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Erica R. Bowers

Education

2006 Ed.D. Literacy and Language University of Southern California

1994 M.A. Curriculum and Instruction California State University,

Dominguez Hills

1989 B.S. Business Administration San Diego State University

Minor: Psychology

Professional Credentials

2004 Certificate of Eligibility Administrative Services Credential

2002 Professional Clear Specialist Instruction: Reading and Language Arts

1997 Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate

1993 Clear California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

Professional Experience

CSU Fullerton

May 2017-Present Full Professor, Department of Literacy and Reading Education

May 2017-Present Director, Faculty Development Center

Jan 2017-May 2017 Interim Director, Faculty Development Center

Jan 2014-Jan 2017 Chair, Department of Literacy and Reading Education

Aug 2013-Dec 2013 Acting Chair, Department of Literacy and Reading Education

2012-2017 Associate Professor, *Department of Literacy and Reading Education

(*Department Name Change)

2010-2018 Director, CSUF Hazel Miller Croy Reading Center

2006-2012 Assistant Professor, Department of Reading

CSU Long Beach

2003-2004 Adjunct Faculty, College of Education

Long Beach Unified School District 2005-2007 Lead District Trainer

2002-2005 Peer Assistance and Review, Mentor Teacher

1998-2002 Classroom Teacher

Los Angeles Unified School District

1995-2002 Classroom Teacher

Archdiocese of Los Angeles

1990-1995 Classroom Teacher

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Publications and Creative Activities

Articles in Refereed Sources

Biggs, B., Bowers, E., & Bartle-Angus, K. (2018). A university and community college

partnership: Building teaching capacity to increase underserved student success. Journal of

College Reading and Learning. 48(3), 145-158.

Koch, R., Kucsera, J., Bartle-Angus, K., Norman, K., Bowers, E., Nair, P., Moon, H.S., Karimi,

A., & Barua, S. (2018). Enhancing learning power through first-year experiences for

students majoring in STEM disciplines. Journal of STEM Education, 19(1), 22-31.

Fitts, S., Bowers, E., & Keisler, L. (2016). Writing Instruction for English learners: Examining

Instructional Practices in Elementary School Classrooms. NABE Journal of Research and

Practice, 7(1).

Unrau, N., Ragusa, G., & Bowers, E. (2013). Teachers focus on motivation for reading: “It’s All

About Knowing the Relationship”. Reading Psychology, 36(2), 105-144.

Keisler, L. & Bowers, E. (2012). Beyond vocabulary: Focusing the lens on academic language.

The California Reader, 45(3), 19-23.

Quirk, M., Unrau, N., Ragusa, G., Rueda, R., Lim, H., Velasco, A., et al. (2010). Teacher beliefs

about reading motivation and their enactment in classrooms: The development of a survey

questionnaire. Reading Psychology, 31, 93-120.

Bowers, E., Fitts, S., Jung, W. & Quirk, M. (2010). Effective strategies for developing

Academic English: A study of teacher practices and student achievement. Bilingual

Research Journal, 33, 95-110.

Invited Articles

Kirtman, L., Bowers, E., & Hoffman, J., (2016). Engaged Scholarship: (Re)Focusing on Our

Mission. Metropolitan Universities Journal, 27(2), 36-49.

Edited Books and Book Chapters

Bowers, E., Laster, B.P., Gurvitz, D., Ryan, T. Cobb, J., & Vazzano, J. (2017). Using video for

teacher reflection: Reading clinics in action. In R. Brandenburg, K. Glasswell, M. Jones, &

J. Ryan (Eds.), Reflective theory and practice in teacher education. (pp. 141-160). New

York, NY: Springer Publishing.

Fitts, S. & Bowers, E. (2013). Developing academic English with English language learners: A

study of mainstream classroom practices. In M. B. Arias & C. J. Faltis, Academic language

in second language learning. (pp. 27-56). Scottsdale, AZ: Information Age Publishing.

Bowers, E., Manzo, U., Tarantine, A., & Base, M. (2013). Providing a “Pocket Tutor”:

enhancing metacognition through podcasted comprehension prompts. In E. T. Ortlieb & E.

H. Cheek, Jr. (Eds.) Advanced Literacy Practices (Literacy Research, Practice and

Evaluation, Volume 2) (pp. 265-281). Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing Limited.

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Bowers, E., Keisler, L., & Fitts, S. (2011). Building academic language through content area

texts: Strategies to support English language learners. Huntington Beach, CA: Shell

Education.

Ortlieb, E. T., Cheek, Jr., E. H., Bowers, E., & Beckers-Grandstaff, G. (2011). How to choose?

Individual or group-based assessments. In E. T. Ortlieb & E. H. Cheek, Jr. (Eds.) Utilizing

informative assessments towards effective literacy practices. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group.

Other Articles and Writings, Non-Refereed Sources

Bowers, E. (2014). Focused reading intervention: Supplemental curriculum resource. Teacher

Created Materials.

Litt, D. Martin, S., Place, N. (2014). Literacy Teacher Education: Principles and Effective

Practices. Guilford Press. Contributed activity for text.

Bowers, E. & Keisler, L. (2010). Formulating a new plan of attack: Creating supported layers of

professional development with a focus on student achievement. American School Board

Journal, 197(4), 54-55.

Bowers, E. (2010, Spring). Make it active, make it fun: Vocabulary strategies for everyone! REG

Newsletter, 37(3), 1-5.

Bowers, E. (2008, Summer). Community Literacy Festival. Orange County Reader, 33(4).

Refereed Papers before Professional Conferences

Presented

Bowers, E., & Stang, K. (Nov, 2018). Enticing by design: A high-impact practice certificate for

faculty. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the Professional and

Organizational Development Network in Higher Education.

Cavallaro, C., Bowers, E., Dostilio, L., & Kirtman, L. (October, 2016). Institutional change to

support and reward faculty as community-engaged scholars: Part one. Paper accepted for

presentation at the annual meeting of the Coalition of Urban & Metropolitan Universities

(CUMU). Bowers, E., Kirtman, L., Street, C., & Jung, Adrian. (April, 2016). Engaged scholarship:

Aligning faculty expectations for faculty scholarship with the institutional mission.

Academic Resource Conference 2016. Garden Grove, Ca.

Bowers, E., Biggs, B., & Angus, K. (November, 2015). Innovative adaptations of literacy

courses to increase success of STEM students. Presentation for the College Reading and

Learning Association (CRLA) annual conference in Portland, Or. Bowers, E., Maderazo, C., Ryan, T., Williams, J. A., Mallozzi, C., Gray, J.J., & Hayes, LaTisha.

(December, 2013). Going boldly?: Virtually delivering the clinical practicum. Paper

presented at the annual meeting of the Literacy Research Association (LRA) conference,

Dallas, Tx.

Ortlieb, E., Bowers, E., Ryan, T., Tysseling, L. A., Marsh-Milby, T., Laster, B., Verlaan, W.,

Deeney, T. A., & Dozier, C. (December, 2013). Advanced literacy practices: From clinic to

classroom. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Literacy Research Association

(LRA) conference, Dallas, Tx.

Bartle-Angus, K., Bowers, E., Bagwell, J., & Henderson, A. (November, 2013). A Marriage of

Convenience and Passion: A University and Community College Collaboration to Meet

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Community Needs. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the College Reading &

Learning Association (CRLA) conference. Boston, MA.

Bowers, E. & Fitts, S. (April, 2013). Developing academic English with English language

learners: A study of mainstream classroom practices. Paper presented at the annual meeting

of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference. San Francisco, CA.

Applegate, M. A., Bowers, E., Cobb, J. B., Deeney, T. B, Dozier, C., Moreland, M., Gray, J. J.,

Gurvitz, D., Laster, B., Lewis, L., McAndrews, S. L., Milby, T. M., Msengi, S. G., Ortlieb,

E., Ryan, T., Sargent, S., Swanson, M., Tysseling, L. A., Vazzano, J., & Zimmerman, B. S.,

(November, 2012). Teacher preparation in reading clinics for 21st century literacies.

Alternative format session presented at the annual meeting of the Literacy Research

Association (LRA) conference. San Diego, CA.

Ortlieb, E., Cheek, E. C., Bowers, E., Dennis, D., Elish-Piper, L., Grandstaff-Beckers, G.,

Rodgers, E., Wilson, K. M., Verlaan, W., & Xu, S. (November, 2012). Using informative

assessments towards effective literacy practices. Symposium presented at the annual

meeting of the Literacy Research Association (LRA) conference. San Diego, CA.

Keisler, L., Bowers, E., & Fitts, S. (November, 2012). Examining instructional practices and

student processes: Writing with English language learners. Paper presented at the annual

meeting of the Literacy Research Association (LRA) conference. San Diego, CA.

Bowers, E. (October, 2012). Every lesson a language opportunity! Supporting English language

development across the content areas while supporting CCSS. Presentation for the

California Reading Association (CRA) annual conference in San Diego, Ca.

Keisler, L., Bowers, E., & Fitts, S. (March, 2012). Academic vocabulary for all! Every student,

every content area. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Teachers of English to

Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) conference. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Manzo, U., Bowers, E., & Base, M. (December, 2011). Developing a “Pocket Tutor”: Being

explicit about before, during, and after metacomprehension. Paper presented at the annual

meeting of the Literacy Research Association (formerly known as National Reading

Conference). Jacksonville, Florida.

Sargent, S., Gauntry-Porter, D., Milby, T., Eeg, M., Ryan, T., Applegate, M., Bowers, E.,

Ortlieb, E. Peck, S., Swanson, M., Zimmerman, B. S., & Gurvitz, D. (December, 2011).

Acceptable methodologies across 15 clinical sites: Linking reading clinic/literacy labs and

teacher practice. Case study presented as alternative session presentation at the annual

meeting of the Literacy Research Association (formerly known as National Reading

Conference). Jacksonville, Florida.

Unrau, N., Bowers, E., & Ragusa, G. (May, 2011). Witnessing identities: Bonds that motivate

reading. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Reading Association.

Orlando, Florida.

Unrau, N., Ragusa, G. Bowers, E. (December, 2010). Witnessing identities: Connecting to

motivate for reading. Paper to be presented at the annual meeting of the National Reading

Conference/Literacy Research Association. Fort Worth, Texas.

Bowers, E., Fitts, S., & Keisler, L. (September, 2010). Academic vocabulary: Every lesson,

every day! Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southeast Regional Teachers

of English to Speakers of Other Languages. Miami, Florida.

Fitts, S. & Bowers, E. (May, 2010). Developing academic English with advanced English

language learners in mainstream classrooms. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the

American Educational Research Association. Denver, Colorado.

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Ragusa, G., Unrau, N., & Bowers, E. (December, 2009). Teachers’ beliefs about urban students’

motivation for and engagement in reading: The role of social contexts and reading

development. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Reading Conference.

Albuquerque, New México.

Bowers, E., & Fitts, S. (December, 2008). Academic language and literacy: A conceptual

review. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Reading Conference. Tampa,

Florida.

Ragusa, G., Unrau, N., Bowers, E., & Rueda, R. (December, 2008). Teachers’ beliefs about

students’ motivation for reading: Teachers respond to a focus group. Paper presented at the

annual meeting of the National Reading Conference. Tampa, Florida.

Fitts, S., & Bowers, E. (September, 2008). Building academic English with English

language learners. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Teachers of

English to Speakers of Other Languages (SETESOL). Birmingham, Alabama.

Bowers, E., & Fitts, S. (April, 2008). Developing advanced literacy with English learners.

Presentation at the annual California Title 1 conference sponsored by the California

Department of Education. Los Angeles, California.

Bowers, E., & Fitts, S. (April, 2008). Effective strategies for developing academic English: A

pilot study of teacher practices and student achievement. Paper presented at the annual

meeting of the American Educational Research Association. New York, New York.

Bowers, E., Quirk, M., Ragusa, G., Rueda, R. & Velasco, A. (April, 2008). What did I read?:

strategic interventions for struggling readers in urban settings. Paper presented at the

annual meeting of the International Reading Association. Atlanta, Georgia.

Ragusa, G., Rueda, R., Quirk, M., Unrau, N., Lim, H., Bowers, E., et al. (April, 2008). A Cross-

sectional study of reading engagement for struggling readers from urban schools. Paper

presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. New

York, New York.

Bowers, E., & Keisler, L. (November, 2007). Beyond the dictionary: Vocabulary strategies that

reach all learners. Presentation at the annual meeting of the California Reading Association.

Ontario, California.

Bowers, E., Quirk, M., Fitts, S., & Keisler, L. (November, 2007). Teachers’ understandings of

developing academic language and literacy for second language learners and students of

linguistically diverse backgrounds. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National

Reading Conference. Austin, Texas.

Ragusa, G., Bowers, E., Lorea, G., & Honda, K. (November, 2007). Understanding teacher’s

beliefs of urban students’ reading motivation and the relationship to their instructional

practices. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Reading Conference.

Austin, Texas.

Bowers, E., & Keisler, L. (November, 2006). Multiple methods of vocabulary instruction.

Presentation at the West International Reading Association Regional Conference.

Bowers, E., & Keisler, L. (October, 2006). Beyond the dictionary: Engaging all learners in

vocabulary instruction. Presentation at the Southeast International Reading Association

Regional Conference.

Bowers, E. & Fitts, S. (March, 2006). The effective strategies for developing academic

English: A pilot study of teacher practices and student achievement. Paper presented at

the annual meeting of the International Globalization, Diversity, and Education Conference.

Spokane, Washington.

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Selected Presentations for University Faculty and Professional Organizations

Bowers, E. (September, 2013). Examining instructional practices and processes: Writing with

English language learners. Presentation for the College of Education Colloquium Series.

Bowers, E. (October, 2013). Text complexity: The what, the why, and the how. Keynote

Presentation for the Orange County Reading Association (OCRA) annual conference at

CSUF.

Bowers, E. (February, 2012). Providing a Pocket Tutor: Being explicit about before, during and

after metacomprehension. Presentation for the College of Education Colloquium Series.

Bowers, E. (November, 2010). Academic English and academic vocabulary. Presentation for the

College of Education Colloquium Series.

Bowers, E. (March, 2010). Make it active, make it fun: Vocabulary strategies for everyone!

Presentation at the Reading Educators Guild Annual Conference.

Selected Preservice and Inservice Teacher Development Sessions

Bowers, E. (April, 2016). Inquiry based spelling instruction. One-day presentation to preservice

and inservice teachers on behalf of the Orange County Reading Association (OCRA).

Bowers, E., & Glasswell, K. (April, 2015). Reading comprehension instruction…That works!

One-day presentation to preservice and inservice teachers on behalf of the Orange County

Reading Association (OCRA).

Bowers, E. (October, 2015). What makes text complex? The three dimensions of text complexity.

Presentation for the California Reading Association (CRA) annual conference in

Sacramento, Ca.

Bowers, E. (April, 2014). RICA preparation. One-day presentation to teacher candidates at

California State University, Long Beach.

Bowers, E. (November, 2013). Text Complexity: The What, the Why, and the How. Presentation

for the California Reading Association (CRA) annual conference in Sonoma, Ca.

Bowers, E. (May, 2012). Academic language. Presentation to California State University,

Fullerton, Dr. Dunlap EDEL 530 course.

Bowers, E. (August, 2011). Project MSLAHMS: Middle school literacy, achievement in health,

math and science. Year 2 week-long institute for math and science middle school teachers in

Paramount Unified School District. In conjunction with University of Southern California.

Bowers, E. & Keisler, L. (October/February, 2010/2011). Project MSLAHMS: Middle school

literacy, achievement in health, math and science. Year 1 follow-up institutes for math and

science middle school teachers in Paramount Unified School District. In conjunction with

University of Southern California.

Bowers, E. & Keisler, L. (August, 2010). Project MSLAHMS: Middle school literacy,

achievement in health, math and science. Year 1 week-long institute for math and science

middle school teachers in Paramount Unified School District. In conjunction with University

of Southern California.

Bowers, E. & Keisler, L. (October, 2009). Instructional theory into practice 1 day institute for

program improvement schools. Year 1 teacher development session for three program

improvement identified, middle schools in Paramount Unified School District.

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Bowers, E. & Keisler, L. (September 2009- May 2010). Administrator workshop series. A series

of 3 professional development sessions for K-12 administrators in Paramount Unified

School District Public.

Bowers, E. & Keisler, L. (September 2008- May 2009). Administrator workshop series. A series

of 3 professional development sessions for K-12 administrators in Paramount Unified

School District.

Bowers, E. & Keisler, L. (June, 2008). Instructional theory into practice 1 day institute for

program improvement schools. Year 2 teacher development session for three program

improvement, K-8, identified schools in Paramount Unified School District.

Bowers, E. & Keisler, L. (September 2007- May 2008). Coach/Curriculum leadership training.

A series of 7 professional development sessions for curriculum coaches at Portland Public

Schools.

Bowers, E. (August, 2007). The Reading/Writing connection. Presentation to New Horizons

Private School, Irvine, Ca.

Bowers, E. & Keisler, L. (September 2006- May 2007). Coach/Curriculum leadership training.

A series of 7 professional development sessions for curriculum coaches at Paramount

Unified School District.

Bowers, E. & Holliday, M. (March, 2007). Task analyzing comprehension strategies.

Presentation to New Horizons Private School, Irvine, Ca.

Bowers, E. & Holliday, M. (February, 2007). Building vocabulary in the classroom.

Presentation to New Horizons Private School, Irvine, Ca.

Bowers, E. & Holliday, M. (November, 2006). Creating active comprehension in the classroom.

Presentation to New Horizons Private School, Irvine, Ca.

Bowers, E. & Keisler, L. (August, 2006). Instructional theory into practice 5-day summer

institute for program improvement schools. Teacher development session for three program

improvement identified schools in Paramount Unified School District.

Grants

External to CSUF

Academic Success through Curriculum Enhancement and Nurturing to Promote Degree

Completion in STEM (ACEND STEM), ($375,000). Management Team. Funder, CSU

Chancellor’s Office. (11/2014-12/2016).

Middle School Literacy Achievement in Health, Math and Science (Project MSLAHMS),

($993,735 [$18,968 to CSUF over 4 years]; CPEC ITQ). Research Director. Funder,

California Commission on Postsecondary Education: Improving Teacher Quality. October

2009-October 2013.

Internal to CSUF

Bowers, E. (3 units assigned time, Graduate Assistant, $3,200, Travel, $1500). Emerging

Leaders Program Support, Provost, California State University, Fullerton. Spring, 2016

Bowers, E. (15 units of assigned time/Sabbatical). Building Partnerships and Stronger Readers:

CSUF/Sycamore Elementary Summer Literacy. Fall 2016.

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Bowers, E. & Glasswell, K. (Four units assigned time, Graduate Assistant, $10,000). Extending

the Research and Service Contribution of CSUF’s Hazel Miller Croy (HMC) Reading

Center. Units & Monies, Spring 2015.

Bowers, E. (Three units assigned time, Graduate Assistant, $2,300 and travel, $600) Examining

instructional practices and outcomes: Writing with English language learners.

Junior/Senior/General Faculty Intramural Award. Units, Fall 2012, Monies, Academic Year

2012-13.

Bowers, E. (Graduate Assistant- up to $4,000). College of Education Faculty Research Grant.

California State University, Fullerton. Fall, 2011.

Bowers, E. (Graduate Assistant- up to $4,000). College of Education Faculty Research Grant.

California State University, Fullerton. Spring, 2011.

Bowers, E. ($500 travel grant). College of Education Travel Grant. California State University,

Fullerton. Spring, 2010.

Bowers, E. (Three units assigned time). Faculty Enhancement & Instructional Development

(FEID) Grants Program. California State University, Fullerton. Fall, 2009.

Bowers, E. & Fitts, S. ($3,000.) Effective Strategies for Developing Academic English: A Pilot

Study of Teacher Practices and Student Achievement. Junior/Senior/General Faculty

Intramural Award. Academic Year 2006-2007.

Bowers, E. ($6,500.) Newly-Hired Probationary Faculty Stipend Proposal. California State

University, Fullerton. Academic Year 2006-2007.

District Partnerships After School College for Kids (ASC4K), ($20,000). Co-Principal Investigator. Funder, Orange

Unified School District. December-March, 2017-2018.

After School College for Kids (ASC4K), ($20,000). Co-Principal Investigator. Funder, Orange

Unified School District. December-March, 2016-2017.

Summer College for Kids (SC4K), ($36,000). Co-Principal Investigator. Funder, Orange Unified

School District. May-August, 2016.

Sycamore Literacy Summer Camp, ($10,000). Co-Principal Investigator. Funder, Orange Unified

School District. May-August, 2015.

Research

Approved IRB

Bowers, E. & Glasswell, K. (April, 2016). Summer College for Kids (SC4K). Mixed-methods

study using multiple measures.

Bowers, E. & Glasswell, K. (October, 2015). Summer Reading Camp: A Case Study.

Quantitative study using student assessment data.

Bowers, E. (October, 2015). Using Video-Based Reflection in Reading Clinic. Qualitative study

using coursework, field notes and case study methodology.

Howell, E. & Bowers, E. (May, 2014). A Model for reading Intervention with Pre-Service/In-

Service Teachers: Supporting a Student with Autism through the Clinical Practicum.

Qualitative study using interviews and case study methodology.

Bowers, E. (July, 2012). Reading Specialists in Action. Qualitative study using field notes and

case study methodology.

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Bowers, E. (March, 2012; Reapproved, April, 2013). Examining Instructional Practices and

Outcomes: Writing with English Language Learners. Qualitative study using field notes and

case study methodology.

Manzo, U., & Bowers, E. (September, 2011). Pocket tutor project. Mixed-methods study.

Ragusa, G., & Bowers, E. (August, 2011). Middle School Literacy Achievement in Health, Math,

& Science (MSLAHMS). Mixed-method study using multiple measures.

Ragusa, G., Unrau, N., & Bowers. E. (August, 2011). Teacher’s understanding of reading

motivation: A focus group approach. Qualitative study using focus groups.

Bowers, E. (June, 2011). Reading specialists in action. Qualitative study using case study

methodology.

Quirk, M., Unrau, N., Ragusa, G., Rueda, R., & Bowers, E. (August, 2010). Teacher beliefs

about reading motivation and its enactment in urban classrooms. Quantitative study using

questionnaire.

Bowers, E., Fitts, S., Keisler, L. & Quirk, M. (May, 2008). Effective Strategies for Developing

Academic English: A Pilot Study of Teacher Practices and Student Achievement. Mixed

method study using quantitative questionnaire and classroom observation.

Bowers, E., & Keisler, L. (January, 2008). Effecting Change through Cohesive Professional

Development. Qualitative survey study.

Professional Activities

National Level

Teacher Education Quarterly (TEQ): Journal Reviewer (2013-2016).

Teacher Education Quarterly (TEQ): Editorial Board (Member) (2013-2016).

Literacy Research Association/National Research Conference: Proposal Reviewer and Meeting

Leadership (e.g., Session Chair) (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011).

Textbook Reviewer, Pearson Education (2011).

State Level

California Reading Association, (CRA), President, (2018-present).

California Reading Association, (CRA), President-Elect, (2017-present).

California Reading Association, (CRA), Vice President, (2016-present).

California Reading Association (CRA), ILA State Coordinator, (2014-present, 3-year

appointment).

California Reading Association (CRA), Area Director, (2011-2014, 3-year appointment).

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, (CCTC), Standard Setting Committee

Member (2009): California Reading Instructional Competency Assessment (RICA).

University Level

Program Performance Review Committee, Member, Chemistry and Biochemistry (2018-2019).

Library Department Personnel Committee (Fall 2018).

Academic Technology Director Search, Chair (Spring/Fall 2018).

Academic Standards Committee, CSUF Academic Senate, Member (2018-2019).

University Instructional Technology Committee, CSUF Academic Senate, Member (2018-2019).

Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) Committee Member (2017-2018).

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Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion Engagement Specialist Search Committee, (Spring

2018).

WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) Reaccreditation Sub-Committee 4

Member (2017-2018).

University Instructional Technology Committee, CSUF Academic Senate, Member (2017-2018).

Planning, Resource, and Budget Committee, Standing Committee, CSUF Academic Senate,

Member (2017-2018).

Planning, Resource, and Budget Committee, Standing Committee, CSUF Academic Senate,

Immediate Past Chair (2016-2017, on sabbatical fall 2016).

Planning, Resource, and Budget Committee, Standing Committee, CSUF Academic Senate,

Chair (2015-2016).

CSUF President’s Advisory Board (PAB), Member (2015-2016).

Enrollment Management Committee, Ad-Hoc Committee, CSUF Academic Senate, Committee

Member (2015-2016).

Academic Master Plan Steering Committee, Ad-Hoc Committee, CSUF Academic Senate,

Committee Member (2015-2016).

Academic Master Plan Team Four (Finance Issues) Committee, Ad-Hoc Committee, CSUF

Academic Senate, Committee Member (2015-2016).

Planning, Resource, and Budget Committee, Standing Committee, CSUF Academic Senate,

Vice-Chair, (2014-2015).

Planning, Resource, and Budget Committee, Standing Committee, CSUF Academic Senate,

Committee Member (Spring 2014).

Graduation Initiatives Committee, Presidential Committee, CSUF Strategic Plan, Committee

Member (Spring 2013-Fall 2014).

University Curriculum Committee, Standing Committee, CSUF Academic Senate, Committee

Member (Fall, 2013).

Extended Education Committee, Standing Committee, CSUF Academic Senate, Chair (2012-

2013).

Extended Education Committee, Standing Committee, CSUF Academic Senate, Committee

Member (2011-2012).

Honors Board, Miscellaneous Committee, CSUF Academic Senate, Board Member (2008-

2011, present ex-officio). Ad-hoc UPS Revision Committee Chair (2010-present).

Untenured Faculty and Full-time Lecturers Organization (ULO), Executive Board Member,

Elections Committee Chair (2007-2008; 2008-2009).

College

Strategic Planning Committee, Faculty Roles and Expectations, College of Education, Member

(2011-2016).

Dean Search Committee, College of Education, Committee Member (Spring 2016).

Director of Development Search Committee, College of Education, Committee Member (Spring

2015).

Assessment Committee, College of Education, Committee Member (Spring 2010-2014)

Technology Committee, College of Education, Committee Member (2011-2013)

Credential Programs Committee, College of Education, Committee Member (2008-Fall 2012)

Associate Dean Search Committee, College of Education, Committee Member (Spring 2010).

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COE Connected Revision Panel, College of Education, Panel Participant (March 2010).

COE Webinar Series, College of Education, Discussion Leader (December 2009).

COE Fall Faculty Retreat, College of Education, Small Group Facilitator (2008).

Community Learning and Literacy Center (CLLC): Coordinator, Orange County Reading

Association partnership (Spring 2008).

Community Learning and Literacy Center (CLLC): Coordinated Parent workshops (Spring

2007).

Regional and Community Level Service

Orange County Reading Association, OCRA, University Liaison (2011-present).

Paramount Unified School District, Paramount, Ca., Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment

(BTSA) Leadership Team Member, (2011- 2012).

Savanna School District, Reach the Reader presentation (January 2011). Presented to local

parents and students on the importance of reading to children.

Orange County Junior League/CHOC Reading Program (January 2011). Presented to local

parents on the importance of reading to children.

Richman Elementary School, Fullerton, Ca., Guest Reader, (March 2009).

Orange County Reading Association, OCRA, Immediate Past President, President, President

Elect, and Vice President (2007-2011).

Long Beach Unified School District, District Literacy Team Member (2002-2007).

Department

Department Personnel Committee, Member (2017-2018).

Department Search Committee, Member (2017-2018).

Department Chair, Department of Literacy and Reading Education, (Fall 2013- Spring 2017).

Director and Endowment Fund Member, CSUF Hazel Miller Croy Reading Center (2010-2018).

READ 595, Advanced Studies in Reading, Course Custodian (Spring 2014-present).

READ 585, Roles of the Literacy Leader/Specialist, Course Custodian (Fall 2011-Fall 2014).

Department Graduate Student Comprehensive Exam: Evaluator (2006-present).

Acting Department Chair, Department of Literacy and Reading, (Spring 2013).

Department Search Committee, Chair (2013-2014).

Department CTC Transition Report, Member (2012-2013).

READ 581, Remediation of Reading Difficulties: Course Custodian (2010-2013).

READ 570, Leadership in Reading, Course Custodian (Fall 2011-Spring 2012).

READ 536, Curriculum Foundations, Principles, and Issues in Reading/Language Arts, Course

Custodian (2010-2012).

Department Professional Standards Alignment Committee, Department of Literacy and Reading,

(2011-2012).

READ 516, Literacy Assessment and Analysis for Instruction, Course Custodian (2012-2013).

Department Search Committee, Department of Literacy and Reading, Committee Member

(2010-2011).

READ 597, Graduate Student Final Project Coordinator (2010-2011).

READ Department, Recruitment and Restructuring Subcommittee, Committee Member (2009-

2011).

READ 508, Teaching Reading in Today’s Elementary Schools: Course Custodian (2006-2011).

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READ 514, Linguistics and Reading: Course Custodian (2006- 2011).

READ Graduate Student Final Project/Thesis Committee: Member (2006-2007, 2007-2008,

2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011).

READ 536, Curriculum Foundations, Principles, and Issues in Reading/Language Arts, New

Course Proposal Committee Member (2010).

READ Department Representative: Education Night (November 2008).

READ Department Representative: Graduate Fair (September 2008).

READ Department Representative: NCATE committee member (2006-2007).

Awards/Honors

American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) Emerging Leader Program,

Selected as Member, Inaugural Class. (April, 2016).

Honor an Educator Award, California State University, Fullerton. (Spring, 2012).

Extraordinary and Sustained Service Award, California State University, Fullerton. (Spring

2012).

CSUF Author Award, California State University, Fullerton. (Spring 2012).

Exceptional Teaching Effectiveness Award, California State University, Fullerton. (Fall 2011).

Outstanding Contribution to Reading, Award presented by the Orange County Reading

Association. (October 2010).

Special Training

American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) Emerging Leader Program,

three-day institute (Summer 2016).

CSUF Faculty Development Center: Leadership Development for Current and Prospective

Department Chairs and Program Coordinators, (January 2016).

CSUF Faculty Development Center: Quality Online/Hybrid Teaching: Best Practices in Online

Course Design and Delivery, (October 2015).

Vital Partnerships, Effective Lifelong Learning Inventory, three-day institute (Summer 2015)

CSU New Department Chairs Workshop: CSULB, one day (Fall 2013).

Higher Education Research Institute: UCLA, two-day institute (Summer, 2013).

CSUF Academic Leadership Academy, five-day institute (Summer, 2013).

Project CORE, Common Core State Standards: Implications for Language, Learning, and

Leadership (Oct 26, 2012).

CSUF Faculty Development Center: Technology Awareness Technology Day (2011).

CSUF Faculty Development Center: Technology Awareness Resource Program (2009).

CSUF Faculty Development Center: Enriching Your Classes with Meaningful Online

Communication: Designing, Facilitating, and Assessing Synchronous and Asynchronous

Online Discussions (2008, May 21-23, June 6, & Nov 3 & 14).

CSU Seventh Annual Intersegmental Reading Faculty Forum, Participant (2008).

CSUF Faculty Development Center: Teaching with Technology Showcase (2008).

CSUF Faculty Development Center: Trained to use Blackboard Assignment Tool (2008).

CSUF Dean’s Workshop on Preparation of the Tenured Faculty Portfolio: Participant (2007).

CSU Sixth Annual Intersegmental Reading Faculty Forum: Participant (2007).

CSUF Faculty Development Center: Trained to use Blackboard (2006).