Education

• PhD in English at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1968
• MA in English at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1962
• MAT in English Education at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1960
• BA in Religion at Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, 1959

Why I Teach

I believe in empowering students to think critically and to challenge expertise and material thoughtfully. As an English professor, I teach my students to approach literature with an open mind and not resist one’s emotional responses to various works. I also honor tradition — however that concept may apply to any given course.

Teaching continues to provide me generous opportunities to learn. I teach because of what students are able to teach me.

Experience

• Previously served as dean of New College at St. Edward's University for 10 years; developed new majors and graduate programs
• Previously served as dean of University College, The University of Memphis
• Previously taught at the University of Memphis English Department; director of freshman and sophomore English program; director of the Greater Memphis Writing Project

Professional Affiliations and Awards

• Member, Adult Higher Education Alliance
• Member, Association of American Colleges and Universities
• Member, Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs
• Member, Conference on College Composition and Communication
• Member, Council for Adult and Experiential Learning
• Member, National Council of Teachers of English
• Member Emeritus, American Council of Academic Deans