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Dr. Mitzi Lewis

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Phone
Fax
(940) 397 4909
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Title
Professor
Location
Fain Fine Arts Center
Room
D203
Institution Degree Graduation Date
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
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

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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). Educators’ 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? Administrators’ 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 – 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). Educators’ 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? Administrators’ 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 – 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). “Who’s Included? Examining Diversity in Teaching Literary Journalism.” Panel member at the forthcoming International Conference for Literary Journalism Studies, Universidad Alberto Hurtado, Santiago, Chile, hybrid.

Lewis, M. (2021, August). “Building Community with Bright Spots.” 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). “Teaching Sourcing, Interviewing and Observation of Literary Journalism Subjects.” Panel member at the International Conference for Literary Journalism Studies, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark, virtual.

Lewis, M. (2020, August). “Building community in Zoom.” 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). “Inspiration and Practical Takeaways from the Best of Educators’ Toolkits: Survey Results.” 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). “Writing Their Wrongs: Educator Survey Results on Effective Grading Methods for Journalism Students.” 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). “Work in Progress: Reflections on a First-time Social Media Course.” Panel member at the 6th Annual Texas Social Media Conference, Fort Worth.

*Lewis, M., Hanc, J. & Reid, R. (2017, August). “The Challenges of Writing 101: A pedagogical Research Panel.” Panel member at the 2017 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference, Chicago.

*Lewis, M., Hanc, J. & Reid, R. (2017, May). “Analysis of Survey Responses from Writing Educators.” Panel member at the International Conference for Literary Journalism Studies, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Sernoe, J., & Lewis, M. (2016, August). “’Take A Peak Inside One of the Nation's Most Beautiful and High-Tech Student Radio Stations’: College Media, YouTube and Building Your Brand (or maybe not).” 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). “Establishing Long-Form Journalism in the Curriculum.” Panel member at the 2016 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference, Minneapolis.

*Sernoe, J., & Lewis, M. (2015, August). “‘Make People Understand Why They Should Spend Money On It’: Journalism Project Creators Discuss How They Won The Kickstarter Game.” Invited panel member at the 2015 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference, San Francisco.

Lewis, M., Hanc, J. (2015, May). “The State of the Art: Analysis of Survey Responses from Literary Journalism Educators.” Panel member at the International Conference for Literary Journalism Studies, Minneapolis.

*Lewis, M., Hanc, J., Ramsey, S., & Hall, C. (2014, August). “Teaching Literary Journalism in a Multi-Platform World: Survey Results of Educators.” Panel member at the 2014 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference, Montreal.

Sernoe, J., & Lewis, M. (2014, August). “Elements of Successful Kickstarter Journalism Campaigns.” 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). “Engaging with the New New Journalism: Survey Results of Educators and Best Practices.” Panel member at the International Conference for Literary Journalism Studies, Paris.

Sernoe, J., & Lewis, M. (2013, August). “Would you say the process was contentious or smooth sailing? Administrators’ views on revising the mass communication curriculum.” Invited panel member at the 2013 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference, Washington, D.C.

Lewis, M. (2012, August). “DYI disruption: Reinventing journalism through experimentation: Some examples from NICAR 2012.” 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). “Engaging Students with Literary Journalism Readings: Words that Work.” Panel member at the International Conference for Literary Journalism Studies, Toronto.

Lewis, M. (2011, August). “Geeks – The New Journalists.” Invited panel member at the 2011 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference, St. Louis.

Lewis, M. (2011, August).“Blogs and Wikis and Blackboard, Oh My: A Look at the Options of On-Line Delivery.” Panel member at the 2011 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference, St. Louis.

Hanc, J., & Lewis, M. (2011, May). “But Will They Read It? Students' Problematic Engagement with Literary Journalism.” Panel member at the International Conference for Literary Journalism Studies, Brussels, Belgium.

Lewis, M. (2010, August). “Using Technology Tools to Make Your Story Better.” Invited panel member at the 2010 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference, Denver.

Refereed Presentation

Lewis, M. (2015, June). “Civic Engagement and Student Learning: Forging Local Community Partnerships with Realistic Expectations.” Presentation at the 2015 Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges Annual Meeting, Willimantic, CT.

Faculty Forums

Lewis, M. (2023, March). “Taking the tension out of attention: A journey.” 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). “Implementing a Liberal Arts Education: Moving from Concept to Practice.” Invited panel member at the February 2017 Faculty Forum, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas.

Invited Research Moderator/Discussant

Lewis, M. (2018, May). “Across Time and Space: Comparative Views on Literary Journalism.” Invited moderator at the International Conference for Literary Journalism Studies, Austrian Academy of Sciences, Vienna, Austria.

Lewis, M. (2017, May). “Teaching and Telling Stories in the 21st Century.” Invited moderator at the International Conference for Literary Journalism Studies, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Lewis, M. (2015, August). “Approaches to Social Media Assignments Based on the Ethical Considerations and Legal Limits Every Faculty Member Should Know.” 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). “Preparing effective oral and poster presentations workshop.” Invited sessions to support undergraduate research and creative activities, Midwestern State University.

Lewis, M. (multiple years). “Social Media.” Invited workshop as part of A Day in Mass Communication, Midwestern State University.

Lewis, M. (2019, August). “Teaching the art of the interview: The academic approach: Qualitative research.” Invited workshop moderator at the 2019 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference, Toronto, Canada.

Lewis, M. & D’Amico, C. (2017, May). “Different assignments for each course: Citizenfour: Patriot, traitor, or TBD?” Invited presentation at the Learning Community Planning Workshop, Midwestern State University.

Lewis, M. (2016, September). Co-facilitate “Mentoring for Mentors: Best Practices for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Mentors” workshop. Midwestern State University.

Lewis, M. (2015, November). Co-conduct “Nuts and bolts of writing and submitting EURECA proposals” workshop. Midwestern State University.

Lewis, M. (2013, August). “Enhancing portfolios through creative research projects: Scholarship of application roundtable.” Invited workshop presented at the 2013 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference, Washington, D.C.

Lewis, M. (2011, February). “Mock grant review: Dalquest Desert Research Station proposal to NSF.” 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). “What’s so great about D2L?” 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 Needn’t 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. Who’s 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, Women’s 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, Women’s 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).