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- (940) 397 4909
- Title
- Professor
- Department
- Mass Communication
- Location
- Fain Fine Arts Center
- Room
- D203
- College
- College of Fine Arts, Fain
Institution | Degree | Graduation Date |
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University of North Texas | Ph.D. | 2010 |
University of New Mexico | M.A. | 1998 |
University of New Mexico | B.U.S. | 1991 |
Employer | Position | Start Date | End Date |
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Midwestern State University | Professor, Mass Communication Department | 05/01/2021 | |
Midwestern State University | Associate Professor, Mass Communication Department | 05/01/2015 | 05/01/2021 |
Midwestern State University | Assistant Director of Institutional Research and Planning | 08/01/2010 | 05/01/2015 |
Midwestern State University | Assistant Professor, Mass Communication Department | 08/01/2010 | 05/01/2015 |
Midwestern State University | Instructor, Mass Communication Department | 08/01/2008 | 08/01/2010 |
Vernon College | Adjunct Instructor | ||
Vernon College | PASS (Proactive Assistance for Student Success) Center Coordinator | ||
Vernon College | Allied Health Services Coordinator | ||
Midwestern State University | Director, Institutional Research, Planning, and Assessment | ||
Vernon College | Activity Director/Retention Specialist |
List from CV
Book Chapters
Lewis, M., & Neely, J. (2022). Stories, students, and social justice: Literary journalism as a teaching tool for change. In R. Alexander & W. McDonald (Eds.), Social justice and literary journalism. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
Neely, J., & Lewis, M. (2020). Literary journalism and the pedagogy of liberal education. In W. Dow, R. Maguire, & Y. Nakamura (Eds.), The Routledge companion to American literary journalism (pp. 449-464). New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.
Refereed Journals (*indicates project included collaboration with students)
Lewis, M., & Hanc., J. (2018). Educatorsâ experiences teaching literary journalism: Insights gained from five years of web-based surveys. Brazilian Journalism Research: Journalism Theory, Research and Criticism, 14(3), 740-773.
*Neely, J., Lewis, M., Hanc., J., & Reid, R. (2018). The write stuff: Opportunities and obstacles in the classroom. Literary Journalism Studies, 10(1), 140-159.
*Henschel, S., Lewis, M., Wade, K., & Schwertner, D. (2018). Trends in undergraduate general education in the U.S., the Texas Core Curriculum, and communication course requirements. Texas Education Review, 6(1), 84-101.
Sernoe, J., & Lewis, M. (2014). Would you say the process was contentious or smooth sailing? Administratorsâ views on revising the mass communication curriculum. Southwestern Mass Communication Journal, 29(2).
Lewis, M. & Farris, M. (2014). Internet and society: A hybrid honors course. Learning and Performance Quarterly, 2(2), 11-27.
Lewis, M., McDonald, D., Owen, J., Rincón-Zachary, M., & Smith, B. (2013). We grow UGROW: A model for undergraduate research at a public liberal arts university. Perspectives on Undergraduate Research and Mentoring, 2(2), 1-11.
Lewis, M., & Hanc, J. (2012). Encouraging students to be readers: Survey results of successful practices. Teaching Journalism and Mass Communication, 2(1), 12-20.
*Lewis, M., & Donnellan, L. (2011). Using Web 2.0 technologies to facilitate student learning: A collaboration between universities. International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society, 7(3), 17-30.
Lewis, M. (2011). An analysis of the relationship between political blog reading, online political activity, and voting during the 2008 presidential campaign. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 6(3), 11-28.
Nimon, K., Lewis, M., Kane, R., & Haynes, R. (2008). An R package to compute commonality coefficients in the multiple regression case: An introduction to the package and a practical example. Behavior Research Methods, 40(2), 457 â 466.
Dodds, P., Allen, J., Philibert, N., Elleven, R., & Lewis, M. (2006). Efficacy of learning communities at four North Texas community colleges. Workforce Education Forum, 33(1), 1 - 20.
Invited Articles
Lewis, M. (2020). "What is the nature of human nature?" Literary Journalism, 14(2), 18-19.
Hanc, J. & Lewis. M. (2018). Essentials of the craft: Providing effective feedback. Literary Journalism, 12(3), 20, 13.
Hanc, J. & Lewis. M. (2012). How to get your students to read: Ten suggestions culled from a survey of IALJS and AEJMC members. Literary Journalism, 6(2), 30, 26.
Refereed Abstract Publications
Wheeler, D., Lewis, M., Saltz, R., & Woodall, W. (2000). Mandated server training: Barriers to effectiveness as reported by servers. T 2000 Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety ABSTRACTS.
Wheeler, D., Lewis, M., Woodall, W., Saltz, R. (1999). Mandated server training in New Mexico: A qualitative evaluation. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 23 (5, Supplement), 88A. (Abstract).
Book Reviews
Lewis, M. (2013). Book review: Privacy. Journalism & Mass Communication Educator, 68(3), 288-289.
Lewis, M. (2012). Book review: Writing for others, writing for ourselves: Telling stories in an age of blogging. Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, 89(1), 171-173.
Report
Coultas, D., Finnegan, L., & Lewis, M. Postmenopausal Years. In U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, National Institutes of Health. Agenda for Research on Women's Health for the 21st Century. A Report of the Task Force on the NIH Women's Health Research Agenda for the 21st Century, Volume 6. Differences Among Populations of Women. Bethesda, MD. NIH Publication No. 99-4390. 1999.
Refereed Paper Presentations (*indicates project included collaboration with students)
Lewis, M., Hanc, J., Martinez, M., & Neely, J. (2020, February). Educatorsâ thoughts: Literary/long form/narrative journalism as a catalyst for promoting conversations with and among students about social change. Paper presented at the 41st Annual Southwest Popular/American Culture Association Conference, Albuquerque.
Sernoe, J., & Lewis, M. (2019, October). College media, social media and building your brand. Paper presented at the Broadcast Education Association Conference, Boulder.
Lewis, M. (2017, February). Teaching YouTube best practices. Paper presented at the 38th Annual Southwest Popular/American Culture Association Conference, Albuquerque.
Lewis, M. (2016, November). How to make the most of your YouTube channel. Annual Texas Social Media Conference, Fort Worth.
*Henschel, S., Lewis, M., Calame, K., & Schwertner, D. (2015, February). Applying undergraduate research: The Texas General Education Communication Core Curriculum: Tracking trends, 2013-2015. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, San Antonio.
Lewis, M., & Morgan, P. (2014, February). Toward a new understanding of MOOCs: An exploration of massive open online course adoption using the diffusion of innovation theory. Paper presented at the 35th Annual Southwest Popular/American Culture Association Conference, Albuquerque.
Lewis, M. (2013, November). Transformation from hobby to small business: A case study of Internet and social media utilization. Paper presented at the 3rd Annual Social Media Conference, Fort Worth.
Sernoe, J., & Lewis, M. (2013, November). Would you say the process was contentious or smooth sailing? Administratorsâ views on revising the mass communication curriculum. Paper presented at the 2013 Southwest Education Council for Journalism & Mass Communication Southwest Symposium, Tulsa.
Lewis, M. (2011, April). Blogs consumption and political engagement â does age matter? Paper presented at the 2011 Joint Conference of the National Popular Culture and American Culture Associations, San Antonio.
Sernoe, J., & Lewis, M. (2011, March). Trends in mass communication curriculum: A survey of current degree plans. Paper presented at the 2011 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Midwinter Conference, Norman, OK.
Lewis, M. (2010, April). Blogs and the 2008 presidential campaign. Paper presented at the 2010 Joint Conference of the National Popular Culture and American Culture Associations, St. Louis.
*Lewis, M., & Donnellan, L. (2009, August). Using Web 2.0 technologies to facilitate learning: A student collaboration project between Florida A&M University and Midwestern State University. Paper presented at the 2009 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference, Boston.
Nimon, K., Lewis, M., Kane, R., & Haynes, R. (2008, March). An R package to compute commonality coefficients in the multiple regression case: An introduction to the package and a practical example. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York.
Lewis, M. (2007, February). Stepwise versus hierarchical regression: Pros and cons. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, Austin. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED534385).
Wheeler, D., Saltz, R., Woodall, W., Stanghetta, P., & Lewis, M. (2003, June). Project S.I.R.V.E. An evaluation of the NM Alcohol Server Education Act: Some preliminary findings. Paper presented at DWI Researcher Speaker Series, Albuquerque.
Wheeler, D., Lewis, M., Saltz, R., & Woodall, W. (2000, May). Mandated server training: Barriers to effectiveness as reported by servers. Paper presented at the 15th International Conference on Alcohol, Drugs, and Traffic Safety. Stockholm.
Wheeler, D., Lewis, M., Woodall, W., & Saltz, R. (1999, June). Mandated server training in New Mexico: A qualitative evaluation. Presented at the 1999 Scientific Meeting of The Research Society on Alcoholism, Santa Barbara.
Refereed Panels (*indicates project included collaboration with students)
*Aguilar, M., Copeland, E., Hanc, J., Lewis, M., Martinez, M., Neely, J., & Phillips, L. (2022, May). âWhoâs Included? Examining Diversity in Teaching Literary Journalism.â Panel member at the forthcoming International Conference for Literary Journalism Studies, Universidad Alberto Hurtado, Santiago, Chile, hybrid.
Lewis, M. (2021, August). âBuilding Community with Bright Spots.â Panel member at the 2021 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference, virtual.
*Lewis, M., Hanc, J., Martinez, M., & Alvarado, C. (2021, May). âTeaching Sourcing, Interviewing and Observation of Literary Journalism Subjects.â Panel member at the International Conference for Literary Journalism Studies, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark, virtual.
Lewis, M. (2020, August). âBuilding community in Zoom.â Invited panel member at the 2020 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference, virtual (originally scheduled for San Francisco before COVID-19 emerged).
Lewis, M., & Hanc, J. (2019, May). âInspiration and Practical Takeaways from the Best of Educatorsâ Toolkits: Survey Results.â Panel member at the International Conference for Literary Journalism Studies, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York.
*Lewis, M., Hanc, J., Reid, R., & Gonzalez, L. (2018, May). âWriting Their Wrongs: Educator Survey Results on Effective Grading Methods for Journalism Students.â Panel member at the International Conference for Literary Journalism Studies, Austrian Academy of Sciences, Vienna, Austria.
*Lewis, M., Duncan, D., Gonzalez, L., Maiato, Z., Reid, R., & Vaugn, S. (2018, April). âWork in Progress: Reflections on a First-time Social Media Course.â Panel member at the 6th Annual Texas Social Media Conference, Fort Worth.
*Lewis, M., Hanc, J. & Reid, R. (2017, August). âThe Challenges of Writing 101: A pedagogical Research Panel.â Panel member at the 2017 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference, Chicago.
*Lewis, M., Hanc, J. & Reid, R. (2017, May). âAnalysis of Survey Responses from Writing Educators.â Panel member at the International Conference for Literary Journalism Studies, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Sernoe, J., & Lewis, M. (2016, August). ââTake A Peak Inside One of the Nation's Most Beautiful and High-Tech Student Radio Stationsâ: College Media, YouTube and Building Your Brand (or maybe not).â Invited panel member at the 2016 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference, Minneapolis.
*Lewis, M., Hanc, J., & Reid, R. (2016, August). âEstablishing Long-Form Journalism in the Curriculum.â Panel member at the 2016 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference, Minneapolis.
*Sernoe, J., & Lewis, M. (2015, August). ââMake People Understand Why They Should Spend Money On Itâ: Journalism Project Creators Discuss How They Won The Kickstarter Game.â Invited panel member at the 2015 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference, San Francisco.
Lewis, M., Hanc, J. (2015, May). âThe State of the Art: Analysis of Survey Responses from Literary Journalism Educators.â Panel member at the International Conference for Literary Journalism Studies, Minneapolis.
*Lewis, M., Hanc, J., Ramsey, S., & Hall, C. (2014, August). âTeaching Literary Journalism in a Multi-Platform World: Survey Results of Educators.â Panel member at the 2014 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference, Montreal.
Sernoe, J., & Lewis, M. (2014, August). âElements of Successful Kickstarter Journalism Campaigns.â Invited panel member at the 2014 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference, Montreal.
*Lewis, M., Hanc, J., & Ramsey, S. (2014, May). âEngaging with the New New Journalism: Survey Results of Educators and Best Practices.â Panel member at the International Conference for Literary Journalism Studies, Paris.
Sernoe, J., & Lewis, M. (2013, August). âWould you say the process was contentious or smooth sailing? Administratorsâ views on revising the mass communication curriculum.â Invited panel member at the 2013 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference, Washington, D.C.
Lewis, M. (2012, August). âDYI disruption: Reinventing journalism through experimentation: Some examples from NICAR 2012.â Invited panel member at the 2012 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference, Chicago.
*Hanc, J., Lewis, M., & Hofmann, H. (2012, May). âEngaging Students with Literary Journalism Readings: Words that Work.â Panel member at the International Conference for Literary Journalism Studies, Toronto.
Lewis, M. (2011, August). âGeeks â The New Journalists.â Invited panel member at the 2011 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference, St. Louis.
Lewis, M. (2011, August).âBlogs and Wikis and Blackboard, Oh My: A Look at the Options of On-Line Delivery.â Panel member at the 2011 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference, St. Louis.
Hanc, J., & Lewis, M. (2011, May). âBut Will They Read It? Students' Problematic Engagement with Literary Journalism.â Panel member at the International Conference for Literary Journalism Studies, Brussels, Belgium.
Lewis, M. (2010, August). âUsing Technology Tools to Make Your Story Better.â Invited panel member at the 2010 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference, Denver.
Refereed Presentation
Lewis, M. (2015, June). âCivic Engagement and Student Learning: Forging Local Community Partnerships with Realistic Expectations.â Presentation at the 2015 Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges Annual Meeting, Willimantic, CT.
Faculty Forums
Lewis, M. (2023, March). âTaking the tension out of attention: A journey.â Invited presentation for the March 2023 Faculty Forum, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas.
Button, A., Cartwright, A., Giles, T., Lewis, M., McDonald, D., San Miguel, P., Shipley, M., & Williamson, K. (2017, January). âImplementing a Liberal Arts Education: Moving from Concept to Practice.â Invited panel member at the February 2017 Faculty Forum, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas.
Invited Research Moderator/Discussant
Lewis, M. (2018, May). âAcross Time and Space: Comparative Views on Literary Journalism.â Invited moderator at the International Conference for Literary Journalism Studies, Austrian Academy of Sciences, Vienna, Austria.
Lewis, M. (2017, May). âTeaching and Telling Stories in the 21st Century.â Invited moderator at the International Conference for Literary Journalism Studies, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Lewis, M. (2015, August). âApproaches to Social Media Assignments Based on the Ethical Considerations and Legal Limits Every Faculty Member Should Know.â Invited moderator/discussant at the 2015 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference, San Francisco.
Workshops
Lewis, M., & Rincón-Zachary, M. (multiple years). âPreparing effective oral and poster presentations workshop.â Invited sessions to support undergraduate research and creative activities, Midwestern State University.
Lewis, M. (multiple years). âSocial Media.â Invited workshop as part of A Day in Mass Communication, Midwestern State University.
Lewis, M. (2019, August). âTeaching the art of the interview: The academic approach: Qualitative research.â Invited workshop moderator at the 2019 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference, Toronto, Canada.
Lewis, M. & DâAmico, C. (2017, May). âDifferent assignments for each course: Citizenfour: Patriot, traitor, or TBD?â Invited presentation at the Learning Community Planning Workshop, Midwestern State University.
Lewis, M. (2016, September). Co-facilitate âMentoring for Mentors: Best Practices for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Mentorsâ workshop. Midwestern State University.
Lewis, M. (2015, November). Co-conduct âNuts and bolts of writing and submitting EURECA proposalsâ workshop. Midwestern State University.
Lewis, M. (2013, August). âEnhancing portfolios through creative research projects: Scholarship of application roundtable.â Invited workshop presented at the 2013 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference, Washington, D.C.
Lewis, M. (2011, February). âMock grant review: Dalquest Desert Research Station proposal to NSF.â Invited mock proposal reviewer for the External Funding Workshop. Midwestern State University.
Other Presentations
Coenen, H., Hilton, S., Judie, E., Lewis, M., Lopez, M. (2022). Hot Topics with Faculty. Invited panel member for the MOSAIC Cross-Cultural Center, Midwestern State University.Lewis, M. (2016, December). Engaging Students and Faculty through Learning Communities. Invited panel member at Teaching and Learning Resource Center, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas.
Morrison, G., Henschel, S., Martin, L., Lewis, M., & Griffin, T. (2012, October). âWhatâs so great about D2L?â Invited panel member at Teaching and Learning Resource Center, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas.
Lewis, M. (2012, June). Small Business and Social Media. Invited presentation at Refresh Wichita Falls (a community of web professionals interested in design, technology, and usability), Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas.
Lewis, M. (2009, April). Using a Wiki Neednât Be Tricky: Some Suggestions and Lessons Learned. Round Table Discussion presented at Teaching and Learning Resource Center, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas.
Grants
Lewis, M. Whoâs Included? Examining Diversity in Teaching Literary Journalism. Enhancing Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Grant. 2022. $1,525.
Lewis, M. Teaching Sourcing, Interviewing and Observation of Literary Journalism Subjects. Lamar D. Fain College of Fine Arts Research/Creative Projects Grant. 2019-2020. $436.
Lewis, M. The Challenges of Providing Effective Feedback and Grading. Lamar D. Fain College of Fine Arts Research/Creative Projects Grant. 2017-2018. $604.
Lewis, M. Teaching Students to Write: What Works? Midwestern State University Faculty Research Grant. 2016-2017, $2,968.
Reid, R. Teaching Students to Write: What Works? Enhancing Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Grant. 2017. $3,057. (I mentored Robin Reid through the grant application process and the research project. She presented the research at a national conference.)
Lewis. M. Establishing Long-Form Journalism in the Curriculum. Enhancing Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Grant. 2016. $3,862.
Sernoe, J., & Lewis, M. Dispatches From Libya, Womenâs Snowboarding Gear and Documenting What Americans Throw Out: An Examination of Kickstarter.com Journalism Projects. Midwestern State University Faculty Research Grant. 2014-2015, $5,000.
Sernoe, J., & Lewis, M. Dispatches From Libya, Womenâs Snowboarding Gear and Documenting What Americans Throw Out: An Examination of Kickstarter.com Journalism Projects. Lamar D. Fain College of Fine Arts Research/Creativity Projects Grant. 2014-2015, $1,357.
Henschel, S., & Lewis. M. Adapting Communication Curriculum to Meet the New Texas Core: Tracking Trends, 2013-2015. Enhancing Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Grant. 2014-2015. $6,046.
Henschel, S., & Lewis. M. Adapting Communication Curriculum to Meet the New Texas Core: Tracking Trends, 2013-2015. Enhancing Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Grant. 2013-2014. $5,393.
Lewis, M., & Hanc, J. Engaging with the New New Journalism: Survey Results of Educators and Best Practices. Lamar D. Fain College of Fine Arts Research/ Creative Projects Grant. 2013-2014, $800.
Sernoe, J., & Lewis, M. Trends in Mass Communication Curriculum: A Survey of Current Degree Plans. Midwestern State University Faculty Research Grant. 2012-2013, $4,350.
Lewis, M., & Hanc, J. Encouraging our Students to be Readers: Survey Results of Engaging Reading Materials. Lamar D. Fain College of Fine Arts Research/ Creative Projects Grant. 2011-2012, $500.
Lewis, M., & Donnellan, L. Political Beliefs and Attitudes of College Students: Using an Internet Survey Developed with Midwestern State University and Florida A&M University Student Collaboration. Midwestern State University Research Grant. 2008-2009, $2,494.
Lewis, M., & Donnellan, L. Political Beliefs and Attitudes of College Students: Using and Internet Survey Developed with Midwestern State University and Florida A&M University Student Collaboration. Midwestern State University. Lamar D. Fain College of Fine Arts Research/Creative Projects Grant. 2008-2009, $270.
Bailey, B., & Lewis, M. Efficacy of Online Simulations: Enhancing Content Knowledge and Knowledge Seeking Behaviors. Midwestern State University. Faculty Award Grant. 2006-2007, $1,127. (Bailey, PI).