kristin l. arola::vita

Kristin L. Arola
The Department of English
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 99163
509.335.8742

Assistant Professor of English, with emphasis in Rhetoric/Composition/Technology.
Washington State University, Pullman, WA

	PhD in Rhetoric and Technical Communication, June 2006 Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI Emphases: Visual Rhetoric, Digital Rhetoric, Feminist Theory, Computers and Writing Dissertation: Invitational Listening: Exploring Design in Online Space Dissertation Committee: Anne Frances Wysocki (chair), Cynthia L. Selfe, Heidi Bostic.
	MS in Rhetoric and Technical Communication, May 2001 Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI Thesis: “Women’s Online Weight Loss Narratives: Controlling Gendered Space”
	Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, 1998-1999 1 yr. Toward MA in Rhetoric
	BA English, May 1998 The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Arola, Kristin L. Book Review. New Media, 1740-1915. Eds Lista Gitelman and Geoffrey B. Pingree. Cambridge, Mass: MIT Press, 2003. in Technical Communication Quarterly. 16.4 (2007). 480-483.

Arola, Kristin L. and Cheryl E. Ball. “A Conversation: From ‘They Call Me Doctor?’ to Tenure.” Computers and Composition Online.<http://www.bgsu.edu/cconline/prodev.htm>. Spring 2007.

Ball, Cheryl E. and Kristin L. Arola. ix tech comm: Visual Exercises for Technical Communicators. CD-ROM. New York: Bedford-St. Martins, 2005.

Ball, Cheryl E. and Kristin L. Arola. ix: Visual Exercises. CD-ROM. New York: Bedford-St. Martins, 2004.

King/Chavez/Parks Future Faculty Fellow. Educational Opportunities at Michigan Tech through the State of Michigan, 2004-2006

Woman of Promise, Michigan Technological University Presidential Council of Alumnae, 2005

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inductee, 2005

Student Leadership Award, Michigan Technological University, 2005

“From Pocahotass to Bezhgiizhig: Redefining Native American Identity through MySpace.” Computers and Writing Conference. Detroit, MI. May, 2007.
“Reading New Media.” Half-Day Workshop. Conference on College Composition and Communication. Chicago, IL. March, 2006.
“Listening to Visuals: Online Gender Identity.” Feminism(s) and Rhetoric(s) Conference. Houghton, MI. October 2005.
"Beyond the Code." Conference on College Composition and Communication. San Antonio, TX. March, 2004.
“A Mutual Gaze of Equality: Feminist attempts to disrupt patriarchal web-space.” Feminism(s) and Rhetoric(s) Conference. Columbus, OH. October 2003.
“Beyond the Code: Teaching and Learning with Web Editors.” Computers and Writing Conference. West Lafayette, IN. May 2003.
“Flows & Screens: Multiple Subjectivites in Website Design.” The Conference on Criticism & Social Action: Rhetorical Dimensions of Electronic Texts. Seattle, WA. April, 2003.
“Flows & Screens: Multiple Subjectivites in Website Design.” The Conference for the The Organization for the Study of Communication, Language, & Gender. Minneapolis, MN. October, 2002.
“The Text Stands Alone? Gendered Identity in Visual Moos.” Computers and Writing Conference. Normal, IL. May, 2002.
"Women's Online Weight-Loss Narratives: Controlling Gendered Space." Feminism(s) and Rhetoric(s) Conference. Decatur, IL. October, 2001.
The CCCC Women's Network: Future Directions." Conference on College Composition and Communication. Denver, CO. April, 2001.

“Teaching Cascading Style Sheets.” Electronic Communication Across the Curriculum. Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI. July 2005.
“Rhetoric of Web Sites & Design Principles for Page and Screen,” “Publishing with HTML,” “Publishing with Web Editors.” Computers in Writing Intensive Classrooms Workshop. Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI. June 2005.
Gendered Space Online.” Computers in Writing Intensive Classrooms Workshop. Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI. July, 2004.
“Visual Exercises for Composition Classrooms.” (with Cheryl E. Ball). Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL. April, 2004.

Multimedia Authoring: Exploring the New Rhetorics (DTC/Engl 355)
Washington State University
Spring 2007

Teaches how rhetoric functions in multimodal environments, focuses primarily on digital texts and the ways that rhetors construct arguments through not only their word choices, but also through the use of images, sounds, arrangements, colors, shapes, sizes, and fonts.

Design and Composition (DTC/Engl 336)
Washington State University
Spring 2007

Explores the ways that design, that is the purposeful arrangement of parts or details, makes meaning. Students analyze and create texts with an eye on the rhetorical dimensions of design—that is, the ways in which design functions as an available means of persuasion.

Technical and Professional Writing (Engl 402)
Washington State University
Fall 2006, Summer 2007

Teaches the rhetorical principles and writing practices necessary for producing effective letters, memos, reports, job application materials, and collaborative projects.

Principles of Rhetoric (Engl 360)
Washington State University
Fall 2006

Introduces students to the basic concepts and approaches to the art of persuasion

Introduction to Web Design (HU2650)
Michigan Technological University
Spring 2000, Summer 2003, Spring 2004. Summer 2005

A web design course focused on the rhetorical effects of design and information architecture. Included instruction in HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver and Photoshop.

Revisions: Oral, Visual, and Written Communication (UN2001)
Michigan Technological University
Fall 2000-Spring 2003.

A second year communications course focused on using rhetorical principles when creating and analyzing oral, visual and written communication.

Oral, Visual, and Written Communication Pedagogy (HU5931)
Michigan Technological University
Fall 2003, Spring 2004.

A graduate level course for new instructors designed to engage instructors with pedagogical theory as well as facilitate discussions about everyday teaching concerns.

Reading and Writing in the University. (HU101)
Michigan Technological University
Fall, Winter and Spring 1999-2000.

A first year composition course focused on using rhetorical principles to analyze readings and to write response papers.

Critical Reading and Writing in the University Community: The Environment (ENG101)
Northern Arizona University
Fall and Spring 1998-1999.

A second year composition focused on writing and reading about issues of place.

Creative Writing
Michigan Technological University
Summer Youth Program, Summer 2000.

An intensive workshop for 12-18 year olds. Focused on writing pieces and also working with Pagemaker to put together a student zine.

Assistant to the Director of Graduate Teaching Instructors, 2002-2004

Helped plan orientation for new GTIs, coordinated with Director to plan weekly meetings for teachers, facilitated in revising the Revisions class.

Assistant Director, Computers in Writing-Intensive Classrooms--Approaches to Integrating Computers (CIWIC-AIC) Summer Institute, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 2002-2004

Coordinated with Associate Director to plan schedule for international workshop, assisted in creating preparatory materials, consulted with participants on the creation of projects, ran HTML and MOO sessions, and created and maintained website.

Assistant to the Director of Graduate Studies, 2001-2002

Helped recruit students, worked on department web page, planned student visits to MTU, and assisted Director with day to day activities.

UN2001 Graduate Student Instructor Representative for General Education Committee at MTU, 2003-2004

Explored General Education requirements for all Michigan Tech students, examined the role of the four core courses within the General Education structure.

PhD Representative for Undergraduate STC Steering Committee at MTU, 2001-2002

Created new brochure for Liberal Arts degree at MTU, examined course requirements for majors.

MS Representative for MS Restructuring Committee at MTU 2001

Researched similar MS programs around the country, explored job potential for MS students, and wrote recommendation to RTC Steering Committee for future path of MTU’s MS degree.

MS Representative for Graduate RTC Steering Committee at MTU, 2000-01

Provided input for course rotations, student manuals, and MS timeline. Also read MS applications.

Editor for Michigan Tech’s Technobabe Times, Student Feminist Newsletter, Spring 2003-present
Web designer and developer for Feminism(s) and Rhetoric(s) Conference, 2005 <http://www.hu.mtu.edu/femsrhet/>
Web designer for Computers in Writing Intensive Classrooms Workshop, 2003-2005. <http://www.hu.mtu.edu/~ciwic/2004> <http://www.hu.mtu.edu/~ciwic/2005>
Editorial Intern for College Composition and Communication. Winter 2000, Spring 2001
Web Editor for Blue Ice Anthology, Creative Non-Fiction Literary Journal, Winter 2001 <http://www.hu.mtu.edu/~blueice>
Assistant Managing editor for Reader, Summer 2000

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