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Jennifer Sheppard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Rhetoric and Writing Studies at San Diego State University (SDSU), where she also serves as Graduate Adviser. She holds a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Technical Communication from Michigan Technological University (2003) and has taught at SDSU since 2013. Her academic career includes roles at New Mexico State University (2003–2014), where she directed the Design Center and held various leadership positions.
Education:
- PhD in Rhetoric and Technical Communication, Michigan Technological University (2003)
- MA in English, California State University (1998)
- BA in Liberal Studies, California State University (1994)
Research Interests: She focuses on digital writing, multimodal communication, visual rhetoric, and technical/professional communication. Her work explores intersections between theory and practice, including pandemic pedagogy, online learning strategies, and healthcare communication. She emphasizes innovative teaching methods, such as integrating infographics and multimodal project design.
Professional Contributions: She co-authored Writer/Designer: A Guide to Making Multimodal Projects (2014, 2021) and has published widely in journals like Computers and Composition and Kairos. Her research addresses institutional change, design pedagogy, and community engagement.
Awards:
- Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Arts and Letters, SDSU (2019)
Advising & Grants: She has advised numerous MA and PhD students and secured grants for projects such as curricular development for entrepreneurship education and digital archiving initiatives. Her service includes leadership roles in university committees and national organizations like the Conference on College Composition and Communication.
Labs & Teams: She founded the Design Center at New Mexico State University, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in communication design and technology.
