Elizabeth E. Barone, M.S.

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Elizabeth E. Barone, M.S.

1132 Douglas St. ǀ Menomonie, WI 54751

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Education

Exp. 2017 Ph.D. Texas Tech University, Technical Communication & Rhetoric

2011 M.S. University of Wisconsin-Stout, Technical & Professional Communication Thesis: Texting, Social Media, and Literacy: Writing in the Collegiate

Classroom Advisor: Dr. Daisy Pignetti

Research Interests: First-year writing pedagogy, online writing pedagogy, technology

2003 B.A. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Music (Art History minor)

Teaching Experience

University of Wisconsin-Stout

Composition – ENGL-102 (online)

Spring 2015 (Instructor)

 Writing instruction including argument essay and research essay  Guidance on evaluating sources and the research process

Technical Writing – ENGL-415

Fall 2014 (Instructor)

 Writing instruction, specifically professional technical documents  Introduction to audience, purpose, and context in the writing process

ASPIRE Career Exploration Seminar – TRDIS-101

Fall 2013 (Instructor), Spring 2014 (Instructor), Fall 2014 (Instructor), Spring 2015 (Intructor)

 Writing instruction including resume and cover letter, portfolio and reflection paper  Guidance in selecting a degree program and career field

McNair Seminar III – TRDIS-330

Summer 2012 (Co-Instructor), Summer 2013 (Instructor)

 Continued graduate school application assistance

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McNair Seminar II – TRDIS-325

Spring 2011 (Co-Instructor), Spring 2013 (Instructor)

 Continued research project development including IRB process and research ethics  Graduate school application assistance including GRE prep

McNair Seminar I – TRDIS-320

Fall 2012 (Co-Instructor), Fall 2010 (Guest Instructor)

 Taught principles of research project development

 Guided students though research process, producing lit reviews, methods, and timelines

Work Experience

2014- Lecturer, UW-Stout Department of English and Philosophy

 Teach English courses as assigned—both face-to-face and online

 Hold regular office hours

 Attend monthly department meetings

 Serve on university committees as needed

2013- Advisor/Writing Specialist, UW-Stout ASPIRE-Student Support Services

 Teach various seminars and facilitate various workshops targeting ASPIRE needs

 Serve as writing tutor for students needing assistance

 Advise students through weekly/bi-weekly meetings

 Direct students towards campus resources

 Serve as a member of the Stout Advising Network

 Attend weekly staff meetings to provide relevant updates

 Utilize Blumen software to track student data

 Assess student progress and risk through AccessStout and Mapworks

12-13 Interim Director, UW-Stout McNair Scholars Program

 Taught McNair seminars, and provided academic, personal and career mentoring to students

 Advised students through regular monthly meetings

 Marketed the program; maintained program website and social media presence

 Developed and published McNair Chronicle issues

 Prepared and submitted annual performance report

 Managed daily operations of the program, including program budget

 Ensured program objectives were met in accordance with grant and federal guidelines

 Collaborated with internal and external groups to meet program objectives

 Facilitated recruitment process and collaborated with Applied Research Center on program evaluation

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09-12 Administrative Prog. Assoc., UW-Stout McNair Scholars Program

 Assisted recruitment process and maintained program website and social media presence

 Prepared and submit annual performance report

 Assisted with student conference and travel arrangements

 Communicated regularly with program director and coordinator to maintain program objectives

 Assisted coordinator with budget management including reconciling expenditure reports  Facilitated program meetings and advised director regarding program updates

2012 Technical Writer, UW-Stout Discovery Center/NWMOC

 Wrote, developed and edited documents

 Developed and maintain websites

11-12 Freelance Writer

 Updated and revised chapters for Technical Report Writing Today (Tenth Edition)

08-12 Database Coordinator, UW-Stout Discovery Center Marketing Services

 Developed and managed multiple databases to house marketing data

 Maintained and develop websites as needed

 Developed marketing initiatives including eNewsletters and social media marketing

 Disseminated email marketing campaigns

07-08 Office Operations Associate, UW-Stout Outreach Services

 Assisted with document development using M.S. Office Suite

 Maintained complex database systems

 Provided program support for Customized Instruction unit and Professional Education Programs and Services

1997- Private Music Instructor

 Schedule and teach individual music lessons

 Facilitate regular student performances

 Provide music theory instruction to students

Publications

Barone, E. E. (2013). Trust and credibility from desktop to handheld. University of Wisconsin-Stout Journal of Student Research, 12, 345-357.

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Conference Presentations

Barone, E. E. & Martin, M. (2015, May). Understanding Digital Literacy: Truth or Fiction. Paper accepted for presentation at the 2015 Computers and Writing Conference at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI.

Barone, E. E. (2013, June). McNair Scholars Program at a Polytechnic Campus: Bridging the Gap Between Disciplines. Paper accepted for presentation at Polytechnic Summit at Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA.

Barone, E. E. (2013, Feb.). First-year writing instruction at a polytechnic university: using technology with a purpose. Paper presented at the 2nd Annual Northwest Regional Instructional Technology Showcase, UW-Stout.

Barone, E. E. (2012, June). Using technology with a purpose. Paper presented at Polytechnic Summit at Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, GA.

Barone, E. E. (2012). Texting, Social Media and Literacy. Paper accepted for presentation at Graduate Resource Network.

Professional Development

COE Legislation and Regulations Seminar for TRIO Managers, Arlington, VA, Feb. 2013. Attended/participated in numerous training sessions.

World Usability Day Conference, Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, WI, Nov. 2010. Attended presentations and toured the Clinic’s usability testing labs.

Awards and Recognitions

Golden Key International Honor Society, 2003

UW-Whitewater Delegate to National Collegiate Honors Conference, Salt Lake City, Nov. 2002

Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, 2001

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References

Dan Riordan, Professor Emeritus, UW-Stout [email protected], 715.235.7002

Michael Martin, Assistant Professor and Director of Minor in Professional Writing, Bloomsburg University

[email protected], 570.764.7566

Daisy Pignetti, Associate Professor of English, UW-Stout [email protected], 715.232.5139

Julie Watts, Associate Dean, UW-Stout College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences [email protected], 715.232.2342