Join us for an Academic Retreat on The Gawain Poet led by Dr. Greg Roper of the University of Dallas.

About the Leader

Dr. Greg Roper received his PhD from the University of Virginia. In addition to his role as associate professor, he is also the current Dean of Students. Dr. Roper has interests in Middle English literature, rhetoric and composition, literary theory, and pedagogy.

He has published essays on Medieval penitential manuals and their influence on late Medieval literature, on The Canterbury Tales, and on teaching survey courses and literary theory. He has published a book entitled  The Writer's Workshop, which uses ancient and medieval notions of imitation to help students improve their writing. He also enjoys advising students about career plans and graduate school.

Important Details

Travel: participants are expected to pay for their own travel to and from the retreat. We recommend flying into Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and arriving at the Kingfisher Center at least an hour before the event begins.

Cost: $1200

Academic Retreats are offered free of charge to Valor Education faculty and staff.

Scholarship: we ask all applicants to pursue funding sources through their home institution. The Valor Institute also has scholarship money available. To apply, please email Joel VanDerworp with a letter of recommendation along with your retreat application.

Sponsorship: the Valor Institute is looking for partners to join us in expanding our retreat offerings. Click here to learn more about how you can support the Valor Institute.