She teaches courses in rhetorical theory, qualitative research methods for writers, grant writing, and publishing and also coordinates Elon's experimental Design Thinking Studio in Social Innovation pilot program. Her research interests include effective collaboration, project-based service-learning pedagogies, design thinking in higher education, and Scrum project management. A certified professional Scrum Master, Rebecca has been teaching students and faculty to use Scrum for more effective project work for over eight years. She is the author of Agile Faculty: Practical Strategies for Managing Research, Service, and Teaching, available from the University of Chicago Press.