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Paige Normand

Academic and Undergraduate Student Support Advisor
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Location:

Smyth 244
185 AG Quad Lane
Blacksburg, VA
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Contact:

paigenormand@vt.edu
540-231-3061

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Overview

I am the Academic Advisor for Environmental Science and Ecological Restoration majors and teach our FYE courses: SPES 1004: First Year Seminar and SPES 2014: Professional Development. My work includes curriculum development, workflow innovation, and integrating emerging technologies to improve the advising experience and reduce administrative barriers for students. My advising goal is simple: that my students leave my office knowing more, worrying less, and confident they can chart their path forward.

Expertise

  • Academic Advising
  • Advising Technology
  • Student Success
  • Higher Education Pedagogy
  • Digital Communication

Education

  • M.A., English Literature, University of Texas at Austin
  • B.A, English Literature, Bethany College

  • SPES 1004: First Year Seminar (Fall)
  • SPES 2014: Professional Development (Spring)

Academic and Undergraduate Student Support Advisor | 2025-Present
School of Plant and Environmental Sciences
Virginia Tech

Advisor and Student Success Strategist | 2024-2025
Computer Science Department
James Madison University

Advisor and Outreach Coordinator | 2019-2024
Computer Science Department
James Madison University

Coordinator and Founder | 2014-2018
Digital Communication Consulting
Learning Centers at James Madison University

Interim Communication Center Coordinator | 2013-2014
Learning Centers at James Madison University

Writing and Communication Specialist | 2010-2013
Learning Centers at James Madison University

Instructor | 2010-2018
School of Media Arts and Design
James Madison University

  • Normand, A. P. (2025). GenAI and Advising. Presented at the ARC Conference, Harrisonburg, VA.
  • Knapp, K. Normand, A. P., Loyacano, J., McDonnell, K. (2024). Equity and Consistency in Academic Planning: A New Opportunity in MyMadison Connect. Presented at the ARC Conference, Harrisonburg, VA.
  • Normand, A. P. (2018). Agile in the Classroom. Presented at the Teaching and Learning with Technology Conference, Harrisonburg, VA.
  • Normand, A. P., Scholler, M. R., Chen, R. (2018). Digital Storytelling. Workshop presented at the International Writing Across the Curriculum Conference, Auburn, AL.
  • Almjeld, J. A., Normand, A. P., Crow, A. D., McGuire, M., Blair, K. (2018). Project Management Approaches for Writing Classrooms and Communities. Round Table presented at the Conference on College Composition and Communication, Kansas City, MO.
  • Normand, A. P., Senio, A., & Luciano, M. (2017). Best strategies for implementing digital assignments. In Deconstructing the educational-industrial complex in the digital age, IGI Global.
  • Normand, A. P. (2016). Digital assignments across the curriculum: experiences from course-embedded peer tutors. Invited speaker, Virginia Association of Writing Center Meeting, Lexington, VA.
  • Normand, A. P. (2016). Three apps to improve the function of your tutoring center. Presented at the Association of Colleges for Tutoring and Learning Assistance Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Normand, A. P., Harner, A., Lundberg, S., & Dominick, J. (2016). Free content tools for digital creation. Presented at the Association of Colleges for Tutoring and Learning Assistance Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Normand, A. P., Harner, A., Lundberg, S., & Dominick, J. (2016). Embedding digital tutors across the curriculum. Presented at the Association of Colleges for Tutoring and Learning Assistance Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Normand, A. P., O'Shea, M., Vucci, M., & Senio, A. (2015). Leading change from the middle: Media Fellows across the curriculum. Presented for the Idea Lab at the New Media Consortium Conference, Washington, DC.
  • Normand, A. P., O'Shea, M., & Vucci, M. (2015). Integrating digital media in the classroom: advice from peer tutors. Presented at the James Madison University May Symposium, Harrisonburg, VA.
  • Normand, A. P. & Vucci, M. (2014). Digital portfolios: fostering reflection and engagement. Presented at the Teaching and Learning with Technology Conference, Harrisonburg, VA.
  • Normand, A. P., Prendergast, C. & Stacy, S. (2013). Integrated spaces: avenues for new media consultations. Presented at the Undergraduate Writing Center's 20th Anniversary Symposium, Austin, TX.
  • Normand, A. P., Prendergast, C. & Stacy, S. (2012). Changing writing pedagogy through campus outreach. Presented at the Mid-Atlantic Writing Center Association Conference, Shippensburg, PA.
  • Normand, A. P. (2012). Narratives, personas, and teaching user-centered design. Presented at the Broadcast Education Association Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Moreau, M. & Normand, A. P. (2012). Technology tutoring: communication centers take the lead. In Communication centers and oral communication programs in higher education, Lexington Books.
  • Normand, A. P. (2011). Adapting narrative for new media. Presented at the Broadcast Education Association Conference, Las Vegas, NV.