E. Nicole Meyer, PhD, a professor in the Department of English and World Languages at the Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, has received the 2025 Michael Delahoyde Award for Distinguished Contributions in Editing. The award recognizes her work as guest editor on Issue 79.2 of the Rocky Mountain Review of Language and Literature.
Meyer initiated the idea for this special issue during the pandemic after observing rapid changes in teaching methods and learning environments. She proposed documenting these shifts to the journal’s editorial board.
“It was a joy to innovate, to backward-design assessments, scaffold every activity and bring in gamification and other ways of engaging students,” said Meyer, who teaches both French and women’s and gender studies.
The project gained momentum as faculty worldwide faced similar challenges during the pandemic. Meyer’s proposal focused on examining how past pandemics influenced teaching practices. A team of four guest editors worked together to develop the issue.
Meyer has an extensive background in editorial work, having co-edited two volumes for Routledge and a double special issue titled Saving English, World Languages, and the Humanities: Who and What Should Be in the Conversation. Her collaborative approach and ability to pose meaningful questions have shaped her projects.
“I feel honored and surprised to have received this award,” she said. “Having my work acknowledged in such a public way is very special.”
Meyer stated that receiving this recognition highlights the importance of supporting educators facing rapid changes in their field. She remains dedicated to exploring new classroom approaches aimed at helping Augusta University students succeed.
Kim Davies, PhD, dean of Pamplin College, commented on Meyer’s achievement: “Pamplin faculty are masters at innovation and collaboration that put students at the center of learning. I am proud to see Dr. E. Nicole Meyer recognized with an award that reflects her creativity, leadership and commitment to meaningful teaching. Her work in editing a special issue on how pandemics shape education demonstrates the forward-thinking approach that defines our college and ensures we continue to lead in shaping experiences that matter for students and educators alike.”
