Erika Scheurer

Erika Scheurer is an Associate Professor of English and Director of Writing Across the Curriculum at the University of St. Thomas. She has been affiliated with the institution since 1993, contributing leadership to cross-curricular initiatives such as the Academic Development Program, The Project for Mindfulness and Contemplation, the Information and Research Literacy component of the core curriculum, and founding the Writing Across the Curriculum program in 2009. Her work integrates teaching, research, and service across these areas.

Education:

• PhD in English Education from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst
• MA in English Education from the University of Delaware
• BA in English Education from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland

Research Interests: Erika Scheurer’s expertise spans rhetoric and composition, basic writing pedagogy, and writing across the curriculum. She also focuses on Emily Dickinson’s literary legacy and contemplative practices in education. Her initiatives emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration and social justice in academic literacy, reflected in her course designs and community engagement, such as hosting Emily Dickinson Reading Marathons.

Awards: In 2021, she was honored as Professor of the Year, recognizing her contributions to teaching and curriculum development.

Advising & Grants: While no specific grants or advisees are listed, her leadership roles indicate extensive contributions to academic program development and student support. She teaches courses like Theory & Practice of Writing, which addresses academic, professional, experimental writing, and social justice themes.