WENDY L. CHRISMAN, PHD
Digitial Portfolio | WChrisman@ccad.edu | Teaching + Research Portfolio
Columbus College of Art & Design | Writing, Literature, & Philosophy
60 Cleveland Avenue | Columbus, OH 43215
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Columbus College of Art & Design
Liberal Arts / Writing, Literature, and Philosophy Department
Adjunct Lecturer | August 2007—Present
- Develop and deliver print and digital cross-discipline curricula
- Advance students’ knowledge in critical thinking, reading, and writing; rhetorical and literary studies; persuasive, expository, and professional writing; research and presentation skills; process analysis
- Asynchronous and synchronous remote course instruction and conferencing
- Provide students written and verbal consultation for revision process
- Research current and historical sociocultural trends and present them in digital media environments
- Direct and encourage in-class focus groups and in-depth individual conferences
- Project manage student research and multimedia presentations
- Evaluate student performance according to course and college accreditation standards
- Organize and maintain digital platforms for student projects and presentations
- Identify academically at-risk students and maintain ADA-compliant accommodations
- Monitor students’ academic integrity via educational technology
- Maintain private social media groups for student collaboration and research enhancement
- Conduct campus-wide workshops for assessment of long-term student writing progress according to college accreditation standards
Columbus College of Art & Design | Suppport Services
Writing Consultant | January 2015—Present
- Serve student population for in-erson and remote individualized instruction of grammar, reading comprehension, and academic and professional discursive practices
- Ensure adherence to discipline-specific style formats
- Demonstrate effective integration of visual elements in academic and professional documents
The Ohio State University – Nisonger Center
Invited Lecturer | September 2005—June 2007
- Instructed graduate and post-graduate medical trainees in Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Program
- Developed and presented curriculum related to disability studies, humanizing the clinic, and cultural competencies
- Generated and guided group analysis of course material
- Coordinated curriculum with senior level faculty to enhance trainee experience
- Performed appraisal reviews for trainees upon program completion
The Ohio State University – Department of English
Graduate Teaching Associate | September 1997—March 2006
- Created and delivered research-intensive writing, literary, and sociocultural diversity curriculum for undergraduate students
- Adapted coursework to fit diverse student base
- Developed multimedia presentations and instruction
- Designed and led e-learning coursework
- Introduced computer-mediated classroom to first-year writing students
- Conducted performance evaluations according to course and college standards
The Ohio State University – Department of Materials Science & Engineering
Technical Writing Co-Editor | January 2005—June 2007
- Collaboratively reviewed program manuals and recommended revisions in scope, format, and content
- Provided in-class instruction of scientific and technical writing according to industry standards
- Assessed undergraduates' lab reports for correct mechanics of writing
The Ohio State University – Office of Minority Affairs Bridge Program
Lecturer | August—September 2005
- Instructed pre-collegiate minority students in Intensive Writing and Reading transition course
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Virtual Learning Environments + Remote Communications
- Development and administration for courses in various disciplines through Web CT, Carmen, IQ Web, Self Service, Go Studio/Moodle, Digication, and Turnitin.com
- Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Zoom for synchronous teaching and conferencing
Presentation and Web Design
- PowerPoint, Wix, Prezi, Google Docs, Digication, Emaze, Canva
Social Media
- Develop and maintain social media accounts for non-profit organization (Central Ohio Orchid Society)
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University | PhD
English Studies (Rhetorical and Critical Theories / Disability Studies)
December 2008
The Ohio State University | MA
English Studies (Critical Theory / feminisms / Literature)
December 2000
University of Central Florida | BA
English Studies (Literature / Critical Theory)
May 1996