William W Palmer, Ph.D.
Dana Professor of English
Joined Alma College Faculty in 1977
Swanson Academic Center 340
(989) 463-7171
Office Hours: MW: 9-10:20, 1:00-1:30, 4-5 F: 9-10:20, 1:00-1:30, 2:30-3:30 and by appointment
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Education
- Ph.D., Michigan State University (1988)
- M.A., English, Central Michigan University (1976)
- B.A., English, Central Michigan University (1974)
Research Interests
Composition, Rhetoric, Creative Writing, Poetry, Literature and Spirituality
Selected Book Publications
- William Palmer. Discovering Arguments: An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Writing, with Readings. Prentice Hall. 3rd ed.
- William W Palmer. A String of Blue Lights--chapbook of poems. Pudding House Press.
- William W Palmer, Ph.D. with Dean Memering. Discovering Arguments: An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Writing, with Readings. Prentice-Hall.. Prentice Hall. 2nd ed. November 30, 2005.
- William Palmer, Ph.D. with Dean Memering. Discovering Arguments: An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Writing, with Readings. Prentice-Hall. 1st ed.
Selected Articles
- William Palmer. "Teaching Hidden Wholeness: Spirituality and Literature." Journal of College and Character. May 2007, Vol. VIII, No. 4, http://www.collegevalues.org/articles.cfm May 23, 2007.
Selected Creative Works
- William Palmer, a poem. "Twirling." The Christian Science Monitor. http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0928/p19s01-hfpo.html. September 28, 2009.
- William Palmer, two poems. "Intent to Deliver and The Procedure." Oranges & Sardines, Vol. 2, Issue 1. http://www.poetsandartists.com/. 2009--01.
- William Palmer. "The Chair of Light." The Christian Science Monitor. February 25, 2009.
- William Palmer. "Interview and Poetry Reading." The Poet and the Poem. The Library of Congress
- William Palmer, poem. "Light Enters a Blue Vase." The Christian Science Monitor, http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0413/p18s02-hfpo.html. April 13, 2006.
- William Palmer, three poems. "The Boy Inside," "A Spool of Faith," "Calling Home." In Stuttering Recovery: Personal and Empirical Perspectives by Dale F. Williams (Lawrence Erlbaum, 2006)."
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Recent Presentations
- "Overcoming Stuttering: Hearing My Call to Teach and Write." Central Michigan University. Mt. Pleasant, MI. 25 Nov. 2008.
- "William Palmer, "Hidden Wholeness: Spirituality and Literature," Institute on College Student Values, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, February 3, 2006."
Awards, Honors, Recognitions
- Poetry Chapbook Winner for "A String of Blue Lights"
- Awarded a Discovering Vocation Grant to Attend the Men's Rites of Passage Retreat
- 2006 Outstanding Faculty Award in the Humanities
- House Artist in Residence at St. Mary’s College in Maryland
- Awarded a Discovering Vocation Grant to Attend a Seminar at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico
Professional Memberships
- Michigan Council of Teachers of English
- National Council of Teachers of English
Service to the College
- Co-chair of English Department
- Director of Composition
- Director of Composition
- FPC sabbatical replacement
