andréa d. davis - curriculum vitae

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personal profileMy research demonstrates a commitment to focused interdisciplinary engagement across digital rhetorics, cultural rhetorics, composition pedagogy, and administration. Specifically, I am interested in how identity and representation play out through digital and cultural rhetorics. In particular, I am interested in storytelling—in the ways in which visual, oral, aural, alphabetic, and digital “texts” are composed through/with multimodal means of production along with the social, political, historical, and cultural contexts in which they are created.

My research projects all relate to storytelling as an embodied rhetoric and involves different institutional venues. My work in research, administration, teaching and service all provide synergistic impetus for examining storytelling in different settings.

Selected research projects include:• expanding my archival research on

Edward H. Davis, the cornerstone collector for the Heye Foundation, Museum of the American Indian, to produce an historiography that contextualizes his work with Native communities;

• exploration of professional development and mentoring aspects of administration resulting in an edited collection of graduate student professional development narratives, as well as a coauthored article with one of my undergraduate Veteran students;

• extending and expanding upon a special topics course I developed in social content curation, a colleague and I are developing an article on the theoretical and pedagogical implications of this form of multimedia storytelling also offering a case study of the Pinterest site.

PhD in Rhetoric & Writing Michigan State University — 2009Concentrations:

• Digital Rhetorics & Professional Writing

• Cultural Rhetorics

Committee: Malea Powell (chair), Julie Lindquist, Dànielle Nicole DeVoss, Dean Rehberger. Dissertation: Media Praxis: Reading Cultural Institutions.

MA in EnglishCalifornia State University, San Bernardino — 2005Composition

Director: Jacqueline Rhodes.Combined thesis: The Literacy Event Horizon: Examining Orality and Literacy in Leslie Marmon Silko’s Ceremony.

MA in EnglishCalifornia State University, San Bernardino — 2005Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

Director: Sunny Hyon.Combined thesis: The Literacy Event Horizon: Examining Orality and Literacy in Leslie Marmon Silko’s Ceremony.

BA in English LiteratureCalifornia State University, San Bernardino — 2001English Literature

Cum Laude — departmental honors: Shakespeare: The Authorship Question

education

areas of research & specializationResearchIdentity, representation, embodied rhetorics, multimedia storytelling, games and game theory, space/place, and institutional critique.

SpecializationsDigital rhetorics, cultural rhetorics, teaching with technology, multimodal composition, composition pedagogy, technical and professional writing, and writing program administration.

Andréa d. Davisassistant professor of rhetoric & composition • washington state university, tri-cities

2710 Crimson Way • Richland, WA 99354-1671 • phone: 509/372.7182 • fax: 509/372.71118 • [email protected] • www.digitalcelt.com

updated January 2012

http://www.digitalcelt.com


academic appointmentsAssistant Professor of Rhetoric and Composition Washington State University — 2009 - presentDepartment of English (includes WPA appointment)

In addition to my administrative role, I teach graduate level courses in Rhetoric & Professional Writing ; undergraduate level courses in Composition and in Rhetoric & Professional Writing; and undergraduate level courses in the Digital Technology and Culture Program. Teaching these courses includes curriculum development, text selection, schedule planning, syllabus preparation, and assignment design, as well as assessment and guidance. Additionally, I meet with students for individual conferences on writing projects and design and implement critical peer review processes in class. Most courses are taught in computer mediated environments.

Digital Writing ConsultantMichigan State University — 2008 - 2009MSU Writing Center

Responsible for one-on-one consulting for digital/multimedia writing projects (i.e. websites, PowerPoint presentations, document design issues, etc); provided online consulting with the Department of Nursing; and developed, delivered, and participated in various workshops and presentations, including writing-across-the-curriculum and classroom support workshops such as the peer review process.

Graduate Teaching AssistantMichigan State University — 2004 - 2008Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures

Teacher of record for Tier I writing courses across a variety of course themes in the independent writing program at the freshman level. As teacher of record, I was solely responsible for the development of course syllabi and assignments, text selection, planning and scheduling, facilitating conferences and peer reviews, as well as assessment and guidance. All courses were taught in a computer mediated environment.

Graduate Teaching AssistantCalifornia State University, San Bernardino — 2003 - 2004Department of English

The graduate TA position in the Master’s program was based on a competitive application process for one-year appointment teaching pre-college writing to English Language Learners as well as teaching Freshman Composition. As teacher of record, I was solely responsible for the development of course syllabi and assignments, planning and scheduling, facilitating conferences and peer reviews, as well as assessment and guidance.

Graduate Writing ConsultantCalifornia State University, San Bernardino — 2002 - 2004CSUSB Writing Center

Responsible for one-on-one consulting for both undergraduate and graduate students, assisting with both personal and academic writing. Also responsible for planning and facilitating ESL conversation groups and specialized in consulting with English Language Learners. Provided in-class workshops on the writing process, peer review, and citation practices.

Andréa d. Davisassistant professor of rhetoric & composition • washington state university, tri-cities updated January 2012




administrative experienceWriting Program AdministratorWashington State University — 2009 - presentDepartment of English, Tri-Cities Campus

AssessmentOversee Tri-Cities placement exams and University Writing Portfolios; collect and assess Senior English portfolios; determine programmatic needs; review and evaluate [M] course proposals; work with and compose reports for the Academic Director, Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs and other stake holders.

Writing CenterDevelop mission statement, outcomes, and strategic goals; train, supervise, and collaborate with Interim Director to oversee the day-to-day operations; hire, train, supervise, and assess peer consultants; plan and implement events and workshops; schedule and supervise facilitators of English 102, 107, and UColl 302 tutorials; maintain and update information for catalog, website, and campus notices.

Composition ProgramServe as liaison on the Composition Committee and the All University Writing Committee to ensure consistency of composition program between Pullman and Tri-Cities; Implement campus-specific initiatives to support Tri-Cities student body such as diagnostic essays to verify placement.

Professional DevelopmentProvide specialized workshops and events for Writing-Across-the-Curriculum and Writing-In-the-Disciplines; consult with faculty regarding academic integrity issues and coordinate campus-wide events such as Awareness Day; (see also “Faculty & Staff” below).

Advocacy & MentoringLeading the ongoing advocacy for just and equitable teaching loads for Tri-Cities English clinical faculty; continue to pursue administrative course releases for WPA and Writing Center Director; ongoing mentoring of students; (see also “Faculty & Staff” below).

de facto Associate ChairWashington State University — fall 2010 - presentDepartment of English, Tri-Cities Campus

StudentsServe as point person for student complaints; advise students on majors and certificates; recruitment and retention efforts; internships/independent studies conducted or assigned according to faculty expertise; maintenance of student data such as advising lists and certified majors.

Curriculum Planning & DevelopmentLiaison to related programs such as UCORE; development of courses and/or new programs of study such as the Rhetoric and Professional Writing option in English; coordinate with DTC; studies on topics like course enrollment trends; development of 4 year advanced schedule for advising purposes.

Programmatic Planning & DevelopmentMeet periodically with Liberal Arts Academic Director; coordinate with Pullman as needed; representation on departmental, CLA, campus, and University committees; strategic planning, including mission statements, goals and objects, etc.; development of planning and programmatic documents, including budget requests, hiring requests, five year plans, etc.; development of strategies for improving programs.

Faculty & StaffResponsible for scheduling; hiring and supervising adjuncts and TAs after consultation with relevant faculty; mentoring of junior tenure-track, and all clinical and adjunct faculty; and sharing of best practices.

AdministrativiaWeb management; oversee program infrastructure for English and DTC, including laboratories, software, and hardware.





publications & scholarshipEdited Volumes

Davis, A. & Webb, S. (forthcoming). Metamorphosis: The Effects of Professional Development on Graduate Students. Under contract with Fountainhead Press in the X Series on Professional Development. [status: completing manuscript revisions based on external reviews. Anticipated submission of final manuscript to publisher: February 15, 2012]

Eyman, D., & Davis, A. (collection in preparation) Play and Pedagogy: Video Games and Writing Instruction. With interest from Parlor Press.

Edited JournalsCo-Editor. (2009-present). Kairos: A Journal of Rhetoric, Technology, and Pedagogy. Praxis Section. (Assistant Editor from 2006-2009).

Book Chapters

Davis, A. (forthcoming). “Introduction: Exigency and Unintended Consequences,” in Davis, A. & Webb, S. (Eds.) Metamorphosis: The Effects of Professional Development on Graduate Students. Under contract with Fountainhead Press in the X Series on Professional Development.

Davis, A. (accepted). “’Leeroy Jenkins!’ What Computer Gamers Can Teach Us About Visual Arguments,” in Eyman, D., & Davis, A. (Eds.) Play and Pedagogy: Video Games and Writing Instruction [Edited collection in preparation, but chapter complete and accepted].

Davis, A., DeVoss, D.N., Lackey, D. & Webb, S. (2010). “Remix, Play, and Remediation: Undertheorized Composing Practices,” in Urbanski, H. (Ed.) Writing and the Digital Generation: Essays on New Media Rhetoric. McFarland Press.

Peer-Reviewed Articles & Webtexts

Davis. A. (proposed). “Writing Program Administration: A Rhetorical Techné.” College Composition and Communication [special issue: The Profession].

Davis, A. & Lackey, D. (manuscript in preparation). “The Pedagogy Of Social Content Curation: What Piques Their Pinterest?” (with interest from Kairos: A Journal of Rhetoric, Technology, and Pedagogy).

Lazor, L. & Davis, A. (under review). “Ask Not What Your University Can Do For You: Changing Perspectives on Supporting Student Veterans.” Writing on the Edge.

Davis, A. (2011). “Growing Our Discipline: An Interview with Malea Powell.” Composition Forum, 23(spring) 2011.

DigiRhet Research Collective. (2008). “old + old + old = new: a copyright manifesto for the digital world.” Kairos: A Journal of Rhetoric, Technology, and Pedagogy, 12(3) [Special issue: Manifestos!].

Review Essays & Webtexts

Davis, A. (2007). Review of Krista Ratcliffe’s Rhetorical Listening: Identification, Gender, Whiteness in the Journal of Business and Technical Communication, 21:324-327.

Grant Scholarship

(2011 - not funded). Book Project: The Contribution of Edward H. Davis’ Ethnological Collecting and Storytelling to Understanding California Native Tribal Cultures. National Endowment of the Humanities Fellowship, Washington, DC. $37,800 [external].





conference presentationsDavis. A. (2012 – accepted). “Re/Framing the NMAI: Storytelling and the Invisible Influence of Institutional Memory.” Rhetoric Society of America Conference, Pennsylvania.

Muhlhauser, P., Davis, A. & Cozza, V. (2012 – accepted). “Shaping TEXTure(s): Memory, Identity, and Pedagogy.” Computers & Writing Conference, North Carolina.

Kelly-Riley, D., Bell, N. & Davis, A. (2011). “On-going issues of curriculum and writing placement validity: Adapting an ESL first-year composition program to a multi-lingual campus.” WPA 2011 (Writing Program Administration), Louisiana.

Davis, A. (2011). “Contested Space, Contested Knowledge: Exploring Storytelling as Embodied Rhetoric.” Conference on College Composition and Communication, Georgia.

Davis, A. (2010). “The Visual Culture of Edward H. Davis: Discursive Contexts of Ethnographic Photographs.” Visual Culture & Global Practices: 45th Annual Comparative Literature Conference, California.

Davis, A., Lindquist, J. & Smith, L. (2008). “Toward A Culturally Responsible Rhetoric: Attending to Everyday Narrative Practices.” Rhetoric Society of America Conference, Washington.

Gossett, K., Lamanna, C., & Davis, A. (2008).“Rhetorical Memory and Delivery 2.0: Changing Realities of the Future through Writing Realties of the Past.” Conference on College Composition and Communication, Louisiana.

Davis, A. (2007). “’Leeroy Jenkins!’ What Computer Gamers Can Teach Us About Visual Arguments,” 2007 Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association National Conference: Digital Games, Massachusetts.

Eyman, D., Davis, A. & Whittemore, S. (2007). “Play and Pedagogy: Games, Gaming, and Teaching Writing,” Conference on College Composition and Communication: Computer Connection, New York.

publications & scholarship (continued)Writing Program Administration Scholarship (selected)

Davis, A. (2011). Academic Integrity Resources at WSU Tri-Cities. Researched, planned, coordinated, and produced resource guide for Liberal Arts faculty to provide information about plagiarism and establish policies for reporting within English courses. Washington State University, Tri-Cities.

Davis, A. (2011). Report on Student Recruitment and Retention Efforts for English at WSU-TC. Wrote report for the Liberal Arts Academic Director detailing all of the recruitment and retention efforts that English faculty at Tri-Cities have innovated, implemented, and/or participated in during the 2010-2011 academic year. Washington State University, Tri-Cities.

Davis, A. (2011). Clinical Position Justification - Assistant Writing Center Director. Researched campus need for English 101 and 403, assessed writing center needs, wrote and presented argument for position for 2012-2013 year. Washington State University, Tri-Cities.

Davis, A. (2010 - revised 2011). WSU-TC Writing Program Strategic Plan. Researched, assessed, and coordinated campus-wide information to produce 5-year plan for English (Literary Studies, Rhetoric & Professional Writing, and the Professional Writing Certificate), Digital Technology and Culture Program, the Writing Center, and Composition program. Washington State University, Tri-Cities.





conference presentations (continued)DeVoss, D.N., Penniman, M., Reyes, R., Tasaka, R., Lackey, D. & Davis, A. (2007). “old + old = new: writing multimedia, remixing culture, remixing identity.” Conference on College Composition and Communication, New York.

Davis, A., Fero, M. & Lindquist, L. (2006). “How Class Works in the Writing Classroom: Embodied Experiences of Pedagogy,” How Class Works - 2006 Conference, New York.

Davis, A. (2006). “Multimedia Delivery and the Contextualizing of Native Spaces,” Computers & Writing Conference, Texas.

DigiRhet Research Collective. (2006). “old+old+old = new: Multimedia writing, copyright, and remix culture,” Computers & Writing Conference, Texas.

Davis, A. (2006). “The Rhetoric of Space and Place at the National Museum of the American Indian,” Seventh Annual CIC American Indian Studies Consortium Graduate Student Conference and Paper Competition, Indiana.

Davis, A. (2006). “’Leeroy Jenkins!’ Gaming and Visual Argumentation,” Conference on College Composition and Communication: Computer Connection, Illinois.

Davis, A. (2005). “Rhetorical Doubling: Reading the Mission Statement of the National Museum of the American Indian,” 5th Biennial Feminism(s) & Rhetoric(s) Conference, Michigan.

Davis, A. (2004). “Collaboration vs. Competition: Feminist Principles in Campus Organizations,” Annual California State University State-wide Research Competition, California. (2nd place winner —Arts & Sciences)

Haviland, C., Asbell, A., Boland, M., Costino, K. & Davis, A. (2003). “Reframing Our Houses: Using Feminist Theories to Reshape English Departments and Universities,”4th Biennial Feminism(s) & Rhetoric(s) Conference, Ohio.

Davis, A. (2003). “Labov and Lessing: Narrative Analysis of a Holocaust Survivor’s Story,” Annual California State University Research Competition, California. (campus winner in Arts & Sciences placing me in state-wide competition)

invited teaching & presentationsEnglish 302: Introduction to English Studies - fall 2011Washington State University, Tri-CitiesTaught two-week unit introducing students to the Rhetoric & Professional Writing option in English, including historical background of rhetoric and its application in contemporary academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

English 302: Introduction to English Studies - fall 2010Washington State University, Tri-CitiesTaught two-week unit introducing students to the Rhetoric & Professional Writing option in English, including historical background of rhetoric and its application in contemporary academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

TWILS: Teaching Writing In the Life Sciences - spring 2009Michigan State UniversityTaught workshop to instructors of Life Sciences about various types of writing projects that could be assigned, facilitated creation of new assignment and rubric designs based on expanded concepts of what counts as “writing,” and facilitated peer evaluation of assignments and rubrics.





teaching experience & course developmentWashington State University (2009 - present)Assistant Professor of Rhetoric & Composition

Composition (undergraduate level)• English 101: Introductory Writing

• English 200: Expository Writing (four separate independent studies)

• English 301: Writing & Rhetorical Conventions

Literary Studies (undergraduate level)• English 302: Introduction to English Studies (guest taught 2-week section) [two sections]

Rhetoric & Professional Writing (undergraduate level)• English 360: Principles of Rhetoric

• English 361: Everyday Rhetorics of Popular Culture

• English 362: Rhetorics of Racism (directed group independent study)

• English 402: Technical & Professional Writing [two sections]

• English 460: The Scope of Rhetoric

• English 498: Professional Writing Certificate internship [8 sections]

Rhetoric & Professional Writing (graduate level)• English 534: Theories and Methods of the Teaching of Technical and Professional Writing

Digital Technology and Culture (undergraduate level)• DTC 336: Composition & Design

• Engl/DTC 356: The Rhetoric of Information [two sections]

• Engl/DTC 375: Language, Texts, and Technology

• English 499: Independent Study [two sections]

Michigan State University (2004 - 2008)Graduate Teaching Assistant in Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures

• WRA 1004: Preparation for College Writing

Fall 2005 – visual rhetoric Fall 2004 – exploring themes of community• WRA 110: Writing – Science & Technology

Spring 2007 – science and technology as weapons of culture wars Fall 2006 – rhetoric & representation in science and technology• WRA 115: Writing – Law & Justice

Spring 2008 – writing: media, law & justice• WRA 125: Writing – the American Ethnic and Racial Experience

Fall 2007 – digital and cultural experiences of race and ethnicity• WRA 150: Writing – Evolution of American Thought

Spring 2006 – a rhetorical look at Native American literature Spring 2005 – virtual community ethnography





teaching experience & course development (continued)California State University, San Bernardino (2003 - 2004)Graduate Teaching Assistant in TESL and Composition

• English 86a and 86b: Introduction to College Writing in the Multilingual Classroom - two quarter sequence for multilingual writers.

• English 101: Freshman Composition

professional activitiesWorkshops & Institutes

Presenter. (2008). Demystifying the ANGEL Course Management System. Writing, Rhetoric & American Cultures, Michigan State University.

Presenter. (2008). Davis, A., Walls, D., DeVoss, D.N., Wirtz, J. & Kripintiris, K. “Teaching Writing in Computer-based Environments: Issues, Advice, and Materials.” Rhetoric & Writing Technology Workshop, Michigan State University.

Presenter. (2008). Writing in the Disciplines, A workshop for College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Tier II Instructors, Michigan State University.

Presenter. (2006). “ESL Writers in the Composition Classroom.” Writing, Rhetoric, & American Cultures TA Orientation Workshop, Michigan State University.

Special Training

Participant. (2010). Information Literacy and the Teaching of Writing Conference, Washington State University, Spokane.

Participant. (2008). TWILS: Teaching Writing in the Life Sciences. Intensive 10-day workshop on teaching writing across the curriculum (WAC/WID), Michigan State University.

Participant. (2007 and 2008). Michigan Writing Program Administration Annual Meeting, Michigan State University.

Participant. (2005). WritingTech 2005: A Faculty Technology Workshop for Writing Teachers. Rhetoric & Writing, Michigan State University.

mentoringGraduate level

Washington State UniversityDissertation committee member for Pam Chisum. Becoming Visible in Invisible Space: How the Cyborg Trickster is (Re)inventing NDN Identity. Expected completion May 2012.

Michigan State UniversityTeaching Assistant Mentor. (2005-2008). Writing, Rhetoric, & American Cultures Program.

Michigan State UniversityFounding Chair and mentor. (2006-2008). Writing, Rhetoric & Praxis (WRAP), Graduate Student Organization.

Undergraduate level

California State University, San Bernardino Sigma Tau Delta officer mentor. (1998-2000). Graduate mentor to undergraduate officers of Sigma Tau Delta local chapter.





serviceCampus/Department

Committee Chair. (2011-2012). Tenure-Track Faculty Hiring Committee (Writing Center Director, Rhetoric & Composition). Washington State University, Tri-Cities.

Committee Member. (2011-2012). Tenure-Track Faculty Hiring Committee (Digital Technology and Culture Director). Washington State University, Tri-Cities.

Committee Chair. (2010-2011). Tenure-Track Faculty Hiring Committee (Writing Center Director, Rhetoric & Composition). Washington State University, Tri-Cities.

Committee Co-Chair. (2010-2011). Tenure-Track Faculty Hiring Committee (Multilingual Composition). Washington State University, Tri-Cities.

Faculty Advisor. (2009-2010). Equality, Vision, Empowerment (EVE) student organization. Washington State University, Tri-Cities.

Faculty Advisor for Undergraduate English Majors. (2009-present). Department of English. Washington State University, Tri-Cities.

Committee Member. (2009-present). College of Liberal Arts Visionary Subcommittee. Washington State University, Tri-Cities.

University

Committee Member. (2010-present). All-University Writing Committee. Washington State University.

Committee Member. (2009-present). Composition Committee. Washington State University.

Department Representative. (2006-2007). Council of Graduate Students, Michigan State University.

Project Team Member. (2006-2007). Carriers of Culture: Living Native Basket Traditions, Michigan State University Museum.

NATIONAL

Reviewer. (2010). Conference on College Composition and Communication, Georgia.

Reviewer. (2009). 7th Biennial Feminisms and Rhetorics Conference, Michigan.

Conference planner. (2007-2009). Expanding Literacy Studies, an International, Interdisciplinary Conference for Graduate Students — spring 2009 event at Ohio State University.

Graduate Research Network Executive Committee. (2006-2009). Computers & Writing.

Reviewer. (2006). Studies in American Indian Literatures (SAIL).

Community

Writing Contest Judge. (2005, 2006, and 2008). Montcalm Community College, Michigan.





memberships• American Culture Association

• American Society for the History of Rhetoric

• Coalition of Women Scholars In the History of Rhetoric

• Conference on College Composition and Communication

• Council of Writing Program Administrators

• DigiRhet Research Collective

• Modern Language Association

• National Council of Teachers of English

• Rhetoric Society of America

• TechRhet

Mentored Grant Proposal Writing Workshop 2011 Selected participant (university-wide application process).Under the direction of Dr. Stephen Russell, produced and submitted NEH Fellowship grant proposal.

Varg-Sullivan Award for Outstanding Graduate Student Achievement in the Arts and Letters2008 Program Nominee.Michigan State University Graduate students in the College of Arts and Letters are eligible to be nominated for the award by their major unit. Recipients are selected based on best presentation at a national or international event or best published article in the Letters.

knowledge & skillsMac and Windows platforms Windows 3.1 - Windows 7; Mac OS X (including Lion)

MS Office Suite All versions - MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, MS Outlook, MS Entourage

HTML & CSS Design Web design including layout, color, typography, navigation, graphic elements, and multimedia

Adobe Photoshop Intermediate level image design and editing

Adobe InDesign Document design and content creation for print and web

Adobe Dreamweaver Intermediate to advanced level web development

Adobe Acrobat Pro Intermediate to advanced level ability to view, create, manipulate, print and manage files for print and web

Selected Symposium Participant2007 “Indigenous Past and Present” First Annual Symposium —Contesting Knowledge: Museums and Indigenous Perspectives. CIC-AIS, Newberry Library, Illinois.

Kairos Graduate Student/Adjunct Teaching Award2006 Kairos: A Journal of Rhetoric, Technology, and Pedagogy in association with Bedford/St. Martin’s Press.For classroom-based practice employing computers and writing pedagogies to promote student learning. $500.00

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