Curriculum Vitae (Highlights)

March 2017

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EDUCATION

2012

Ph.D., English, with Doctoral Emphasis in Technology and Society. University of California, Santa Barbara. Dissertation: A Theoretical Framework for Virtual-Worlds Research: Toward a Proxemics of Virtuality. Dissertation committee: Alan Liu, Ph.D. (chair); Bishnupriya Ghosh, Ph.D.; Miriam J. Metzger, Ph.D.

2007

M.A., English. University of Northern Iowa. Thesis: Elucidating Injustice: The Crisis of Identity in Minority-Produced Science Fiction.

 

1995

B.S., English. Iowa State University of Science and Technology.

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

(All courses have been taught face-to-face; * denotes the course was also taught 100% online)
 

Oxnard College (2014-present)

- College Composition* 

- Critical Thinking through Composition and Literature* 

- Directed Studies in English 

- Intermediate Composition 

 

University of California, Santa Barbara (2009)

- Introduction to Literary Study: Information (and) Technology in Literature 

 

University of Northern Iowa (2007)

- College Reading and Writing 

 

PUBLICATIONS

Print Publications

- Elucidating Injustice: The Crisis of Identity in Minority-Produced Science Fiction [ISBN 978-3-8383-5371-5]. Saarbrücken: Lambert Academic Publishing, 2010.

- “A Strike Back at the Empire.” Review of Science Fiction and Empire, by Patricia Kerslake. Science Fiction Studies 35.3 (Nov. 2008): 501-03.

- “A Grab Bag Worth Grabbing.” Review of The Sandman Papers, ed. Joe Sanders. Science Fiction Studies 34.1 (Mar. 2007): 152-54.

 

Online Publications

- “Three Classic Mistakes Students Make during Their First Academic Year.” Seattlepi.com. May 2013.

- “Alternative Career Choices for English PhDs.” End of Line…Indeed. 8 Apr. 2011.

- “CRSs in the Humanities: Engaging the Short Attention Span.” The Active Class. 28 Apr. 2010. [Reposted at End of Line . . . Indeed, 2 Feb. 2013.]

- “Thoughts on ‘Should the Pedagogy Match the Technology: Interactivity and Critical Pedagogy’ - HASTAC 2010.” HASTAC. 19 Apr. 2010.

 

TEACHING INTERESTS

- Modern American Literature, particularly 21st-century American work.

- Ethnic/Minority Literatures, including women’s, African-American, Latinx/Chican@, Jewish, Native American, LGBTQIA, Asian-American, and intersectionalities.

- Writing, Literacy, and Technology, including social media, online culture, gaming, and online virtual worlds.

- Digital/Online Material, such as hypertexts, micropublishing, big data, interactive texts.

- Writing/Composition, including technical writing and creative writing.

- Interdisciplinary Studies.

- Science Fiction, including genre studies, individual authors, and contexts and cultures.

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AWARDS AND HONORS

- John Milton Award for Excellence in Service by a Classified Employee, Oxnard College, 2012.

- Outstanding Graduate Student Award, UNI Dept. of English Language and Literature, 2007.

- Irene M. Thompson Scholarship, UNI Dept. of English Language and Literature, 2006-2007.

- Graduate Tuition Scholarship, UNI Graduate College, 2006-2007.

 

 

FELLOWSHIPS

- Fellow in Composition, Gevirtz School of Education, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2015. 

- Doctoral Scholars Fellowship, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2007-2012.

- HASTAC (Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology Alliance and Collaboratory) Scholars Fellowship, 2009-2010.

 

CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES

Organizer/Co-Organizer

- Ventura College and Oxnard College, Spring Institute for Teaching Excellence 2.0 (Ventura, CA, February 18-21, 2014).

- UCSB Literature.Culture.Media Center Third Annual Research Slam (Santa Barbara, CA, May 21, 2010).

- The Succession of Simulacra: The Legacy of Jean Baudrillard (Santa Barbara, CA, Apr. 18-19, 2008).

 

Presenter

- “‘M.A.A.P.P.P.’ Your Way to Success: Managing Activities & Achievements to Promote Programs & Partnerships,” with Dr. Richard Durán and Dr. Cynthia Herrera. Presented at the National Community College Hispanic Council 16th Annual Leadership Symposium (San Antonio, TX, Sep. 22-24, 2011).

- “Information versus Content: Second Life in the Literature Classroom.” Presented at the Modern Language Association 125th Annual Convention (Philadelphia, PA, Dec. 27-30, 2009).

- “The Generic Conscience: Toward a Theory of African-American Science Fiction.” Presented at the National Association of African American Studies 15th Annual Conference (Baton Rouge, LA, Feb. 12-16, 2007).

 

ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP

- 2010-2016: Oxnard College Distance Education Committee. Co-chair, 2014-2016.

- 2014: VCCCD Classified Professional Development Committee.

- 2013: Oxnard College Library and Learning Resources Advisory Committee.

- 2013: Oxnard College Classified Senate. President, 2013.

- 2012-2014: VCCCD Instructional Technology Advisory Council.

- 2012-2014: Oxnard College Campus Use, Development, and Safety Committee. Technology Strategic Plan Task Force co-chair, 2013-2014.

- 2012-2013: Oxnard College Community Outreach and Events Committee. Co-chair, 2012-2013.

- 2011-2014: Oxnard College Student Success Committee.

- 2011-2014: Oxnard College Learning Outcomes Team Committee.

- 2010-2012: VCCCD Distance Learning Task Force.

- 2010-2012: Oxnard College Technology Committee.

- 2010-2011: Oxnard College Multicultural Day Ad-Hoc Committee.

- 2007: UNI Student Scholars Development Association. Faculty advisor.

- 2007: UNI English Club. Faculty co-advisor.

- 2006-2007: UNI Graduate Student Advisory Board.