List of Activities

Peer-Reviewed Professional Publications

  • Cherrstrom, C., Raisor, C.; & Fowler, D. (2015). “Chemical Engineering Student Perceptions of Learning from ePortfolio Creation.” Chemical Engineering Education. 49 (3): 157-166.

  • McWhorter, R., Dellelo, J., Raisor, C., Roberts, P., and Fowler, D. (2013). "A Cross-Case Analysis of the Use of Web-Based ePortfolios in Higher Education." Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice, v. 12. http://www.jite.org/documents/Vol12/JITEv12IIPp253-286McWhorter1238.pdf.

  • Raisor, C. and McWhorter, R. (2013). “Teaching Technical Communication through Virtual World Technology.” Virtual Worlds in Online and Distance Education. S. Gregory, M. Lee, B. Dalgarno, B. Tynan (Eds.), Athabasca University Press.

Professional Development

Committed to learning from my colleagues who are applying best practices in teaching, I attended these workshops, webinars, and presentations over the past 10 years:

2021

  • Attended 2021 AAC&U Virtual Annual Meeting “Revolutionizing Higher Education after COVID 19” Jan. 21-23.

  • Attended “TEACHING WRITING NOW. Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice in the Writing Classroom," a Texas A&M University virtual symposium bringing together scholars doing research in social justice pedagogies, cultural rhetorics, and composition/professional writing in our rapidly changing media landscape. Spring 2021.

  • Attended “How Does a College Education Contribute to Workforce Success?” (AACU webinar 19 March 2021).

  • Completed in-depth book review on Speechwriting: a Rhetorical Guide by Theodore F. Shekels and Caroline Kouneski. San Diego, CA, Cognella, Inc., 2021.

  • Attended "Rethinking Attendance and Participation in Courses"--an TAMU L3 Initiative--Leveraging Lessons Learned. 24 August 2021.

  • Completed Bush School - Facilitating Equitable Conversations--Diversity Training. 26 August, 2021.

  • Attended “Leveraging Lessons Learned (L3): Best Practices in Engaging and Motivating Students.” 7 September 2021.

  • Attended 2021 Assessment Institute, Virtual, IUPUI (Purdue, University of Indiana). 24 October 2021.


2020

  • Attended “Increasing Student Motivation and Engagement Online Using Active Learning.” Conducted by CTE consultant Nate Poling. 4 June 2020. See https://rise.articulate.com/share/PsRH60jCwEM9m0gNBP94fnB0XGpdp-xU

  • Attended multiple webinars and training sessions throughout the summer on using Canvas in order to convert my courses and deliveries to the new LMS format.

  • Attended “Maintaining Effective Communication in Mentoring” Conducted by CTE. 24 June 2020.

  • Attended “Teaching F2F Using the Hyperflex Model.” Conducted by CTE. 5 August 2020.

  • Attended “Juggling Chainsaws while Riding a Unicycle: Effectively Engaging In-Person and Remote Students.” Conducted by CTE. 9 September 9 2020.

  • Completed required training workshop: “Race-Talk Skills for Cross-Racial Communication.” 11 September 2020.

  • Attended “Student Course Evaluations Better Practice Series: Recommendations for use of student course evaluation data during faculty evaluation.” Hosted by the Dean of Faculties. 13 November 2020.

  • Attended “The Power of Conceptualizations of Learning,” a CTE workshop on 23 January 2020.

  • Participated in "Faculty Conversations" hosted by TAMU Faculty Affairs each Friday throughout the year to network with TAMU faculty and to discuss matters related to teaching, technology, assessment, professional development, etc.


2019

  • Completed IRB refresher course (38 modules) May 30, 2019 in order to remain compliant with TAMU institutional policies and to be able to conduct scholarly research in my field that involves human subjects.

  • Completed calibration training from the Association of American Colleges and Universities Value Institute to become a “certified scorer” for the written communication rubric. Certified scorers have completed rigorous training and testing to ensure they can score writing samples with inter-rater reliability. Scored over 100 writing samples using the rubric. Summer 2019.

  • Attended workshops conducted by the TAMU Office of the Dean of Faculties regarding the steps required and documentation for the academic professional track. Workshops included “Make a Scrapbook,” which involved creating a Scholars@TAMU profile, identifying authentic quantitative and qualitative indicators of impact, creating a 3-page impact statement for my professional dossier. Also attended “Teaching Strategies Used by Faculty Who Thrive,” including recognizing how your teaching approach influences your preparation time, valuing the role of student-centered approaches that play in teaching success, comprehending how evidence-based strategies enhance learning, and appreciating the importance of pursuing and documenting incremental continuous improvement of your teaching. Summer 2019.

  • Attended faculty workshop “Stop the Sisyphus Syndrome: Designing Writing Assignments for Lower Workload and Better Results,” conducted by the University Writing Center. 22 July 2019.

  • Attended Bush School Distance Ed Panel Discussion “Students’ Paper Missing? Using Technology to Keep Track and Save Time.” 4 November 2019.

  • Participated in revising the AACU Value rubric on Lifelong Learning and received training to become a certified scorer on using the Value rubric for lifelong learning communication (2019). Certified scorers have completed rigorous training and testing to ensure they can score writing samples with inter-rater reliability.

  • “Graduate Student Assessment: Placeholder Sections (Zero-Credit Courses) and Tracking of Graduate Student Assessment--A Case Study.” A webinar held by the Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education. 24 January 2019.

  • “Creating Effective Exam Questions” hosted by the Center for Teaching Excellence. 5 February 2019.

2018

  • “G.P.S. Guided Pathway to Success for Academic Professional Track,” hosted by the TAMU Office of the Provost-Dean of Faculties. 3 May 2018.

  • “Supporting International Students’ Writing at the Graduate Level--A Presentation by Dr. Tony Silva (Purdue University’s Writing Program Director),” hosted by the TAMU University Writing Center. 17 October 2018.

  • “The Changing Dynamics of Graduate Students,” presented by Silvester “Sly” Mata, hosted by the Bush School supporting professional development on diversity-related topics. 23 August 2018.

  • AAC&U Value Rubrics Training--Critical Thinking. Certified VALUE Institute Scorer for Critical Thinking. Completed training and met calibration standards required for certification. Certified scorers have completed rigorous training and testing to ensure they can score writing samples with inter-rater reliability.

2017

  • Attended "Designing Lectures for Learning." Facilitated by Carolyn Sandoval, Associate Director for the TAMU Center for Teaching Excellence. 31 October 2017.

  • Completed diversity training "Creating Inclusive Classrooms from the Start: Addressing Incivility and Navigating Difficult Situations." Facilitated by Kathy O'bear. 22 August 2017.

  • Attended "Hand Me That Monkey Wrench: Technological Tools to Improve Your Students’ Writing." Hosted by the TAMU University Writing Center and Instructional Technology Services. Participants learned how to use technologies for teaching and assessing writing, including tools useful for providing formative feedback and peer review. 7 July 2017.

  • Attended "Can I Use That? An Interactive Workshop on Copyright and Fair Use." Hosted by the TAMU Center for Teaching Excellence and University Libraries. Participants learned how fair use can positively influence their teaching, course design, and research. 22 June 2017.

2016

  • Attended several Pedagogy Project panel discussions hosted by CTE and the Dean of Faculties. These discussions were designed to support transformational learning (2016-17). Liberal Arts Pedagogy, 2 November; Pedagogy Used in Graduate and Professional Programs, 22 November; Pedagogy Facilitating Technology-Assisted Instruction and Teaching Online, 29 November; Short Writing Assignments, 13 February.

2015

  • Participated in "Leveraging Pop Culture, Multimedia, and Current Events to Engage Students and Promote Learning," sponsored by the Center for Teaching Excellence, 20 October 2015.

  • Participated in "Tracking Student Participation in Curricular and Co-curricular High Impact Experiences," sponsored by the Center for Teaching Excellence at Texas A&M University, 1 October 2015.

  • Participated in "Foundations of Instructional Technology (FiT Series) - Digital Playgrounds as Learning Spaces: Leveraging Gamification and Digital Games for Engagement, Collaboration, and Learning," sponsored by the Center for Teaching Excellence at Texas A&M University, 15 September 2015.

2013

2012

  • Attended "Pencils and Pixels: 21st Century Practices in Higher Education." Professional Organizational and Development Network 37th Annual Conference. Seattle, Washington, October 24-28. See Blog Post: "Networking Across the Disciplines" (Oct. 30, 2012).

  • Attended "High Impact Practices and Measuring Effectiveness" Professional Development day-long workshop presented by Dr. George Kuh and hosted by the Office of the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies in association with the Office of the Dean of Faculties, Center for Teaching Excellence, and the Office of Institutional Assessment. 3 October 2012. See Practicing Reflection: Plain, Practical, and Punctual.

  • Selected to participate in the "Faculty Institute for Flipping your Course." Institute expectations included participants have some level of course redesign knowledge and would move material appropriate for online viewing to create more time in the classroom for interactive activities. 13-17 August, 2012.

  • Attended University Writing Center workshop "Masters of the Univers(ity) Faculty Workshop: Using Writing and Speaking to Help Students Master Course Content." 7 July 2012.

  • Consulted Turnitin.com about beta testing a new software tool (voice comments) in Grademark. See press release for quote: Turnitin Adds Voice Comments to GradeMark for Faster Grading and More Substantive Feedback on Student Writing. Source: PR Newswire http://s.tt/1bSib.

  • Attended Google Education on Air presentation: "Managing Digital Portfolios" by Kern Kelley. 2 May 2012. Presentation made available through use of Google+ features including Hangouts and Circles.

Invited and Refereed Presentations and Service Activities (e.g., guest lectures, seminar speaking engagements, and workshops)

2022

  • “The ePortfolio & the Career Competency Map: 2 Tools for Knowing, Developing, Organizing, & Communicating your Career Competencies”--ENGR 681 Feb. 5, 2021 and February 25, 2022.


2021

  • Raisor C. (2021).“Demystifying ePortfolio Development through a Competency Map and a Mentor Text.” 2021 Association of American Colleges & Universities Virtual Annual Meeting-ePortfolio Forum. 22 January 2021.

2019

  • Raisor C. (2019). "The Bush School Internship: Above and Beyond." 2019 TAMU Transformational Teaching and Learning Conference. 1 May.

  • Raisor C. and Hamie, S. (2019). "Transformational Learning through High-Impact Experiences: It’s not just for students.” 2019 Transformational Teaching and Learning Conference. 1 May.

  • Raisor, C. (2019). "ePortfolios: What, Why, How?" Invited presentation for ENGR 681, a seminar PhD students pursuing an academic career path, particularly for assistant professor positions in academia. 25 January.

2018

  • Raisor, C. (2018). “Designing a High-Impact Portfolio” hosted by CTE for post-docs preparing for careers in higher education. 13 November, 2018.

  • Raisor, C. (2018). "Integrating Reflective Writing into our Work, Academics, and Professional Life." Invited presentation for the Center for Teaching Excellence GAT meeting. 15 October.

  • Raisor, C. and Burgner, R. (2018). “'What’s Behind the Curtain, Mr. Oz?' Developing Analytic Skills through Peer Review.” Refereed presentation for the Transformational Teaching and Learning Conference, Texas A&M University. 17 April.

  • Burgner, R. and C. Raisor. (2018). “Stitching Knowledge Together to Create a Learning Tapestry.” Refereed presentation for the Transformational Teaching and Learning Conference, Texas A&M University. 17 April.

  • Raisor (2018). "ePortfolios: What, Why, How?" Invited presentation for the Academy for Future Faculty, part of the TAMU-CIRTL program, on the topic of creating an ePortfolio that integrates research, teaching philosophy, and professional development for graduate students and post docs preparing for careers in higher education. 8 February.

2017

  • Raisor, C. (2017). "Reflective Writing--Engaging, Assessing, and Managing Grade Load for Learning that 'Stick.'" Invited presentation for the TAMU Center for Teaching Excellence Faculty Professional Development in Teaching. 1 February.

2016

  • Raisor, C. (2016). “What Are You Selling: Learning How to Select, Connect, and Reflect to Reach Your Buyer.” Invited presentation for the AGEP (Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate). Texas A&M University. 28 September.

  • Raisor, C. (2016). “What Are You Selling: Learning How to Select, Connect, and Reflect to Reach Your Buyer.” Invited presentation for the EPICS (Engineering Projects in Community Service). Texas A&M University. 12 April.

  • Raisor, C. (2016). “What Are You Selling: Learning How to Select, Connect, and Reflect to Reach Your Buyer.” Invited presentation for the Center for Teaching Excellence Academy for Future Faculty. Texas A&M University. 28 March.

  • Raisor, C. (2016). “What Are You Selling: Learning How to Select, Connect, and Reflect to Reach Your Buyer.” Invited presentation and workshop. Mort Kothmann's ESSM 201 "Exploring Careers in EcoSystem and Science Management," Texas A&M University. 2 March.

  • Raisor, C. and Socol, K. (2016). "Discover, Develop, Document, and Deploy: Creating an Effective ePortfolio Context for Graduate Programs." Refereed Presentation for the 2016 Western Regional Conference of The Association for Authentic, Experiential, and Evidence-Based Learning (AAEEBL) conference at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas. 1 March 2016.

  • Raisor, C. (2016). "What Are You Selling? Lean How to Discover, Develop, Document, and Deploy Your Credentials to Reach Your Buyer." Invited presentation. ENGR 681: Preparing Future Engineering Faculty Seminar. Texas A&M University. 4 February.

  • Raisor, C. and Bullock, J. (2016). "Aligning Graduate-Level Assessment, Teaching, Student Learning, and Professional Development through the ePortfolio." Refereed presentation for the annual AAC&U (Association of American Colleges and Universities) meeting and ePortfolio forum in Washington, D.C., January 20-23.

2015

  • Raisor, C. (2015). "Discover, Communicate, Empower, & Employ through an ePortfolio--A Crash Course." Invited presentation and workshop. Holli Leggett's AGCJ 281 "Journalism Concepts in Agriculture," Texas A&M University. 4 March.

  • Raisor, C. (2015). “Reflecting in the Eco-Folio for ESSM.” Invited presentation and workshop. Mort Kothmann's ESSM 201 "Exploring Careers in EcoSystem and Science Management," Texas A&M University. 25 February and September 30.

2014

  • Raisor, C. (2014). "Introduction to a Faculty Professional Development Portfolio." Invited presentation and workshop. Center for Teaching Excellence, Texas A&M University. 11 December.

  • Raisor, C. (2014). "Select, Connect, Reflect through an ePortfolio." Invited presentation. Academy for Future Faculty. Texas A&M University. 24 November

  • Raisor, C. (2014). "Integrative Learning Portfolios: Leveraging Students’ Knowledge, Experience, and Heart." Refereed presentation. 39th Annual POD Conference. Dallas, TX. 5-9 November.

  • Raisor, C. (2014). "Jump-Start Your Job Search Through an ePortfolio." Invited presentation and workshop. ENGR Pop-Up Course. 21 October.

  • Raisor, C. (2014). "Teaching Technology Lecture Series: Google Apps." Invited presentation hosted by Instructional Technology Services, Texas A&M University. 26 September.

  • Raisor, C. (2014). “Introduction to the Eco-Folio for ESSM.” Invited presentation and workshop. Mort Kothmann's ESSM 201 "Exploring Careers in EcoSystem and Science Management," Texas A&M University. 19 February and 22 October.

  • Raisor, C. (2014). Empowered and Employable through E-folios: a Crash Course. Invited presentation. TAMU American Institute of Chemical Engineering 2014 Southwestern Regional Conference. 22 March.

  • Raisor, C. and Fowler, D. (2014). "Reflection and the E-portfolio: Do You Have a Plan?" Refereed pre-conference workshop. TAMU Office of Institutional Assessment 14th Annual Assessment Conference. 16 February.

2013

2012

  • Invited as a consultant to Master's-level defenses by graduate students defending their achievements in the Master's Land and Property Development (TAMU Department of Architecture), November 7, 2012.

  • Raisor (2012). "Using Student Reflective Portfolios to Facilitate and Assess Learning Outcomes." Invited presentation. Faculty Teaching Academy, Center for Teaching Excellence-TAMU. 9 November.

  • Raisor, C. (2012). “Introduction to the Eco-Folio for ESSM.” Invited presentation and workshop. Mort Kothmann's ESSM 201 "Explore EcoSystem and Science Management," Texas A&M University, 7 November.

  • Raisor, C. and Fowler, D. (2012). "Integrative Learning and E-folios." Invited faculty development workshop. Center of Teaching Excellence, TAMU. 1 November.

  • Fowler, D., Booth, J., and Raisor, C. (2012). "Using E-portfolio to Integrate Comprehensive Master's-Level Student Learning Outcomes." Refereed presentation. Professional Organizational and Development Network Conference. Seattle, WA, 27 October.

  • Raisor, C. and Fowler, D. (2012). "Preparing ENGR Faculty for Using Reflection in ENGR 111 and 112." Invited presentation and workshop. TAMU. 31 August.

  • Raisor, C. (2012). “Introduction to the Eco-Folio for ESSM.” Invited presentation and workshop. Mort Kothmann's RLEM 481 W/C seminar, Texas A&M University, 19 March.

  • Raisor, C. and Fowler, D. (2012). "Using Student Reflective Portfolios to Assess Course and Program-Level Outcomes." TAMU Office of Institutional Assessment 12th Annual Assessment Conference. Refereed presentation. 21 February.

  • Booth, J., Fowler, D., and Raisor, C. (2012). "Implementing 'Education First' and 'Aggies Commit' through Comprehensive Master's Level Curriculum, Assessment, and Student Learning Outcome Alignment." "TAMU Office of Institutional Assessment 12th Annual Assessment Conference. Poster Presentation. Feb. 20, 2012.

2011

  • Raisor, C. (2011). "Proposal for Using an Integrative Learning E-folio to Meet Core Curriculum Writing Requirements while Facilitating Program-Level Outcomes." Submitted for review 16 December 2011 to the Core Curriculum Enhancement Committee to develop core curriculum courses enhanced with technology.

  • Raisor, C. and McWhorter, R. (2011). "Creation and Evaluation of Authentic Technical Writing Assignments Utilizing Virtual World Technology." Innovative Research Virtual Worlds Conference, Refereed presentation. Hosted virtually from Coventry University, UK, 3 November.

  • Kothmann, M. Fowler, D. and Raisor, C. (2011). "Curriculum Assessment Workshop." Invited presentation and workshop. From the TAMU Center for Teaching Excellence for Ecosystem Science and Management, 18 August.

  • Balester, V. and Raisor, C. (2011). “Writing Workshop for GATs of ENGR 482: Engineering Ethics” Invited presentation and workshop. College of Engineering, Texas A&M University. Feb. 26.

  • Raisor, C. (2011). Qatar Writing Workshops: “Team Building and Problem Solving Using MUVEs” and “Using Collaborative Tools for Documentation: VYEW and Google Docs.” Invited presentations and workshops. 14-16 February.

  • Raisor, C., Kenney-Kennicut, W., McWhorter, R. R., McGeachin, R., Nowlin-Obanion, A., Snell, J. (2011). “Using Second Life® to Teach Across the Disciplines” Refereed panel presentation. Teaching with Technology Conference, Texas A&M University, 7-8 February.

2010

  • Raisor, C. and McWhorter, R. (2010). “Training & Development in a Virtual World” (Invited presentation and workshop). Priya Karup’s EHRD 475: Multimedia Development for Training & Development, Texas A&M University, 13, 14 October (2010) and 3 March.

  • Kenney-Kennicutt, W., Rutherford, T., Raisor, C., and Dorsey, L, (2010). “Using Virtual World Technology to Instruct University Students.” Refereed panel discussion. Instructional Technologies Services Showcase, Texas A&M University, 27 October.

  • Raisor, C. and McWhorter, R. (2010) “Online Education Through a Virtual World Platform.” Invited virtual presentation. Higher Colleges of Technology, United Arab Emirates, 2 June.

  • Raisor, C., Kenney-Kennicut, W., McWhorter, R. R., McGeachin, R., Nowlin-Obanion, A., Snell, J. (2010). “Using Second Life® to Teach Across the Disciplines." Refereed panel presentation. Teaching with Technology Conference, Texas A&M University, February 10-11.

Earlier selected presentations

  • Raisor, C. and Small, N. (2008). “You Might be a Techneck if. . . Blending Technology with Writing Intensive Courses.” Teaching with Technology Conference, Texas A&M University, Refereed panel presentation. 12-13 February.

  • Raisor, C. (2005). “Using and Assessing Technology in Teaching.” Teaching with Technology Conference, Texas A&M University, Refereed presentation. 23-24 February.

Professional Networking, Resources, & Memberships

Keeping abreast of writing instruction, course design, faculty development in higher education through the following:

  • LinkedIn

  • Chronicle of Higher Education (newsletter)

  • The Critical Thinking Initiative (podcast)

  • Write Right (TAMU Writing Center podcast)

  • Inside Higher Ed (newsletter)

  • Tomorrow's Professor (newsletter by Rick Reis)

  • POD (Professional & Organizational Development)-member

  • AAEEBL (Association for Authentic, Experiential, and Evidence-Based Learning)-member

  • CIRTL (Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning)-member

Awards, Honors, & Grants

  • First-Year Seminar, Office of the Provost for Undergraduate Studies, $1500 (2012)

  • Flipping Your Course, Instructional Technology Services, Summer Institute for Faculty, $2000 (2012)

  • 2009, 2010 Student Led Award for Teaching Excellence Finalist

  • Betty M. Unterberger Award for Research Fellows Advising (2008)

  • Summer Institute for Instructional Technology Innovation, $3000 (2008)

  • Technology Assisted Teaching Award, $1500 (2005)

  • University Scholars Enrichment Grant (2001, 2002, 2003)

  • Honors Curriculum Development Grant (1999)

Online Resources Created for Instruction, Training, and Assessment

Bush School of Government & Public Service

Center for Teaching Excellence

  • CTE Resource for High-Impact Practices (a resource for using reflection to facilitate and assess high-impact practices)

  • CTE ePortfolio Resources (a resource for developing ePortfolios for faculty and students)

  • TAMU Portfolio Builder (a guide to help TAMU teaching faculty or graduate teaching assistant begin building a professional development portfolio)

  • TAMU Course Portfolio Template (a resource for helping faculty build, revise, and share their course portfolios to align with program-level learning outcomes)

  • TAMU Teaching Portfolio Template (a guide for helping teaching faculty document their teaching and professional experience)

Other Course and Instructional Online Resources (URLs TBD)

  • TAMU CHEN 301

  • TAMU CHEN Lab Report

  • ChemE-folio Assignment

  • ChemE-folio Template

  • ESSM EcoFolio Template

  • MLPD eFolio Template

  • Why Second Life?

  • Developing Reflections from SL Experience