Frances L. Hoffmann
Professor of Sociology and Gender and Women's Studies
On sabbatical 2007-08

• Gender and higher education
• Feminist pedagogy
• Assessment
• Student development

Frances L. Hoffmann is a professor of sociology, and a former Dean of the Faculty and Dean of the College.

She joined the college in August 2000 as Dean of the College and professor of sociology and gender and women's studies. She was appointed Dean of the Faculty of Connecticut College in February, 2003 and served in that capacity through June, 2007.

Prior to Connecticut College, between 1990 and 2000, she served in various faculty and administrative roles at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, including director of the Institute for Women's and Gender Studies, chair of the Department of Sociology, and associate professor of sociology and women's studies.

Prior to her work at UM-St. Louis, Professor Hoffmann was dean of student affairs at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY. Her research interests and publications have focused on gender issues in higher education, student development, student affairs policy, and program evaluation.

Professor Hoffmann holds a B.A. in mathematics from Cornell University, an M.A. in sociology from the University of Kentucky, and a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Oregon.

Professor Hoffmann teaches a course "Gender in Higher Education."

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