Academic Administration
Writing Program Director, Xavier University, 2015-present. Direct first-year writing program (50+ sections/20 instructors) including curriculum changes, adjunct hiring, and editing of publication for instructors; develop new writing courses; teach faculty workshops on writing pedagogy and teaching practices; conduct in-class faculty observations and evaluation reports; oversee program assessment; teach honors and upper-division writing courses.
Assistant Director of Composition, Miami University, 2014-2015. Work in conjunction with Director of Composition to oversee Composition Program (100+ sections, 50+ instructors, 2,000+ students); develop and co-teach composition theory and teaching practicum courses for graduate TAs (ENG 731, 606, 607); mentor, supervise, and observe graduate TAs and provide support for teacher development; assist in design of advanced writing courses; oversee program-wide syllabus review and assessment.
Co-Coordinator, Digital Writing Collaborative, Miami University, 2014-2015. Supervise digital writing consultants and coordinate workshops led by Digital Writing Collaborative; provide pedagogical materials and technical support for English department instructors; develop department-wide technology and pedagogy workshops; offer support and training for instructors.
Director, Portfolio Program, Miami University English Department, 2013-15 (Assistant Director 2012-1013). Collected 250+ writing portfolio submissions from incoming first-year students; coordinated assessment team evaluations and communicated results with students; promoted program across the university, increasing submission numbers by 25% over previous years; provided informational materials to program advisors on three campuses; handled bulk mailings of materials to promote program; updated website and answered email inquiries; compiled and edited “Best Of” publication from previous year to offer exemplary models and advice from evaluators on drafting portfolios.
Assistant Director, Howe Writing Initiative, Farmer School of Business, Miami University 2012-14. Consulted with business students individually and in teams on writing and presentation skills; supported business school faculty in developing writing prompts and rubrics for classroom use; supervised and observed undergraduate writing consultants; developed workshops for students based upon business writing needs; visited classrooms to give presentations about specific business writing and presentation skills; collaborated with faculty to train, support, and assess student presentation skills in client-based projects; served as a consultant in the Summer Business Institute, an intensive summer course sequence working directly with local client.
Online ENG 111 Course Coordinator, Miami University English Department, 2013. Worked with Composition Director to oversee summer online composition courses; communicated with the Dean’s office and advisors to promote courses to incoming first-year students; designed informational materials for online courses; supported instructors and handled questions from students.
Professional Academic Service
College English Association of Ohio
Past-President (2015-2016), President (2014-2015), Vice-President and Conference Chair (2013-2014), Conference Co-Chair (2012), Liaison to College English Association (2012-2015) Dasher Award Chair (2016), Dasher Award Committee (2011), Executive Council (2010 – present). Collaborate with dedicated English faculty educators across Ohio; connect with national chapter annually and attend conference and business meetings; organize and plan conference including creating PFP, reviewing proposals, arranging and chairing panels, inviting guest speakers, program layout, and other related duties; distribute organizational materials to English departments across the state; meet twice annually for planning and discussion of issues that affect Ohio English departments.
Jesuit Conference on Rhetoric and Composition (JCRC)
Chair (2019—present), Vice Chair (2016—2019). Coordinate members from writing programs at all Jesuit institutions to share information about programs and collaborate on scholarship; chair annual meetings at Conference on College Composition and Communication as well as informal meetings via Zoom; coordinate cross-institutional panels for disciplinary conferences; attend affiliate meetings with national AJCU organization.
University Service
Writing Flag Committee, Xavier University, 2016-present
Review Writing Flag applications for approval for core requirements
Suggest revisions to syllabi or course approaches to promote effective writing pedagogy
Work with other faculty members to promote writing pedagogy across campus
Diversity and Inclusion Teaching Academy Facilitator, Spring 2019 — Present
Facilitate faculty academy inclusive teaching
Lead in-person and online group discussion
Coordinate meetings and oversee group tasks
Library Committee, Fall 2022—Spring 2025
Serve on university committee to support and promote library services
Plan and implement programs to ensure support for research on campus
Advocate for resources to support faculty and student needs
Core Curriculum Assessment Committee, Fall 2021—Spring 2024, Chair 2023-4
Serve on university committee to assess learning outcomes for Core Curriculum
Evaluate student artifacts in alignment with curriculum goals
Contribute to reports and recommendations
Xavier Technology Committee, Fall 2021 — Spring 2024
Serve on university committee to understand technology needs on campus
Participate in Academic Technology sub-committee
Coordinate information with other committee members to best advise university
College of Arts and Sciences Assessment Committee, Fall 2020 — Spring 2023
Serve on committee to assess programmatic goals for programs in CAS
Evaluate programmatic learning outcomes and outward facing communications
Meet with committee members to discuss response and recommendations
Zoom Kit Faculty Training, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
Develop training plan for hybrid classroom interface
Create support materials for faculty training
Conduct in-person and remote training sessions for 200+ faculty
Transfer Student Experience Task Force, Jul 2021
Worked on select committee to understand transfer student experiences
Developed strategies to support transfer student success
Contributed to report detailing activities
Student Success Task Force, December 2019 — January 2020
Worked on select committee to explore retention issues on campus
Brainstormed ideas to support student success
Contributed to campus-wide initiatives to increase retention and student belonging
Celebration of Writing, October 2019
Organized event in conjunction with Library, Writing Center, and Dean’s Office
Invited retired faculty who founded Writing Center to be honored at event
Coordinated faculty and student panels to discuss various aspects of writing on campus
Grant Writing Task Force, Summer 2019
Collaborated with colleagues to explore hinderances to seeking outside funding
Created plan to increase faculty interest and pursuit of grant opportunities
Faculty Associate, Xavier Center for Teaching Excellence, January — May 2017
Assisted programming for faculty support in the CTE
Conducted classroom observations and provided teaching feedback for faculty
Led workshops, panels, and talks about pedagogy and faculty support activities
Invited noted writing studies scholar Elizabeth Wardle to Xavier for keynote and workshop
Led book club for faculty and mentored new faculty members
Center for Teaching Excellence Advisory Board, Xavier University, 2016-2021
Meet regularly with board to discuss directions and programs for CTE
Review applications and interview candidates for CTE positions
Plan or suggest programming for faculty to support their teaching
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