To outsiders, Las Vegas might seem like a sunny, party destination consisting of mega resort-casinos, but Bill Doyle wants his students to know that the city they live in is so much more.
“I still remember seeing my first tumbleweed and roadrunner and coyote, not on a hike, but running errands and attending outdoor events around Henderson,” Doyle said. “I want my students to be ready for, remember, and write about moments like these in their own lives.”Even before earning his Ph.D., Bill Doyle’s teaching has emphasized the importance of student discovery and exploration of their community. Now at the UNLV Honors College, Doyle considers himself to be a “tinkerer” with technology and teaching. He encourages students to think differently about the writing process.
“It’s part of my teaching DNA to experiment with these technologies and encourage students to try…
