Dr. Jenna Mahay serves as the Assistant Dean for the College of Health, Science, and Technology. She is a Professor of Sociology and has been a faculty member at Concordia University Chicago since 2006.

Her areas of research interest include social inequality, gender and culture. Dr. Mahay’s current research examines the intersections of gender, culture and disease in current public health campaigns. She has been a member of Concordia-Chicago’s faculty since 2006.

Degrees

  • PhD, University of Chicago; Chicago, IL
  • MA, University of Chicago; Chicago, IL
  • BA, Wellesley College; Wellesley, MA

 

Areas of Research

Dr. Mahay teaches courses in social inequality, technology, and culture. Her areas of research interest include mentorship, social networks, and culture.

Publications:

  • Mahay, Jenna. 2024. “A Reciprocal mentorship model for faculty teaching.” Paper presented at the 17th Annual Mentoring Conference: Inclusive Developmental Networks -- Building Transformative Communities through Effective Mentoring, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, October 21-25, 2024.

  • Mahay, Jenna. 2024. “Building Connection and Community: A Reciprocal Mentorship Model for Teaching.” Paper presented at the ACCA Faculty Pedagogy Symposium, Judson University, Nov 9, 2024.

  • Mahay, Jenna. 2022. "Sites, Slides, and Podcasts: Using Google Workspace to Promote Creativity and Collaboration." Concordia University Faculty Development Presentation. March 28th, 2022. Concordia University Chicago.

  • Mahay, Jenna. 2021. "Strategies for Using Online Tools for Learning Engagement."  Concordia University Faculty Development Presentation. February 8th, 2021. Concordia University Chicago.

  • Mahay, Jenna. 2020. "Best Practices for Teaching Remote and Online Courses." Concordia University Faculty Development Presentation. Dec 7th, 2020. Concordia University Chicago.

  • Mahay, Jenna, and Edward O. Laumann. 2004. "Meeting and Mating over the Life Course." In The Sexual Organization of the City. Edward O. Laumann, Stephen Ellingson, Jenna Mahay, Anthony Paik, and Yoosik Youm (eds.). Chicago. University of Chicago Press.

Presentations:

  • Mahay, Jenna. 2024. “A Reciprocal mentorship model for faculty teaching.” Paper presented at the 17th Annual Mentoring Conference: Inclusive Developmental Networks -- Building Transformative Communities through Effective Mentoring, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, October 21-25, 2024.

  • Mahay, Jenna. 2024. “Building Connection and Community: A Reciprocal Mentorship Model for Teaching.” Paper presented at the ACCA Faculty Pedagogy Symposium, Judson University, Nov 9, 2024.

  • Mahay, Jenna. 2022. "Sites, Slides, and Podcasts: Using Google Workspace to Promote Creativity and Collaboration." Concordia University Faculty Development Presentation. March 28th, 2022. Concordia University Chicago.

  • Mahay, Jenna. 2021. "Strategies for Using Online Tools for Learning Engagement."  Concordia University Faculty Development Presentation. February 8th, 2021. Concordia University Chicago.

  • Mahay, Jenna. 2020. "Best Practices for Teaching Remote and Online Courses." Concordia University Faculty Development Presentation. Dec 7th, 2020. Concordia University Chicago.