academic appointments
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, Illinois
Assistant Professor of English and Writing Program Director > August 2008-present
Illinois Instutitute of Technology
Chicago, Illinois
Director of Communication Across the Curriculum and Senior Lecturer > August
2007-June 2008
education
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana
Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition > May 2007
Primary Area of Study: Rhetoric and Composition
Secondary Area of Study: Writing
Program Administration
Dissertation Title: (Re)Placing Grammar in the Composition Classroom
Dissertation Committee: Irwin Weiser (chair), Patricia Sullivan, Shirley Rose,
and Linda Bergmann
Dissertation Defended with Distinction > April 2007
Marquette University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
M.A. in English Literature and Languages > May 2000
St. Norbert College
DePere, Wisconsin
B.A. in English and Political Science > May 1998
scholarship
publications
GenAdmin: Writing Program Administrator Identity in the 21 st Century with Colin Charlton, Jonnika Charlton, Tarez Samra Graban, and Kathleen J. Ryan. Under Contract with Parlor Press. Expected publication, Fall 2011.
Expanding Literacies. First-year writing textbook co-authored with Nancy DeJoy and Beatrice Smith. Expected publication, Fall 2011.
national conference presentations
(Forthcoming) “Global Literacies in Context: Remixing the Geography of First-Year Writing Programs in America.” Conference on College Composition and Communication. Louisville, Kentucky. March 2010.
“We Can Make a Difference Up in This World’: The Subversion of Public Rhetoric by Chicago’s Public Housing Residents.” Feminisms and Rhetorics Conference. East Lansing, Michigan. October 2009.
“Who Owns ESL?” Council of Writing Program Administrators Summer Conference. Minneapolis, Minnesota. July 2009.
"GenAdmin: Making Sense of/for a New Generation of Writing Program Administrators". Council of Writing Program Administrators Summer Conference. Denver, Colorado. July 2008.
"A Resisting History of WPAs." College Composition and Communication. New Orleans, Louisiana. April 2007.
"Integrated Online and Digital Resources for Teaching Syntax and Punctuation" with Glenn Broadhead and Karl Stolley. Modern Language Association Convention. Chicago, Illinois. December 2007.
"More than ‘Postmodern Moonshine': A Heuristic for Engaging in Public Discourse About Writing Instruction." Feminism(s) and Rhetoric(s) Conference. Little Rock, Arkansas. October 2007.
"Toward a Praxis-Based Model of Graduate WPA Research, or ‘We Read About You in Class Today'." Council of Writing Program Administrators Summer Conference. Chattanooga, Tennessee. July 2006.
"(Re)Placing Grammar Instruction in the Composition Classroom." Research Network Forum. Conference on College Composition and Communication. Chicago, Illinois. March 2006.
"‘Piecing a Quilt's Like Living a Life': Examining Historical Quilts as Autobiographical and Political Texts." Feminism(s) and Rhetoric(s) Conference. Houghton, Michigan. October 2005.
"WPA Work as Negotiation: Telling a Tale of Squawking." Panel titled "Storytelling as Reflective Practice: Creation Myths, Victim Narratives, and Fables" with Tarez Samra Graban and Jenniemarie Blankert. Thomas R. Watson Conference in Rhetoric and Composition. Louisville, Kentucky. October 2004.
"Mediators, Ambassadors, and Collaborators: Negotiating Disciplinary Cultures Through the Writing Center." Writing Across the Curriculum Conference. St. Louis, Missouri. May 2004.
"From Margin to Center: Gaining Citizenship in Academia Through (and for) Writing Center Studies. Conference on College Composition and Communication. San Antonio, Texas. March 2004.
"A Dialectic on Language: Achebe and Ngugi's Conversation on the Use of English in African Literature." Sigma Tau Delta International Convention. Anaheim, California. March 1998.
regional conference presentations
"Tutoring the Novice Graduate Writer: Building Professional Understanding and Independence." East Central Writing Centers Association Conference. Adrian, Michigan. April 2005.
"Following the Research Trail: The Value of Undergraduate Research in the Writing Center." East Central Writing Centers Association Conference. Adrian, Michigan. April 2005.
"Preserving Tradition: Quilts and Women's History in Indiana." Poster Presentation. Purdue University American Studies 40 th Anniversary Symposium. West Lafayette, Indiana. March 2004.
workshops
"The Math of Grammar." In-class workshop for English 106 students. Purdue University. West Lafayette, Indiana. April 2006.
"Collaboration in Learning Communities." With Cody Lumpkin and Dorothy Johnson. Workshop for Learning Communities Instructors. Purdue University. West Lafayette, Indiana. October 2005.
"Creating a Visual Argument" with Tammy Conard Salvo. Workshop for participants in Purdue's English 106 Showcase of Student Work. Purdue University. West Lafayette, Indiana. March 2005.
"Composition at/of the Center." Discussion Leader. Conference on College Composition and Communication. San Antonio, Texas. March 2004.
administrative experience
Writing Program Director, Saint Xavier University, August 2008-present
Lead the department's transition to a one-semester first-year writing course, which includes developing curricular guidelines, learning objectives, pedagogical approaches, placement and assessment procedures, and faculty development workshops to facilitate the transition. Oversee 15 adjunct faculty, which includes observing classes, mentoring adjunct faculty, scheduling teaching assignments, interviewing and hiring new adjunct faculty, and communicating program policies and procedures to adjunct faculty members.
Director of Communication Across the Curriculum, Illinois Institute of Technology, August 2007-June 2008
Collaborated with faculty to strengthen the communication curriculum in undergraduate courses to better prepare graduates for the oral and written communication challenges they will face in the workplace. Developed and delivered faculty workshops to help faculty design, teach, and assess effective writing and speaking assignments into their courses. Provided leadership to the IIT Writing Center tutors to help support students in their speaking and writing assignments. Designed and implemented a longitudinal assessment program to gauge the development of students' communication skills during their undergraduate careers.
Assistant Director of Composition for Program Development, Purdue University, May 2005-May 2007
Redesigned, developed, and maintained the program website using Drupal web technologies.Coordinated the Introductory Composition Program's Showcase of Student and Instructor Work, which included recruiting presenters, coordinating judging, designing and producing publicity, and managing the budget. Developed and conducted one-day orientation for new adjunct faculty, introducing them to the Department of English and program curriculum. Assisted the Director in planning and implementing New Instructor Orientation. Maintained program archive. Served as ex-officio member of the Introductory Writing Committee and its subcommittees.
Introductory Composition/Writing Lab Coordinator, Purdue University , August 2004-May 2005
Participated in New Teaching Assistant Orientation to introduce TAs to the Writing Lab and its services, resulting in an increase in both lab tours and in-class workshops for English 106 classes. Mentored Undergraduate Teaching Assistants in research that resulted in opening a pilot satellite tutoring center in a university residence hall in January 2005. Worked with English 106 instructors and Writing Lab tutors to collect sample papers for use in the lab's hiring and tutor training processes. Recruited graduate students to work as graduate tutors in the Writing Lab. Represented the Writing Lab's interests as a member of the Introductory Writing Committee.
Assistant Director of the Writing Lab, Purdue University , May 2004-August 2004
Organized, scheduled, and managed weekly in-lab workshops. Coordinated tutors' special projects in the lab, such as extended consultation with a graduate student interested in developing her writing. Coordinated responses to questions sent to Purdue's online writing helpline, OWL Mail. Helped develop, design, and package the Writing Lab's successful application for the 2004 Conference on College Composition and Communication Writing Program of Excellence.
teaching experience
courses developed and taught, saint xavier university
Critical Thinking and Writing (ENGL 101, 3 sections) Introduced first-year students to principles of rhetoric, the writing process, and academic inquiry as the foundation for writing successful arguments.
Honors English (ENGL 150, 1 section) Introduced accellerated first-year students to rhetorical theory, using Aristotle's On Rhetoric, highlighting the ways in which it can inform the reading and production of academic arguments.
Teaching of Writing (ENGL/EDU 356, 1 section) Instructed English Education students on the theoretical foundation of writing instruction, emphasizing rhetorical and process theories and the role of teacher reflection in meaningful pedagogical growth.
courses developed and taught, illinois institute of technology
Instructional Design (COM 535, 1 section) Introduced technical communication graduate students to the theories and principles behind instructional design. Guided students through the process of developing curriculum at the program, course, and lesson levels through practical assignments and real-world examples.
courses developed and taught, purdue university
Advanced Composition (English 304C, 1 section) Introduced advanced undergraduate students from a variety of majors to different issues related to composition studies, including rhetorical theory, literacy development, and theories of the writing process. Developed students' ability to write for an academic audience by assigning a variety of assignment common to academic writing such as a project proposal, annotated bibliography, and final research project.
Introductory Composition for Horizons Learning Community (English 106R, 1 section) Assisted first-generation, lower-income students make the transition to college by emphasizing issues of personal and academic literacy. Implemented extensive invention activities to prepare students to understand rhetorical situations and write to a variety of personal and professional audiences.
Introductory Composition for 1960s Learning Community (English 106R, 1 section) Utilized rhetorical theory to help students understand, analyze, and write about rhetorical strategies used by 1960s social activists. Developed an e-Book text for the course which served as a rhetoric and reader for the course. Emphasized invention, audience, visual rhetoric, and revision through weekly conferences and technology-based instruction with students.
courses taught, purdue university
Accelerated Introductory Composition (English 108, 2 sections) Engaged accelerated first-year students in discussions of classical rhetorical principles to demonstrate effective methods of negotiating ethos, pathos, and logos in personal and academic writing. Emphasized rhetorical grammar and style as a means of polishing already excellent written products. Assigned a variety of multi-media assignments that applied the aural, oral, and visual rhetorical strategies discussed in class.
Introductory Composition: Rhetorical Situations/Real Texts (English 106, 3 sections) Introduced first-year students to academic writing by emphasizing issues of rhetorical invention, consideration of audience, and effective research strategies while studying themes of self, society, work, and play. Encouraged students to select unique genres of writing that suited their audiences and rhetorical situations. Developed an e-Book text for the course which served as a rhetoric and reader for the course. Provided consistent feedback on students' drafts through weekly conferences with students. Emphasized revision, reflection, and document design by preparing students to complete a final portfolio of their work.
Academic Writing (English 102, 2 sections) Helped second-semester students understand the principles of academic writing by focusing on rhetorical strategies of argumentation, ethical and effective research techniques, and considerations of audience. Utilized classroom technology to help students develop online research skills, provide feedback to peers' writing, and develop arguments using visual rhetoric.
Introductory Composition (English 101, 1 section) Introduced first-semester students to principles of clear, effective writing using a cultural studies approach with an emphasis on media analysis. Prepared students to write for academic audiences by attending to issues of audience, style, and ethos.
courses taught, marquette university
English Composition I (English 001, 1 section) Taught first-semester students effective strategies for writing using a variety of genres including personal narrative and literary analysis. Articulated the writing process by emphasizing revision and collaborative peer review to result in a final semester portfolio of student work.
English Composition II (English 002, 3 sections) Prepared second-semester students to write for academic audiences by teaching strategies of argument analysis, rhetorical argumentation, and effective research methods. Provided frequent and thorough feedback to student drafts, culminating in a final portfolio of student writing.
teaching experience, writing centers
Graduate Tutor, Purdue University Writing Lab, June 2003 - May 2005
Collaborated with undergraduate and graduate students to improve their writing projects and develop their skills through all stages of the writing process. Delivered in-lab workshops for students on topics such as MLA citation, commas, and the writing process. Responded to grammar and citation questions posed by students and members of the public who called the Writing Lab Grammar Hotline or sent an e-mail to the OWL Mail helpline.
Writing Consultant, Marquette University Ott Memorial Writing Center, August 1999 - May 2000
Consulted with graduate and undergraduate students on all stages of writing projects that ranged from introductory composition assignments to graduate seminar papers. Informally mentored undergraduate writing center consultants to help them develop tutoring strategies and understand instructors' assignment guidelines.
awards, honors, and grants
teaching awards
Best Teaching Portfolio, Introductory Composition at Purdue Teaching Portfolio
Contest, Purdue University, 2005
Award for Excellence in Appearance and Presentation, Introductory Composition at
Purdue Teaching Portfolio Contest, Purdue University, 2005
Best Portfolio Reflection, Purdue University Graduate School E-Portfolio Contest,
Purdue University, 2005
John D. McCabe Excellence in Teaching Award, Marquette University, 2000
research and travel grants
Purdue Research Foundation Summer Research Grant, 2006
Purdue University English Department Travel Grant to attend and present at Conference
on College Composition and Communication, March 2006
Purdue University English Department Travel Grant to attend and present at Council
of Writing Program Administrators Summer Conference, July 2006
Purdue Research Foundation Summer Research Grant, 2005
Student-Faculty Development Research Grant, St. Norbert College, 1997-1998
service
disciplinary service
Proposal Reviewer, Feminisms and Rhetorics Conference. Michigan State University.
Lansing, Michigan. March 2009.
List-Serve Moderator, Graduate Writing Program Administrator
(G-WPA) List-Serve, May 2005-May 2007
Session Chair, "Teamwork: Three Writing Program Administrators
Making a Difference." Thomas R. Watson Conference in Rhetoric and Composition.
Louisville, Kentucky. October 2004.
university service
Saint Xavier University
Writing Program Director (2008-present)
Committee Member, General Education
Level One Committee, Spring 2009
Committee Member (ex officio), General Education
Writing Across the Curriculum Committee, Fall 2008-present
Committee Member,
Writing Task Force (Fall 2008)
Search Committee Member, Director of Learning Center
and Disability Services, Fall 2008
Search Committee Member, Assistant Professor of English (Medieval Literature), 2008-2009
Seach Committee Member, Assistant Professor of English (Rhetoric and Composition),
2009-present
Facilitator, Roundtable Discussion of Writing
Across the Curriculum, Faculty Development Day, March 2009
illinois institute of technology
IIT Undergraduate Studies Committee,
2007-present
purdue university
Horizons Learning Community Instructor,
Fall 2005
1960s Multicultural Learning
Community Instructor, Fall 2003
1960s Multicultural Learning Community Curriculum
Developer, Summer 2003
Purdue University Introductory Writing Committee, 2004-2007
Writing Across the Curriculum Grant Project Researcher, Purdue Writing Lab, 2003-2004
professional memberships
Conference on College Composition and Communication
Council of Writing Program
Administrators
National Council of Teachers of English
Modern Language Association
references
Available on request
dossier
Julie Henderson
Credential Coordinator, Department of English
Purdue University
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West Lafayette , IN 47907
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