Topic: “I can’t define it, but I know what it feels like”: Student Conceptions of Inclusivity at Middlebury
Abstract:
Over the past few years, “inclusivity” has become a buzz word on our campus. Yet rarely do we take the time to unpack what we mean by the word. In this presentation, I share findings from interviews conducted by two undergraduate research assistants (Bryan Diaz and Casey Lilley) with dozens of Middlebury students. The interviews were centered around the question: What does inclusivity look like in practice, both in the classroom and on our campus? I will share key themes that emerged in the findings, as well as concrete implications for our institutional pedagogies, programming, and policies.
Biography:
I am an Associate Professor at Middlebury College, where I teach courses in writing, linguistics, and education. I also direct the Writing & Rhetoric Program.
My research focuses on high-school-to-college transitions for immigrant and refugee students, as well as on curricular innovation in courses that include multilingual/ESL writers.