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