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BOOK REVIEWS & SHORT PROSE 1995-2002

Newsletter editorial. "Officer’s Pen: The Elixir of Technical Writing." Comm Central, 6.2 (Central Illinois Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication: Urbana, Illinois) October/November, 1999.

Newsletter article. "Chapter Member Profile: An Interview with Shar Dimick." Comm Central, 6.2 (Central Illinois Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication: Urbana, Illinois) October/November, 1999.

Newsletter article. "Chapter Member Profile: An Interview with Peggy Currid." Comm Central, 6.1 (Central Illinois Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication: Urbana, Illinois) September, 1999.

Book reviews. "The Ying and Yang of the Web: Two Books by Victor Vitanza" Chronicle of Composition, 11.2 (Decatur, IL) March, 1998.

Service Learning and Writing Column. "Just Do It (Then Think About It!)" Chronicle of Composition, 11.1 (Decatur, IL) February, 1998.

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CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS 1995-2002

Presentation. "Formative Evaluation of Electronic Portfolios: Constructing A Bridge Between Writers and Readers." 18th Annual Computers and Writing Conference: Teaching and Learning in Virtual Spaces, Illinois State University (Bloomington, IL) May 18, 2002.

Poster Session Exhibit (with Paul Dorsey, MIS professor). "Personal Knowledge Management: the Integration of Inquiry Skills and Technology." Technology, Learning & Intellectual Development: Challenges at the Crossroads of the Education Revolution, a conference sponsored by the Association of American Colleges and University (Baltimore, MD), November 1-4, 2001.

Presentation (with team of Susan Avery, James Brown, Paul Dorsey and Michael O’Conner). "Personal Knowledge Management: Framework for Integration and Partnerships" 34th Annual Conference of the Association of Small Computer Users in Education, (Myrtle Beach, SC), June 10, 2001. Available online at:
http://www.gettysburg.edu/ir/ascue/Proceedings/2001/avery.html

Speaker (with presentation team of James Dahl, Jodi Kupper and Anne Rammelsberg). "Reflection, Transition, and Contribution: The Effective Components of a University Capstone Experience" Liberal Education in the 21st Century, Association for General and Liberal Studies 40th Annual Conference, (Chicago, IL), November 2, 2000.

Speaker. "Teaching the Web Site Development Consulting Process: A Service Learning Approach" Business Communication in the 21st Century: The ABC Midwest U.S. Regional Conference, (Indianapolis, IN), April 28, 2000.
"Web Design and User Personality Types." Central Illinois Chapter of Society for Technical Communication, (Champaign, IL) September 9, 1998.

"Lions, Beavers, Otters, Retrievers: Designing Hypermedia for All Types of Users" Visiting Faculty Presentation, University of Missouri-Rolla, November 12, 1997

"Associated Colleges of Illinois Faculty Development Technology Web Site" Statewide Capstone Meeting, Ameritech/ACI Faculty Development Technology Program, (Chicago, IL) September 9, 1997

Keynote Address. "Why the Web? The Social Synapses of Content." "Introduction to the Internet: Improving College Teaching and Learning Via the World Wide Web" Faculty Workshop sponsored_ by Amertech and the Associated Colleges of Illinois, Millikin University (Decatur, IL) July 22-23, 1997.

"How to Develop a Touchscreen Kiosk and Web Site of Community Information" Central Illinois Chapter of Society for Technical Communication, (Champaign, IL) March 18, 1997.

"Integrating Service Learning into Writing Curriculum: Expanding the Learning Environment Beyond the Classroom" 1997 Conference on College Composition and Communication, (Phoenix, Arizona) March 14, 1997.

Panel Discussion. "What Role Should Technology Play in the Humanities Classroom?" The Future of Print Culture: A Shifting Border Symposium, Beloit College (Beloit, WI) Feb. 15, 1997.

"Building a Two Part Community Services Information System: A Public Touch Screen Kiosk and Web Site" Illinois Community Networks Conference, Sponsored by Lt. Governor Bob Kustra, Illinois State Library, Illinois State Board of Education, and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications, University of Illinois, (Champaign, IL) May 7, 1997.

Online Publication Exhibit of The Answer Machine at the 23rd Annual Chicago Technical Publications, Art, and Online Communication Competition, (Chicago, IL ) November 19, 1995.

"Online Design Principles for Electronic Resumes and Portfolios" Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, (Chicago, IL) November 8, 1996.

"Institutionalizing Service Learning" Illinois Campus Compact for Community
Service Institute on Service Learning, (North Central College, Naperville, IL) Sept. 27, 1996

"Developing a Publications Portfolio: Five Functional Designs" Central Illinois Chapter of Society for Technical Communication, (Springfield, IL) April 23, 1996.

"Tweaking the Writing Major Curriculum: The Role of One Credit Workshops" 32nd Annual Community College/University English Articulation Conference, University of Illinois, Allerton House, (Monticello, IL) April 12, 1996

Visiting Faculty Lecture. "Integrating Service Learning and Information Technology Across the Curriculum" Missouri Western State College, (St. Joseph, MO) March 7, 1996.

"Technical Communicators Answer the Call to Service: Building a Community Services Information System" New Frontiers in Technical Communication Conference, Society for Technical Communication, (Chicago, IL) October 7, 1995.

"Technical Communication and Service Learning: Integrating Profession and Community" Opening session of the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Council for Programs in Technical and Scientific Communication (CPTSC) at Michigan Tech University, (Houghton, MI) September 29, 1995.

"Information Management for Service Learning" Council of Independent Colleges National Institute on Learning and Service, (St. Charles, IL) June 1, 1995.

Affinity Group Session Leader "Service Learning in the Teaching of Writing and Publishing" Council of Independent Colleges National Institute on Learning and Service, Athur Andersen Center (St. Charles, IL) June 1, 1995.

PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS 1995-2002

Workshop. "Web Design Using Dreamweaver 4." Central Illinois Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication, (Decatur, IL) April 13-14, 2002.

Workshop. "Web Design Using Dreamweaver 4." Central Illinois Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication, (Decatur, IL) March 23-24, 2002.

Workshop leader. "Integrating Writing Instruction in Writing Intensive Science Courses" Science Faculty, College of Wooster, (Wooster, OH) October 9, 2000.

Workshop co-leader (with Dr. Michael O’Conner). "Web Design and Technology Implementation for Teaching and Learning Opportunities" Faculty Development Workshop, Principia College, (Elsah, IL) October 20, 1999.

Workshop Leader. Faculty Workshop sponsored_ by Ameritech and the Associated Colleges of Illinois, Millikin University (Decatur, IL) June 1-2, 1999.

Two workshops: (1) manipulating graphics for the web with Photoshop, and (2) using Course Info software for developing interactive course web sites.

Workshop Leader. "Introduction to the Internet: Improving College Teaching and Learning Via the World Wide Web." Faculty Workshop sponsored_ by Ameritech and the Associated Colleges of Illinois, Millikin (Decatur, IL) July 14-16, 1998.

Two workshop sessions: (1) introduction to web design for college course web pages using PageMill, and (2) manipulating graphics for the web.

Workshop Leader. "The Rhetoric of Hypertext: Considerations for Freshman English Courses" The Summer Seminar in Rhetoric & Composition, Millikin University (Decatur, IL) June 11, 1998.

Workshop Leader. "Introduction to the Internet: Improving College Teaching and Learning Via the World Wide Web" Faculty Workshop sponsored_ by Ameritech and the Associated Colleges of Illinois, Millikin University (Decatur, IL) July 14-16, 1998. Served as leader for two workshop sessions: (1) introduction to web design for college course web pages, and (2) manipulating graphics for the web.

Keynote Speaker and Workshop Leader. "Webizing Your College Course Workshop" sponsored_ by Ameritech and the Associated Colleges of Illinois, North Park University (North Park, IL) June 17-18, 1998.
Keynote address "Hypertext Design Conventions" and led four workshop sessions: (1) manipulating elements of web pages, (2) converting text to hypertext, (3) creating a web resources guide for a college course, and (4) web design user learning styles analysis.

Faculty workshop leader. "Creating Web Resources for College Courses" University of Missouri-Rolla, (Rolla, MO) November 12, 1997

Faculty Workshop sponsored_ by Amertech and the Associated Colleges of Illinois, Millikin University (Decatur, IL) July 22-23, 1997. Served as leader for three workshops: (1) introduction to web design and creating college course web pages, (2) managing a web site with a Macintosh computer web editor, and (3) getting and formatting graphics for the web

Keynote Address and workshop leader. "Employing Web Resources in College Courses" Faculty Workshop sponsored by Ameritech/Associated Colleges of Illinois, Benedictine University (Lisle, IL) July 8-9, 1997.

Three Workshops: (1) converting text files to hypertext web pages, (2) turning bookmarks into a course related guide to web resources, and (3) examples and templates for possible course web pages

Workshop. "Providing Community Information: The Role of Public and University Libraries" Missouri Western State College, ( St. Joseph, MO) March 8, 1996.

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Local Presentations & Workshops

Workshop. "An Introduction to Web Graphics Using Photoshop and ImageReady." Media Arts Center, Millikin University, (Decatur, IL) September 27, 2001.

Workshop leader (with Denise Meyers, theatre professor). "Starting Your Web Portfolio Using FrontPage." Freshman Seminar on Creative Play, Millikin University, (Decatur, IL) September 13, 2001.

Workshop leader (with Susan Avery, reference librarian). "Personal Knowledge Management: Enhancing the Inquiry Process with Technology." Teaching and Learning Mentor (TLM) Institute, Sponsored by the Associated College of Illinois and the Ameritech Faculty Development Technology Program, Millikin University, (Decatur, IL) August 3, 2001.

Workshop leader. "Advanced Web Graphics." Teaching and Learning Mentor (TLM) Institute, Sponsored by the Associated College of Illinois and the Ameritech Faculty Development Technology Program, Millikin University, (Decatur, IL) August 3, 2001.

Speaker (with Rev. Gretchen Barron). "Web Site Ministry."2000 Regional Assembly, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Illinois and Wisconsin, (Champaign, IL) November 11, 2000.

Discussion leader. "Tutoring Students in Writing Intensive Science Courses" Writing Center Staff and Peer Tutors, College of Wooster, (Wooster, OH) October 10, 2000.

Guest Lecturer and Workshop leader. "An Introduction to Electronic Portfolio Development." Freshman Seminar, Professor Denise Myers. Millikin (Decatur, IL), September 5, 2000.

Guest Speaker. "Web Marketing for Realtors." Decatur Council of Women Realtors, (Decatur, IL), July 11, 2000.

Workshop Leader. "Web Site Maintenance and Development." Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Staff, (Decatur, IL), June 14, 2000.

Workshop Leader. "Graphics for the Web." University Center Board, Millikin University (Decatur, IL), January 17, 2000.

Workshop Leader. "Research on the Web: A Hands-on Approach to Teaching the Research Paper" Macon-Piatt Educational Conference: Targeting the Issues of the Millennium, Stephen Decatur High School (Decatur, IL), November 13, 1999. (3 workshops) available at: http://faculty.millikin.edu/~rbrooks/webresearch.html

Guest lecture. "Technology in Public Relations" Public Relations class, Millikin University (Decatur, IL), September 30, 1999.

"Use and Misuse of Copyright in the Classroom" Certified Nurse Assistant Nursing Instructor Fall Conference, Millikin Institute (Decatur, IL), September 17, 1999.

Moderator. Panel on technology and student learning. Millikin University Inaugural Symposium on Undergraduate Education (Decatur, IL), September 10, 1999.

Faculty Workshop sponsored_ by Ameritech and the Associated Colleges of Illinois, Millikin University (Decatur, IL) June 1, 1999.

Seminar. "Keeping Your Web Site Alive." Decatur Business and Technology Expo,
(Decatur, IL) April 9, 1999.

"Pre-employment Communication Skills Testing." Industrial Personnel Executives Association, (Decatur, IL) September 11, 1998.

Millikin Institute Technology Workshops. "Introduction to Microsoft FrontPage Web Design." and "Advanced Microsoft FrontPage." (Decatur, IL) July 28 & 30, November 10, December 22, 1998, January 19 & 26, June 8 & 9, 1999.
"Is The Web Really None of Your Business?" The Small Business Council of the Metro-Decatur Chamber of Commerce, (Decatur, IL) July 1, 1998.

"Baby TALK Web Site: Resources on the Web" Baby TALK Workshop, Decatur Memorial Hospital, (Decatur, IL) November 19, 1997.

"Building Your Own Surfboard for the Web" Praireland Advocates for Gifted Children Super Saturday workshop, Millikin University, November 15, 1997.

"Teaching With Technology at Millikin University" Millikin University Board of Trustees, (Decatur, IL) October 3, 1997.

"Web Site Development Team Design Strategy" Central Christian Church Council, (Decatur, IL) July 15, 1997.

"Beginners Guide to Weaving Your Web Page" Millikin University Alumni Summerview, Computer Writing Classroom, June 7, 1997.

Keynote Speaker Introduction, Second Annual Conference for Community Service Coordinators, Campus Compact of Illinois and Millikin University, June 4, 1997.

"Integrating the World Wide Web Across the Curriculum K-College: A Demonstration of Sample Publishing Projects" Eleventh Annual Decatur Educational Conference, Computer Writing Classroom, March 27, 1997.

"Introduction to Basic Web Page Design: Web Editors, Markup Tags and Graphics" Eleventh Annual Decatur Educational Conference, Computer Writing Classroom, March 27, 1997.

"The Application of Course Content to Community Needs" a report presented at the fall faculty workshop on Pilot Projects in Student Learning, Millikin University, August 14, 1996.

Workshop. "Tutoring College Students on Writing Job Application Letters" training workshop for Career Specialists in the Center for Career Development, Millikin, August 14, 1996.

Demonstration Workshop. "Using a Web Editor, PageMill, to Design Web Pages" Decatur Public School District 61 Web Site Team, Roosevelt Middle School, (Decatur, IL), July 9, 1996.

Demonstration Workshop. "Using the Answer Machine" Becoming Better Parents Class, St. Thomas Community Center, (Decatur, IL), February 29, 1996.

"Hands-On Sampler Workshop Educational Software for the Macintosh: Strategies for individualized and group learning experiences" Tenth Annual Decatur Educational Conference, Computer Writing Classroom, April 4, 1996.

"Introduction to Using Macintosh Computers for Teachers" Tenth Annual Decatur Educational Conference, Computer Writing Classroom, April 4, 1996.

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