Professors in the Department of English and Professional Writing are teacher-scholars, passionate about their teaching and pursuing research projects that often involve collaboration with their students. They are presenting at conferences, editing various publications, and publishing in professional and literary journals. In and out of their classrooms, they foster a life-long love of learning and are committed to helping their students grow academically, professionally and personally. They believe in diversity of opinions, equity of opportunities, and preparing their students to become leaders who will change the world to be a better place for all.