Jodi Lampi

Jodi Lampi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Northern Illinois University (NIU), College of Education, where she has been fully employed since 2014. She also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland Global Campus. Her work centers on postsecondary literacy, developmental education, and disciplinary reading instruction.

Educational Background:

• Ph.D. in Developmental Literacy, Texas State University
• M.A. in English (literature & pedagogy), Northern Michigan University
• B.S. in Secondary Education (English & history), Northern Michigan University

Dr. Lampi's research focuses on integrated reading and writing (IRW), curriculum design in literacy programs, and inclusive teaching practices. Her work emphasizes equity in literacy instruction and the development of contextualized reading strategies across disciplines such as humanities, sciences, and social sciences. She explores metacognitive strategies and the use of metaphor in teaching to enhance student and faculty understanding.

Her recent scholarly outputs highlight trends in disciplinary literacy, textbook curriculum analysis, and program evaluation. These works reflect a strong commitment to evidence-based, equitable literacy instruction in higher education.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• ACUE Distinguished Teaching Scholar
• Certificate in Effective College Instruction (ACUE)
• Micro-credential in Inclusive Teaching for Equitable Learning (ACUE)
• American Council on Education (ACE) endorsement of ACUE programs

Dr. Lampi has held leadership roles including Director of the Academic Literacy and Learning Program (2016–2021) and coordinator of the Certificate of Graduate Studies in Developmental Literacy and Language Instruction. She teaches courses at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels and mentors graduate students through independent research and internship supervision. While specific grants are not mentioned, her ACUE training indicates engagement with nationally recognized teaching excellence initiatives. She has also presented extensively on literacy and developmental education topics.

Academic Units and Programs:

• Academic Literacy and Learning Program, NIU
• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Developmental Literacy and Language Instruction, NIU