Marion Franklin Cannon, MSIT

Lecturer in Computer Science
School of Computing, Analytics, and Modeling Dr. Perry College of Mathematics, Computing, and Sciences

678-839-4130
mcannon@wese5PZ3jAtIy1OpyTlV7tuRv6ie2FnKwDs2fwbl32aiBaqhvPJ7yZ0Qib8rMtga.edu

Technology Learning Center - Room 2224
Office Hours
Fall Semester 2026
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Face-to-Face OR Online: Monday & Wednesday | 9:30 AM-11:00 AM
Online Only: Tuesday & Thursday | 3:00 PM-4:30 PM
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To better serve your needs, office hours are available by appointment. This guarantees you dedicated time with me. I still welcome walk-ins, but I will prioritize scheduled appointments. You can book your appointment using this link - https://bit.ly/4xmxvjh

If you cannot make it to my scheduled office hours, please contact me to arrange an appointment at another time.

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Marion Franklin Cannon, MSIT

Marion Franklin Cannon is an award-winning lecturer in computer science in the School of Computing, Analytics, and Modeling within the Dr. James 'Earl' Perry College of Mathematics, Computing, and Sciences at the University of West Georgia. Committed to fostering inclusive pathways in STEM, she grounds her teaching in a "warm demander" pedagogy—a framework that balances high professional standards and accountability with actionable digital literacy and growth-mindset support. Marion brings over 20 years of technology-integrated legal industry experience from her tenure at Alston & Bird LLP to higher education, effectively bridging academic theory with practical labor market demands.

Currently an Education Specialist (EdS) candidate in Workforce Education at the University of Georgia (expected Dec. 2026), Marion’s advanced coursework focuses on curriculum design, AI in workforce education, adult learning, and consumer financial planning. She holds a Master of Science in Information Technology and a Graduate Certificate in Health Information Technology from Kennesaw State University, along with a BAS in Administrative Management and dual AAS degrees. An active curriculum developer, she created XIDS 2002: Building Your Career Readiness (First-Year Experience Seminar), COMP 2910: Sophomore Computing Seminar (Career Readiness), and COMP 2350: Introduction to Digital Media.

A credentialed career development practitioner holding GCDF-I, CCSP, FCDI, CPRW, and CSCC credentials, Marion serves as the Faculty Sponsor for the ACM-W Student Chapter and actively contributes to campus governance on the Perry College Student Affairs Committee (2026–2028) and department search committees. She remains dedicated to community outreach and creating accessible pathways for underrepresented students in computer science and technology. Outside of her academic and professional work, Marion is an avid crafter working with beads, fabric, and heat transfer vinyl and stays active on the court playing pickleball.

  • A.A.S., Office Administration, Clayton State University, 2007
  • B.A.S., Administrative Management, Clayton State University, 2010
  • A.A.S., Computer Information Systems Networking Specialist, Chattahoochee Technical College, 2013
  • M.S., Information Technology, Kennesaw State University, 2016
  • Graduate Certificate, Health Information Technology, Kennesaw State University, 2016
  • Certified Professional Educator, Georgia Professional Standards Commission, 2023
  • Ed.S., Workforce Education, University of Georgia, 2026

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Career Development Credentials and Certifications

Marion is a Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP). This multi-purpose credential demonstrates the essential skills needed to provide career services in any setting. Marion's other career development credentials and certifications include:

  • Certified Student Career Coach (CSCC)
  • School Career Development Advisor (SCDA)
  • Facilitating Career Development Instructor (FCDI)
  • Global Career Development Facilitator – Instructor (GCDF-I)
  • Strong Interest Inventory (SII)
  • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
  • Murphy-Meisgeier Type Indicator for Children (MMTIC)
  • Certified Hidden Job Market Coach (CHJMC)
  • Academy Certified Resume Writer (ACRW)
  • Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW)