Desiree Rowe’s CV
EDUCATION
PhD - Interdisciplinary Doctorate of Philosophy
Hugh Downs School of Human Communication, Arizona State University
May 2009
Dissertation: "Just Read My Manifesto": Valerie Solanas and Radical Feminism
Chair: Dr. A. Cheree Carlson, Human Communication
Committee Members:
Dr. Daniel Brouwer, Human Communication
Dr. H.T. Quan, Department of Justice and Social Inquiry
Master of Arts – Speech Communication
Minnesota State University, Mankato
May 2005
Thesis: Boxes: Exploring Gender Identity through Performance
Chair: Dr. Leah White, Speech Communication
Committee Members: Dr. Daniel Cronn-Mills, Speech Communication
Dr. Craig Mattaresse, Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts – English
Seton Hall University
May 2002
Minor: Latin
GPA: 3.65/4.0
RESEARCH INTERESTS
My research focuses on radical performances in popular culture. I study public actors who gain popular attention via gender and the critical effects on public discourse. My research encompasses these key areas:
• Radical expressions of gender and sexuality
• Popular media representations and effects
• Feminist thought
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Assistant Professor
University of South Carolina, Upstate, Department of Fine Arts and Communication Studies
August 2009 to present
Affiliate Faculty
University of South Carolina, Upstate, Center for Women’s and Gender Studies
2010 to present
Graduate Teaching Associate
Arizona State University, Hugh Downs School of Human Communication
2005 to 2009
Assistant Forensics Coach
Arizona State University, Hugh Downs School of Human Communication
2005 to 2007
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Minnesota State University, Mankato Department of Speech Communication
2003 to 2005
Graduate Assistant Forensics Coach
Minnesota State University, Mankato, Department of Speech Communication
2003-2005
COURSES TAUGHT
Special Projects
New Graduate Instructor Training (teaching assistant to Dr. Belle Edson): NGIT is a semester-long seminar focusing on pedagogy in the undergraduate classroom for incoming MA and PhD students. Teaching practices are examined from multiple perspectives, including theoretical and practical, with special emphasis placed on critical pedagogy practices. The class serves as a program orientation and support system for new instructors.
Graduate Courses
Narrative and the Body (Graduate Seminar Assistant to Dr. Olga Davis)
Special Topics: Performance Studies (Graduate Seminar Assistant to Dr. Leah White)
Advanced Undergraduate Courses
Advanced Public Speaking
Communication, Identity and Performance
Communication Research Methods
Communication Theory
Feminist Rhetoric and Popular Culture
Research Apprenticeship
Rhetoric and Social Change
Rhetoric and the American Superhero
Rhetorical Theory
Senior Seminar: Capstone Course
Introductory Courses
Gender and Communication
Intercultural Communication
Oral Interpretation of Literature
Public Speaking
Public Speaking - Honors
Public Speaking - Hybrid Course
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Articles
Rowe, D.D. & Myers, W.B. (January, 2012). The Critical Lede: New media and ecological
balance. Text and Performance Quarterly.
Rowe, D.D. & Myers, W.B. (January, 2012). Introduction to forum. Text and Performance
Quarterly.
Rowe, D.D., & Chavéz, K.R. (April, 2011). Valerie Solanas and the queer
performativity of madness. Cultural Studies Critical Methodologies, 11:3.
Rowe, D.D. (February, 2011). “I should have done target practice” Valerie
Solanas and performative writing. Qualitative Inquiry, 17:2, 1-4.
Rowe, D. D., & Cronn-Mills, D. (2005). When “Van Talk” steers out of control: A theoretical exploration of team traditions. National Forensics Journal, 23.1, 101-107.
McCann, B., & Rowe, D. D. (2004). Monticello’s master: Sally Hemings and the deconstruction of the patriot archetype. Speaker and Gavel, 41, 20-33.
Book Chapters
Rowe, D.D. (Forthcoming, 2011). Andy and Valerie: An affective love story. In K.Cole and S. Cunningham (Eds.), Radical Women and Female Radicals. Carbondale, Illinois: Southern Illinois University Press.
Book Reviews
Rowe, D.D. (2010). Book review: Carver, M. Heather, and Elaine J. Lawless. Troubling violence: A performance project. Text and Performance Quarterly, 30.4, 470-472.
Other
Rowe, D.D. & Myers, W.B. (2012, January). Co-edited special forum on the “Performative Politics of New Media.” Text and Performance Quarterly.
Rowe, D.D. & Justus, Z. (2008, December). The “accounibilabuddy”: Advanced peer
mentoring for graduate students. Spectra.
Under Review
Rowe, D.D. A pilgrimage to Pittsburgh: Valerie Solanas and the historical gatekeeping of the
Warhol museum. Rethinking History: A Journal of Theory and Practice.
In Progress
From February 2011 to May 2011 I will be enrolled in the Spartanburg Department of Public Safety Citizen’s Academy, which serves to build bridges between the community and the Public Safety office. My fieldwork in the Academy and 28 ½ hours of police ride-alongs will seek to explore how institutional bodies construct the identities of marginalized citizens.
SCHOLARLY PERFORMANCES
Peer-Reviewed Performances
Rowe, D.D. (2009, March). Writer and director. Drink, Drank, Drugged. This trigger-
script performance was based on the college drinking research conducted by Dean
Linda Lederman. Empty Space Theater, Arizona State University.
Rowe, D. D. (2008, January). Performer. Home. Performed at the Empty Space Theatre,
Arizona State University. Directed by Karma Chavéz and Sara McKinnon.
Rowe, D. D. (2008, January). Writer and performer. Just read my manifesto: A
performance with Valerie Solanas. Performed at the HopKins Black Box Theatre, Louisana State University. Directed by Prof. Jennifer Linde.
Rowe, D. D. (2007, November). Writer and Director. Just read my manifesto: A
performance with Valerie. Performed at the Empty Space Theatre, Arizona State
University.
Rowe, D. D. & Pérez, K. (2006, November). Co-writer and performer. This is the job for me! (Or failure in six concertos). Co-written and performed at the Empty Space Theatre, Arizona State University. Directed by Prof. Jennifer Linde.
Rowe, D. D. (2005, October). Writer and performer. Boxes. An excerpted performance at the Empty Space Theatre, Arizona State University. Directed by Prof. Jennifer Linde
Rowe, D. D. (2005, March). Writer and performer. Boxes: A performance in search of an identity. Master’s Thesis Performance at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Directed by Dr. Leah White.
Non Peer-Reviewed Performances
Rowe, D.D. (2010, September). Director and producer. Girl in need of a tourniquet.
Written and performed by Dr. Merri Lisa Johnson. Toured through the northeast
and southeast.
Alternative Performances
Rowe, D.D. (2010 April to present). Co-host. The Critical Lede. With Dr. W. Benjamin Myers.
Produce, write and perform a weekly podcast keeping up with qualitative research within
the discipline.
GRANTS
University of South Carolina, Upstate
Teaching and Productive Scholarship Grant. (2010, Fall). University of South Carolina, Upstate,
$1,041.
Teaching and Productive Scholarship Grant (2009, Fall). University of South Carolina,
Upstate, $448.
Teaching and Productive Scholarship Grant (2009, Fall). University of South Carolina,
Upstate, $1,031.
Arizona State University
Hugh Downs School of Human Communication, Publication-Preparation Grant (2008, Spring). College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, $3,000.
Herberger College of Arts Grant (2007, Fall). College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, $500.
Hugh Downs School of Human Communication, Performance Studies. (2006, June). Traveling Grant, $500. Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.
Graduate Professional Student Association. (2005, November). Traveling Grant, $250. Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.
COMPETITIVE CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND PERFORMANCES
Rowe, D.D., & Chavéz, K.R. (2010, November). Valerie Solanas and a queer
performativity of madness. Top non-student paper in the Critical/Culture
Studies Division. Paper presented on the “Emerging Scholars within Cultural
Studies” panel at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association,
San Francisco, CA.
Rowe, D.D. (2010, November). Performing on a dime. Performance presented at the annual
meeting of the National Communication Association, San Francisco, CA.
Rowe, D.D. (2010, November). Articulation as method, agency as feminist: Future
directions of articulation theory. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, San Francisco, CA.
Rowe, D.D. (2010, May). The power of affect: Valerie Solanas and the affective trace.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Rhetoric Society of America,
Minneapolis, MN.
Rowe, D.D. (2010, May). ZAP! WHAM! POW! Pedagogy: Superheroes in the classroom.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Rhetoric Society of America,
Minneapolis, MN.
Rowe, D.D. (2010, May). Revisiting feminist textual agency. Research Network
participant at the annual meeting of the Rhetoric Society of America,
Minneapolis, MN.
Rowe, D.D. (2010, March). I’m too impatient to wait around for the revolution:
Situating Valerie Solanas within Radical Feminist History –revised. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Women’s Studies Association,
Columbia, SC.
Rowe, D.D. (2009, February). I’m too impatient to wait around for the revolution: Situating Valerie Solanas within Radical Feminist History. Paper presentation at the
annual meeting of the Western States Communication Association, Mesa, AZ.
Rowe, D.D. (2008, November). The state of the art of teaching in colleges and
universities: Pedagogy and pragmatics. Participant at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, San Diego, CA.
Rowe, D.D. (2008, February). Through the looking glass: Žižekian theory within
critical rhetoric. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the Western States
Communication Association, Boulder, CO.
Rowe, D. D. (2007, November). Just read my manifesto: A response to auto/biography.
Top debut panel. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL.
Rowe, D. D. (2007, April). Valerie Solanas as Abject Revolutionary. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the College English Association, New Orleans, LA.
Rowe, D. D. (2006, November). When spheres collide: The performative turn within
counterpublic theory. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, San Antonio, TX.
Rowe, D. D. (2006, November). Creating sites in public discourse. Chair. Presentation at
the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, San Antonio, TX.
Rowe, D. D. (2006, May). Accountability of activism: A dialogue. Paper
presentation at the annual Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed Conference,University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, NC.
Rowe, D. D. (2006, April). “Cocaine ain’t shit: A narrative analysis of substance
abuse within the African-American LGBTQ community. Paper presentation at the
Social Science Graduate Research Symposium, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.
Rowe, D. D. (2006, February). Playback theatre and community action research
workshop. Participant at the annual meeting of the Western States Communication Association, Palm Springs, CA.
Rowe, D. D. (2006, February). Intertexual performance and identity. Paper
presentation at the annual meeting of the Western States Communication Association, Palm Springs, CA.
Rowe, D. D. (2005, November). Are we ever gonna use this in real life? The
performance of critical analysis outside the classroom. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Boston, MA.
Rowe, D. D. (2005, February). Grabbing, groping and gazing: Using sex to sell in
homosexual and heterosexual periodicals. Top Debut Paper, Media Studies Division. Presented at the annual meeting of the Western States Communication Association, San Francisco, CA.
Rowe, D. D. (2004, November). Looking over your shoulder: A critical look at
mass communication. G.I.F.T.S. Presentation at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL.
Rowe, D. D. (2004, November). Argumentation theory: Exploring the public
sphere. Chair. Presentation at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL.
Rowe, D. D. (2004, November). What's the difference between competitive
rhetorical criticism and academic rhetorical criticism? Discussion at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL.
Rowe, D. D. (2004, September). What’s a POI?: Easing the transition between
high school and collegiate forensics. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Communication and Theatre Association of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.
Rowe, D. D. (2004, September). Can I put this on my vita?: An investigation into current trends of graduate student research. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Communication and Theatre Association of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.
Rowe, D. D. (2004, April). Grabbing, groping, gazing: Using sex to sell in heterosexual
and homosexual magazines. Feminist Research Conference, Mankato, MN.
McCann, B., & Rowe, D. D. (2003, November). Monticello's master: Sally Hemings and the deconstruction of the patriot archetype. Annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Miami Beach, FL.
Respondent
Rowe, D. D. (2007, November). Arguing about public controversies: Four studies
of argumentation in the public sphere. Respondent. Presentation at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL.
HONORS
Dessie Larson Fellowship in Performance Studies (2009, April). Presented by the Hugh Downs
School of Human Communication, Arizona State University.
Young Coach of the Year. (2007, April). Presented by the American Forensics Association-National Individual Events Tournament for research in the field and mentoring undergraduate students. Presented at the national tournament in Mankato, MN.
Second Place, Midwest Association of Graduate Schools Thesis Competition (MAGS). (2006, May). Competition among all Midwest thesis submissions.
Faculty Excellence Teaching Certificate. (2005, May). Presented by Minnesota State University Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
Certificate of Recognition for Contribution to Learning Communities. (2004, December). Presented by the Vice President for Academic Affairs at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Honoree, Women of Vision and Courage Reception. (2004, February). Women’s Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
SERVICE
Organizational Memberships
National Communication Association (NCA)
National Women Studies Association (NWSA)
Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed (PTO)
Performance Studies International (PSI)
Rhetoric Society of America (RSA)
Organization for Research on Women and Communication (ORWAC)
Department & University Service
University of South Carolina, Upstate
Invited Speaker. (15 April 2011). Introduction to Terry Galloway. 5th Annual Bodies of
Knowledge Symposium. University of South Carolina, Upstate.
Chair. (2009-Present). Admissions and Petitions Committee. University of
South Carolina, Upstate. Spartanburg, SC
Steering Committee Member. (2011, Spring). Bodies of Knowledge 5 Symposium. Appointed by
L. Johnson. Worked to secure on campus performances and presentations related to
issues of gender and disability. University of South Carolina, Upstate. Spartanburg, SC.
Faculty Advisor. (2010, Fall –Present). Speak Up! Student organization that facilitates debates
and public forums concerning issues important to the campus and community.
Invited Lecturer. (21 October 2010). Andy and Valerie: A love story. Andy Warhol Lecture
Series 2010. Spartanburg Art Museum and The Curtis R. Harley Art Gallery.
Advisor, Fine Arts and Communication Studies. (Summer 2010-present). Fourteen advisees.
Faculty Representative, College of Arts and Sciences Scholar’s Day. (2010, 2 May).
Presented award to the winner of the Outstanding Communication Major –
Speech. University of South Carolina, Upstate.
Reader, Senior Seminar. (2010, Spring). Advised and reviewed two students senior
seminar projects in W.B. Myers class. University of South Carolina, Upstate. Spartanburg,
SC.
Coordinator. (2009, Fall) Created assessment presentation evaluating the viability of a fully
functional individual events team for the 2010-2011 season, including
development of publicity, recruitment, and budget. University of South Carolina,
Upstate.
Committee Member. (2009, Fall). Committee to organize and plan E. Patrick Johnson’s
performance of Sweet Tea on campus. Appointed by L. Johnson. University of South Carolina, Upstate. Spartanburg, SC.
Reader, Senior Seminar. (2009, Fall). Advised and reviewed two students senior seminar
Projects in W. B. Myers class. University of South Carolina, Upstate. Spartanburg, SC.
Faculty Representative. (2009, 2 September). Freshman Convocation. University of
South Carolina, Upstate. Spartanburg, SC.
Arizona State University
Programmer/Co-Instructor. (2007-2008, Fall). Designed and led semester long seminar on critical pedagogical practices for all incoming MA and PhD students. Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.
Programmer/Co-Facilitator of Graduate Student Teacher Orientation. (2007, Summer). Hugh Downs School of Human Communication. Programmed and lead graduate orientation for all incoming MA and PhD students. Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.
Performance Studies Interest Group Representative. (2007-2008). Hugh Downs School of Human Communication.
Co-President. (2006-2007). Hugh Downs School of Human Communication PhD Student Association. Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.
Co-Facilitator. (2006, 7 August). Incoming graduate student presentation: Critical pedagogy in the COM classroom. Presented with Kimberlee Pérez. Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.
Co-Facilitator. (2005, 30 September). New graduate instructor special presentation: Using Boalian teaching techniques in the classroom. Presented with Dr. Linda Park-Fuller. Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.
Vice-President. (2005-2006). Hugh Downs School of Human Communication PhD Student Association. Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.
Minnesota State University, Mankato
College of Graduate Studies Senator. (2004-2005). Elected by the Minnesota State Student Association. Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Committee Member. (2004-2005). Colloquium Series Planning Committee, Department of Speech Communication , Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Graduate Librarian. (2004-2005). Elected by the Graduate Advisory Council. Department of Speech Communication, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Head Judge. (2004, April). Undergraduate Research Conference, Performance Studies, Division. Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Panelist. (2004, March). Vice-Presidential Senate Debates. Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Tutor, Department of Philosophy. (2003-2004). Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Committee Member. (2003-2004) Long-Range Planning and Assessment Committee, Department of Speech Communication, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Committee Member. (2003-2005). Graduate Advisory Council. Department of Speech Communication, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Disciplinary Service
Editorial Board Member. (2010-present). Speaker and Gavel.
Reviewer for Top Papers, ORWAC. (2009-present). Appointed by Dr. Michelle Holling.
Committee Member, ORWAC. (2008). Ad-Hoc committee to select ORWAC keynote speaker. Appointed by Dr. Michelle Holling.
Reviewer for the Feminist and Women’s Studies Division. (2007-present). Appointed by Dr. Kristina Sheeler.
Reviewer for Performance Studies Division, WSCA. (2006-present). Appointed by Dr. Kurt Lindemann.
Associate Editor. (2006-present). Communication and Theatre Journal of Minnesota.
Presidential Debate Correspondent. (2004). KMSU Radio, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Guest Lecturer. (2004). Speech Communication 100. Lectured twice for 750 students.
Director. (2003). Vagina Monologues. Sponsored by the Women's Center. Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Committee Member Argumentation and Forensics Division, NCA. (2003-2005). Creation of By-Laws Committee. Committee created by Dr. Ed Hinck.
Reviewer for Argumentation and Forensics Division, NCA. (2003-Present). Appointed by Dr. Brendan Kelly.
Student Representative, Feminist and Women’s Studies Division, NCA. (2003-2004).
Community Service
South Carolina
Pronouncer, Regional Scripps-Howard Spelling Bee. (2010-present).
Facilitator, Speaking for Change. (Summer 2010 to present). Develop and present public speaking workshop to high school students preparing for college.
Committee member, Upstate PRIDE festival. (2009). Worked on planning and
logistics for the community PRIDE festival. Spartanburg, SC.
Arizona
Big Sister. (2007-2009). Served as a Big Sister to a child in need via Big Brothers/Big
Sisters of Phoenix, AZ.
RECENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Teaching Excellence Workshop: Best Practices. (17 February 2011). Attend this Center for
Teaching Excellence Workshop to explore innovative ideas for classroom activities.
University of South Carolina, Upstate.
Fast Track series. (19 September, 30 October 2009, 28 March 2010). Attended the Fast
Track series for new faculty. Presented by the College of Arts and Sciences,
University of South Carolina, Upstate.