Cynthia Kimball Davis 
Program Director of the Master of Interdisciplinary Studies Degree | Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT, UNITED STATES
Specializing in Heart-based Hope Communication, Culture, and Leadership
Biography
Dr. Cynthia Kimball Davis is the program director of the master of interdisciplinary studies (MIS) degree in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS). Her research, and personal mission, is on heart-based communication, culture and leadership, and how to market interdisciplinary studies.
Prior to graduate school, Dr. Davis worked as a university administrator, director, college business and management training faculty, face-to-face and online faculty, patient educator and advocate, and columnist.
Dr. Davis earned a B.A. in English from the University of North Carolina, an M.Ed., in education from the American Intercontinental University, a Ph.D. in education from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and is currently completing an M.A. in professional communication from Southern Utah University.
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Areas of Expertise (13)
Patient Advocacy
Continuing Education
Professional Development
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Interdisciplinary Studies in Higher Education
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Customized Training
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Advocacy
Heart-based Hope Communication, Culture, and Leadership
How to Market Interdisciplinary Studies
Education (4)
University of Nevada: Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction
Southern Utah University: M.A., Professional Communication (in-process)
American Intercontinental University Online: M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: B.A., English
Accomplishments (1)
Effective Practice: Learning Effectiveness Award (professional)
Online Learning Consortium Conference, Orlando, FL, November 2017
Affiliations (6)
- University Professional and Continuing Education Association
- Career & Technical and Postsecondary Education
- Cedar City Chamber of Commerce
- Online Learning Consortium
- Southern Utah University Women's Network
- Association of Interdisciplinary Studies
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Media Appearances (5)
Online MIS Ranked Third in Nation
SUU News online
2019-06-06
According to Dr. Cynthia Kimball Davis, chair of Integrative & Engaged Studies Department, and chair of the MIS degree, “Our MIS degree is just a year and a half old, yet this distinction is a testimony to the success of our program and the folks that have put countless research, time and energy into building it. Thus, this ranking does not surprise me.”
Southern Utah University’s Master of Interdisciplinary Studies Degree Ranks 3rd in Nation
St. George News online
2019-06-09
According to a news release from the university, the degree launched in January 2018 and currently serves more than 40 students with 15 possible programs of academic study. The degree can be completed entirely online or via a hybrid format.
Support for Hereditary Cancer Risk Assessment & Testing
Access Health online
Do you know your family’s history of cancer? If you have an inherited hereditary cancer syndrome such as Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome (HBOC) or Lynch Syndrome, your risk of developing cancer is shockingly higher than that of the general population. Knowing your family history, getting genetic testing and being proactive can ultimately help your physician prevent cancer or identify it at an earlier, more treatable stage. Watch a very special episode of Access Health on Lifetime Television and get all the facts, resources and testing information. Learn what you need to know about your family history of cancer. Find out about the 60-second hereditary cancer risk quiz that could literally save your life. Hear from some of the most knowledgeable experts in the field, including Certified Genetic Counselor Marianne Lotito and Angelina Jolie’s breast surgeon, Dr. Kristi Funk. Neither you nor your family can afford to miss this very important special presentation of Access Health.
Information is Power for Cancer Patients
Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah online
“Education is vital to the care of all cancer patients,” says Susan Childress, RN, MN, OCN, director of Nursing Services at Huntsman Cancer Hospital. “We are committed to the premise that all patients are entitled to verbal, written, and electronic education that specifically addresses their physical and psychological needs as cancer patients and survivors.” The Patient Education Steering Committee at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI), co-chaired by Childress, was created for that very purpose.
SUU Brings UMCA Institute and Academy to Cedar City
The Insider online
2019-01-18
“We are excited and honored to have been selected by UMCA and IIMC to host their annual institute and academy at Southern Utah University,” said Davis. “For the next three years, our goal is to deliver the highest quality of continuing education and certifications through our top-notch faculty, and others, from among several municipalities throughout the state of Utah.”
Articles (3)
Be a hope-based leader, not a fear-based one
KSLCynthia Kimball Davis
When students or participants are off base on an assignment or exercise, I work to find a way to provide feedback that will hopefully motivate change by creating an emotional connection where they are inspired to make something better and stronger.
Utah family finds joy after devastation in Haiti
Deseret NewsCynthia Kimball Davis
Brian and Tonya Wilson meet their son Tyler for the first time at The Creche Enfant Jesus orphanage in Haiti.
Ultimate touchdown: An LDS college quarterback helps a co-worker in his reception of the gospel
Deseret NewsCynthia Kimball Davis
College quarterback helps a co-worker in his reception of the gospel.
Courses (7)
EDUC 2000 Exploring Education in Society
This course explores the historical, philosophical, political and economic foundations of education in the United States. Topics include multiple perspectives, current events, and trends and issues.
GOSC 4020 General Studies Capstone
Student complete a written capstone project reflecting their varied knowledge and experience as General Studies majors.
GOSC 6000 Assessment
The study of current psychological principles of teaching and learning, and principles and techniques for developing, validating and interpreting educational measures. The use of educational measures for evaluation and planning processes.
GOSC 6900 MIS Capstone Project
n this course MIS students plan and complete a professional project as a required capstone experience. Learners will research and address a professional problem, then report the results. The project is practitioner-based and culminates learning from each of the three coursework-based learning blocks. Students will study and apply project management skills including proposal and assessment techniques, then carry out their project. A comprehensive report and presentation will serve as final deliverables.
COMM 4240 Technical Writing
This course focuses on practical types of writing used in business and industry. Using principles of analyzing and planning to meet the reader’s informational needs, students produce proposals, instructions and the various types of informative and persuasive reports used in organizations.
SGCS 6010 Classroom Management
Theory and application for creating a 21st Century learning environment are the focus for this course. Maintaining student cooperation in diverse classroom and network settings will be a focus.
BIS 2000 Success Strategies
This course will introduce students to the concepts and foundations of interdisciplinary study, focusing on discussion-generated understanding.
