Cynthia L. Walker

Faulkner University                                                420 Hickory Grove
5345 Atlanta Hwy.                                                Millbrook, AL 36054
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 386-7305                                                    (334) 285-7159
cwalker@faulkner.edu                                           drcwalker@aol.com

Education:

Ph.D.                 1994  Teaching of College English
                                 Texas A&M University (changed from Ed.D. to Ph.D. in 2000)
                                 Commerce, TX

 Dissertation: Computers, Revision, and the Developmental Student: A Case Study of Student Revision in the Computer Classroom

M.Ed.                 1987  Elementary Education/Reading 
                       Texas A&M University 
                       Commerce, TX

 B.A.                  1984  English, Communications
                                 Faulkner University
                                 Montgomery, AL

A.A.                   1982  Humanities
                                 Florida College
                                 Temple Terrace, FL

 Professional Experience:

1997 - Present            Associate Professor/Director of Composition
             Faulkner University
             Montgomery, AL

• Teach Developmental Composition, Freshman Composition, Advanced Composition and Feature Writing
• Supervise Composition instructors at satellite campuses
• Develop curriculum for adjunct and full-time instructors in composition        
• Develop web-based English courses
• Advisor, The Spire, Student Newspaper
• Co-coordinator of Freshman Experience week
  
  

1995-1996                Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management
                              Texas A&M University-Commerce

• Worked with Dean to oversee Recruitment, Admissions, Retention,
  Orientation, Financial Aid & Registrar’s Office
• Implemented new Student Information System

1993-1995                Coordinator of Student Orientation and Development
                              Texas A&M University-Commerce

1992-1994                Adjunct Instructor
                              Texas A&M University-Commerce

• Taught Developmental Reading and Writing, Freshman Composition
                                              and Introduction to Literature

1991-1992                 Teaching Assistant
                               Texas A&M University-Commerce

• Taught Developmental Composition
• Helped develop on-line courses and train faculty to teach in network
  environment

1992                         Adjunct Instructor
                               Eastfield Community College
                               Dallas, TX

• Taught Freshman Composition

1987-1992                Instructor, Kaufman Independent School District, Kaufman, TX

1986-1987                Editor, The Kaufman Herald, Kaufman, TX

1984-1986                Chapter Director, Bass Anglers Sportsman Society Montgomery, AL

1985-Present            Freelance Writing/Public Relations consultant

Publications and Presentations:

Book

A Moral Rhetoric (Book is anthology to be used in Argument/Persuasive Writing Courses). Alliance P, 2005. (Target date for publication is July) 

Articles

“So You’ve Decided to Develop a Distance Ed Class . . . “ Kairos 6.2 (Fall 2001).

“A New View: Developmental Writers from a Different Perspective.” Journal of Basic Writing, E-Journal. (Spring 2001)  -- Book Review

 “The Lost Voice: Students with No Voice Find One in the Computer Environment.” Research in the Teaching of Developmental English (Fall 1997)

“Grid Research: An Effective Research Tool for the Developmental Student.” English in Texas 25 (Winter 1994): 52-54.

“Can On-Line Classes Benefit the Developmental Writer?” --Work in progress. Slated to be sent to Journal of Developmental Education in Fall.

Poetry

“Pinnacle.” Forthcoming 32 (1990): 3.

National Conference Presentations

2003 – “Pedagogical Decision Making in the Computer-based Composition Classroom.” International Computers and Writing Conference, Lafayette, IN

2001 –“So You’ve Decided to Develop A Distance Education Class: Pitfalls and Perils for the Novice” International Computers and Writing Conference, Muncie, IN

1997- "On-Screen Revision and the Developmental Writer." CCCC, Phoenix, AZ

1995 -“The World of Computers and Writing: A Carnival of Ideas.” Pre-Conference Workshop, CCCC, Washington, D.C.

1995-"What's On A Screen? Computers, Developmental Students and On-Screen Revision." CCCC, Washington, D.C.

1992- "Computers and the Dyslexic Student: Helping Students Overcome Dyslexia." Critical Issues in Basic Writing Conference, Washington, D.C.

Regional Conference Presentations

2000-   “Using Computers in Freshman Composition.” Technology Conference, Montgomery, AL

1999-  “Computers and the Developmental Student: Does Technology Provide Assistance?” Technology Conference, Auburn, AL

1998- “Writing Online: A New Word for Developmental Writers.” ACETA, Birmingham, AL

1995- "The Crow Indians and Agriculture: Survival or Fiction?" Southwest/Texas Popular Culture and American Culture Associations Conference, Norman, OK

1994- "Coping and Conquering: Well, Maybe Just Coping. Dyslexia in the Composition Classroom." Fourth Anuual Interdisciplinary Symposium, Commerce, TX

1994- "If I'm Lyin', I'm Dyin': Is There Truth in Angling?" Southwest/Texas Popular Culture and American Culture Associations Conference, Waco, TX

1993-"Revision Strategies of Developmental Students Who Utilize Computers." SCMLA, Austin, TX

1993- "Teaching Research Skills to Developmental Students." Third Annual Interdisciplinary Symposium, Commerce, TX

1992- "Computers and the Developmental Writer: Do Computers Really Work Miracles?" SCMLA, Memphis, TN

1992- "The Rhetoric of Self: Anais Nin and Otto Rank." North Texas Federation Symposium, Denton, TX

1991- "Team Teaching in the Developmental Classroom." SCMLA, Fort Worth, TX (Co-presented with Dr. Elizabeth Buckley)

1991- "Aristotelian Topoi and the Teaching of Freshman Composition." First Annual Interdisciplinary Symposium, Commerce, TX

Professional/Editorial Experience:

2001-present          Article Review, Basic Writing Annual Bibliography

1994-1995              Article Review, CCCC Annual Bibliography

1991                      Poetry Editor. The Mayo Review

1991-1992              Editorial Assistant. Post Script: Essays in Film and Humanities

1992-1993              Editor: Holt, Rinehart & Winston (Secondary School Division)

Professional/Honorary Activities

2003                Teacher of the Year, Faulkner University

2002-03           Cabinet Representative, Faulkner University

2000-Present    Advisor, Sigma Tau Delta, Faulkner University

2000-Present    Faculty Athletic Representative, Faulkner University

1999-200         Chair, Faculty Affairs Committee, Faulkner University

2000-2001       Tenure and Promotion Committee, Faulkner University

1995               Secretary, SCMLA, Critical Thinking in the Composition Classroom

1994               Nancy R. Lenoir Doctoral Scholarship Award for Outstanding Dissertation

1995               Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities

1994               Chair, Developmental Writing Section, SCMLA

1993               Secretary, Developmental Writing Section, SCMLA

1993               Conference Chair, Third Annual Interdisciplinary Symposium,  Commerce, TX

1993               Honors Advisor of the Year, Commerce, TX

1992               Conference Chair, Second Annual Interdisciplinary Symposium, Commerce, TX

1992               St. Martin's Press, Doctoral Student of the Year in English, Commerce, TX

1992              President, Sigma Tau Delta, Commerce, TX

1991              Sigma Tau Delta International, "National Graduate Student of the Year" Scholarship Recipient

1991             St. Martin's Press, Doctoral Student of the Year in English, Commerce, TX