Ted Rollins on Transfer

Posted on 10/23/2018 by jmcward

Ted Rollins, professor of English, will give a presentation titled, “How Can We Promote the Transfer of Learning by Our Students across Contexts?” at 1pm, Friday, Nov. 9 in the CoLab.  Rollins will discuss the extent to which students can “transfer” or apply their writing knowledge and skills from one context (such as a composition course) to another (such as a course in their major or a writing project for their profession).  He will also cover pedagogical strategies to help students make important connections as writers.

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Alexander Hosts Celebration of Frankenstein

Posted on 10/23/2018 by jmcward

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Danny Alexander, professor of English, will give a presentation and host discussions on the novel on Oct. 24, 2018 at Our Daily Nada bookstore, 304 Delaware Street, Kansas City, MO.

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Fitzpatrick presents at TYCA Midwest

Posted on 10/23/2018 by jmcward

Maureen Fitzpatrick, professor of English, presented “The Edge of Future Literacies” at the 2018 TYCA Midwest Conference, Oct. 11-13, in Indianapolis. Fitzpatrick’s interactive presentation focused on different definitions and categories of literacy, including digital literacy, universal literacy, creative literacy, and literacy across disciplines.  Participants discussed changing expectations of literacy since the introduction of the Internet and favorite digital tools to use in the classroom.

Fitzpatrick has also recently become the Kansas Representative for TYCA.


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Ferguson Receives Inspiration Grant

Posted on 10/23/2018 by jmcward

In August, Susan Ferguson, adjunct assistant professor of English, received an Inspiration Grant from the Kansas City Regional Arts Council for her fiber art to help prepare for an exhibit of her tapestry weaving at the Leedy-Voulkos Arts Center, 2012 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City, MO. According to the grant announcement, Ferguson will “weave a collection of works that focus on contemporary environmental concerns.”   She “will use traditional, non-traditional and natural materials in her abstract tapestries, such as yarn, twine, copper pipe, wire, plastic bags and bottles, recycled clothing, and discarded auto parts.”

In addition, Ferguson has a weaving exhibit on display at the Liberty Community Center Gallery, 1600 S. Withers Road, Liberty, MO, through Nov. 25.  This exhibit features six clothing-shaped pieces created by Susan during treatment for breast cancer. The pieces are collectively called the “Hot Mess Collection.”

Another exhibit that will feature some of Ferguson’s work will open on Nov. 1. “Reflections of Nature,” an exhibition of works by members of the Kansas City Fiber Artists, will run Nov. 1-Dec. 28, 2018, at the Anita Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, 4750 Troost, Kansas City, MO. A “Meet the Artists” event is scheduled for Dec. 1.

If you’re interested in seeing some of Ferguson”s fiber art, check out the pictures on her website: http://www.susanfergusonartist.com.

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Board of Regents recognizes KCPT and JCCC Journalism Dept.

Posted on 10/12/2018 by jmcward
The Kansas Board of Regents recently recognized KCPT for their three-year partnership with JCCC Journalism faculty and students.  Through this collaboration, JCCC students have worked on real-world journalism projects, had their work published on FlatlandKC, and developed relationships with industry mentors.
Pictured above from left to right: Lindsey Foat, Community Engagement Producer, KCPT; Gretchen Thum, Associate Professor of Journalism and Media Communications, JCCC; Carla McCabe, Chief Operating Officer, Kansas City PBS; Mark Raduziner, Professor of Journalism and Media Communications, JCCC; Angee Simmons, Vice President, Education and Engagement, KCPT
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