The Augustana Research Institute (ARI), led by Augustana faculty researchers, provides cross-sector measurement, analysis, and knowledge management research for communities and organizations throughout the region.

Provide strategic writing guidance to clients, specializing in grant and proposal writing for education start-ups and non-profits.Consulted on successful grant applications to the Gates Foundation ($100,000) for game-based learning and assessment and to Next Generation Learning Challenges ($100,000) for a breakthrough charter school.

Co-taught novice debate class and led after-school debate practice for Harrisburg’s first year of policy debate.Coached teams to undefeated records at novice tournaments.Assisted with public forum debate case research and writing.

Developed syllabus and assignments for a year-long course in the University of Chicago’s undergraduate social sciences core emphasizing foundational texts.Evaluated students using assignments focused on writing and communicating clearly.

Led intensive writing seminars for advanced undergraduate, graduate, professional, and continuing education students as well as special workshops for faculty, physicians, and education researchers.Focused instruction on adapting writing to various audiences and genres, deploying evidence to make effective arguments, and communicating clearly.

Assisted development efforts that exceeded FY10 goals across foundation, corporate, individual, and annual dinner lines, helping to secure $1.1 million in national, $1 million in local site, and $2 million in school system support.Drafted and produced outreach materials for individual solicitation, special events, advocacy, communications, and board and volunteer development.Led research and evaluation design for government and foundation grant applications.Assisted in design, analysis, and writing of 10-year retrospective study of student educational outcomes for participants in an afterschool policy debate program.

Coordinated a team of volunteer high school debate coaches across 15 urban public schools.Developed and distributed lesson plans and teaching materials.Designed and led weekend tournaments and summer enrichment programs.

Tutored undergraduates in writing intensive classes in environmental studies, American civilization, history, and philosophy.