Ann Merle Feldman

Ann Merle Feldman is a Professor Emerita at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), where she directs the First-Year Writing Program and founded the Chicago Civic Leadership Certificate Program (CCLCP). Her scholarly work bridges rhetorical theory, civic engagement, and higher education pedagogy. She advocates for writing as a core civic activity in metropolitan universities.

Her research emphasizes e-learning, service learning, and socio-cultural dimensions of writing. Key publications include Making Writing Matter (2008) and textbooks like Writing and Learning in the Disciplines (1996) and In Context (2002/2005). She was nominated for the Lynton Award for her contributions to academic outreach.

Feldman’s recent work focuses on integrating university-community partnerships into undergraduate education, exemplified through the CCLCP’s apprenticeship model with local nonprofits. She teaches graduate seminars for writing instructors and oversees curriculum design and assessment for 2,500 students annually.

Her publications span topics including genre theory, community-based learning, and metropolitan university missions. Awards highlight her leadership in civic-oriented academic programs.