Alumni Testimonials

I believe that the English-Education program at UWSP is exceptional because of its faculty. The professors who teach the English courses at the university are not only teachers, but also scholars who are constantly thinking and learning. These professors are continually bringing new ideas and theories into the classroom, while still teaching students the fundamentals from which these ideas originated . . . I truly believe that UWSP's English-Education program should serve as a model to other universities. The program’s exceptional faculty, student-centered approach, and practical training have all increased my knowledge, confidence, and passion for teaching.
-- Nicole B. Kruger, High School Teacher

My professors were some of the most patient encouraging people I . . . ever met. They spent so many hours with me. Not only were they nurturing, but they also taught me about scholastic discipline . . . They were never too busy. Even when something was well out of the realm of their position, it never stopped them. . . This is the way the English department works. The students' needs are always front and center and faculty and administration do everything possible for the greatest benefit of all . . . I am sure that Stevens Point starts with the same sort of students as every school everywhere. But something remarkably special, transformative even, happens to students when they go there.
-- Dometa Wiegand, Assistant Professor of English, Iowa State University

The faculty in the Dept. of English at UWSP are also aware that they are "never not teaching" and this is evident in their willingness to work with students on individual research projects and general intellectual inquiries.
As a non-traditional student working on my second undergraduate degree, I felt that the Department of English was most welcoming and supportive of my endeavors. I received excellent advising that was tailored to my unique needs and interests and, as I mentioned above, the teaching and the mentoring I received were superior as well. I hope that some day I will have the opportunity as a faculty member to pass on the values, knowledge, and excitement of discovery that I benefited from at UWSP.
-- S.K. Clarke-Graham, Ph.D. candidate, University of Maryland