Rachel Smydra

Associate Professor
322 O'Dowd Hall
(248) 370-2380
[email protected]

Degrees

• PhD, Education: Educational Leadership, Oakland University
• Post-masters certificate in Higher Education, Oakland University
• M.A., Eastern Michigan University
• B.A., Calvin College

Publications

Serial-iously?: Using a narrative podcast as a shared learning experience to facilitate engagement and critical thinking. (2023). Advances in Online Education: A Peer-Reviewed Journal, 1(2), pp. 185-195.

The case for case studies: Dialogic engagement and case study creation in a higher education classroom. (2022) Co-authored with Sulé, V. Thandi, Abigail Sachs, and Courtney Mansor. Active Learning in Higher Education: 14697874221075297.

Integration of Arts and Humanities in Medical Education: a Narrative Review. (2021). Co-authored with Matthew May, Varna Taranikanti, and Misa Mi. Journal of Cancer.

Engaging and Interactive Practices for Online Writers: Fostering Writing Development and Self-Efficacy. (2019). Co-authored with Jennifer Coon and Laura Gabrion. Journal of Teaching and Writing. Vol. 34, No. 1, pp. 81-101.

Educating Educators: Implementing Quality Online Teaching Certification Programs. (2018). Michigan Academician. Vol. 45, No. 2, 2018, pp. 329-346. (co-author).

Great World Spins. Twenty-First Century Novels: The First Decade. 3 volumes. Detroit: Gale, Cengage Learning, 2011.

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. Twenty-First Century Novels: The First Decade. 3 volumes. Detroit: Gale, Cengage Learning, 2011.

Where I Must Go. Twenty-First Century Novels: The First Decade. 3 volumes. Detroit: Gale, Cengage Learning, 2011.

Oxygen. Twenty-First Century Novels: The First Decade. 3 volumes. Detroit: Gale, Cengage Learning, 2011.

Await Your Reply. Twenty-First Century Novels: The First Decade. 3 volumes. Detroit: Gale, Cengage Learning, 2011

Academic Service Learning: Moving Your Students Outside of the Classroom Literally. Oakland Journal, 2010.

Deconstructing Collaboration. Oakland Journal. (With second author, Cynthia Miree, School of Business. Winter 2009

“Chick Lit's Re-Packaging of Plagiarism: The Debate Over Chick Lit's Influence on Authorship and Publishing.Plagiary. Vol. 2, No. 8 (Peer Reviewed).

Ethics Under Attack. (With second author Serge Kruk, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Oakland University), Oakland University Journal, No. 10. (Winter 2006): 75-90

The Challenge of Plagiarism Control in Universities and Colleges, Association of Business Communication Conference, Proceedings from the 69th Annual Convention, Cambridge, MA 44 pars. 256-269. (Fall 2004).

Teaching Tips

• Teaching Through Tragedy and Conflict
• Give Context for your Course Evaluations 
• Embracing a Grown Mindset in Teaching 
• That's a Wrap: Ending Your Semester Intentionally
• Small Steps to Start Implementing a Trauma-Informed Practice in Your Course
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Interests

Grammar, Writing in the Workplace, Intellectual Property, Academic Misconduct, Collaboration Techniques, and Writing Online

Consulting

Editing, Proposal Writing, Short Custom-designed Writing Courses, Grammar Refresher, Designing Effective Reports and Presentations