Teaching Professor
Global Arts, Media, and Writing Studies
At UC Merced, Dr. Camfield leads a research group dedicated to exploring strategies for developing student resilience in the face of compounding adversities. She also has general research interests in pedagogy and administration. Since 1997, she has served as an instructor, curriculum designer, and faculty pedagogy coordinator. She spent five years as director of a university writing program and subsequently worked as the Executive Director of Student Academic Success Services. Eileen’s abiding commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion connects with her primary research interests pertaining to student success, writing self-efficacy development, anti-racist pedagogy, and authentic assessment.
