Genesea M. Carter serves as the Associate Director of Composition and Associate Professor in the English and University Composition Program at Colorado State University. She holds a PhD from the University of New Mexico. Her research focuses on administrative systems in higher education, including curriculum design, teacher training, and workload equity, and their impact on instructors’ well-being. She also investigates how students from diverse backgrounds navigate academia, with a focus on working-class pedagogy and identity development. Her recent co-edited collection Systems Shift: Creating and Navigating Change in Rhetoric and Composition Administration (2023) addresses institutional transformation. Earlier work includes Class in the Composition Classroom: Pedagogy and the Working Class (2017), exploring socioeconomic diversity in education. Her articles span topics like digital literacy, interdisciplinary pedagogy, and critical theory in composition studies. Dr. Carter’s scholarship emphasizes equity, intersectionality, and dismantling neoliberal structures in academia. She has contributed to journals such as Composition Studies , Journal of Teaching Writing , and Open Words , and her work bridges practical administration with theoretical frameworks in rhetoric and composition.
Dr. Simon A. Morrison is a Senior Lecturer in the Division of Communication, Screen & Performance within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Chester. He serves as Programme Leader for the Music Journalism degree, which he helped design, build and deliver from its first cohort in 2014. With 25 years of experience as a writer, broadcaster, and academic, Morrison brings extensive industry knowledge to his teaching and research, having worked as a music journalist reporting from locations worldwide including Beijing, Brazil, Moscow, and Marrakech. Dr. Morrison holds a PhD from the University of Leeds (completed 2018), an MA from the University of Manchester (1995-1997), and a BA Hons from the University of Manchester (1989-1992). Prior to his position at Chester, he worked as an Associate Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University (2012-2014) and as a Visiting Lecturer at Leeds University (2011-2013). His academic journey follows a substantial career in media where he presented TV for Rapture TV, hosted radio shows in Ibiza, produced and presented for Kiss Radio, and appeared on BBC Breakfast and BBC 5 Live. Dr. Morrison's research centers on the intersection of words and music , with particular focus on Popular Music , Musico-Literary Intermediality , and Electronic Dance Music Culture . His work explores how music subcultures, particularly rave and dance music scenes, are represented in literature and journalism. He examines the connections between different countercultural movements, notably drawing parallels between the Beat Generation writers and contemporary 'Chemical Generation' authors who write about club culture. His research also investigates the relationship between music journalism and subcultural movements across different historical periods. His recent publications reveal a clear trajectory connecting historical dance music developments across continents and eras. Morrison's work traces the evolution of electronic dance music from its American roots in Chicago and Detroit through its transatlantic journey to Europe and back again, examining how cultural exchange shaped musical innovation. His analyses of Pink Floyd demonstrate how rock bands interact with media landscapes, while his investigations of music journalism document the changing nature of music criticism in digital eras. The recurring theme across his scholarship is the examination of how subcultural experiences are translated into written form, whether through journalism, fiction, or academic analysis. Dr. Morrison actively supervises undergraduate dissertation projects and Negotiated Study production projects across all three years of undergraduate study. He has successfully supervised an MRes project to completion and examined PhDs (including one internal and two external, one being an Australian PhD by Artefact & Exegesis). He has served as an External Examiner for Music Journalism programs at Southampton Solent University (2016-2019) and BIMM London, Birmingham and Manchester (2016-2020). His teaching spans modules including Introduction to Journalism, Live Journalism, Dancing About Architecture: Popular Music Media, Histories and Technologies, The Cultural Politics of Music Journalism, The Politics of Social Media, Magazine Publishing and Music PR and Promotional Writing.
Amitav Acharya is UNESCO Chair in Transnational Challenges and Governance and Distinguished Professor at American University's School of International Service. He holds honorary positions at Rhodes University, University of Pretoria, and Nankai University, with previous appointments at Harvard, Oxford, and Tsinghua University. Research focuses on: Global international relations and world order transitions US-China relations and Asian regionalism Non-Western international relations theory United Nations and global governance Publications demonstrate extensive contributions to IR theory with works translated into multiple languages. Honors include: Three-time ISA Distinguished Scholar Award recipient American University Scholar-Teacher of the Year (2020) First non-Western President of International Studies Association (2014-2015)
Professor Ben Bollig holds the position of Professor of Latin American Literature and Film at the University of Oxford's Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages. He is also a Fellow and Tutor in Spanish at St Catherine's College, and an Associate Lecturer at St John's College. His research focuses on contemporary Latin American literature and film, with a specialization in Argentine poetry and its cinematic adaptations. He has authored or edited numerous books, including Moving Verses and The Poetry-Film Nexus in Latin America , and serves as editor of the Journal of Latin American Cultural Studies . Teaching responsibilities include the entire Spanish course for first-year students and Latin American literature and film options for upper years. He supervises MPhil/DPhil students in Latin American cultural studies, particularly Southern Cone literature and film. His work explores intersections of poetry, film, translation, and postcolonial theory, with a focus on Argentina's cultural production. He has published widely on topics such as poetic adaptation, political literature, and cultural activism. Key contributions include co-editing Latin American Cultural Studies: A Reader and producing translated volumes of Cristian Aliaga's work. His research themes span comparative literature, postcolonial studies, environmental humanities, and global cultural dynamics. He is actively engaged in academic leadership roles within his field, maintaining a strong international profile in cultural studies and literary criticism.
Paige Kohn is a Professor of Legal Writing at Capital University Law School. She joined the faculty full-time in 2022 after over a decade of legal practice in civil litigation and e-discovery. Her current teaching includes first-year legal writing, transactional drafting, and the upcoming course Justice Advocacy, which integrates social and economic justice principles. Education: J.D., Capital University Law School, cum laude; B.A., The Ohio State University, with honors and distinction in history. Her research focuses on legal writing pedagogy, professional identity formation, and the intersection of law with bias and social justice. She actively contributes to legal education through conference presentations at AALS Annual Meeting, LWI Biennial, and SEALS on NextGen Bar Exam readiness and holistic lawyering. Professor Kohn has published articles in outlets like the Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly and ABA Litigation Journal , addressing litigation, mediation, and e-discovery. Her upcoming article (2025) in the Southern Illinois University Law Journal explores decriminalizing mental illness. As a faculty advisor for the Capital University Law Review, she mentors students in academic publishing. Her prior legal practice includes roles as a staff attorney at Franklin County Common Pleas Court and litigation associate at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP, specializing in antitrust and e-discovery.
Joel Wolfe is a Professor of History at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, based in Herter Hall. He holds a B.S. from Georgetown University, an M.A. in Latin American Studies from the University of New Mexico, and a Ph.D. in History from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research focuses on modern Brazil, Latin American history, and the cultural and political history of baseball and football. Wolfe is the author of three books, including *Working Women, Working Men* (1993) and *Autos and Progress* (2010), with his latest work *Brazil* (2023) examining national history. He is currently writing a book on the history of American football and a project on inter-American trade and culture in the 1920s. Wolfe’s teaching includes courses on modern Latin America, Brazilian history, and the history of baseball and football. His awards include the George R. Brown Prize for Excellence in Teaching (Rice University, 2003–2005) and the Residential First Year Experience Student Choice Award at UMass Amherst. His research integrates themes of labor, modernization, and transnational connections, with a focus on Brazil’s industrialization, populism, and cultural identity. His work bridges economic, social, and cultural history, often exploring how technology, politics, and everyday life shape national narratives. Ongoing projects emphasize the intersection of sport, national identity, and globalization in Latin America and the U.S.
Cate Almon is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Temple University's College of Liberal Arts , where she has taught since 2014. She also serves as the Associate Director of the First Year Writing Program. Her research focuses on student retention , plagiarism , and language assessment for English Language Learners (ELLs). Expertise : First Year Writing, Plagiarism, Retention, Linguistics Contact : calmon@temple.edu Her work explores intersections of academic integrity, linguistic diversity, and institutional support systems. Notably, she has published on topics like textual borrowing ethics, ELL college persistence, and linguistic factors in academic engagement, with presentations at conferences such as the Symposium on Second Language Writing and Interactions and Interfaces Linguistics Conference.
Steven G. Kellman is a Professor of English at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), where he has taught since 1976. A leading scholar in comparative literature and literary translingualism, he was UTSA's first Ashbel Smith Professor (1995-2000) and has received numerous accolades including the National Book Critics Circle Balakian Citation and the New York Society Library Award for Biography. His academic foundation includes: Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, University of California at Berkeley (1972) M.A. in Comparative Literature, University of California at Berkeley (1969) B.A. in English & General Literature, State University of New York at Binghamton (1967) Kellman's research focuses on comparative literature, modern and contemporary literature, prose fiction, literary translingualism, film, and biography. He pioneered the study of writers who create in non-native languages, examining how linguistic displacement fuels creativity and shapes identity across cultural boundaries. His work bridges literary analysis with cultural history, particularly in American literature and biography. His recent publications demonstrate sustained engagement with translingualism, pandemic-era literary interpretation, and biographical recovery of marginalized voices. Articles from 2022-2025 reveal consistent thematic threads: re-examining classic texts like Camus' The Plague through contemporary crises, analyzing translingual writing as spiritual practice, and recovering erased narratives in literary partnerships. Honors include the National Book Critics Circle Nona Balakian Citation (2006), New York Society Library Award for Biography (2006), and Gemini Ink Literary Excellence Award (2008). Additional distinctions: UTSA COLFA Researcher of the Year Award (2019-2020) McGinnis-Ritchie Award for Nonfiction (2008) San Antonio Public Library Foundation Arts and Letters Award (2005) Two UTSA President's Distinguished Achievement Awards in Research Excellence (1990-91, 2005-2006) Kellman has secured prestigious fellowships including the Fulbright Distinguished Chair at Sofia University and Harvard's John E. Sawyer Fellowship. He served four terms on the National Book Critics Circle board and edits Brill's Literary Multilingualism series, demonstrating sustained commitment to advancing literary scholarship through editorial leadership and institutional service.
Dr. Lincoln Z. Shlensky is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Victoria, situated on the traditional territories of the WSÁNEĆ and Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples. His research focuses on postcolonial literature, diaspora studies, and media studies with emphases on the Caribbean, Jewish studies, and film. He holds degrees from Brown University (BA), UC Berkeley (MA/PhD). Teaching: Undergraduate courses in film rhetoric, postcolonial studies, and cultural theory Service: Chair of Caribbean Studies Association's 2010-11 Technology Task Force (awarded President's Distinguished Service Award) Administration: English Department webmaster since 2006; Senate Committee on Academic Standards representative 2010-2013 Research explores postcolonial memory through modernist literary influences, with an upcoming manuscript Islands of Memory: The Literary Politics of Aftermaths . His work appears in Callaloo , Prooftexts , and Qui Parle , focusing on authors like Edouard Glissant, Jamaica Kincaid, and Aharon Appelfeld. He supervises graduate students in postcolonial theory and global cinema. Has produced student films including a departmental history for UVic's 50th anniversary and instructional content for first-year writing. Maintains active academic website at shlensky.com .
Jason Tham is an Associate Professor and Assistant Chair in the Department of English at Texas Tech University, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in UX research, information design, instructional design, and digital rhetoric. His research focuses on design thinking, user experience, emerging technologies, and technical communication pedagogy. He directs the UX Research Lab and serves as faculty sponsor for the TTU Society for Technical Communication Student Chapter. PhD in Rhetoric & Scientific & Technical Communication, University of Minnesota (2019) MA in English: Rhetoric & Writing, St. Cloud State University (2014) MS and BS in Mass Communication, St. Cloud State University Tham's research explores the intersection of design thinking, immersive technologies, and equitable pedagogy. Current projects include studies on AI user experience, collaborative writing in virtual reality, and the social justice implications of design thinking methodologies. He has received awards such as the Ellen Nold Award for Computers and Composition, TTU's Excellence in Research Award, and the Frank R. Smith Outstanding Article Award. Tham serves as Vice President of the Council for Programs in Technical and Scientific Communication and will assume the editorship of Computers and Composition in 2025.
Dr. Geoffrey L. Herman serves as the Severns Teaching Professor in the School of Computing and Data Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from UIUC as a Mavis Future Faculty Fellow and completed postdoctoral research at Purdue University's School of Engineering Education. His research focuses on understanding how students learn engineering and computing concepts and developing systemic approaches to improve teaching methods in higher education. With over $7 million in research funding and more than 120 peer-reviewed publications, his work spans educational technology, cognitive aspects of learning, and faculty development initiatives. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on evidence-based instructional practices, assessment methodologies, and collaborative learning approaches, with particular emphasis on computer science education, proof writing tools like Proof Blocks, and mastery learning techniques. These works collectively advance the understanding of effective educational strategies in STEM fields. IEEE Education Society Mac Van Valkenburg Early Career Teaching Award Scott H. Fisher Computer Science Teaching Award Best paper award in the first 50 years of the ACM Special Interest Group, Computer Science Education As a mentor, Dr. Herman guides graduate students interested in engineering and computing education research, focusing on designing better instruction. He also works with undergraduates on improving educational experiences through platforms like PrairieLearn. His leadership extends to founding the Grainger College of Engineering's Strategic Instructional Innovations Program, which has secured millions in external funding. He serves on the Computer Research Association Education committee and as associate editor for the Journal of Engineering Education. Dr. Herman leads national workshops on professional development for computer science teaching faculty and has created peer mentoring networks through the Teaching Professionals Program, significantly impacting faculty development in engineering education.
Rubén Lluc Comas Forgas is a Full Professor at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) in the Department of Applied Pedagogy and Educational Psychology . He holds a European PhD in Educational Sciences from UIB (2009) and has served as a visiting researcher at institutions including the University of East Anglia, Liverpool John Moores University, Panteion University, Autonomous University of Yucatán, and Stockholm University. Current research focuses on Academic Integrity , Research Integrity , Scientific Communication , Educational Uses of ICT , and Environmental Education . He leads multiple EU-funded projects (e.g., AI-UpskillED , CHARLIE ) and national initiatives like Academic Integrity in Initial Teacher Training (MCI-AEI-ERDF). His recent publications analyze the impact of generative AI on academic writing, predatory journals in education sciences, and plagiarism trends among Spanish students. He collaborates with the Research Group on Academic Integrity (GRIAC) and Education for Sustainability (GREAS) .
Ethan King is an Assistant Professor in the Writing and Rhetoric Program within the English Department at the University of Virginia, teaching courses including 'Writing About Attention and Distraction' and 'Writing in the Age of Generative AI' with an emphasis on process-based pedagogy and student-centered learning. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in English from Boston University (2022) with a Graduate Certificate in Teaching Writing M.A. in English from the University of Virginia (2015) B.A. in English and Classics from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2012) King's research centers on intersections of modernism and infrastructural development, examining how transportation networks, urban forms, and spatial systems shape literary narratives in works by William Faulkner and James Joyce. His pedagogical work focuses on innovative writing instruction, particularly integrating generative AI tools in first-year composition to enhance critical thinking about attention economies and digital literacy. His recent publications (2015-2025) reveal a consistent methodological thread connecting infrastructural analysis with modernist aesthetics, spanning rural Southern roads in Faulkner, Dublin's urban topography in Joyce, and contemporary writing pedagogy. This body of work demonstrates interdisciplinary engagement with spatial theory, literary ethics, and digital humanities. King's scholarly recognition includes: GenAI Tier Grant from Brandeis University (2024-2025) John W. Hunt Scholarship from the William Faulkner Society (2022) International James Joyce Foundation Scholarship (2022) He actively contributes to academic discourse through conference presentations at major venues including MLA, CCCC, and International James Joyce Symposia, often addressing infrastructure's role in literature and AI's impact on writing education. While specific advisees aren't listed, his grant-funded projects and panel co-organizations (e.g., 'Hotel Cosmopolitan' at ACLA) indicate mentorship engagement. King operates within UVA's Writing and Rhetoric Program, collaborating on curriculum development for contemporary writing challenges.
Michelle Crow is a Senior Lecturer at Cornell University and Director of the English Language Support Office within the John S. Knight Institute for Writing in the Disciplines. She is affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and supports multilingual graduate and professional students across all ten colleges at Cornell. PhD in Composition-Rhetoric with specialty in ESL writing, University of New Hampshire, 2006 Former Associate Professor of English, Bridgewater State University Founding Director, English Language Support Office, Cornell Founding Chair, Association for Writing Across the Curriculum (AWAC) Co-Founder, Consortium on Graduate Communication Her research focuses on Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC), graduate writing support, and pedagogy for multilingual writers. She has pioneered sustainable models for WAC programs and developed frameworks for supporting non-native English speakers in academic writing. Her work bridges composition theory, program administration, and practical pedagogy in higher education contexts. Her publications include influential books such as Sustainable WAC , Supporting Graduate Writers , and WAC and Second Language Writers . These works highlight trends in interdisciplinary writing support, curriculum development, and inclusive pedagogy, particularly for multilingual graduate students. Her scholarship appears in leading journals like Across the Disciplines , The WAC Journal , and Composition Studies . Scientific Awards: Presidential Award for Excellence in Collaboration to Improve Teaching (2010, BSU) Presidential Award for Distinguished Teaching (2012, BSU) Distinguished Fellow of the Association for Writing Across the Curriculum (2021, AWAC) Best WAC Monograph Award (2021, WAC Clearinghouse) Michelle Crow has led major initiatives in writing program development, including founding the Association for Writing Across the Curriculum and co-developing national standards such as the INWAC Statement of WAC Principles. She has secured recognition through institutional and national awards, reflecting her impact on teaching and program leadership. Her work continues to shape graduate communication support and WAC infrastructure across institutions. She directs the English Language Support Office at Cornell, a central hub providing writing and speaking consultations for multilingual graduate students, postdocs, and professionals. The office operates under the Knight Institute and collaborates across disciplines to promote inclusive academic communication.
Laura Beerits is an Associate Teaching Professor in the English Department and Director of the Writing Center at Northeastern University’s College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH). She holds a PhD in English from the University of Texas at Austin, along with an MA in Rhetoric and Writing and a BA in English from Middlebury College. Her research focuses on student writing practices, teaching assistant pedagogy, and contemporary American coming-of-age novels. She received the College of Engineering (COE) Outstanding Teacher of First-Year Engineering Students Award in 2019. Beerits teaches courses including Advanced Writing in Business Professions, First-Year Writing, and Introductory First-Year Writing, emphasizing professional writing skills and workshop-based learning. She oversees the Writing Center, supporting student writing development across disciplines. Office hours are held Wednesday 4:30–5:30pm and Friday 12–2pm. Education: PhD in English, University of Texas at Austin MA in Rhetoric and Writing, University of Texas at Austin BA in English, Middlebury College Research Interests: Beerits explores how students construct self-referential language in academic writing, the training of teaching assistants, and literary themes in modern coming-of-age narratives. Her work bridges composition theory and literary analysis, with a focus on improving pedagogical practices in higher education. Awards: College of Engineering (COE) Outstanding Teacher of First-Year Engineering Students Award (April 2019) Advising & Grants: While no specific grants are listed, Beerits’ role in directing the Writing Center reflects her commitment to supporting student writing development institutionally. She collaborates with colleagues such as Professors Elizabeth Britt and Chris Gallagher in advancing writing education initiatives. Labs/Teams: As Director of the Writing Center, Beerits leads a team providing peer tutoring and resources for student writers across disciplines, emphasizing collaborative learning and critical feedback.
