“The heart of my classes is the discussions. I aim for the class to learn together as a group… what makes Siena special is the sense of community.”

Meet Michael Winstrom

Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Primary Subject: Philosophy of Ethics

Education

• M.A. in Philosophy, University of Michigan
• B.A. in Philosophy, University of Omaha-Nebraska
• Certified Online Instructor

Recent Awards and Achievements

• 2007: Recipient of the Jack Bologna Innovative Teaching Award

Teaching Philosophy

“Teaching at Siena has been my most gratifying professional experience. Non-traditional students bring to the University a wealth of life experience and wisdom. The online courses - which have become my main focus - only emphasize this. Discussions of ethical predicaments in the the business world and the wider society have a special openness in the online courses. I’m continually impressed with the creation of the online communities in Siena’s courses.”