Author Archives: Julie Dodd
How teaching assistantships help graduate students, universities and university faculty members
The headline caught my attention — “The Essential T.A.” I’d agree with that. As a faculty member of a large introductory writing course, I consider teaching assistants to be an essential part of effective learning for the 250+ students in the course every semester. Each teaching assistant teaches two labs — a three-hour, once-a-week writing […]
Harry Potter reminds teachers about the magical impact of effective teaching and learning
The hours are ticking down to one of the big events of the summer — the opening of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2. Thousands of fans will be in movie theaters tonight at midnight for the first showing. Millions of us worldwide eventually will watch the movie — but at a more […]
How you can secure a summer internship and make the most of the opportunities internships provide
Another former student of mine is having a busy and productive experience interning this summer. Dana Edwards has two part-time internships in her hometown, Tallahassee. I asked her to tell me about her internship experience and share advice for seeking internships. Dana Edwards’ internship experience: I’m interning on Monday and Tuesday with Bill Mattox at the […]
Sophia Nelson’s ‘Black Woman Redefined’ offers insights into challenges for Accomplished Black Women
How appropriate to happen upon the interview on NPR today with Sophia Nelson about her new book, Black Woman Redefined: Dispelling Myths and Discovering Fulfillment in the Age of Michelle Obama. The interview was on Talk of the Nation with Lynn Neary. Just before the interview, I had a meeting with Rokeshia Ashley to discuss her McNair […]
Wordless Wednesday: Campus visit help provide transition — for incoming college students and their parents
Preview at UF – I saw the Preview group heading my way, following a Preview-shirt-clad leader and walking purposefully. By the time I could get out my iPhone to take the photo, the group was crossing the street — off to a meeting somewhere on campus. Such campus visits are part of the college summer […]
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