
Joan Atlas
Adjunct Assistant Professor, English and Media StudiesJD, Suffolk University Law School, 1978
BA, University of Rochester, 1972
Office: Morison Hall 116 | 781.891. 2895 | jatlas@bentley.edu


Bio
A former attorney, Joan Atlas teaches expository writing, grant writing and civic engagement, public speaking, and literature.
Teaching Interests
Expository Writing, Grant Writing. Civic Engagement. Public Speaking, Literature Short Story Service Learning
Consulting/Practice Interests
Expository Writing, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Service Learning
Awards and Honors
2009, Bentley Community Service Faculty Award, Bentley Service-Learning Center
2007, Bentley Community Service Faculty Award, Bentley Service-Learning Center
2005, Bentley Service Learning Course Development Grant
Publications
Journal Article(s)
Atlas, J. L. (2007). "The End of the Course: Another Perspective". The Teaching Professor (June/July 2007).
Service
University Service
Student Organization Advisor for Bentley University Circle K - Present
Public Service
Officer, Vice President for Waltham Day Care Center - Present
Advisory Board Member, Youth in Philanthropy for Foundation for MetroWest, 2010
Development Chair for Chesterbrook Community Foundation, Inc., 2009
President for Chesterbrook Community Foundation, Inc., 2008 - 2009