Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor of English, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, 2009- present
Graduate Instructor, University of New Hampshire, 2003-2009
Lecturer, University of Akron, 2002-2003
Graduate Instructor, University of Akron, 2000-2002
Education
Ph.D. in English- Composition Studies, University of New Hampshire, September 2009
Research Interests: Composition Pedagogy, Theories and Histories of Composition and Rhetoric, Qualitative Research Methods, Critical Race Theory, Critical Whiteness Studies
Dissertation: "Racism is a Misunderstanding": Rhetorically Listening to White Students' Performances of Race
Committee: Thomas Newkirk (chair), Jessica Enoch, Gesa Kirsch, Robin Hackett, Paula Salvio
M.A. in English (Composition Track), University of Akron, 2002
Thesis: Computers and Composition: Peer Review Using Word Processing
Committee: Janet Bean (chair), Lance Svehla, J. Thomas Dukes
B.S. in Business Administration, The Ohio State University, 1996
Major: Accounting (Honors)
Teaching Experience
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
Writing 1 (IDS 1113), 8 sections
Rhetoric and Composition (ENGL 3503), 3 sections
Writing 2 (IDS 1213), 3 sections
Creative Writing: Nonfiction (ENGL 2403), 2 sections
Seminar: History of Composition (ENGL 4880), 1 section
Seminar: Reading Race in Literature and Culture (ENGL 4203), 1 section
Honors Senior Seminar Defense Committee, sat on 1 student's committee
University of New Hampshire
First-year Writing (English 401), 4 sections
Introduction to Creative Nonfiction (English 501), 3 sections
Technical Communication (English 502), 1 section
Persuasive Writing (English 503), 3 sections
University of Akron
English Composition 1 (English 111), 5 sections
English Composition 1- computer enhanced (English 111-c), 2 sections
English Composition 2 (English 112), 3 sections
McNair Graduate Opportunity Program, University of New Hampshire (2008)
Writing Workshop (1 section)
Upward Bound, University of New Hampshire (2004, 2005, 2006)
Senior Seminar (6 sections)
Administrative Experience
Director, Writing Center, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (2009-present)
Assistant Director of Composition, University of New Hampshire (2008-2009)
Core Staff Member, Robert J. Connors Writing Center, University of New Hampshire (2005-2006)
Scholarship
Peer Reviewed Publication
“The Intent/Effect Tactic: A Practice of Rhetorical Listening.” Article. Accepted for publication in CEA Forum 41.1 (August 2012).
Under Preparation
“Divided Logos: Renewing the Pedagogical Investment in Listening.” Article.
Book Reviews
Review of Writing Spaces: Readings on Writing, Volume 1 by Charles Lowe and Pavel Zemlianski. Computers and Composition Online, Summer 2011.
Review of Rethinking Racism: Emotion, Persuasion, and Literacy Education in an All-White High School by Jennifer Seibel Trainor. Composition Forum 19, Spring 2009.
Keynote Presentation
“ ‘Would You Like a Cherry Squishee?’: Pop Culture, Public Pedagogy, and White First-Year Writing Students.” Graduate Student Spring Symposium. University of Akron, February 2008.
Conference Presentations
“Restoring ‘Divided Logos’ in First Year Composition.” College English Association Conference. Richmond, VA, March 2012. (accepted)
“Theorizing Classroom Talk: ‘Successful’ Student Performances in Racial Discussions.” Conference on College Composition and Communication. Atlanta, April 2011.
“Intent and Effect: Reconsidering How White Students Make Sense of Race.” Conference on College Composition and Communication. Louisville, March 2010.
“Expectations and Experiences of Whiteness: Pedagogical Goals Compared to Student Experiences.” Conference on College Composition and Communication. San Francisco, March 2009.
“Race and the Autobiographical Narrative in the Teaching of Writing.” Research Network Forum at the Conference on College Composition and Communication. New Orleans, March 2008.
“Acknowledging Teacher/Researcher Identity in Research Reports.” Graduate Research Conference. University of New Hampshire. Durham, NH, April 2007.
“White Teachers Writing About Race: Ethics and Obligations.” Conference on College Composition and Communication. New York, March 2007.
“Using Contract Theory to Understand Race in Composition Classrooms.” Conference on College Composition and Communication. Chicago, March 2006.
“Silence and Whiteness: Understanding Why Students Do Not Speak.” Feminism(s) and Rhetoric(s) Conference. Michigan Technical University, Houghton, MI, October 2005.
“White Teacher: The Enormity of the Invisible.” Research Network Forum at the Conference on College Composition and Communication. San Francisco, March 2005.
“Talking and Tapping: Peer Review Using Word Processing.” Conference on College Composition and Communication. New York, March 2003.
“Peer Collaboration Using Computers.” Graduate Student Spring Symposium. University of Akron, April 2003.
“Stories We Tell: Sharing Knowledge in the Teaching of Writing.” The Art of Story Conference. Union College, KY, May 2001.
Invited Departmental Presentations
“Focus Group Methodology: From Transcripts to Themes.” Guest Speaker for ENGL 918: Research Methods in Composition. University of New Hampshire, March 9, 2009.
“Pop Culture and Public Pedagogy: White Students Responding to Race.” Prospective Graduate Student Day. University of New Hampshire, March 2008.
“What do PhD Students Do?” Third Fridays, English Graduate Organization. University of New Hampshire, November 2007.
Web-based writing
Guest review of Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard. “Elephants, Riders, and Paths: Motivating Students.” ProfHacker. The Chronicle of Higher Education. September 16, 2011.
http://chronicle.com/blogs/profhacker/elephants-riders-and-paths-motivating-students/36030
“Teaching Carnival 4.3” ProfHacker. The Chronicle of Higher Education. November 1, 2010. http://chronicle.com/blogs/profhacker/teaching-carnival-4-3/28298
Intent/effect (pedagogical, professional, and personal weblog)
Since 2007, I have maintained a blog titled intent/effect. I share resources and thoughts on issues related to composition, rhetoric, teaching, and race.
Web address: http://www.meaganrodgers.com/intenteffect.html (December 2010-present)
http://intenteffect.blogspot.com/ (March 2007-December 2010)
Service
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
Honoring MLK: A movie and discussion (January 2011-present)
Student Literary Magazine Advisor (September 2011-present)
Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) Reevaluation Committee (2010-present)
Symposia Committee (2009-present)
Lit Club Advisor (2009-present)
Teaching With Writing: WAC Workshops (2009-2011)
Research Committee (2009-2011)
The Branding Team (2009-2011)
University of New Hampshire
Editorial board, Transitions (2007-2008)
Survivor Advocate, Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention Program (2007-present)
Selection Committee, UNH Composition Studies Conference (2007)
Co-Facilitator, InterGroup Dialogue (2006)
Vice President, English Graduate Organization (2005-2006)
University of Akron
Committee to Evaluate the Graduate Director, Department of English (2001-2002)
Composition Committee member (2001-2002)
Graduate Student Representative to English Department Faculty Meetings (2001-2002)
Grants and Awards
Department of English Travel Grant, University of New Hampshire (2004-2009)
Graduate Research Travel Grant, The Graduate School, University of New Hampshire (2004-2009)
English Department Travel Grant, University of Akron (2001)
Donald A. and Laura Jane Keister Memorial Essay Prize in Literature, University of Akron (2002)
Carl H. and Dorothy S. Bauer Scholarship, University of Akron (2001, 2002)
Professional Membership
Conference on College Composition and Communication
National Council of Teachers of English
College English Association
Modern Language Association
Assistant Professor of English, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, 2009- present
Graduate Instructor, University of New Hampshire, 2003-2009
Lecturer, University of Akron, 2002-2003
Graduate Instructor, University of Akron, 2000-2002
Education
Ph.D. in English- Composition Studies, University of New Hampshire, September 2009
Research Interests: Composition Pedagogy, Theories and Histories of Composition and Rhetoric, Qualitative Research Methods, Critical Race Theory, Critical Whiteness Studies
Dissertation: "Racism is a Misunderstanding": Rhetorically Listening to White Students' Performances of Race
Committee: Thomas Newkirk (chair), Jessica Enoch, Gesa Kirsch, Robin Hackett, Paula Salvio
M.A. in English (Composition Track), University of Akron, 2002
Thesis: Computers and Composition: Peer Review Using Word Processing
Committee: Janet Bean (chair), Lance Svehla, J. Thomas Dukes
B.S. in Business Administration, The Ohio State University, 1996
Major: Accounting (Honors)
Teaching Experience
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
Writing 1 (IDS 1113), 8 sections
Rhetoric and Composition (ENGL 3503), 3 sections
Writing 2 (IDS 1213), 3 sections
Creative Writing: Nonfiction (ENGL 2403), 2 sections
Seminar: History of Composition (ENGL 4880), 1 section
Seminar: Reading Race in Literature and Culture (ENGL 4203), 1 section
Honors Senior Seminar Defense Committee, sat on 1 student's committee
University of New Hampshire
First-year Writing (English 401), 4 sections
Introduction to Creative Nonfiction (English 501), 3 sections
Technical Communication (English 502), 1 section
Persuasive Writing (English 503), 3 sections
University of Akron
English Composition 1 (English 111), 5 sections
English Composition 1- computer enhanced (English 111-c), 2 sections
English Composition 2 (English 112), 3 sections
McNair Graduate Opportunity Program, University of New Hampshire (2008)
Writing Workshop (1 section)
Upward Bound, University of New Hampshire (2004, 2005, 2006)
Senior Seminar (6 sections)
Administrative Experience
Director, Writing Center, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (2009-present)
Assistant Director of Composition, University of New Hampshire (2008-2009)
Core Staff Member, Robert J. Connors Writing Center, University of New Hampshire (2005-2006)
Scholarship
Peer Reviewed Publication
“The Intent/Effect Tactic: A Practice of Rhetorical Listening.” Article. Accepted for publication in CEA Forum 41.1 (August 2012).
Under Preparation
“Divided Logos: Renewing the Pedagogical Investment in Listening.” Article.
Book Reviews
Review of Writing Spaces: Readings on Writing, Volume 1 by Charles Lowe and Pavel Zemlianski. Computers and Composition Online, Summer 2011.
Review of Rethinking Racism: Emotion, Persuasion, and Literacy Education in an All-White High School by Jennifer Seibel Trainor. Composition Forum 19, Spring 2009.
Keynote Presentation
“ ‘Would You Like a Cherry Squishee?’: Pop Culture, Public Pedagogy, and White First-Year Writing Students.” Graduate Student Spring Symposium. University of Akron, February 2008.
Conference Presentations
“Restoring ‘Divided Logos’ in First Year Composition.” College English Association Conference. Richmond, VA, March 2012. (accepted)
“Theorizing Classroom Talk: ‘Successful’ Student Performances in Racial Discussions.” Conference on College Composition and Communication. Atlanta, April 2011.
“Intent and Effect: Reconsidering How White Students Make Sense of Race.” Conference on College Composition and Communication. Louisville, March 2010.
“Expectations and Experiences of Whiteness: Pedagogical Goals Compared to Student Experiences.” Conference on College Composition and Communication. San Francisco, March 2009.
“Race and the Autobiographical Narrative in the Teaching of Writing.” Research Network Forum at the Conference on College Composition and Communication. New Orleans, March 2008.
“Acknowledging Teacher/Researcher Identity in Research Reports.” Graduate Research Conference. University of New Hampshire. Durham, NH, April 2007.
“White Teachers Writing About Race: Ethics and Obligations.” Conference on College Composition and Communication. New York, March 2007.
“Using Contract Theory to Understand Race in Composition Classrooms.” Conference on College Composition and Communication. Chicago, March 2006.
“Silence and Whiteness: Understanding Why Students Do Not Speak.” Feminism(s) and Rhetoric(s) Conference. Michigan Technical University, Houghton, MI, October 2005.
“White Teacher: The Enormity of the Invisible.” Research Network Forum at the Conference on College Composition and Communication. San Francisco, March 2005.
“Talking and Tapping: Peer Review Using Word Processing.” Conference on College Composition and Communication. New York, March 2003.
“Peer Collaboration Using Computers.” Graduate Student Spring Symposium. University of Akron, April 2003.
“Stories We Tell: Sharing Knowledge in the Teaching of Writing.” The Art of Story Conference. Union College, KY, May 2001.
Invited Departmental Presentations
“Focus Group Methodology: From Transcripts to Themes.” Guest Speaker for ENGL 918: Research Methods in Composition. University of New Hampshire, March 9, 2009.
“Pop Culture and Public Pedagogy: White Students Responding to Race.” Prospective Graduate Student Day. University of New Hampshire, March 2008.
“What do PhD Students Do?” Third Fridays, English Graduate Organization. University of New Hampshire, November 2007.
Web-based writing
Guest review of Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard. “Elephants, Riders, and Paths: Motivating Students.” ProfHacker. The Chronicle of Higher Education. September 16, 2011.
http://chronicle.com/blogs/profhacker/elephants-riders-and-paths-motivating-students/36030
“Teaching Carnival 4.3” ProfHacker. The Chronicle of Higher Education. November 1, 2010. http://chronicle.com/blogs/profhacker/teaching-carnival-4-3/28298
Intent/effect (pedagogical, professional, and personal weblog)
Since 2007, I have maintained a blog titled intent/effect. I share resources and thoughts on issues related to composition, rhetoric, teaching, and race.
Web address: http://www.meaganrodgers.com/intenteffect.html (December 2010-present)
http://intenteffect.blogspot.com/ (March 2007-December 2010)
Service
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
Honoring MLK: A movie and discussion (January 2011-present)
Student Literary Magazine Advisor (September 2011-present)
Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) Reevaluation Committee (2010-present)
Symposia Committee (2009-present)
Lit Club Advisor (2009-present)
Teaching With Writing: WAC Workshops (2009-2011)
Research Committee (2009-2011)
The Branding Team (2009-2011)
University of New Hampshire
Editorial board, Transitions (2007-2008)
Survivor Advocate, Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention Program (2007-present)
Selection Committee, UNH Composition Studies Conference (2007)
Co-Facilitator, InterGroup Dialogue (2006)
Vice President, English Graduate Organization (2005-2006)
University of Akron
Committee to Evaluate the Graduate Director, Department of English (2001-2002)
Composition Committee member (2001-2002)
Graduate Student Representative to English Department Faculty Meetings (2001-2002)
Grants and Awards
Department of English Travel Grant, University of New Hampshire (2004-2009)
Graduate Research Travel Grant, The Graduate School, University of New Hampshire (2004-2009)
English Department Travel Grant, University of Akron (2001)
Donald A. and Laura Jane Keister Memorial Essay Prize in Literature, University of Akron (2002)
Carl H. and Dorothy S. Bauer Scholarship, University of Akron (2001, 2002)
Professional Membership
Conference on College Composition and Communication
National Council of Teachers of English
College English Association
Modern Language Association
