Anthropology
I am the Faculty Advisor for the Anthropological Society at IUSB (ASOC), an academic student organization, a role I took on during AY 2018-2019. The students have organized bi-monthly meetings in which they discuss anthropological news and research, play games, and more. Other recent activities include community education with school-aged
Teaching
I am an active participant in communities focused on teaching and learning at any campus of which I am a part, as well as across broader networks. Below are some of the long-term programs to which I have contributed, in addition to single-session programs. Indiana University South Bend’s University
Anthropology
As scholars, we might undertake some aspects of research on our own, but meaningful knowledge creation and the application of research through teaching and public engagement are collaborative efforts and benefit from input from many different types of people.
Teaching
Community engagement has been a key part of my education, and in my work as an educator, I continue the commitment to rooting my teaching in the local community, making sure it is relevant and creates an impact.
Outreach
In Fall 2019, I taught a course about Gender and Development, in which we welcomed a guest speaker from a locally based non-profit focused on development, Malawi Matters.
Teaching
Since I have taught courses that are central to holistic education across the university, I have participated in feedback, assessment, and planning meetings and pilot testing related to General Education requirements at IUSB
Collaboration
Through collaboration with a colleague and international students at IUSB, students in my course on gender and development were able to contribute to a new blog telling diverse stories from the campus.
Collaboration
In November 2019, I planned and facilitated a lunch-and-learn workshop for International Education Week at the University Center for Excellence in Teaching at IUSB
Collaboration
Collaborative learning and mutual mentorship are critically important to me.
Outreach
I am often asked to speak on topics related to my research for wide general audiences. In 2019, one of my former students interviewed me with his co-host for their podcast, Searching for the Center.
Outreach
As part of the Indiana University South Bend College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS) Campus & Community initiative, I worked with faculty colleagues and student ambassadors in the Anthropology program in AY 2018-2019.
Teaching
During my undergraduate and graduate studies, I tutored other students as a Writing Tutor. I also led structured writing groups through Indiana University’s Campus Writing Program in AY 2017-2018.