VCU Libraries Faculty Vita

Donna E. Coghill

First Year Student Programs Librarian
Research and Instructional Services, James Branch Cabell Library, 238
Email: decoghil@vcu.edu | (804) 828-6554

Education

M.F.A. Directing. Virginia Commonwealth University, 1994.
B.F.A. Theatre. Virginia Commonwealth University, 1990.

Previous Professional Experience

Director of Marketing and Public Relations, VCU Libraries
Virginia Commonwealth University, 2006-2008

Public Services Specialist, James Branch Cabell Library
Virginia Commonwealth University, 2004-2006

Project Director, New Voices for the Theatre
School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community, 2003-2004

Library Specialist, Reference and Instructional Services
Virginia Commonwealth University, 2003-2004

Director of Education
Barksdale Theatre, 2000-2002

Director of Education
Theatre IV, 1998-2002

Director of Education and Outreach
TheatreVirginia, 1994-1997

Library Assistant, Reference and Instructional Services
Virginia Commonwealth University, 1993-2003

Adjunct Faculty, Public Speaking
Virginia Commonwealth University, 1992-1994

Presentations

Teaching Experience

Effective Speech, 121, Virginia Commonwealth University. 1992-1994

Professional Speaking, 321, Virginia Commonwealth University. 1992-1994

University Committee Work

Equity and Diversity Committee; LGBT Subcommitte. 2005-Present.

Alumni Board of Directors. 2000-2005.

VCU Libraries Committee Work

Undergraduate Student Programs Librarian Screening Committee; Member. 2008.

Black History Month Committee. 2006-2008.

Web Redesign Advisory Panel. 2006.

Professional Organizations

Research Interests

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Community Activities

Big Brothers/ Big Sisters; Big Sister. 1996-2003.

Family Lifeline Youth Advisory Board. 1998-2007.

Kennedy Center Partners in Education Program; Nomination Review Committee. 1999.

Single Volunteers of Richmond; Chair and Charter Member. 2002-2007.