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The Center for New Learning recruits experienced faculty who work in and study the subjects they teach.

Some faculty members teach other undergraduate classes at UW Oshkosh, bringing the latest research and knowledge to you. Other faculty members are professionals working in the field, bringing outside perspectives to their courses.

Whether teaching online courses, distance education courses, on-campus courses or hybrid courses, each instructor’s custom blend of real life and real knowledge benefits you and your career.

Sarah Smith

Sarah Smith

Course/Subject Area: Liberal Studies Capstone Seminar, Options & Strategies

Sarah Smith holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Higher Education Counseling, all of which was attained as a nontraditional student.  Her professional experience includes work in banking,  manufacturing, telecommunications and human services.  In addition to teaching for the Center for New Learning, Sarah is a full time advisor for the Bachelor of Applied Studies Leadership and Organizational Studies program and the Fire and Emergency Response Management program.  

Sarah’s UW  Oshkosh office is located in Dempsey 322 and her Appleton office is at the FVTC Bordini Center and she is available for appointments Monday through Friday.

Contact Info:

UW Oshkosh, Dempsey Hall, Room 318

(920) 637-0059

smiths@uwosh.edu

Susan Kirkham

Course/Subject Area: Communications

Susan Kirkham graduated from UW Oshkosh with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, emphasis in Human Resource Management and Organizational Communication. Her graduate degree, from Silver Lake College (Manitowoc, Wis.), focused on Management and Organizational Behavior. She has over 15 years of experience managing all facets of the HR function.

Most recently, her experience includes teaching at the college level. She joined the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh in 2004 and is teaching classes for the Center for New Learning and the Department of Communication (College of Letters and Science). She is a resourceful teacher who is passionate about the education and learning of traditional and nontraditional students. She, herself, is a committed lifelong learner.

Contact Information:

UW Oshkosh, Arts & Communications Building, Room S115

(920) 424-4420

kirkhams@uwosh.edu

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