Rate My Professor Donna French

Donna French is a Senior Lecturer and Graduate Advisor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department at the University of Texas at Arlington, playing a vital role in the Computer Science faculty. She earned her Master of Science in Library Science from Texas Woman's University in 2013 and her Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Northeastern State University in 1993. These degrees equip her to bridge foundational computing knowledge with information management principles. Her office is in ERB 652, where she maintains office hours on Mondays from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM specifically for graduate advising, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and is reachable at (817) 272-0161. As Graduate Advisor, she supports students in the Master of Science programs in Computer Science, Software Engineering, and related fields, guiding them through academic advising via csegradadvising@uta.edu alongside staff advisors.

French's teaching contributions focus on introductory and intermediate programming courses, including CSE 1310: Introduction to Computers and Programming and CSE 1320: Intermediate Programming, where she provides detailed lectures and structured assignments. Her excellence in teaching was recognized with the Provost's Award for Excellence in Teaching. Beyond the classroom, she demonstrates strong commitment to student development and diversity in computing by serving as Faculty Supervisor for OurCS@DFW workshops, such as Introduction to Python for beginners lacking prior experience. She has organized dynamic events with the Girls Who Code student organization and acted as Contest Director for the Computer Science competition at the Region II-5A Academic Meet in 2023, held at Nedderman Hall. French participates in departmental service, including faculty meetings and collaborations like Peer Led Team Learning initiatives for CSE 1310. Her efforts enhance outreach, undergraduate preparation, and graduate success within Computer Science at UT Arlington.