Senior Professor
Mid-Michigan Community College
1375 S. Clare Avenue
Harrison, MI 48625
989-386-MMCC x292
wreader@midmich.edu
Ph.D. Michigan State University. 2017.
MA Central Michigan University. 1998.
BS Central Michigan University. 1996.
AA Mid-Michigan Community College. 1991.
Certificate of Achievement. 2017.
Mid-Michigan Community College. Department of English.
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College. Developmental Studies.
Central Michigan University. Department of English.
Clare-Gladwin RESD.
Aabizikaawin Alternative and Adult Education Program of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe.
Non-Refereed Works
Reader, B. (2008). Building reading PROCESSES: A guide to flexible and strategic reading in college.
Invited Works
Reader, B. (2009). Transformers and transformations: Science fiction as serious literature. MMCC Library Newsletter.
Works Under Review
Reader, B. (2018). Dan redirected. 1966: A Journal of Creative Nonfiction.
Reader, B. (2017). The stand against the morning. Old Northwest Review.
Presentations at Professional Meetings and Conferences (refereed)
Reader, B. (November 2017). Becoming developmental educators: Lessons from the Kellogg Institute. Mid-Michigan Community College Faculty Professional Development Day. Mt. Pleasant, MI.
Reader, B. (October 2017). Dan redirected: One community college student veteran's experience of return to civilian life and school. Paper presented at the Michigan College English Association Conference. Ypsilanti, MI.
Reader, B., and Youngquist, J. (October 2017). Expanding reading support to ESL students through the Writing and Reading Center. Michigan Writing Centers Ideas Exchange. Rochester, MI.
Reader, B. (October 2016). Putting reading in the center: Helping students to navigate college reading complexity. Michigan Writing Centers Ideas Exchange. Warren, MI.
Butler, S., & Reader, B. (October 2015). Double vision: Using data to plan improvements and to assess the value of Mid-Michigan Community College's Writing and Reading Center. Michigan Writing Centers Ideas Exchange. Dowagiac, MI.
Hood, S., & Reader, B. (October 2014). Reflective role playing at the center. Michigan Writing Centers Ideas Exchange. Lansing, MI.
Reader, B. (March 2012). Reforming college reading: The case of ENG 098. Michigan Reading Association. Grand Rapids, MI.
Reader, B. (September 2012). The literacy resume assignment as a transitional tool for novice college readers and writers. MCCA Summit for Student Success. Lansing, MI.
Reader, B. (February 2003). Collaborative learning in basic reading and writing classes. Liberal Arts Network for Development Conference. Traverse City, MI.
Invited Presentations and Lectures
Reader, B. (January 2017). Reading and writing in college. Invited presentation to four sections of high school junior English class. Beaverton, MI.
Reader, B. (Ongoing since 2007). Why, what, and how? Reading strategically in college. Invited classroom presentation to students and faculty. Harrison and Mt. Pleasant, MI.
Reader, B. (October 2014). Reader on the rough river of college reading. MID-Encounters Dual-Enrollment Conference. Mt. Pleasant, MI.
Reader, B. (February 2013). The course syllabus. Invited presentation to students in college navigation course. Harrison, MI.
Reader, B. (October 2007). The subversive nature of the early American novel. Invited classroom presentation to students. Mt. Pleasant, MI.
Departmental and College Service
Faculty Co-Leader. Writing and Reading Center. Mid-Michigan Community College. August 2007-present.
Liaison. MMCC English Department with Area High Schools. August 2012-May 2014.
Faculty Mentor. Advising Team. Mid-Michigan Community College. January 2011-December 2014.
Facilitator. Breakout Sessions on Reading in College. MMCC Faculty Professional Development Day. March 2011, August 2012.
Presenter. Faculty Professional Development Day. Mid-Michigan Community College. January 2002, January 2005, August 2006, January 2007, January 2012.
Coordinator. MMCC Science Fiction Film Festival. September 2010.
Co-Coordinator. MMCC Labor Film Festival. September 2007.
Assessment Director. ENG 111. Mid-Michigan Community College. August 2004-2005, August 2006-2008.
Instructor. Summer Writing and Thinking Institute for Area High School Students. Mid-Michigan Community College. June 2004.
Committee Service
Member. AQIP Sub-committee on Improving Remedial Education. Mid-Michigan Community College. January 2002-December 2003.
Member. General Education Committee. Mid-Michigan Community College. August 2002-present.
Member. Curriculum Committee. Mid-Michigan Community College. August 2002-May 2015.
Member. General Education Sub-Committee on Transfer Courses. Mid-Michigan Community College. October 2015.
Chair. General Education Committee. Mid-Michigan Community College. August 2008-2009, August 2010-2012.
Member. Retention Committee. Mid-Michigan Community College. September 2007-May 2009.
Community Service
Secretary. Beaverton Rural Schools Board of Education. January 2017-present.
Chair. Beaverton Junior/Senior High School Principal Search Committee. February-May, 2017.
Facilitator. "Understanding by Design Professional Development." Beaverton Rural Schools PD Day. February 17, 2017.
Trustee. Beaverton Rural Schools Board of Education. January 2016-January 2017.
Volunteer. MMCC Annual Fall BBQ. September 2002-2004, September 2006-2007, September 2011-2016.
Awards for Service
Certificate of Appreciation for Dedication to Public Education in Michigan. Presented by Susan Wooden. January 2016-2018.
Certificate of Recognition for Completing Remedial/Developmental Education AQIP Action Project. Presented by Ron Verch. January 2005.