Staff

Linda Meccouri

Linda

Meccouri

Title

Adjunct Lecturer
Research Interests
  • Strengths/Asset-based Theory & Practice
  • Adult Learning
  • First-Generation Students
Research Summary

I am interested in access to higher education, community colleges, transformational education, first generation students, organization development, qualitative research, and appreciative inquiry.

Education
  • Ph.D., Instructional Technology, Adult Learning, Cultural Studies
  • M.Ed., Organizational Development
Areas of Expertise
  • College Access
  • Adult Learning and Development
  • Community College Engagement
  • Community Engagement in Online Learning
  • Strengths-based Community Research
Recent Publications

Falk, A., Berthelsen, C., & Meccouri, L. (2020). Appreciative inquiry and graduate students’ professional development. In Bhattacharya, S., &, Chakraborty, T. (Eds.), Appreciative inquiry approaches to organizational transformation. (pp. 208-224). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Honors and Awards
  • National Center for Race Amity, “Paladin of Race Amity Commendation”, 2024
  • Massachusetts Community College, Leadership Academy Fellow, 2005-2006
  • Anthony Scibelli Endowed Faculty Chair for Teaching Excellence, STCC, 2003
  • Five College Women’s Studies Research Center, Community Fellow, 1996-1997
  • Elaine Marieb Endowed Faculty Chair for Teaching Excellence, HCC, 1996
  • HCC International Club, Award For Promoting Cultural Understanding, 1995