Curriculum Vitae
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Degrees
Ph.D. Texas Tech University, Technical Communication and Rhetoric, August 2006
M.A. Northern Arizona University, English (Rhetoric and Technical Writing), May 1999
B.A. Northern Arizona University, Liberal Studies (English and Computers), May 1997
Dissertation
Defended August 19, 2005
Published August 12, 2006
Title: Web-based training evaluation in the workplace: Practices, instructional architectures, and skills
This study examined WBT evaluation in workplace settings using a site visit and an online survey. Selected results showed that evaluation measures are in use, that project manager is a frequent role on a WBT team, that teams often include three to five members, and that team members come from many different fields.
Certifications
University of Maryland University College, WebTycho Faculty Training, September 25, 2006
Axia College of University of Phoenix Faculty Certification, March 24, 2006
APA, January 10-12, 2006
Difficult Students, UoP, October 25-27, 2005
Critical Thinking, UoP, September 12-16, 2005
Learning Teams, UoP, August 30-September 1, 2005
Introduction to UoP Online Coursework (GEN 300), UoP, July 19-21. 2005
Introductory Course Sequence (ICS), UoP, July 14-20, 2005
Evaluating Student Writing, UoP, March 16-19, 2004
Faculty Certification, UoP, March 18-April 8, 2004
Fellowships
James D. and Mary Hazlewood Memorial Fellowship, Texas Tech University, 2000-2001
T.E.A.C.H. Fellowship, Texas Tech University, 2001-2002 (Note: This two semester working fellowship included observations and critiques of my teaching, numerous workshops, and the completion of a significant project. See http://www.tltc.ttu.edu/teach)
Graduate Courses [GPA for both M.A. and Ph.D. is 4.0]
TA Practicum (NAU, ENG 601, Ackerman) Fall 1997
Classical Rhetoric (NAU, ENG 611, Gray-Rosendale) Fall 1997
History of Composition (NAU ENG 621, Gruber) Fall 1997
Written Communication in Organizations (NAU ENG 503, Bacon) Spring 1998
Computers in Composition (NAU, ENG 599, Gruber) Spring 1998
Modern Rhetorical Theory (NAU, ENG 631, Gray-Rosendale) Spring 1998
Composition Theory (NAU, ENG 511, Brachter), Summer 1998
Advanced Technical Writing (NAU, ENG 502, Bacon) Summer 1998
Rhetoric & Culture (Ethnographic Field Methods) (NAU, ENG 599, Gruber) Fall 1998
Independent Studies (NAU, ENG 697, Gruber) Fall 1998
Independent Research (NAU, ENG 685, Gruber) Fall 1998
Special Issues & Research in Criminal Justice (NAU, CJ 635, Websdale) Spring 1999
Introduction to Statistics (NAU, EPS 525, Petersen) Spring 1999
Independent Research (NAU, ENG 685, Gruber) Spring 1999
History and Theories of College Composition (TTU, ENGL 5360, Kemp) Summer 1999
Theoretical Approaches to Technical Communication: User-Centered Design (TTU, ENGL 5377, Carter) Summer 1999
Theories of Invention in Writing (TTU, ENGL 5361, Lang) Fall 1999
Foundations of Technical Communication (TTU, ENGL 5371, Carter) Fall 1999
Document Design (TTU, ENGL 5375, Spinuzzi) Fall 1999
Methods of Composition Research (TTU, ENGL 5363, Rickly) Spring 2000
Teaching Technical Communication (TTU, ENGL 5366, Barker) Spring 2000
Theoretical Approaches to Technical Communication: Ethics (TTU, ENGL 5377, Dragga) Summer 2001
Technical Editing (TTU, ENGL 5374, Dragga) Fall 2001
Quantitative Methods (TTU, CommS 5305, Roach) Fall 2001
Rhetorical Analysis of Text (TTU, ENGL 5362, Lang) Fall 2001
Technical Reports (TTU, ENGL 5372, Baake) Spring 2002
Data Analysis (SPSS) (TTU, MassC 5374, Chambers) Spring 2002
Theoretical Approaches to Technical Communication: Public Controversies (TTU, ENGL 5377, Rude) Summer 2001
Dissertation (TTU, ENGL 8000, Carter) |
Publications |
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Print
Spinuzzi, C.; Bowie, J. L.; Rodgers, I.L.; Li, X. (2003). Open Systems and Citizenship: Designing a Departmental Web Site as an Open System. Computers and Composition 20(2) 168-93.
Rodgers, I. L. (2000). Review of James R. Kalmbach (1997), The Computer and the Page: Publishing, Technology, & the Classroom. (New Directions in Computers and Composition Studies, In Gail E. Hawisher and Cynthia L. Selfe, (Eds), Norwood, N.J.: Ablex Publishing Corporation) Computers and Composition 17(3).
Abraham, H., Smith, K., & Rodgers, I. L. (1998). Writing, Discourse, and Community [Brochure]. Flagstaff, AZ: NAU English Department.
Conferences
"Designing research: Learning from writing and other fields" Computers and Writing Conference, Lubbock, TX (May 2006)
"Technical communication programs supply a diversity of skills for those entering the workforce, but are they diverse enough?" Council for Programs in Technical and Scientific Communication (CPTSC), Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana (October 7, 2004).
"Applying training evaluation methods to course design" Graduate English Society Conference, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX (February 2004)
"What technical communicators are not trained to do: An overview of web-based training evaluation”" Graduate English Society Conference, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX (February 2004).
“Crossing the border into evaluation and assessment.” Graduate English Society Conference, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX (February 2003).
"Designing Assessment for Web-based Training: Theoretical and Ethical Approaches," Society of Technical Communication (STC), Chicago, IL (May 2001)
"Zen and the Art of Web-Based Instruction: Discovering the Values That Define Quality," Graduate Research Network, 17th Computers and Writing Conference, Muncie, IN (May 2001)
"COPE: Online Personal Education Interface Design," 16th Computers and Writing Conference, Fort Worth, TX (May 2000)
"Web-based Instruction: Design, Theory, & Assessment--A research opportunity for reflective WBI Instructors," Graduate Research Network, 16th Computers and Writing Conference, Fort Worth, TX (May 2000)
"Invention in the Critiquing Process: An Exploration of Teaching Critiquing to First Year Composition Students." Graduate English Society Conference, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX (February 2000).
"Student Reactions to the Design Features of Online Courses." 15th Computers and Writing Conference, Rapid City, SD (May 1999)
"An examination of the relationship between web page design and web based courses." Graduate English Society Conference, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX (March 1999)
14th Computers and Writing Conference, Gainesville, FL (May 1998)
Graduate English Society Conference, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX (March 1998)
"RhetTime: A web game." Northern Arizona University Graduate Conference, Flagstaff, AZ (March 1998).
"RhetTime: A web library." Northern Arizona University English Graduate Symposium, Flagstaff, AZ (March 1998). |
Teaching |
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Arizona State University,
Technical Writing (TWC 447, 3 credit hrs). Fall 2006 - Present
This technical writing service course for non-majors is online using Blackboard. Writing projects include business correspondence (e-mail, letters, and memos), document design, reports, and job hunting documents. Text: Locker
Principles of Multimedia Writing (TWC 301, 3 credit hrs). Spring 2007
This technical writing course is online using Blackboard. Projects include designing instructions, brochures, and Web pages with an emphasis on audience analysis and multimedia princples. Texts: Selected readings.
University of Maryland University College
Introduction to Writing (ENGL 101, 3 credit hrs) Mid-Fall 2006-7
This traditional first-year English class is online using UMUC's WebTycho. The course covers writing process requiring drafts and peer reviews of four essays, and a required (by the university) proctored final exam. Essays include definition, comparison-and-contrast, persuasive, and research. Text: Clouse Handbook: Hacker
Technical Writing (COMM 393, 3 credit hrs) Spring 2007, Mid-Spring 2007, Summer 2007
This technical writing service course for non-majors is online using UMUC's WebTycho. Writing projects include business correspondence (e-mail, letters, and memos), document design, reports, and job hunting documents. Text: Markel
Axia College of the University of Phoenix, (multiple writing courses), June 2006.
Recently acquired by University of Phoenix, Axia offers lower division courses lasting eleven weeks. Teaching involves two courses at a time (44 students), and maintenance of telephone and computer access office hours 20 hours per week. I have been approved to teach CRT 201, COM 110, COM 125, COM 210, CIT 205, HUM 201, and IT 101. I have taught COM 125 (a first-year student research course like the traditional English 102) Like the University of Phoenix, these classes are asynchronous courses using Outlook Express newsgroups.
University of Phoenix Online, Essentials of College English, March 2004 to present (3 credit/intensive)
This course is essentially an intensive, first-year English composition class including individual writing projects, peer reviews, and revision. It also includes a major research paper created by a team of students. This is an asynchronous online course using Outlook Express newsgroups
University of Phoenix Online, Critical Thinking, March 2006 to present (3 credit/intensive)
This course is an introduction to inductive and deductive logic, fallacies, problem-solving techniques, identification and management of the perception process, and the influence of assumptions, emotional influences, and language in our thinking and communication processes. Involves individual and team projects, and it is an asynchronous online course using Outlook Express newsgroups
Northern Arizona University, Principles of Written Argumentation (ENG 211), Spring 2006 (3 credit)
This course covers types of argumentation and rhetorical methods for creating an effective argument. The course includes a ten page research project and about 25 pages of graded writing during the semester. I taught this as a hybrid course with two meetings a week in the classroom and one asynchronous discussion a week using WebCT. Text: Lunsford, Ruszkiewicz, & Walters
Texas Tech University, College Rhetoric Online Document Instructor, Fall 2002 to Spring 2005 (20 hour/week to fulfill quota)
For both first and second semester College Rhetoric courses, document instructors provide online feedback and grades for essay, peer review, and reflection assignments for about 2500 students using Interactive Composition Online (ICON). For more information about ICON and the TTU composition program, see http://ttopic.english.ttu.edu/manual/manualframe.asp?typeof=icon
Texas Tech University, Technical Writing (ENGL 2311), Spring 2001, Fall 2001, and Spring 2002 (3 credits)
This is an introductory course for technical writing students and a required course for many other majors. I included cover letters, resumes, instructions, usability testing, and required a major service project (individual or group, student choice) to produce, test, and deliver a needed document to a client.
Texas Tech University, Advanced College Rhetoric (ENGL 1302), Spring 2000 and Fall 2000 (3 credits)
This is the second of two required first-year composition courses. This course requires three papers with two drafts and a final for each, peer reviews of all drafts, and reflections after each final. The third paper is a major research paper.
Texas Tech University, Essentials of College Rhetoric (ENGL 1301), Fall 1999 (3 credits)
This is the first of two required first-year composition courses. The course covers writing process requiring drafts and peer reviews of all essays. I included a small service project (individual or group) as the final project and included a final exam covering editing (locating errors in a three paragraph text) and rhetorical terminology used in class.
South Plains College (Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center). Continuing Education: Technical and Business Writing. Spring 2001 & Fall 2001.
These short, non-credit courses (six sessions, three hours per session) included basic principles of professional writing, e-mail and memorandums, business letters, reports, resumes, and cover letters. The students met in a well-equipped computer classroom and conducted online research during class.
Northern Arizona University, School of Forestry Writing Consultant, Fall 1998 and Spring 1999
For the School of Forestry, I conducted four writing workshops for students and provided individual consulting for staff, faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
Northern Arizona University, Critical Reading and Writing in the University Community, Fall 1997, Spring 1998, and Summer 1998 (ENG 105). (4 credits)
This first-year composition course combines the traditional two first year courses. Students meet once each week in the computer lab. The course requires a major research paper on a topic having to do with an environmental issue.
Northern Arizona University, Fundamentals of English Composition (ENG 100), Spring 1998 (1 credit)
This course is one-to-one with students who wish specific and individual writing help. The course is designed after an initial assessment and conference. Students are required to produce writing weekly.
Northern Arizona University, English Writing Tutor, Fall 1997 to Spring 1998.
As a tutor in the Writing Lab, I worked one-on-one with students and participated in regular training sessions provided throughout the semester.
Personal Computer Consultant and Tutor, (California, 1985-1992) I provided clients with basic computer and Word Perfect training. |
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Academic memberships
American Teachers of Technical Writing (ATTW) 1999 to 2002, 2007-Present
Council for Programs in Technical and Scientific Communication (CPTSC) 2004
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) November 1999 to 2002
Modern Language Association (MLS) 2005
Northern Arizona Organization of Graduate Students of English (OGSE), 1997 - 1999
Society of Technical Communication (STC) 1999 - 2002, 2006-Present
Texas Tech Graduate English Society (GES), 1999 - 2005
Offices Held
President, Texas Tech University Student Chapter of the Society of Technical Communication (STC), 2001 - 2002
Conference Co-Chair, Texas Tech Graduate English Society Annual Conference, 2002
Vice-President, Texas Tech University Student Chapter of the Society of Technical Communication (STC), 2000 - 2001
Webmaster, Texas Tech University Student Chapter of the Society of Technical Communication (STC), 1999 - 2000
Webmaster, Texas Tech Graduate English Society, 1999 - Fall 2000
Webmaster, Northern Arizona Organization of Graduate Students of English, July 1998 to May 1999
Service Award
Texas Tech University Student Chapter of the Society of Technical Communication (STC), 2003, for exceptional leadership and innovation while President.
Committees
National
Committee on Research, Association of Teachers of Technical Communication(ATTW), (Chair: Dorothy Winsor, Iowa State), 1999
Local
University of Phoenix Online
- University Ethics Committee, August 2005 to 2006
Texas Tech University
- Graduate English Society Conference Transportation Coordinator, 2000 - 2001
- Technical Communication Committee, Department of English, 2001
Northern Arizona University
- Editor, OGSE On & Offline Newsletter, July 1998 to May 1999.
Workshops Presented
“WBT Evaluation” presentation and workshop for Texas Tech University Health Center Safety Service online training development team, November 18, 2003
"Texas Tech Online-Print Integrated Curriculum (TOPIC)" A four hour workshops for TOPIC instructors, TTU, January 14, 2000.
"Web Construction" Four hour workshops for faculty and graduate students of English, Texas Tech University, August 2000
"Web Construction" Four hour workshops for faculty and graduate students of English, Northern Arizona University, Spring 1998, Fall 1998, and Spring 1999
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