
Suzy Bills
Assistant Teaching Professor , Linguistics
4092 JKB
Research Areas:
Editing & publishing
I believe that students should take the lead in learning and should have many opportunities to apply the course concepts to real-world situations. I give assignments that require students to stretch beyond their current abilities (with my guidance). I also focus on helping students develop critical thinking skills, which can be applied to all disciplines and aspects of life. The majority of class time consists of discussions and exercises, with lectures kept to a minimum. I’ve participated in various formal and informal service opportunities. For example, I advice 1/4 of the students in the editing major/minor, and I regularly meet with students and others who are interested in freelance editing. I have served on multiple department hiring committees and also serve on a scholarship committee. Additionally, I’ve served in various capacities in the Latter-day Saint Publishing and Media Association, including as president, vice president, and director of education.Teaching Experience
Research
Selected Publications
Service
Citizenship assignments