Write articles about the experiences and events of American Muslims. AboutIslam.net is a global online publication with a vast and eclectic array of readers. Published articles:July 8, 2016: "US Muslims Celebrate Diverse `Eid"July 1, 2016: "US Muslims Use Ramadan to Counter Hate"June 23, 2016: "Ramadan Festivities Shine in US Mosques"March 28, 2016: "Muslim Male Nurses: Bridging Cultural Divide in Healthcare"March 13, 2016: "#BeingBlackAndMuslim: US Black Muslims Share Experiences on Twitter"January 8, 2016: "Addressing Domestic Violence Through Fiction: AboutIslam Talks to US Muslim Author Sahar Abdulaziz"August 29, 2015: "Muslims Asked to Include Extremism in Kids Books"August 15, 2015: "Masjid Allahu Akbar:20 Years of Community Building - Americas"​

• Provide academic study and writing support for students through individualized sessions in-person as well as online • Develop writing workshop content and supporting materials to be delivered on campus or via online• Offer workshops each term in a variety of topics relating to college-level writing - including: Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Academic Writing: Content and Form Developing Academic Writing Skills Developing a Research Topic Developing Critical Thinking and Reading Skills MLA and APA Documentation Styles• Assist instructors with the maintenance of their Moodle online learning environments• Assist the Director of Academic Support with scheduling workshops, generating calendars and flyers and other academic support promoting materials, creating digital graphics for internet and social media use, producing support materials for various academic services, and strategizing the development of new workshops • Developed and maintain department webpage content and presentation

I am a paid staff writer for the college’s student-run newsletter, an online publication. My articles focus on assisting students to successfully navigate Empire’s collegiate environment and readers to appreciate what a special place of learning the institution is.Published Articles:Issue 69, Oct. 14, 2014: “The Student Parent and Childcare: Managing Children and College Activities”Issue 71, Jan. 16, 2015: “Celebrating Diversity: Immigrant Art Exhibition at the Metropolitan Center”Issue 73, March 5, 2015: “When Instructors Go MIA: 6 Things Students can accomplish during Faculty No Appointment Periods.”Issue 75, April 3, 2015: “Collegewide Forum on Race and Policing Opens an Important Discussion.”Issue 78, May 14, 2015: “MSiA Members from Across the College Gather at Student Wellness Retreat.”Issue 79, May 28, 2015: “SUNY Empire State College Student Uses Studies to Effect Real-life Change.”Issue 81, June 25, 2015: “SUNY Empire State College Student Featured in Newsday Instagram Project about Ramadan.”Issue 82, July 9, 2015: “Putting Your Research out There: Graduate Students and Conference Presentations.”Issue 83, July 23, 2015: "Men of Color Symposium Focuses on Post-Incarceration Challenges."​Issue 83, July 23, 2015: "Putting your Research out There: Graduate Students and Conference Presentations."​Issue 84, August 6, 2015: "Restructured Student Group Offers the Opportunity for Increased Cooperative Efforts between CHS Students Collegewide."​Issue 85, August 27, 2015: "MALS Student Baraka Corley Presented at NCORE National Conference."

I provided support for participants in a specialized workshop that teaches women of color to recognize and value lifetime learning experience as something potentially worthy of college credit. I discussed with the students, both at the workshop with instructors as well as during online workshops moderated by me, their life experiences. We then explored potential avenues wherein students may decide to apply for prior learning credit that will go towards the completion of their studies. During the workshop series, I also assisted instructors with: producing workshop content materials video interview production and distribution technical support during workshops (creating digital material while instructors are lecturing in order to provide an immediate visual reference)The workshop Moodle online learning environment was developed and maintained by me.