Enacting Career Diversity in Rhetoric and Composition: Different Pathways for a Professional Life with a PhD in Rhetoric and Composition
| Role | Name as printed | Affiliation as printed | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Gail Pizzola | University of Texas at San Antonio → The University of Texas at San Antonio | |
| Speakers | Ruijie Zhao | Parkland College → Parkland College two-year | An Unexpected Step into an Expected Career: Looking Back at my PhD Education from the Vantage Point of a Community College Career |
| Speakers | Joanna Schmidt | Texas Christian University → Texas Christian University | Working Definitions: Alt-Ac, Identities, and Opportunities |
| Speakers | Anita Furtner Archer | Raytheon | An Unexpected Outcome: Building a Career Path with Diverse Experiences |
| Respondent | Amy Kimme Hea | University of Arizona → University of Arizona | New Roles, New Responsibilities: Understanding the Roles & Complexities of PhD Programs in Career Diversity |
Source
NCTE's program, near page 98 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. “Enacting Career Diversity in Rhetoric and Composition: Different Pathways for a Professional Life with a PhD in Rhetoric and Composition.” 2016 Convention Program, Houston, session B.37. Via CCCC Program Reader, November 2, 2026.