Alison M. Caddell, MA in Writing
Professional, Technical, & Creative Writer
Program Administrator & Training Coordinator
Educator & Instructor of Writing
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Education:
Master of Arts in Writing, University of North Alabama
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Areas of Interest:
Innovative Pedagogy, Writing for Healing Advocacy, Curriculum Development & Enhancement
Academic & Teaching Interests
Writing for Healing
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Being a faculty member at any university is a privilege and honor that comes with many responsibilities.
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The most important one (in my opinion) is the way that we care for our students' well-being.
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Yes, this includes the obvious area of intellectual well-being.
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But we must also be aware of their need for guidance and sincerity from faculty and staff, regarding their mental and emotional well-being.
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In modern times, and in the United States of America, we must also be honest about the need to potentially heal from traumatic events that could happen on-campus.
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I recently presented on this topic at Purdue University's English Pedagogy Showcase (March 2023):
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I hope to continue researching and highlighting this important topic.
Creative Writing
I studied creative writing at the University of North Alabama, specializing in various genres of poetry, as well as Southern Gothic fiction.
Professional & Technical Writing
I have been teaching professional writing and technical writing for nearly two years at Purdue University. My curriculum and professional specialties include the following:
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Academic Profile
I am writing instructor who is passionate about the way pedagogical application can be used as a response to the needs and well-being of students, while upholding innovative outcomes, university initiatives, and intellectual goals.