Elizabeth G. Franklin, PhD

Elizabeth G. Franklin, PhD

Professor

Department:
SHR-Doc of Health Admin Prog

Email:
efranklin@umc.edu

Work Phone:
(601) 984-6416

Biography

Dr. Franklin was born in the Jackson area and has taught for 27 years at all academic levels (high school, community college, and doctoral levels). Her background includes adult educational theory, online education, educational technology, communication and writing/editing, in addition to both qualitative and quantitative research.


Dr. Franklin earned the Doctor of Philosophy in higher education leadership and the Master of Education from the University of Mississippi. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Southern Mississippi.

Franklin worked as an instructor and faculty at the secondary and community college levels before coming to UMMC as an information technology solutions strategist in the education mission. She has served as director of continuing education in the health professions at UMMC and is presently a full-time faculty member (professor) in the DHA program, teaching various courses and serving as admissions chair of the program. She also serves SHRP as Chair of the Faculty Development Committee.

Education

University of Mississippi, PhD, Educational Leadership1998
University of Mississippi, MEd, Education1990
University of Southern Mississippi, BA, English /Modern Language1984

Specialty Certification Licensure

Certification, Mental Health First Aid Certification, National Council for Mental Wellbeing08/2024 - 08/2027
Certification, Certified Healthcare CPD Professional, Allliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions03/2016 - 03/2025

Current Positions

Professor, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Health Administration07/2023 - Present
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi 39216

Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments

Associate Professor, UMMC, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Doctor of Health Administration07/2018 - 07/2023
Assistant Professor, UMMC, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Academic Affairs07/2013 - 07/2018
Director, UMMC05/2013 - 07/2017