Jim Keller

Director, Writing Center and Learning Commons Visiting Associate Professor English @Bard College

New York, NY, US

Among other duties, directs the Writing Program and the Writing Center with twenty years experience informed by writing and learning theories. Known for outstanding problem-solving and ability to draw people and resources together, multiple competitive teaching awards, skilled at mentoring other professionals, dedication to continuous professional development, and drive to do more than is required. Leads the Writing Fellows Program, which trains and assigns peer tutors to a number of writing-rich classes to sharpen students\' expressive, creative, and critical-thinking skills.Planner and facilitator of the Bard Learning Commons Workshop Series: Leads the Writing-to-Learn workshop series to motivate and refine students\' academic writing; to develop habits of close reading, reflective note-taking, and general study skills; to apply critical thinking skills to time management and planning; and to provide tools for reflecting on personal goals during the college experience.Advises Senior Projects: offering ongoing, collaborative, writing-rich support for senior projects; guidance in consultation with advisory faculty and staff, consultation with seniors on their projects one-on-one; and methodical follow-ups on senior project workshops.Oversees drop-in tutoring and provides subject-specific peer tutors in fields of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Math, and Economics.Oversees Writing and Learning Commons student support courses. Published writer with specialized expertise in Literary Studies, American literature and the legacies of continental philosophy. Publications include

University of Montana

Master of Arts (M.A.), English

The Bard College Institute for Writing and Thinking

Faculty Associate, Writing in the Humanities

SUNY Stony Brook

Ph.D, English

University of California, Berkeley

B.A, English