Dr. Lisa Isaacson

From the Heart: Faculty spotlight on Dr. Lisa Isaacson

"Loved all the staff but would like to give a specific shout-out to Lisa Isaacson, who has been supportive both as an instructor and mentor.” –TIFFANY JEFFERIS ’19, ONLINE EDUCATION

“Thank you, Tiffany! It’s easy to want to support memorable students like you!” – LISA ISAACSON

Dr. Lisa Isaacson

Lisa Isaacson joined the faculty of Columbia College’s Evening Program in 1982 and, for the past 16 years, she has channeled her passion for instruction into developing and teaching upper-level philosophy and religious studies courses through the college’s Online Program.

Courses include Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics, Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Logic, Religion and Human Experience, Comparative Religion, History of Christianity, Introduction to the New Testament and Asian Philosophy and Religion.

“Lisa is meticulous in her course preparation and collaboration with Online staff in maintaining the currency of the courses she develops,” says Grainne Redmond, an online instructional support specialist. “Her knowledge is frequently praised by students in course evaluations. They also speak highly of Lisa’s commitment to their learning and growth as she connects with them and encourages critical thinking of the content.”

Isaacson finds she gets to know her students better than ever through online courses. “I love teaching, and that’s fortunate because a degree in Philosophy pretty much means one will teach in higher education,” Isaacson says.

In fact, Isaacson has earned four degrees from the University of Missouri-Columbia: a bachelor’s degree in music education, master’s degrees in philosophy and religious studies and a doctorate in philosophy. In 2018, she received the inaugural Deans’ Award for Excellence in Online Adjunct Teaching.