Faculty Bio

Darcy Schultz

Course(s) Approved:

• ENG-106 - English Composition II
• ENG-250 - Analysis of World Literature

Education

• 2002 - Doctor of Philosophy in English - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
• 1997 - Master of Arts in English - University of Nebraska - Kearney

Awards Received

• 2008 - Instructor of the Year, 2008, Capella University (Capella University)
• 2007 - Outstanding Instructor of the Year, Ellis College, 2007 (Ellis University)
• 1995 - Robert J. Greef Award for Outstanding Student Teacher, Central Missouri State University, 1995 (Central Missouri State University)
• 1995 - English Achievement Award, Central Missouri State University, 1995 (Central Missouri State University)
• - Quality Matters Award for Course Design, 2009, Capella University (Capella University and QM)

Research Interests

• Online Education
• Composition Studies
• American Literature

Professional Affiliations

• NCTE
• MLA
• Modern Language Association
• Sigma Tau Delta, Central Missouri State University
• Phi Theta Kappa, Mid-Plains Community College

Presentations

• 2006 - "Setting up Courses in eCollege"
• 2005 - "The Kaplan University Writing Center: A Toolkit for Success,"
• 2005 - ""The Comfort Zone: Bridging That Dimension Between Fear and Knowledge,"
• 2004 - "First Year Student Connections"
• 2004 - "Writing in an First-Year Class"
• 2004 - "Reflections on a First-Year Composition Course"
• 2002 - "The Spoils of War: The Silent Voice in Annie Howells Frechette's `A Widow in the Wilderness'"