Shawny Anderson

Shawny Anderson is a Professor in the Department of Communication at Saint Mary's College of California, where they have served as a Faculty Member and Associate Dean of the School of Liberal Arts since at least 1998. They hold a Ph.D. in Rhetorical Theory/Criticism and Cultural Studies from Purdue University (1994), with MA and BA degrees in Speech Communication from Ball State University (1988, 1986).

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Rhetorical Theory/Criticism and Cultural Studies, Purdue University (1994)
  • MA, Speech Communication, Ball State University (1988)
  • B.A., Speech Communication, Ball State University (1986)

Dr. Anderson's research focuses on Communication, Rhetorical Theory, and Cultural Studies, with emphasis on interdisciplinary education, civic engagement, and social justice. Their work explores intersections of race, power, identity, and prison education programs.

Notable recent publications include:

• Civic Learning in Interdisciplinary Majors (2017)
• Faculty development for personal and social responsibility: An engaged pedagogy framework (2009)
• Reconstructing Americana (2001)
• Engaging Communication: Race, Memory, Power, and Identity (2000)
• Performative piece utilizing writings of prisoners in the Indiana Women's Prison (2000)

Scientific awards include:

• CILSA Engaged Faculty Award (2011)
• DeLaSalle Award (2007)
• Mundelein College Outstanding Faculty Member Award (1996)
• Bruce Kendall Award for Excellence in Teaching (1994)
• Eli Lilly and Company Matching Gift Program (1993)

Dr. Anderson has been involved in prison education programs, including as Volunteer Instructor at Patten College's San Quentin Prison program (1999-2005) and Instructor at Ball State's Indiana Women's Prison extension program (1992-1995).