RESEARCH INTERESTS

Feminist theory and activism, family interaction, sexuality and the body, and the points at which these intersect. Interest in Second and Third Wave feminist dialogues and positionings. Interest in how social reality and individual identity are constructed and experienced through communicative/performative practices.

PUBLICATIONS

Kinser, A.E. (In press). Family Sex Communication. In Lorin Basden Arnold (Ed.) Family Communication: Theory and Research. NY: Allyn & Bacon.

Kinser, A.E. (2006). “What Can You Do with a Women’s Studies Major?” In L. M. McCaughey (Ed.) Women’s Studies Program Administrator’s Handbook (pp. 59-70). National Women’s Studies Association.

Kinser, A.E. (2005). Meyer, J. (2003). Kids Talking: Learning Relationships and Culture with Children. Book Review. Communication Education, 54(4), pp. 373-374.

Kinser, A.E. (2005). Johnson, A. (2005). Privilege, Power and Difference, 2^nd ed. Book Review. Feminist Teacher, 15(3), pp. 255-256.

Kinser, A.E. (2005). Family Communication. In M. Walcheski and N. Gonzalez, (Ed.) Teaching Family Life Education. (pp. 83-90). Minneapolis: National Council on Family Relations.

Kinser, A. E. (2004). Negotiating Spaces for/through Third Wave Feminism. National Women’s Studies Association Journal, 16(3), pp. 124-153.

Kinser, A. E. (2004). Diversity Scrapbook. In S.E. Lucas, (Ed.) Selections from Communication Teacher 1999-2002 (pp. 33-35). Boston: McGraw-Hill.

Kinser, A. E. (2003). Multi-Voiced Feminism is Messy and Vibrant. Women and Language, 26 (1), pp. 110-115.

Kinser, A. E. (2002). Gendered Performances in Employment Interviewing: Interpreting and Designing Communication Research. Journal of Business Communication, 39(2), pp. 245-256.

Ralston, S. M. & Kinser, A. E. (2001). Intersections of Gender and Interviewing. In L.P. Arliss and D.J. Borisoff (Eds.) Women and Men Communicating: Challenges and Changes, 2^nd edition (pp. 185-211). Prospect Heights, IL: Waveland.

Kinser, A. E. (1999). Diversity Scrapbook. Communication Teacher, 14(1), 1-3.

Kinser, A. E. (1999). Metaphor Speech (pp. 85-92); Symbolic Object Speech (pp. 99-103); Tribute Speech (pp. 109-116); 'Take Two' for Conflict Management (pp. 195-199); Post Exam Collaboration (pp. 203-206). In L.W. Hugenberg & B.S. Hugenberg (Eds.) Teaching Ideas for the Basic Communication Course, vol. 3. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.

FORTHCOMING

Kinser, A.E., (Ed.) (2007 anticipated). Mothering and Feminism in the Third Wave. Toronto: Demeter Press.

Kinser, A.E. (2007 anticipated). “Mothering as Relational Consciousness: Considerations of Daughter-Practice and the Maternal Erotic.” In A. O’Reilly (Ed.) Feminism and Mothering. Albany NY: SUNY Press.

Kinser, A. E. (2007 anticipated) “A Mosaic of Pregnancy Expertise.” In J. Nathanson, (Ed.), Mother Knows Best: Talking Back to Baby Experts. Toronto: Demeter Press.

Kinser, A.E. (2006 anticipated). Baumgardner, J. & Richards, A. (2005). Grassroots: A Field Guide for Feminist Activism NY: Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Book Review. National Women’s Studies Association Journal.

Kinser, A.E. (Under review). “Bleeding in Suburbia” and “IUD Haiku.” In D. Nuaimi and T. T. Thebert (Eds.) Bloodroots in the River: Women’s Journeys through the Menstrual Cycle.

Kinser, A.E . (Under review by publishers). From the Bible Belt to Washington D.C.: Performing Resistance and the “March for Women's Lives“. In L. Berdayes (Ed.) Communicating Across Boundaries: Shifting Identities in an Increasingly Complex World.

Kinser, A. E. and Buck, P.G. (Under review by publishers). Loosening up the Bible Belt for Expanding Women’s Studies. In C. Orr and D. Lichtenstein (Eds.) Locating Women’s Studies.

Kinser, A. E. (Under review by publishers). If I Could be the Yopp: Confronting Sex, Talk, and Parenting. In T. Sharrant (Ed.) We Want it Now! Third Wave Manifestos.

Kinser, A.E. (In progress). Free Mother. Invited by Seal Press.

Kinser, A.E. (In progress). Building Masculinity out of Feminism and Ambivalence. In P. Sotirin and P. Edley (Eds.) Feminist Mothers and Sons.

CREATIVE ACTIVITY

The Vagina Monologues. Director and Producer. East Tennessee State University, February 2003.

Lysistrata. Co-producer and Coordinator. East Tennessee State University, March 2003.

Holocaust Cantata. Narrator/Performer. Tribute to prison songs and stories. Civic Chorale, Johnson City, TN April 2005.

CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION

Kinser, A.E. (2006). “Lactation Stories and Other Notches in My Bible Belt.” Invited paper on the Vice President’s Panel. To be presented at the Organization for the Study of Communication, Language, and Gender Conference. St. Louis, MO. Oct. 12-15.

Kinser, A.E. (2006). “Daughter-practice, Maternal Erotics, and Mothering as Relational Consciousness.” To be presented at the Association for Research on Mothering Conference. Toronto, Ontario. October 25-29.

Roundtable Participant. (2006). “Gender, Work/Life Balance, and the Academy: Reclaiming Connections between Mindy, Body, and Spirit.” To be presented at the Organization for the Study of Communication, Language, and Gender Conference. St. Louis, MO. Oct. 12-15.

Kinser, A.E. (2006). “Religious Freedom in the Bible Belt?: Challenges for State Funded Women's Studies." Paper presented for a panel, "Women’s Studies at Religious Institutions: Challenges and Opportunities.” National Women’s Studies Association Conference. Oakland, CA. June 15-18.

Panel Coordinator. (2006). “Mothering Resistance,” and “Mothering in the Third Wave.” Each panel presented at the National Women’s Studies Association Conference. Oakland, CA. June 15-18.

Roundtable Participant and Panel Coordinator. (2006). “Beggars CAN Be Choosers: Selectively Cross-listing Courses and Choosing Faculty.” Presented at the Program Administration and Development Pre-Conference of the National Women’s Studies Association. Oakland, CA. June 14.

Panel Member. (2005). “Challenges of Teaching the Gender and Communication Course.” Presented at the Organization for the Study of Communication, Language and Gender Conference. Reno, NV October 14-16.

Kinser, A. E. & Murphy, Bren Ortega. (2005). “Navigating Feminist Pluralism through Parenting.” Roundtable presented at the National Women’s Studies Association Conference. Orlando, FL June 9-12.

Kinser, A.E. (2004). “Freedom and Constraint in Free Speech at the March for Women’s Lives.” Paper presented at the Organization for the Study of Communication, Language and Gender Conference. Notre Dame, IN. October 14-17.

Panel Chair. (2004). "Revolution and Revelation through the March for Women's Lives." Presented at the Organization for the Study of Communication, Language and Gender Conference. Notre Dame, IN. October 14-17.

Panel member. (2003). “What Mothers and Daughters Learn From Each Other.” A mother-daughter panel discussion at the Organization for the Study of Communication, Language, and Gender Conference. Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky, October 9-12.

Kinser, A. E. and Cronin, P.J. (2003). “Using Theatre as Tool for Social Change.” Southeast Theatre Conference. Arlington, VA, March.

Kinser, A. E. (2002). “How to Navigate Recovery and Divorce or Avoid Both.” Paper presented at the National Communication Association Conference. New Orleans. November 21-24.

Kinser, A. E. (2002). “Reluctantly Riding the Third Wave.” Paper presented at the Organization for the Study of Communication, Language, and Gender Conference. Minneapolis, October 3-6.

Kinser, A.E. (2001). “The Intersection of Gender and Employment Interviewing: A Conceptual Framework for Interpreting and Guiding Future Research.” Presented at the National Communication Association Convention. Atlanta, GA.

Kinser, A. E. (2000). “Gendered Sexuality.” New Understandings of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered People Conference. August 3-4, 2000. ETSU.

Kinser, A. E. (1999). "Raising Eyebrows and Raising Children Raising Questions: Inspection and Introspection In Feminist Parenting." Presented at the National Communication Association Convention. Chicago, IL.

Panel Chair. (1999). "Topics in Ethnography." Presented at the National Communication Association Convention. Chicago, IL.

Panel Coordinator. (1999). "Shifts and Shades Between the Lines: Feminism and Vigilance. Presented at the National Communication Association Convention. Chicago, IL.

Panel Chair. (1998). "Performing Across the Curriculum: Drama as a Tool for Teaching." Presented at the National Communication Association Convention. New York, NY.

Kinser, A. E. (1997). "Partners in Pregnant Life." Received the "Top Three Papers Award" from the Family Communication Division. Presented at the National Communication Association Convention. Chicago, IL.

Panel Chair. (1997). "Role Ambiguity: Women's Narratives of Identity in the Health Care Context." Presented at the National Communication Association Convention. Chicago, IL.

Panel Coordinator. (1996). "Innovation and Risk-Taking in Family Communication Pedagogy Revisited." Presented at the National Communication Association Convention. San Diego, CA.

Kinser, A. E. (1996). "Where the Family Wild Things Are: Using Children's Literature to Examine Family Communication." Presented at the National Communication Association Convention. San Diego, CA.

Kinser, A. E. (1996). "Family Sexuality Matters: Performing Connections with Parents in the Community." Presented at the National Communication Association Convention. San Diego, CA.

Kinser, A. E. and Downs, B. F. (1995). "'Getting Some Experiential Flesh Onto Those Cognitive Bones': Performance as Inquiry and Pedagogy." Presented at the Commission on Family Communication Pre-Convention Conference, Speech Communication Association Convention. San Antonio, TX.

Kinser, A. E. (1995). "Sex, Communication, and Sex Communication: Integrating Research & Pedagogy in the Interpersonal Communication Curriculum." Presented at the Speech Communication Association Convention. San Antonio, TX.

ADMINISTATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN WOMEN’S STUDIES

o Co-author. “Report of the Status of the ETSU Women’s Studies Program, 2000.” Resulted in a budget award of $25,000 to replace our previous $4,000 budget.

o Continue to successfully argue for increased sections of Women’s Studies courses, increased funds to support both graduate and undergraduate student workers and Director’s release time. Secured the university president’s support of a new major.

o Developed WS course criteria, WS Faculty criteria, committee voting procedures, program mission statement.

o Author, Strategic Review for feasibility of Women’s Studies Major, 2004-05.

o Author, Proposal for a B.A. degree in Women’s Studies.

o Creator, Annual Notable Women of ETSU Colloquium, beginning in 2001. A forum for ETSU’s distinguished academics to share their areas of expertise, and the journey that led them there.

o Created partnerships with 30+ departments and programs across campus.

o Recruited a 16 member Women’s Studies Steering Committee and a 26 member Women’s Studies Network across campus.

o Recruited General Education courses to be taught with a “Women’s Studies Emphasis” designation.

o Produced and directed a fundraiser for V-Day: Until the Violence Stops, bringing a benefit production of The Vagina Monologues to the Bible Belt, and raising $4600 for local shelters.

o Instituted feminist film series, art exhibits, lectures, and performance events.

o Supported student work through sponsorship of recitals, theatre productions, donation drives, film festivals, Gay Pride marches, and a civic engagement trip to Washington, D.C.

o Recruitment/Information booths at ETSU events such as the Major Fair, Multicultural Expo, Katrina Aid concert, Rock the Vote, Progressive Fair, Take Back the Night, Winter Cruise.

o A leader in the first annual Gay Pride March on our campus and in our region in 2001.

o Headed Katrina Relief efforts to help displaced students coming to ETSU and displaced children coming to schools in our region.

SELECTED HONORS and AWARDS

o Outstanding Feminist Teacher-Mentor Award. Organization for the Study of Communication, Language, and Gender, 2004.

o Patricia E. Robertson Diversity Leadership Award, ETSU, 2003.

o Outstanding Achievement in Accommodating Students with Disabilities, ETSU. 1999

o Program of the Year Award for "Break the Silence: Speak Out Against Hate." Awarded to each of three co-facilitators.1998

o Top Three Paper in Family Communication for "Partners in Pregnant Life." Family Communication Division of the National Communication Association. Chicago, 1997.

o Bruce Kendall Award for Excellence in Teaching. Purdue University, 1995.

o Certificate in Recognition of Excellent Teaching by a Graduate Student. Institutional and Developmental Division of the International Communication Association, 1995.

WORKSHOPS and INVITED ADDRESSES

Kinser, A. E. (2006). “Workplace Communication Strategies for Women.” Professional Women’s Network. Meadowview Center, Kingsport, TN. August 17.

Kinser, A. E. (2005). “Myths of Mothering and Work/Family Balance.” Career/Homemakers. Nuclear Fuel Services. Erwin, TN. May 11.

Kinser, A. E. (2004). “Gendered Communication 9 to 5 and Beyond.” Professional Women’s Network. Meadowview Center, Kingsport, TN. December 15.

Kinser, A.E. (2004). “Women and Men, Girls and Boys Communicating.” American Association of University Women. Tennessee State Conference. Kingsport, TN. April 17.

Kinser, A. E. (2002). “See My Face, Remember Me.” Keynote speaker. First Annual Gay Pride Rally, October 31. ETSU.

Kinser, A. E. (2001). “Make No Mistake (Considerations for Responding to the 9/11 Attacks)” Address presented September 12 at ETSU’s September 11 Vigil, Amphitheater.

Kinser, A. E. (2001). “Gendered Communication Styles.” Tennessee Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers. Memphis, TN. November 14-16.

Kinser, A. E. (2000, September). "Gender Stereotypes and Children.” Address presented to Watauga Counseling Association. Johnson City, TN.

Kinser A. E. (1999, October). "Releasing the Gender Chokehold." Address presented to American Society for Training and Development. Kingsport, TN.

Kinser, A. E. (1999, September). "Valuing Gender Diversity." Address presented to Society for Human Resource Management. Johnson City, TN.

Kinser, A. E. (1999, July). "Communication Builds Community." Address presented at the 39^th Annual Early Childhood Conference: Guiding Early Childhood Into the New Millenium. ETSU.

Robertson, P. E. & Kinser, A. E. (1999, March). "Power and Assertiveness in Nursing" A workshop facilitated for School of Nursing, ETSU.

Kinser, A. E. (1998, July). "Snips and Snails or Sugar and Spice?: Becoming More Mindful of Gender in the Early Childhood Classroom." Address presented at the 38^th Annual Early Childhood Conference: Creating Community in Early Childhood. ETSU.

Kinser, A. E. (1998, April). "Presenting Your Patients and Your Ideas: Women’s Communication Without Self Compromise." Invited address for the Organization for Women in Medicine's Seminar Series. School of Medicine, ETSU.

Kinser, A. E. (1998, March). "Reflections on Parenting, Sex, and Honesty." Invited performance as part of ETSU's Women's History Month.

Kinser, A. E. (1998, March). Putting the Body Back into our Bodies of Knowledge. Invited performance/presentation as part of Women's Month. Virginia Tech University.

ADMINISTRATION and SELECTED SERVICE

2005 Reviewer, Journal of Business Communication.

2006-Present Co-chair, Program Administration and Development, National Women’s Studies Association.

2005-Present Conference co-chair. NWSA Program Administration and Development Annual Pre-conference.

2005-2006 Advisory Council Member, Program Administration and Development, National Women’s Studies Association.

2004-Present Executive Board Member. Organization for the Study of Communication, Language, and Gender.

2004-Present Co-advisor, Rainbow Alliance, LGBT student organization, ETSU.

2004-Present Reviewer, National Women’s Studies Association, conference proposals.

2003-Present Campus Diversity Educator. Training team charged with conducting race, gender and sexuality awareness and affirmation sessions for all ETSU staff and faculty.

2003-Present Member, Educational Affairs Committee, College of Arts and Sciences, ETSU.

2000-Present Director, Women’s Studies Program, ETSU.

2001-2004 Head, Speech Division, ETSU.

2001-Present Member, Commission for Women Standing Committee, ETSU.

2000-Present Member, Take Back the Night Planning Committee.

1999-2001 Member, Oral Communication Proficiency Committee.

1997-2000 Co-chair/Member, Women's Studies Steering Committee, ETSU.

1998-2004 Director, Public Speaking Course, Communication Department, ETSU.

1998-2000 Coordinator, Take Back the Night, Protest rally and empowerment march addressing violence against women, ETSU.

1997-2000 Associate Editor, Speech Communication Association of Pennsylvania Journal.

1994-1996 Originator, Departmental Performance Hours. Instituted Communication Department semesterly faculty/staff/student performance hours, through which performance is explored as a way of knowing. Purdue University.

1992-1994 Director, Theatre in the Park. Summer theatre program for children and teens. Director and Adaptor/Director for three major theatrical productions. In charge of all technical, stage management, costume, and publicity decisions and their execution. Produced by Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department. Lafayette, IN.

PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION

1996 Purdue Cooperative Extension, West Lafayette, IN. Human sexuality and improvisational theater training and directing for a group of Indiana teens. Culminated in a video by and for Indiana teens for the purposes of aiding in teen pregnancy prevention. Video was produced for distribution throughout the state of Indiana.

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