Education
PhD American Studies in English, University of Utah (1996)
MA English Literature, University of Wisconsin (1989)
BA English, University of Utah (1984)
Academic appointments – while at WSU
Professor. English Department, Weber State University. (2009-present).
Coordinator. First Year Experience Program, Weber State University. (2009-2010).
Associate Professor. English Department, Weber State University. (2004-2009).
Interim Writing Director. English Department, Weber State University. (Spring 2004).
Assistant Professor. English Department, Weber State University. (2000-2004).
Research Associate. Museum of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff, AZ. (2002).
Publications – selected
(2008). Why we should teach XML: An argument for technical acuity. In G. Pullman & B. Gu (Eds.), Content Management: Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice. Amityville, NY: Baywood Press, 73-85.
(2007). Beyond death: A conversation with Alice Sebold. Weber: The Contemporary West. 24(1), 62-70.
(2007). How to teach XML: A brief tutorial. Intercom: The Magazine of the Society for Technical Communication. April: 20-21, 29.
(2007). With Shelley Thomas. Skills and literacies for the 21st Century: Assessing an undergraduate professional and technical writing program. Technical Communication, 54(4), 412-423.
(2004). Ruth Murray Underhill. In S. Ware (Ed.), Notable American Women: A Biographical Dictionary Completing the Twentieth Century. Belknap Press. 651-652.
(2003). Weaving-woman: Gladys Reichard among the Navajo. Plateau Journal: Land and Peoples of the Colorado Plateau, 7(2), 28-39.
Grants – from WSU
(2008). CPTSC conference in Minneapolis. College of A&H Faculty Development Grant. Weber State University. $558.16.
(2008). Knitting: Text and texture. Sabbatical. Weber State University. $11,400 ($950/credit hour × 12 hours).
(2007). Why we should teach XML: Presentation at the Society for Technical communication’s Annual Conference in Minneapolis. Hemingway Faculty Vitality Grant. Weber State University. $1421.
(2006). Knitting and technical communication: The physical connection. Weber Writes Grant. Weber State University. $3000.
(2006). Content management and XML at the Society for Technical Communication’s annual conference in Las Vegas. Hemingway Faculty Vitality Grant. Weber State University. $959.
(2006). With Shelley Thomas & Eric Amsel. Replacement CPUs and teaching consoles for SS 333 and 335. ARCC Grant. Weber State University. $9692.
(2003). RoboHelp for the Professional & Technical Writing Program. Dee Family Technology Grant, Weber State University. $2115.
(2002). Gladys Reichard’s life among the Navajo, 1926-1955. New Faculty Research Grant. Research, Scholarship, and Professional Growth. Weber State University. $1085.
(2001). Weaving a Navajo rug: Anthropologist Gladys Reichard as teacher and writer. New Faculty Research Grant. Research, Scholarship, and Professional Growth. Weber State University. $1000.
Professional award
(2007). Distinguished Chapter Service Award. STC Intermountain Chapter.
Presentations, speeches, and workshops – recent
The iPad project: A case study in content management. RMMLA. Scottsdale, AZ. (2011).
With Leah Murray. The use of supplemental instructors in two community-based learning classes: Case studies from English and Political Science. Teaching and Learning Symposium, Weber State University. (2011).
With Mallary Madsen. The role of supplemental instruction in a CBL technical writing class. Utah Campus Compact's Annual Conference on Civic Engagement. Utah Cultural Celebration Center, West Valley City. (2011).
General Studies Convocation Speech. Weber State University. (2009).
With Shelley Thomas. Writing workshop. AED (campus pre-med association). Weber State University. (2006-2009).
XML: A brief tutorial. Professional development meeting. STC Intermountain Chapter. Weber State University – Davis. (2007).
Professional service – recent
Review Board Member. Xchanges Journal (2011-2012).
Member. CPTSC 2011 Program Committee (2011).
Moderator. Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research, Weber State University. (2011).
Book Discussion Leader. “For the Love of Adventure” series at Pleasant Valley Library (summer 2010).
Panelist. Educators’ Professional Development Meeting, Intermounain STC. (2010).
Education Committee Manager. Intermountain STC. (2009, 2006-2007).
Proposal Reviewer. 13th Annual Western Region Campus Compact Consortium’s Continuums of Service Conference. (2009).
Newsletter Editor. Intermountain STC. (2006-2007).
Academic service – selected
Member. Community-Based Learning Curriculum Committee, Community Involvement Center. Weber State University. (2011-2012).
Fellow. Community-Based Learning Faculty, Community Involvement Center. Weber State University. (2010-2011).
Co-chair. Program subcommittee for the 2012 National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). (2010-2012).
Member. Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Committee. Weber State University. (2011-2014).
Member. LGBT Advisory Board. Weber State University. (2010-2012).
Member. Admissions, Standards, and Student Affairs Committee. Weber State University. (2008-2011, 2004-2007).
Member. Program Review Committee. Weber State University. (2004-2011).
Chair. Curriculum Committee. Department of English, Weber State University. (2010-2012).
Chair. Faculty Development Committee. Department of English, Weber State University. (2009-2010).
Senator. Faculty Senate. Weber State University. (2006-2009).
Member. General Education Improvement and Assessment Committee. Weber State University. (2007-2008).
Member. Academic Resources and Computing Committee. Weber State University. (2001-2004).
Member. Professional and Technical Writing Committee. Department of English, Weber State University. (2007-2012, 2004-2005).
Chair. Professional and Technical Writing Committee. Department of English, Weber State University. (2006-2007, 2000-2003).
Community service – recent
Board Vice President. Unitarian Universalist Church of Ogden, UT. (2010-2011).
Leader. Disaster Action Team, American Red Cross of Northern Utah. Ogden, UT. (2009-2010).
Teacher. Religious Education, Unitarian Universalist Church of Ogden, UT. (2008-present).
Chair. Social Justice in Action Committee, Unitarian Universalist Church of Ogden, UT. (2008-2010).
Chair. Wasatch Elementary Community Council. Ogden, UT. (2008-2009).
Vice Chair. Wasatch Elementary Community Council. Ogden, UT. (2007-2008).
Member. Wasatch Elementary Community Council. Ogden, UT. (2005-2007).