Tom Truesdell

Dr. Tom Truesdell is a Lecturer in the Department of English at Northwestern College, where he also serves as Director of Student Success and Coordinator of Writing Across the Curriculum. He holds a Ph.D. in composition & TESOL from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, an M.A. in writing theory and pedagogy from DePaul University, and a B.A. from Northwestern College. His research focuses on writing center theory, composition pedagogy, and issues of social justice in education. He has presented at international conferences such as the IWCA-NCPTW Joint Conference and has conducted workshops in Taiwan on writing center development.

Truesdell has published in journals like Praxis: A Writing Center Journal and Perspectives: A Journal of Reformed Thought, exploring topics ranging from post-process theory to the role of director presence in writing centers. His work often bridges practical pedagogy with theoretical frameworks, particularly in supporting multilingual writers (TESOL).

• Key Research Areas: Writing center administration, composition theory, and social justice in educational contexts.
• Awards: Distinguished Graduate (DePaul University), DePaul Graduate Assistantship.

Prior to his current role, he worked at the College of Lake County and DePaul University Writing Centers. He currently oversees the Student Success Center, First-Year Seminar, and retention initiatives at Northwestern College.