Professors in the Department of English and Writing Studies are teacher-scholars, passionate about their teaching and pursuing research projects that often involve collaboration with their students. They are presenting at conferences, 编辑各类刊物, and publishing in professional and literary journals. 在教室里和教室外, they foster a lifelong love of learning and are committed to helping their students grow academically, 专业, 和个人. They believe in diversity of opinions, 机会均等, and preparing their students to become leaders who will change the world to be a better place for all.