Dr. Erika K. Nielson, Liberal Arts and Integrative Studies

Name:

Dr. Erika K. Nielson

Title:

Lecturer III

Department:

Liberal Arts and Integrative Studies

Describe your research in about 200 words.

Supporting student research, First Year Experience courses and support, postsecondary student success (general and literacy), mindfulness practices (ex. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, self-compassion, yoga)

What’s the most interesting thing you have learned from a student?

I love learning new vocabulary from students. The discussions/arguments that they have about when, where, and how to use new vocabulary words is highly enjoyable and enlightening.