Sherri C. Young
Director, Muhlenberg Center for Teaching and Learning @Muhlenberg College
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Muhlenberg Center for Teaching and Learning @Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA, US
Direct the work of the MCTL Advisory Board, convening meetings and engaging in collaborative planning;Work with other College departments and offices to offer new programs and support faculty development for curricular initiatives;Oversee long-range planning to ensure effective use of MCTL’s conceptual framework;Manage the MCTL budget;Oversee the development of MCTL library and web resources;Offer resources and support for colleagues developing and implementing DEIB and anti-racist practices into their work; Serve on ad hoc or other committees to represent faculty development needs and expertise and serve as consultant to faculty development initiative led by colleagues;Pursue relevant collaborations with Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges (LVAIC) institutions and disseminate LVAIC resources to the campus community;Serve as a knowledgeable resource person for teaching-related issues on campus and maintain an active membership in relevant professional organizations; Communicate regularly with the campus community about faculty work related to teaching and learning.Helped develop the Collaborative Communities Program, a mentoring and growth opportunity for all faculty and staff at any rank and career stage. This program offers three options for involvement: Teaching triangles, learning communities, and mentoring circles.
EDUCATION
Lehigh University
Ph. D., Organic Chemistry
Albright College
B.S., Chemistry
Muhlenberg College Graduate and Continuing Studies Division
Master's degree, Organizational Leadership
ABOUT SHERRI C. YOUNG
As a medicinal chemist and an educator, I am passionate about solving research and teaching problems in creative ways. The challenge of balancing drug efficacy and safety with physicochemical properties excites me, and my research focuses on the development of novel anti-inflammatory drug conjugates with improved brain bioavailabilities. I integrate my knowledge of drug discovery and organic synthesis into my organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry courses to spark student interest. I also teach an interdisciplinary nonmajors course about the pharmaceutical industry. In addition to teaching and research, I have a growing interest in faculty development. I have served on the board for the Muhlenberg Center for Teaching and Learning (MCTL) since 2018, and I have been Assistant Director for MCTL since 2020. I initiated a faculty writing group, implemented major curricular revisions for our organic chemistry laboratory, and established a lab assistant program at my institution. I have also held various leadership positions as part of my local section of the American Chemical Society (ACS), including treasurer, chair of the Women Chemists Committee (WCC), and logistics chair for the Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting (MARM).A little about me as a person: When I’m not working, I love to spend time outside hiking, running, biking, and playing golf. Kindness is very important to me, and I try to treat everyone I meet with respect, empathy, and compassion. I also am a huge proponent of a Growth Mindset, and I have spent a lot of time reading about time management, productivity, and self-care strategies. The world has become extremely judgmental, and I try very hard to put myself in another person\'s shoes rather than to make judgments about them.
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