Inspiration from Gerda Lerner for Composition and Rhetoric: Rhetorical History, Pragmatism, Writing as Activism, and Pedagogy
| Role | Name as printed | Affiliation as printed | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Hephzibah Roskelly | University of North Carolina, Greensboro → University of North Carolina at Greensboro | |
| Presenters | Kate Ryan | West Virginia University, Morgantown, OH → West Virginia University | Why Rhetoric Matters: Gerda Lerner as Rhetor and Rhetorical Historian |
| Presenters | Rebecca Jones | University of Texas–Pan American, Edinburg → The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Pursuing Academic Activism: Experience, Pragmatism, and Action |
| Presenters | Mary Fiorenza | University of Wisconsin–Madison → University of Wisconsin–Madison | Where Are You Writing From? Who Are You Writing For?: Women, Family, and Ancestors in Histories of Literacy and Classroom Writing |
| Presenters | Christine Heilman | College of Mount St. Joseph, Cincinnati, OH → Mount St. Joseph University | Linking Social Class and Gender in the Academy: Applying the Tenets of Gerda Lerner in College Composition |
Source
NCTE's program, near page 289 of the file. Names link to a person page only for people listed at two or more conventions.
Cite as: Conference on College Composition and Communication. “Inspiration from Gerda Lerner for Composition and Rhetoric: Rhetorical History, Pragmatism, Writing as Activism, and Pedagogy.” 2005 Convention Program, San Francisco, session N.14. Via CCCC Program Reader, November 2, 2026.