Rachel Royle

First Year Writing

Hailing from Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, UK, Rachel Royle began teaching in the English Department in 2007. She also serves as Columbia College’s Advisor for Radio & Television students. Before coming to Chicago, Rachel worked as a Reporter and Producer for Radio, specializing in International News and Current Affairs. For three years, she hosted a daily Magazine program, broadcasting worldwide from Quito, Ecuador. Rachel’s particular interest and professional experience lies in On-location reporting and Radio documentary features.

After gaining a First Class honors joint degree in Film & Media Studies and English Literature, from Stirling University, Scotland, Rachel began full-time work in Broadcasting, which took her through a number of countries and cultures. She arrived in the United States in 2003, to work as a Radio Producer and complete her Masters Degree in Intercultural Studies. Before coming to the College Advising Center she taught English and Career & Portfolio courses at a local college. Rachel continues to enjoy working part-time in Radio as a Producer and co-host for a Chicago FM station. In her new vocation as adjunct faculty, Rachel hopes to help students explore other cultures and worldviews through Ethnographic Research and Writing.

Office Location: English Department, suite 514, 5th floor, 33 E. Congress

Office Phone: 312-344-8125

FAX: 312-344-8001

Email: rroyle@colum.edu

Mailing Address:
Rachel Royle
Department of English
Columbia College of Chicago
600 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605