Warming Up to Writing…For the 2nd Time

It’s that time of year again.  Asked by Mark to write, I find myself forced to reflect on why I do what I do and clarify what exactly it is that I do.  Make sense? I know that an unexamined life is not worth living.  I believe it was Socrates who said this.  But the...
The WRC: Supporting Student Scholars

The WRC: Supporting Student Scholars

Writing center practice and theory, as a discipline, is one of the most inclusive and supportive academic communities that I’ve had the opportunity to be a part of. One particular quality of writing center practice is how much it supports and encourages student...
Reflection on Fall Professional Development Day

Reflection on Fall Professional Development Day

Now that the Allies for Inclusion exhibit is packed up and sent to the next location, I wanted to share one of the videos from that event. But first, thank you to everyone who joined us for breakfast in the Sculpture Court before the start of Fall Professional...
5 Essential Browser Extensions for Educators

5 Essential Browser Extensions for Educators

I use a computer. A lot. Because so much of my work revolves around a computer, I’ve found different tools that help save time performing different tasks. Many times these tools come in the form of an extension that I’ve added to my browser giving me one click...
Educational Media Technologies: New Director

Educational Media Technologies: New Director

We are happy to announce that Dr. Terri Gustafson has joined EMT.  She came to NMC after 18 years at MSU, where she was previously the Director of the Center for Teaching and Technology at the College of Education.  She finished her Ph.D. in Higher, Adult, and...