Author: Dr. Michael Wolter

Dr. Michael Wolter has worked in the corporate, retail, non-profit, social services, and education sectors throughout his occupational career. His experience in higher education started in residence life, and he transitioned into career services after a few years. After starting his doctorate, Michael became a faculty member at Goodwin and has not looked back. Michael is passionate about working with adult learners and strives to develop a learning environment that fosters growth for the student as a whole, not just academically. Michael specializes in fostering a mentoring environment in the classroom and with his advisees. In addition to his roles as Program Director and Associate Professor, Michael earned a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Fellowship to enhance his teaching skills to better service his students. He is also a strong advocate for incorporating technology into the classroom to provide a flexible, interactive learning environment for students balancing work, family, and their educational journey. Michael loves his position and opportunity to be a member of the Goodwin Community.
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Mentoring and “Tribal Knowledge” Lead to Continuing Education Opportunities

Dr. Michael Wolter

Mentoring and “Tribal Knowledge” Lead to Continuing Education Opportunities by Dr. Michael Wolter Program Director and Associate Professor of Management and Leadership   My mentor, Grace, was a director at the university where I was an undergraduate. Ours was a … Continue reading Mentoring and “Tribal Knowledge” Lead to Continuing Education Opportunities

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Universal Design for Learning Series: Thinking Differently to Gauge Student Comprehension

Dr. Michael Wolter

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn. In 2017, with support from the Davis Educational Foundation, Goodwin College established its first … Continue reading Universal Design for Learning Series: Thinking Differently to Gauge Student Comprehension