معرفی
Dr. Thomas Sura is the Director of General Education and College Writing and an Associate Professor of English at Hope College. He oversees the Klooster Center for Excellence in Writing, which provides workshops, seminars, and individualized support to enhance student writing across the curriculum. Dr. Sura teaches introductory writing courses, grammar, writing theory, and participates in the Hope-Western Prison Education Program, offering college degrees to incarcerated individuals. Previously, he served as Undergraduate Writing Coordinator at West Virginia University for nine years before joining Hope in 2021.
Education:
- Ph.D. in English, Purdue University (2011)
- M.A. in Writing, DePaul University (2006)
- B.A. in English and Communications, University of Michigan (2000)
Research Focus: Dr. Sura specializes in rhetoric, writing pedagogy, and program administration. His work addresses writing curriculum development, inclusive teaching strategies, faculty collaboration, and adaptive pedagogy during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Administrative Leadership: At Hope, he chairs the General Education Council and serves on the Culture Action Team, Assessment Committee, and Curriculum Committee.
Community Engagement: Dr. Sura coaches youth sports, participates in the Knights of Columbus, and enjoys rock music, films, and family activities.
