Writing Center Executive Director
received her Ph.D. in English at the
University of Houston under the direction of Sir Frank Kermode. Most recently she served as one
of 3 general editors of the seven-volume CD-ROM Millennium Library, an interactive guide to English
literature from 1300 to the present day, published and produced by Everyman's Library and Anglia
Multimedia.
Dr. Chadwick co-authored the UH Quality Enhancement Plan, Discovery-Based Learning: Transforming
the Undergraduate Experience through Research, presented to the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools in April 2008.
holds an MA in Applied English Linguistics from the University of Houston. Courses she has taught include the non-native speakers' equivalent of freshman composition I and II, Technical Communications course for engineering majors, and Graduate Writing Workshop for students in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Recently, she has co-authored a chapter entitled “Individualizing Pedagogy: Responding to Diverse Needs and Goals in Freshman Comp for Non-native Speakers” in Generation 1.5 in College Composition: Teaching Academic Writing to U.S.-Educated Learners of ESL.
holds a B.A. in Criminology and Corrections. She started work at The University of
Houston in 1999 and has been the Business Manager for the Writing Center and Religious Studies since
September 2004.
holds a B.A. in English (Linguistics) from the University of Houston and has a Texas educator’s
certificate in English/Language Arts and English as a Second Language (ESL). She began her work
at the Writing Center in Fall 2002 as a part-time writing consultant and served as the instructor
for the Writing Center's weekly ESL grammar workshops from 2003 to 2004. In Fall 2006 she joined
the Writing Center full-time as the Program Coordinator of Developmental English and ESL.
The Writing Center’s Program Director for Pedagogy,
completed his Ph. D. in the University of Houston's Creative Writing Program. A veteran of commissioned service
in the US Army Special Forces and MAT graduate of Binghamton University, Dr. Liparulo formerly taught high school
English and served as department chair. Currently leading the pilot project for
electronic portfolios at U of H, his most recent publication is “Keeping Assessment Local: The Case for
Accountability through Formative Assessment,” co-authored with Libby Barlow and Dudley W. Reynolds.
Dr. Liparulo also co-authored the UH Quality Enhancement Plan, Discovery-Based Learning: Transforming
the Undergraduate Experience through Research, presented to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in April 2008.
holds a B.A. in English from Vanderbilt University. He joined the Writing Center in May 2009 and now serves as Assistant for Writing Programs. In addition to working in course partnerships, he actively coordinates the live chat function on the Writing Center’s website. Ben is a native Houstonian who looks forward to future Writing Center initiatives.
holds an M.A. in English Literature from Baylor University as well as a B.A. in English and Psychology. She has taught freshman
and sophomore composition classes at Lubbock Christian University and Wayland Baptist University, and has coordinated and taught
in the XL: Strategies for Learning program at Texas Tech University. She also coordinated the recruiting for the Petroleum
Engineering Department at Tech. As the Writing in the Disciplines Assistant Director, Michelle develops and delivers writing
instruction for courses across campus. Her course partnerships range from one-time presentations to teaching semester-long
writing classes specific to particular disiciplines.
holds a B.S. degree at
the University of Houston with a major in Computer Science and a minor in Mathematics. He is taking courses in Information Security and Project Management at the College of Technology in University of Houston. He was a
Technical Support Specialist for the Writing Center Department before becoming the Systems Analyst
in 2004. Currently, he serves as a LAN Administrator for the department. In addition, he has enjoyed the world of Mathematics as a math tutor at the HCCS Mathematics
Department since 1999.
holds a B. A. in Creative Writing from the University of Houston and is pursuing a Master of Arts degree in English and American literature studies at UH. She began her work with the Writing Center in 2005 as a Writing Consultant, conferring with students in Developmental English and numerous WID partnerships. From 2006 through 2008, Lorinda also taught ENGL 1303 and 1304 as a Teaching Assistant in the UH English Department. She now serves as Program Coordinator of the Writing Center’s largest WID program, the Business Writing Tutorial (BWT) partnership with the C.T. Bauer College of Business. As the BWT Program Coordinator, Lorinda trains and supports the program’s Writing Consultants and correlates efforts of partnering faculty, administrators, and other Writing Center staff. Additionally, as the Developmental English Program Coordinator, she provides assistance and support in course development, administration, and ongoing consultant training.
Writing Center Executive Director
received her Ph.D. in English at the
University of Houston under the direction of Sir Frank Kermode. Most recently she served as one
of 3 general editors of the seven-volume CD-ROM Millennium Library, an interactive guide to English
literature from 1300 to the present day, published and produced by Everyman's Library and Anglia
Multimedia.
Dr. Chadwick co-authored the UH Quality Enhancement Plan, Discovery-Based Learning: Transforming
the Undergraduate Experience through Research, presented to the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools in April 2008.
holds an MA in Applied English Linguistics from the University of Houston. Courses she has taught include the non-native speakers' equivalent of freshman composition I and II, Technical Communications course for engineering majors, and Graduate Writing Workshop for students in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Recently, she has co-authored a chapter entitled “Individualizing Pedagogy: Responding to Diverse Needs and Goals in Freshman Comp for Non-native Speakers” in Generation 1.5 in College Composition: Teaching Academic Writing to U.S.-Educated Learners of ESL.
holds a B.A. in Criminology and Corrections. She started work at The University of
Houston in 1999 and has been the Business Manager for the Writing Center and Religious Studies since
September 2004.
holds a B.A. in English (Linguistics) from the University of Houston and has a Texas educator’s
certificate in English/Language Arts and English as a Second Language (ESL). She began her work
at the Writing Center in Fall 2002 as a part-time writing consultant and served as the instructor
for the Writing Center's weekly ESL grammar workshops from 2003 to 2004. In Fall 2006 she joined
the Writing Center full-time as the Program Coordinator of Developmental English and ESL.
The Writing Center’s Program Director for Pedagogy,
completed his Ph. D. in the University of Houston's Creative Writing Program. A veteran of commissioned service
in the US Army Special Forces and MAT graduate of Binghamton University, Dr. Liparulo formerly taught high school
English and served as department chair. Currently leading the pilot project for
electronic portfolios at U of H, his most recent publication is “Keeping Assessment Local: The Case for
Accountability through Formative Assessment,” co-authored with Libby Barlow and Dudley W. Reynolds.
Dr. Liparulo also co-authored the UH Quality Enhancement Plan, Discovery-Based Learning: Transforming
the Undergraduate Experience through Research, presented to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in April 2008.
holds a B.A. in English from Vanderbilt University. He joined the Writing Center in May 2009 and now serves as Assistant for Writing Programs. In addition to working in course partnerships, he actively coordinates the live chat function on the Writing Center’s website. Ben is a native Houstonian who looks forward to future Writing Center initiatives.
holds an M.A. in English Literature from Baylor University as well as a B.A. in English and Psychology. She has taught freshman
and sophomore composition classes at Lubbock Christian University and Wayland Baptist University, and has coordinated and taught
in the XL: Strategies for Learning program at Texas Tech University. She also coordinated the recruiting for the Petroleum
Engineering Department at Tech. As the Writing in the Disciplines Assistant Director, Michelle develops and delivers writing
instruction for courses across campus. Her course partnerships range from one-time presentations to teaching semester-long
writing classes specific to particular disiciplines.
holds a B.S. degree at
the University of Houston with a major in Computer Science and a minor in Mathematics. He is taking courses in Information Security and Project Management at the College of Technology in University of Houston. He was a
Technical Support Specialist for the Writing Center Department before becoming the Systems Analyst
in 2004. Currently, he serves as a LAN Administrator for the department. In addition, he has enjoyed the world of Mathematics as a math tutor at the HCCS Mathematics
Department since 1999.
holds a B. A. in Creative Writing from the University of Houston and is pursuing a Master of Arts degree in English and American literature studies at UH. She began her work with the Writing Center in 2005 as a Writing Consultant, conferring with students in Developmental English and numerous WID partnerships. From 2006 through 2008, Lorinda also taught ENGL 1303 and 1304 as a Teaching Assistant in the UH English Department. She now serves as Program Coordinator of the Writing Center’s largest WID program, the Business Writing Tutorial (BWT) partnership with the C.T. Bauer College of Business. As the BWT Program Coordinator, Lorinda trains and supports the program’s Writing Consultants and correlates efforts of partnering faculty, administrators, and other Writing Center staff. Additionally, as the Developmental English Program Coordinator, she provides assistance and support in course development, administration, and ongoing consultant training.