Bethany Meadows

PhD Student; Graduate Assistant 
She/Her/Hers
Email: meadow53@msu.edu
Website: bethanyportfolio.com

Research Areas

Sexual Violence Rhetoric, Feminisms, Trauma-Informed Practices, Writing Centers

Profile

For the past few years, Bethany’s been reading, writing, and researching in a few main realms: sexual violence rhetoric, feminisms, trauma-informed practices, and writing centers. For instance, her MA thesis examined various universities’ student handbooks, specifically analyzing their sexual violence policies for if they perpetuated and/or subverted rape culture (which, they did). She has been invited to give several talks and trainings related to sexual violence and trauma-informed practices. Recently, in her scholarship, she’s been publishing work about sexual violence in various higher education environments as well as work related to being a white, queer, disabled person in academia. Outside of academic work, Bethany enjoys volunteering for local community organizations, playing board and video games, and attending live music.

Education

B.A. in English, Ashland University

B.S.Ed in Integrated Language Arts Education (grades 7-12), Ashland University

MA in English Rhetoric and Composition, Ball State University

Representative Work

Meadows, B. M. (2021). Cracks in the System: Ethics and Tensions of Mandatory Reporting for Writing Center Professionals. Dangling Modifier. https://sites.psu.edu/thedanglingmodifier/?p=4341&preview_id=4341

Meadows, B. M. (Forthcoming 2022). In Between-ness. Multimodal Rhetorics.

Meadows, B. M., & Smith, T. (Forthcoming 2022). Myth Busting the Writing Center: A Critical Inquiry of Ideologies and Practices. Praxis.

Awards and Recognitions

Winner, 2021 #iteachmsu Educator Award, Michigan State University

Winner, 2020 Writing Program TA Teaching Award Recipient, Ball State University

Finalist, 2020 Graduate Student Inclusive Excellence Award, Ball State University

Finalist, 2019 Tutor of the Year, Ball State University

Winner, 2018 Outstanding Senior Award, Ashland University

Winner, 2018 Howard O. Rowe Award, Ashland University

Finalist, 2018 Outstanding Campus Leader, Ashland University

Research and Academic Affiliations

Graduate Student Representative, East Central Writing Centers Association

Professional Development Chair, Writing, Rhetoric, and Praxis

Social Events Chair, Writing, Rhetoric, and Praxis

Social Media

Twitter: @be_me6