Louise N. Walkup -Curriculum Vitae-   College Activities: Composition Current Interests Degrees Languages Memberships Book_Reviews Miscellaneous Presentations Selected Conference Papers Teaching Experience Technology in the Classroom Workshops & Classes Attended email: Lnwalkup@sbcglobal.net          I have been an adjunct faculty member at Three Rivers since  January 1979, having received an M.A. in English from Central Michigan University in 1975 and an M.A. in Theology from Holy Apostles in 1994.      I have given presentations at various professional conferences, including the national On Course conference for student success courses in St. Louis, Missouri (2006), the national On Course Conference in Dallas, Texas (2007), the Northeast Regional Conference of the Two Year Colleges' Association, the Northeast Modern Language Association Conference, and the Northeast Regional Conference on English in the Two-Year College. I have also given presentations in the teaching of writing at various workshops for Three Rivers instructors. Teaching Experience: Three Rivers Community College: (1979 to present) Subjects Taught:  Subject Year I first taught taught that subject Composition 1979 Ethics 2001 Student Success 2000 Literature 1986 Reading Writing Connection 2003 Writing Workshop 1985 Capella University  (2004) Subject Taught Online Ethics in Enterprise course   Mitchell College: Summer: (1980) Subject Taught:   composition   State of Connecticut, In-Service Training (1970's) Subjects taught: Business Communications Refresher Grammar   Huntington Business Institute: (1977 to 1980's) Subjects taught:  Typing, Keyboarding Shorthand Business English                                                                                                        Back to top- Degrees Holy Apostles College and Seminary M.A. Philosophical Theology May 3, 1994 GPA 4.0   Central Michigan University  M.A. Literature May 1975 GPA 3.71 Recipient of Graduate Student Scholarship awarded to one  student per year  based on my transcript, test scores, letters of recommendation, and undergraduate activities and offices. Room, Board, Tuition and some spending money were provided. Eastern Connecticut State University   B.A. English 1973 GPA 3.68 Award: Outstanding Literature Student Award  Back to top- Languages: I am bilingual,  fluent in English and in French Back to top- Memberships NEMLA. Northeast Modern Language Association TYCA  Two Year College Association On Course Ambassador Book Reviews I review texts for McGraw Hill Publishers and Houghton Mifflin Publishers (The Motivated Student 2007;   On Course Strategies for Creating Success in College Life 2006) Back to top- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- College Activities:      I continually involve myself in college-related activities.  In 2007 I was a member of the Convocation Committee. The five-member committee planned the annual fall convocation.  I delivered a speech and presented the student award. I have been  a member of the Humanities Steering Committee  since its inception.  I vote on the approval of budget items, speakers, text adoptions, course adoptions, as well as policies and procedures. Center for Teaching: as a member I sought  speakers, workshop ideas, and professional development ideas for faculty and staff, as well as vote on proposals and budget items. In 2005 I created the first web page for Center for Teaching During 2003 the humanities writing chair and I oversaw a writing across the curriculum initiative.  We gathered samples of student writings from various classes, using these as models for what should be expected in various writing levels.  We created wiring competencies and grids for for humanities courses. During 2002  I've  updated the entire college faculty handbook. I also  formatted it  for online publication.  I've participated in panel discussions, worked on retention initiatives, and contributed to countless workshops at Three Rivers. I've read numerous portfolios evaluating Assessment of Prior Learning portfolios for college credit Over the years I have been a reader for the humanities writing awards. I had also initiated the idea of such an award at a steering committee meeting. I encourage my students to submit work to competitions. My students have been recipients of various college writing awards: poetry, essays, research papers...   In 2006 one of my students, Lindsey Beck, was  selected for publication in Houghton Mifflin's text On Course. Over the years I have  worked on CCET (Connecticut Council of English Teachers) projects to evaluate student writing and composition pedagogy. I continually seek publicity from the college and outside sources for my students' successes. I have had students featured on everything from college bulletin boards, college newspaper publications, the local newspaper, the Associated Press and in December 2007, Feldman's Power Learning text will highlight one of my students' success story. Back to top- Selected  Recent Conference Papers March 2007:  Presenter at the National On Course Student Success Conference in Dallas, Texas.  The title of the one-hour workshop is "Memorable Beginnings and Endings." Additional information is here   March 2006: Presenter at the National  On Course First Year Experience Conference In St. Louis Missouri. Photo and summary are here November 4, 2004,  TYCA Northeast  at Annapolis Maryland "Accommodating Diverse Learners in College Success Courses" Paper accepted, but I was unable to make conference.   October 3, 2003,  TYCA Northeast "Experiential Learning:  Maximizing Learning, Critical Thinking" March 2003 - Northeast Modern Language Association,  "Three Practical Strategies for Improving Student Essays and Critical Thinking Skills" October 1997 TYCA Northeast "Successful Conferencing" (Paper accepted but I was unable to make this Manhattan presentation). October 1996 Two Year College Association: Theme:  Technology in the Classroom: Real Learning or virtual Education  Presentation entitled "Tips for Maximizing Opportunities and Minimizing Obstacles Utilizing Hi-Tech Collaborative Learning Experiences" October 1994 29th annual Northeast Conference on English in the Two Year College, I gave two presentations:  (l) "Creating order From Chaos: Tips for maximizing opportunities and overcoming obstacles utilizing collaborative learning experiences"  (2) "Utilizing Student Assistants: the missing link in the bridge to improved writing and outstanding classes" Back to top- Miscellaneous Presentations (March 2007)On Course National Conference in Dallas Texas.  Attended as the instructor of a student who was a national essay contest winner. I also spoke on empowering students to be active, responsible learners  (photos) (Write-Up)   (March 2006) On Course National Conference in St. Louis, Missouri.  I delivered a presentation  entitled “Memorable Beginnings and Endings” focused on creating effective first-week activities that set the tone for learning and creating engaging last-week activities to reinforce concepts that have been covered while creating a sense of completion   October 15,2004: WebCT Kiosk, Three Rivers Community College "Enhancing the Classroom Atmosphere & Improving Student Writing via Web CT and Quotations "  Faculty Forum June 2003:  Technology Showcase, Quinebaug Valley Community College   "Utilizing technology in  teaching Covey's The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. " March 2002: Faculty Round Table Panelist - Three Rivers "Retention in the Classroom"  March 2001   "Keys to Success Workshop"    -  Discussion Panel  & Assisted in setting up workshop  March 23, 1994,  Successful Teaching Strategies at Uncas on Thames "Journals in the Composition Classroom" January 11, 1994  Intersession Workshop on the Teaching of Writing  "Creating Collaborative Learning Experiences"  May 1, 1992: Composition Success Stories:  Sheraton "Utilizing Student Assistants in the Classroom" Back to top- Workshops & Classes Attended 2002 - 2003: Education Technology Literacy Certificate -June 2003 Fall 2001:  3-credit online education 582 course entitled, "Strategies to Empower Active, Responsive Learners" Goucher College, Maryland. Grade earned:  A I also attended the corresponding week-long  summer  OnCourse Workshop with Skip Downing Ethics, Including Human Dignity issues, Three Rivers, April 2003 Integrated skills Reinforcement Workshop - Certificate received 11/9/90 Back to top-   Technology in the Classroom:     The role of technology in education is of paramount importance to me. With this in mind I became the first humanities instructor  at Three Rivers to have my syllabus on the Web, to have my own domain on the Web,   to integrate computers in my writing classroom, and to provide Web education for my   writing  and first year experience (FYE) students. I co-authored a Visions in Technology paper with John Whitman for the Humanities Division.     In 1996  when the merits of technology in the classroom were  simplistically debated as a black and white issue (is it good or bad), rather than being seen as part of classroom instruction tools (like a blackboard ), the Two Year College's Association Northeast Regional conference in New York sponsored a conference, the theme being, "Technology in the Classroom; Real Learning or Virtual Education."  I was a presenter at this conference, demonstrating effective methods of incorporating technology in the classroom to improve critical thinking skills, research skills, and writing skills. Back to top- Composition:     I have worked on a one-year writing project. Beginning fall 2003, random student essays from various disciplines were evaluated against a set criteria which I and the writing chair established. The purpose is to determine how well the the college is meeting its writing learning outcomes, as described in our college handbook. I instructed faculty readers as to grading and norms.     I am also very interested in  composition skills.  Therefore, as I member of the Connecticut Coalition of English teachers, I volunteered to participate in the state-wide  Composition Research Collaborative Project.   As a researcher, I recorded my activities regarding  preparation for composition classes... and compared these with instructors state-wide.  We created a document called "Composition Commonalities: Agreed Upon Outcomes for 101." I was awarded  a Certificate of Achievement from the Composition Research Collaborative for my work on this project.     My students have fared well in writing classes being  recipients of the college's essays writing award and poetry award. Back to top- Current Interests:   I love the Web and have created a sophisticated site for my students.  I have also contributed to the http://www.oncourseworkshop.com Website, a repository of teaching tips for the international community. During  the 2003/2004 school year I worked with the writing chair on a college-wide writing evaluation project.  We created grading rubrics, selected student writing samples, and trained faculty readers so that they could  evaluate student writing. I review texts in my discipline for publishers. Published Articles On Course:  I have had articles on student success published on the On Course web site http://www.google.com/search?q=walkup&btnG=Google+Search&domains=http%3A%2F%2FOnCourseWorkshop.com&sitesearch=http%3A%2F%2FOnCourseWorkshop.com Norwich Diocesan Charismatic Renewal Service "Getting the Most of the Yard Sale Season "  Spiritual Renewal Services An Encounter with Mary        (Summer 2006) Marian Helpers Bulletin Persistence in Prayer - Article accepted for publication                                              Louise N. Walkup   Back to top-                                                                                                                                                                                                1992: General Education Assessment Professional Day:  Assisted in organizing this event I presented at   and assisted in organizing  at a student success conference at Three Rivers Community College (2002)      Additional Photos       To top of page            Back to top-