Copeland Returns

By Jasmine Delane
   Former professor, Dr. Ragina Copeland, EDD Doctor of Education with an emphasis in English and higher education, has returned to the West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s campus. Not as a teacher as one would think though, she came back to help needy students with their difficulties in English. She is available for tutoring every Tuesday in the Learning Center from 9:30 a.m. through 3 p.m. Any students may stop in for some extra help in English.
   Before retiring in 2005 Dr. Copeland taught mostly English based courses such as English 091, English 101, English 102, and also taught some grammar courses and taught within the education and business departments. She taught at WVUP for approximately 40 years.
   Copeland is assisting a student tutor in the Learning Center. Her name is Emily Paul. When asked what it’s like to work with Dr. Copeland, Paul stated that it is fantastic and that she is great to work with and is really good with students and very pleasant. Copeland has taught Paul some things as well. She has learned that hands on activities are a very effective way to teach English work and also how to make students more comfortable with doing board work. Paul said that the students love Dr. Copeland and that when they leave their tutoring session it’s as if a weight has been lifted from their shoulders.
   When Copeland was asked if she enjoyed being back on campus, she replied that it felt good and normal and that it was very refreshing. She said that she enjoyed having more spare time to read books and to hopefully do some writing. She also stated that her house has become a lot more organized. She also replied that she missed her students and colleagues but didn’t miss grading papers and waking up early.
   If any person would like to be tutored by Dr. Copeland or would just like some more information about the Learning Center, stop by Room 0404 or call Janice McCue at 424-8278.