Monica Frees

Monica Frees

Professor
Interdisciplinary Studies
Phone: (231) 591-2819
Email: [email protected]

Education

• MEd, Ferris State University, Curriculum-Instruction Subject Area, Reading
• MA, Central Michigan University, English Language & Literature, Children's Literature & Folklore
• Began PhD classes, Appalachian State University, Adult Learning & Leadership
• BA, Ferris State University, English Literature, Minors in Multicultural Relations, Communications, and American Studies

Graduate/Post-Graduate Training

• Graduate Classes, 2 Developmental Classes, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
• Kellogg Institute - National Center for Developmental Education, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, United States

Biography

I came back to education late in life after working in the "real" world for many years. Now I am passionate about sharing with my students the many opportunities they can have on their educational journeys.

Publications and Intellectual Contributions

• OER Textbook
  McCall, D. A., Conley, K., Frees, M. (2018). "Foundations of Analytical Reading,"

Presentations

• Oral Presentation
  Frees, M. (Presenter), Bet on Student Success, "How to Help Student’s Find Value in Reading," National Organization for Student Success (NOSS), Las Vegas, NV, (February 16, 2024).
• Academic Success Seminar
  Frees, M., Spring Semester - Academic Success Seminar, "Read with a Plan," Ferris State University - Academic Literacy Center, Big Rapids, MI, (March 24, 2020).
• Oral Presentation
  Frees, M., Lilly Conference, "Engaging Students with Inquiry-Based Learning & Research," Lilly Conferences, Asheville, NC, (August 5, 2019).
• Oral Presentation
  Frees, M., Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Conference, "Engaging Students with Inquiry-Based Learning & Research," The University of Findlay, Findlay, OH, (May 14, 2019).
• Oral Presentation
  Frees, M., Teaching Academic Survival Success (TASS), "Decoding Student Behaviors," Fort Lauderdale, FL, (April 9, 2019).
• Oral Presentation
  Frees, M., Students with Children Coffee Talks, "Using Critical Thinking with your Children," Students with Children, Big Rapids, MI, (March 26, 2019).
• Oral Presentation
  McCall, D. A. (Presenter), Conley, K. (Presenter), Frees, M. (Presenter), Teaching Academic Survival and Success, "Creating Soft Failures and Other Innovative Strategies to Help Students Learn to Succeed," Northern Essex Community College, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, (April 9, 2018).
• Meet with High School Instructors
  Frees, M., Ferris Now: Strong Partnerships for Successful Students Conference, "UNIV 101 Course," Office of Transfer & Secondary School Partnerships, Big Rapids, MI, (March 20, 2018).
• Oral Presentation
  Frees, M. (Presenter), Michigan Development Education Consortium (MDEC), "Go to the Library to do Research - Why? We use Google," Delta Community College, Bay City, MI, (October 13, 2017).
• Oral Presentation
  McCall, D., Frees, M., Stakley, D., Conley, K., Teaching Academic Survival and Success, "Written Reflection: A Tool to Help Students Take Control of Their Learning," Northern Essex Community College, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, (March 2017).