Faculty Spotlights
Our faculty spotlights dive into the innovative projects, ideas, and strategies our professors use to engage students and enhance their courses. Whether you're looking for new techniques to energize your teaching or are simply curious about our faculty's research interests and specialties, we hope you find inspiration and useful knowledge in these profiles.
Javier Montefort-Sanchez
Dr. Javier Montefort-Sanchez redesigned his Statics course using student survey data to improve engagement and organization. By implementing defined course modules with clear deadlines and automated reminders, he reduced missed assignments and increased attendance. Learn how he used student-centered feedback to enhance student success.
Britt Hartenberger
Dr. Britt Hartenberger believes that archaeology is more than studying the past—it’s a gateway to critical thinking, data analysis, and hands-on problem-solving. Through real-world research exercises and interactive coursework, she helps students navigate the complexities of working with “messy” data, preparing them for careers far beyond the field of archaeology.
Elise DeCamp
Elise DeCamp received her PhD in Anthropology from Indiana University, Bloomington and a Climate Change Policy and Management Certificate from Western Michigan University. She is a Faculty Specialist I in the Institute for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies and a Faculty Fellow in the WMUx Office of Faculty Development at Western Michigan University. Her research has an interdisciplinary scope that includes racial and social justice comedy, racial bias in the criminal justice system, and climate change education policy and programming in higher education.