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Matthew HitchcockView profile

Assistant Professor

• Rhetorical Genre Studies
• Family Archives
• Memory Studies
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Matthew Hitchcock is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Writing Program at Northeastern University's College of Social Sciences and Humanities. His research centers on family archives and lived experiences, exemplified in his dissertation 'Commemorative Objects: Tracing Memory, Meaning Making, and Uptakes through Family Photographs.' Hitchcock employs rhetorical genre studies to help students analyze writing contexts and utilizes family archives as teaching tools. He teaches courses including Advanced Writing in the Business Professions and First-Year Writing, where he emphasizes genre analysis, audience evaluation, and peer review processes. Hitchcock holds a PhD in English (Writing and Rhetoric) from Northeastern University, an MA from University of Massachusetts Boston, and a BA from Millersville University of Pennsylvania.

Kamila KehoeView profile

Teaching Professor

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Linguistics
• Educational Technology
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Kamila Kehoe is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of English at Northeastern University, affiliated with the College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) and the Writing Program. She holds a PhD in English from Cornell University. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes interdisciplinary connections between fields, multilingualism, and innovative uses of technology in writing instruction. Education: Cornell University, PhD in English Research & Teaching Focus: Kamila explores how cross-disciplinary approaches, linguistic diversity, and digital tools enhance creative problem-solving and writing pedagogy. Her work bridges theory and practice, advocating for inclusive educational environments that leverage diverse linguistic backgrounds and technological resources. Awards: No awards listed. Advising & Grants: No advising records or grants explicitly mentioned. She teaches courses such as First-Year Writing (ENGW 1111), focusing on workshop-based learning and academic/professional writing skills. Labs/Teams: No dedicated labs or teams explicitly noted, though her role in the Writing Program suggests collaborative work with colleagues in composition studies.

Laurie NardoneView profile

Teaching Professor

• Film Theory
• Gender Studies
• Postmodern Literature
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Laurie Nardone is a Teaching Professor in the Department of English at Northeastern University, serving as Director of the Writing Program since joining in 2008. Her academic background includes a PhD in English Language and Literature from Emory University, with scholarly focus on film theory and gender studies in postmodern British and American texts. She teaches first-year writing courses using diverse media like music videos and scholarly essays, and advanced writing courses guiding students to specialize in their fields. Prior to Northeastern, she taught at Boston University and Emory University. Beyond academia, Nardone has contributed medical writing to Parade Magazine and WebMD, and provided marketing consultation for organic food companies such as Annie’s and Immaculate Baking. She is based at Northeastern’s Boston campus, located at 469 Holmes Hall, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes engaging students in interdisciplinary intellectual conversations and fostering critical thinking through varied textual analysis. While no specific awards or grants are highlighted in the provided text, her work bridges literary analysis with practical writing instruction, reflecting her commitment to experiential learning.

• Writing Studies
• Rhetoric
• Composition Pedagogy
• +1 more

Laura Lisabeth is a Full-Time Lecturer in the Program in Writing & Rhetoric (PWR) at Stony Brook University. She holds office in Humanities 2037 and can be reached at (631) 632-7390. Her work focuses on writing pedagogy and rhetorical theory, contributing to the development of academic writing skills in undergraduate education. Though specific research projects or publications are not detailed here, her affiliation with PWR suggests expertise in composition studies, first-year writing programs, and disciplinary writing practices. She likely engages with contemporary issues in writing center theory and multimodal composition. No specific awards or grants are mentioned in the provided text. Her advising record appears to be unspecified as no students are listed.

Laura BarnettView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Creative Writing
• Fiction
• Literary Arts
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Laura Barnett is a Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at Manchester Metropolitan University. She joined the university in June 2018 and has an extensive background in literature, journalism, and arts criticism. Her first novel, *The Versions of Us* (2015), became a bestseller and was shortlisted for the Debut of the Year at the British Book Awards. Her second novel, *Greatest Hits* (2017), was accompanied by a soundtrack album collaboration with Kathryn Williams. Her third novel was published in 2019. Beyond academia, Barnett has contributed to national newspapers like the *Guardian*, *Observer*, and *Daily Telegraph*, and has served as a creative writing mentor for Arts Emergency. She has also delivered a TedX talk on originality in fiction and taught Guardian Masterclasses. Her research interests span creative writing pedagogy, narrative innovation, and interdisciplinary storytelling. Her work explores themes of time, parallel realities, and the intersection of music with literary form. Barnett’s awards include recognition for her debut novel’s imaginative narrative structure. She actively engages in public literary initiatives, emphasizing accessibility and diversity in the arts through mentorship programs.

• Feminist Literary Theory
• Trauma Representation
• Post-war British Literature
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Dr. Ginette Carpenter is a Senior Lecturer in English at Manchester Metropolitan University. Her teaching and research focus on representations of trauma in post-war literature, feminist literary criticism, and transitional academic skills development. She coordinates first-year studies and pastoral support systems within the department. Academic interests include conflicts between private and public trauma narratives in contemporary fiction, women's writing, and reader-response theories. She contributes to MA programs exploring temporality in literature and film. Administratively, she serves as Level 4 Stage Tutor, overseeing curriculum design and student support for first-year English studies.

Glenda InsuaView profile

Associate Professor

• Information Literacy
• Academic Libraries
• Research Practices
• +3 more

Glenda Insua is an Associate Professor and Reference and Liaison Librarian at the University of Illinois at Chicago's University Library. She holds a Master of Science in Information (MSI) from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, an MA from Ohio State University, and a BA from Denison University. Her work focuses on information literacy, academic library practices, and student research behaviors. She has served in multiple roles since 2010, including Assistant Professor and Coordinator positions, and has contributed to over a dozen peer-reviewed publications. Her research interests include library instruction methodologies, interdisciplinary research practices, and the integration of technology in education. Notable projects include investigations into chat-based learning support, faculty-student collaboration, and the design of information literacy tutorials. She has secured grants such as the 2014 CARLI-funded study on first-year student research skills. Glenda has been actively involved in university and professional service, including roles in diversity committees, library advisory groups, and academic outreach initiatives. Her contributions span curriculum development, citation management, and social media strategy for libraries.

Catherine LantzView profile

Associate Professor

• Library Science
• Information Literacy
• Biology Education
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Catherine Lantz is an Associate Professor and Reference Librarian at the University of Illinois at Chicago's University Library, serving as a liaison to Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her work focuses on information literacy, accessibility in academic libraries, and science education. She holds adjunct teaching experience in mathematics and has professional experience in museum research. Her research explores student research processes, faculty-student collaboration in pedagogy, and library accessibility for users with disabilities. Notable projects include analyzing ARL library accessibility webpages and adapting UCLA’s WI+RE model for information literacy tutorials. She has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science Student Travel Award (2013). Professional Memberships: ACRL STS (Co-chair 2021-2023), AAAS, Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics Grants: CARLI-funded study on first-year student research skills (2014-2015) Teaching: Courses include Honors Seminars, Research Database Use, and Blackboard Training Lantz actively collaborates with academic departments to enhance library services and supports interdisciplinary initiatives in STEM education. Her work emphasizes practical applications of library resources in scientific research and pedagogy.

Phyllis RyderView profile

Associate Professor

• Public Writing
• Community Action
• Academic Writing Pedagogy
• +4 more

Phyllis Ryder is the Executive Director of the University Writing Program and an Associate Professor of Writing at George Washington University's Columbian College of Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on writing for social change, university-community partnerships, and academic writing pedagogy. She collaborates with DC nonprofits, librarians, and educators to develop service-learning curricula and study student writing practices. Her work emphasizes the role of rhetoric in shaping public discourse, particularly through her 2011 book Rhetorics for Community Action . She co-leads studies on Writing Center impacts and chairs the 2021 Conference on Community Writing Local Host Committee. Awards include multiple Faculty Service Awards (Honey W Nashman Center) in 2011, 2014, and 2015. Ryder's research spans public writing theory, democratic rhetoric, and educational equity. Her articles address topics like mass incarceration, global activism, and digital publics. She advocates for pedagogies that bridge academic writing with civic engagement, emphasizing interdependence and reciprocal community relationships.

Wade FletcherView profile

Academic

• Writing Pedagogy
• Critical Disability Studies
• Accessible Course Design
• +3 more

Wade Fletcher is a Teaching Associate Professor of Writing and Director of First-Year Writing at the University Writing Program within the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences at George Washington University. He holds an MFA in Poetry from George Mason University and has published two chapbooks: Conditions Which and Snitch Culture . Previously, he worked for seven years in GW's Disability Support Services (DSS), where he developed workshops integrating Critical Disability Studies and accessible course design into writing pedagogy. His teaching focuses on inclusive education, with courses like Reading Without Words: The Image as Text and An Empirical Approach: Writing in the Social Sciences . No scientific awards or funded grants are explicitly mentioned in the text. He currently serves in an administrative and instructional role without listed advisees or lab affiliations beyond his programmatic responsibilities.

Carol HayesView profile

Assistant Professor

• Writing Transfer
• Genre Awareness
• Writing in STEM Disciplines
• +3 more

Carol Hayes is an Assistant Professor of Writing and Director of Writing in the Disciplines at the University Writing Program, George Washington University. She has taught first-year writing since 2001, focusing on themes like urban human geography, profanity, and Writing about Writing. Her teaching integrates social science research methods to explore student writing experiences. Her research emphasizes writing transfer, genre awareness, and STEM writing pedagogy. She leads the multi-institutional Writing Transfer Project , which investigates genre-based teaching methods. This team recently secured a 2024-2025 CCCC Research Initiative Grant for their work. Dr. Hayes has 15+ years of administrative experience, directing GW's First-Year Writing program and Writing Center. She has published in journals such as WPA , Composition Forum , and Written Communication .

• Composition Pedagogy
• Technical Communication
• Digital Rhetoric
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Dr. Jacob D. Richter (he-him) is a Teaching Professor of Writing at George Washington University (GW) in Washington, D.C., affiliated with the University Writing Program within the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a PhD in Rhetorics, Communication, and Information Design (RCID) from Clemson University, where he previously served as Assistant Director of First Year Composition. His research focuses on composition pedagogy, technical communication, digital rhetoric, and social media’s role in education, with publications in journals such as College Composition and Communication , Computers & Composition , and Convergence . Richter’s current work investigates digital civil disobedience on social media and strategies for teaching democracy, election literacy, and social advocacy in technical communication courses. He teaches courses like UW 1020: 'Writing Democracy: Professional Writing’s Utility for Democracy and Social Justice,' and contributes to the More Than Memos YouTube channel. He has presented at conferences including the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC), Computers & Writing, and the Rhetoric Society of America. Richter’s interdisciplinary background bridges rhetorical theory, digital media, and pedagogical innovation.

Zachary WolfeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Legal Writing
• Law and Social Movements
• Protest Law
• +2 more

Zachary Wolfe is Assistant Professor of Writing at George Washington University's Columbian College of Arts and Sciences and the University Writing Program. He teaches first-year writing courses on law and social movements and advanced legal writing. His research examines the intersections of law, protest, and social discourse, with publications including the treatise 'Hate Crimes Law' (updated annually) and contributions to 'Farnsworth on Contracts'. His scholarship analyzes how legal frameworks shape social movements and public discourse. As a licensed attorney, he writes amicus curiae briefs for civil rights cases and serves on the advisory board of the Partnership for Civil Justice Fund. He regularly participates in professional conferences on law, writing, and social justice education.

Jason CollinsView profile

Academic

• Rhetoric
• Indigenous Studies
• Science and Technology Studies
• +1 more

Dr. Jason Collins is an Assistant Teaching Professor and ENGR Communication Course Coordinator at the University of Victoria's School of Engineering. They joined the Academic and Technical Writing Program (ATWP) in 2022, focusing on first-year writing, engineering, and business communication. Their research explores intersections of Rhetorical studies, Indigenous Studies, and Science and Technology Studies, emphasizing equitable engagement between Western science practices and Indigenous knowledge systems. Collins is a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz (Tututni) and currently develops initiatives connecting engineering and computer science students with local Indigenous communities to address community-driven design needs. Education: BA (University of Alaska, Anchorage) MA (University of Alaska, Anchorage) PhD (Ohio State University) Research interests include decolonizing STEM education, accessible design, and ethical research methodologies. They advocate for integrating Indigenous perspectives into technical communication and engineering curricula.

Eric HendersonView profile

Lecturer

• Academic Writing
• Critical Thinking
• University-Level Education
• +2 more

Dr. Eric Henderson is a Continuing Sessional Instructor in the Academic and Technical Writing Program at the University of Victoria (UVic), where he has taught since 2001. Prior to this role, he taught American literature at Simon Fraser University. His expertise focuses on academic writing, critical thinking, and university-level education. He has authored or co-authored five textbooks with Oxford University Press, including *The Active Reader*, which was a required text for English 135 at UVic. His textbooks emphasize helping first-year students navigate academic challenges, incorporating student work from his UVic courses. Dr. Henderson holds a PhD from Western University. His contributions to educational materials highlight a commitment to pedagogical innovation, with a particular emphasis on bridging literary analysis and practical writing skills. Despite no explicitly listed scientific awards or grants, his work has impacted thousands of students through textbook adoption and curriculum design. No specific research grants or lab affiliations are mentioned in the provided text. His advising efforts are reflected in the inclusion of student examples in his textbooks, though individual student names are not disclosed.