research Hacks & Strategies, Babson College (2025)
Truth, Lies, and Algorithms: Pedagogical Strategies for Media LiteracyGirdharry, K. Rourke, K. European Conference on Social Media, Porto, Portugal (2025)
This is NOT a Math Course!Recck, G. Rourke, K. Lilly Conferences, San Diego, California (2025)
Oral Exams and AssignmentsRourke, K. CELT Lunch & Learn, Babson College (2024)
Who’s Chat-ting? Comparing AI- and Non-AI-guided Written and Oral AssessmentsRourke, K. Lilly Conference on Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning, San Diego, California (2024)
Navigating Difficult ConversationsRourke, K. Kerrigan, M. Navigating Difficult Conversations, Babson College (2023)
Sip 'N Speak with the Liberal ArtsGirdharry, K. Rourke, K. Back to Babson 2023, Babson College (2023)
Re-Working Our Approach to Group WorkRourke, K. Gillan, C. Inspire Studio 2023, York Beach, Maine (2023)
Re-Working Our Approach to Group WorkRourke, K. Gillan, C. Inspire Studio 2022, York Beach, Maine (2022)
Living in the Age of the Undertoad: Why Teaching The World According to Garp is a Timely EndeavorRourke, K. PCA 2021, virtual (2021)
Facing Hard Conversations & Challenges in the ClassroomRourke, K. Wynstra, C. Dhebar, A. Inspire Studio 2019, Newport, RI (2019)
The Business of PodcastingRourke, K. The Business of Podcasting, Babson College (2019)
"The Diction of Globally Competent Students: Helping Learners Recognize and Revise Exclusionary Language"Rourke, K. Wynstra, C. Lilly Conference on Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning, Austin, TX (2019)
Losing My Cool and Civil DisagreementOpie, T. Rourke, K. Dean's Seminar, Babson College (2017)
This Is Not a Lecture: The Rewards of Student-Generated Productions.Wynstra, C. Rourke, K. Lilly Conference on Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning, Austin, Texas (2017)
A Normal Day, Rita's Way: Film Screening and Facilitated DiscussionRourke, K. Wynstra, C. Babson New Student Orientation 2016, Babson Park, MA (2016)
Everything You See Here is TrueRourke, K. Wynstra, C. CWEL Coffee for Faculty and Administration, Babson Park, MA (2016)
"'Country Day School Auction' Simulation Interrogates Inequity and Power in Social Spaces"Rourke, K. 2016 Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association Conference, Seattle, WA (2016)
Let's Talk Style. What is it? Does it help or hinder your success?Rourke, K. Opie, T. Fludd, K. Duggan, B. Let's Talk Style, Babson Park, MA (2015)
Strategic Business Communication for Graduate Accounting Students: A Fully-Integrated Learning ExperienceSokuvitz, S. Halsey, R. Rourke, K. Wilson, P. Association for Business Communication 79th Annual International Conference, Philadelphia, PA (2014)
Diversity in the Writing Center: It’s Intentional!Rourke, K. Cullings, N. Koid, S. Gonzalez, E. Cuenta, K. Diversity Matters Series, Babson Park, MA (2014)
Principles for Growing Equity in the ClassroomRourke, K. Wynstra, C. Babson New Faculty Development Workshop, Babson Park, MA (2013)
Library Instruction in Writing Classrooms: Who Needs It Anymore?Bauer, S. Moser, M. Rourke, K. Council of Writing Program Administrators Conference, Savannah, GA (2013)
Can You Cut Down Plato’s Republic to a Few Bullet Points?: Borrowing From Business Writing to Enhance Our TeachingBauer, S. Rourke, K. Council of Writing Program Administrators Conference, Albuquerque, NM (2012)
Best Practices and Perennial Challenges in Our CentersRourke, K. Carter, S. Beyond Support: Building Academic Excellence through Learning Enhancement Forum, Babson Park, MA (2012)
From Thorny to Rosy: Improving Communication Across CampusBauer, S. Rourke, K. Annual National Conference of Council of Writing Program Administrators, Philadelphia, PA (2010)
“Tying Learning Enhancement to the Curriculum.”Rourke, K. Beyond Support: Building Academic Excellence, Babson Park, MA (2010)
