Brent Allison
Address: 556 Student Resources Center Gainesville State College Watkinsville, GA 30677
Phone: (706) 310-6328
Email: ballison@gsc.edu
Ph.D. Social Foundations of Education, August 2000 – December 2008
Dissertation: Authenticity from Cartoons:
Qualitative Research Studies Certificate, August 2000 – December 2005
M.Ed. Secondary Education, August 2000
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Student Teacher,
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Teaching Assistant, Western Civilization,
B.S. Financial Management, May 1998
B.A. History, December 1997
PUBLICATIONS
Allison, B. (2009). Monstrous toys of capitalism: A review of Anne
Allison’s Millennial monsters: Japanese
toys and the global imagination. Mechademia,
4, 321-323.
Allison, B. (2009) “The Magic Kingdom does not approve!”: Interviews with
adolescent Japanese animation fans. In M. West (Ed.), The Japanification of
children's culture: From Godzilla to Miyazaki (Lanham, MD: Scarecrow
Press).
Allison, B. (2008) "Education in Japanese Detention Camps"
& "Ethical Issues in Computing and Education". In E. Provenzo
(Ed.), Encyclopedia of the Social and Cultural Foundations of Education.
New York: Sage.
Allison, B. (2007) Anime: Comparing macro and micro analyses. Mechademia,
2, 287-289.
Allison, B. (2005). Fans, copyright, and subcultural change: A review of
Sean Leonard’s 'Progress against the law', Synoptique, 10.
Available at http://www.synoptique.ca/core/en/articles/allison_anime.
Allison, B. (2005). A Review of Will Brooker's Using the Force:
Creativity, Community and Star Wars Fans," Graduate Journal of
Social Science, 2(1), 170-174. Also available at http://www.gjss.org/documents/journal_issue_3/allison.pdf.
PAPER PRESENTATIONS
Popular Culture Association Conference San Antonio, TX (April 2011)
Omnicon Conference at Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN (April 2010)
Cultural Studies Association Conference at University of California, Berkeley, CA (March 2010)
Comics
and Popular Arts Conference Atlanta, GA (September 2010)
Self-Concept and
Other(ing)-Concept in U.S. Japanese Animation Fandom Pedagogy
Comics
and Popular Arts Conference Atlanta, GA (September 2009)
An Ethnography of the Pedagogy of U.S. Japanese Animation Fandom
American Educational
Studies Association Conference
Playing With Fire (Foundation for Individual Rights in Education): Fear
and Loathing in Teacher Education
American Educational Research
Association Conference
Orientalism, Japanism, Gender, and Japanese Animation:
Pedagogical Perspectives on Transnational Popular Culture
American Educational Studies Association Conference
Cleveland, OH (October 2007)
Race and Nationalism: Permeance in U.S. Media and the
Japanese Animation Fandom Response
Theory, Culture, and Society Conference Tokyo, Japan (July 2007)
Japanese Animation
Fandom and Media Education: A Response to Media Education Literature and
Classroom Practice
Conference on
Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies
Shouting
"FIRE" in a Crowded Movement: Ideology Versus Diversity in Teacher
Education (Co-Authored with
Kathleen deMarrais)
American Educational
Studies Association Conference
University of
Georgia Diversity Seminar Athens, GA (February 2010)
A Pedagogical
Investigation of Japanese Animation Fans Using Inductive, Narrative, and
Ethnodramatic Analysis
Couch-Stone
Symposium on Symbolic Interaction
2nd International
Congress of Qualitative Inquiry
Anime Fandom: Possible
Explanations from the neo-Marxist, Postmodernist, and Birmingham Schools
Popular Culture Association Conference
Authentic Cartoons:
Narratives on and from Japanese Animation Fandom
New Voices Conference in Language, Literature, and Discourse Studies
An Analysis of Eight
Interviews of Manga Legend Rumiko Takahashi and their Implications for Gender
and Deviance in Her Major Works
Schoolgirls and Mobilesuits Conference
Authenticity from
Cartoons: A Proposed Dissertation Study of North American Japanese Animation
Fandom
Georgia Workshop on Culture and Institutions
Cross-cultural Theories
of Adolescent Development: Implications for
Popular Culture
Association Conference
Japanese Animation
Fandom as Pedagogy: Interrogating Pragmaticism versus Critical Theory within
the Context of Popular and Informal Education
Southeastern
Association of Educational Studies Conference Chapel Hell, NC (February 2005)
An Explanation of the Compatibility
of Narrative Analysis and Phenomenological Inquiry
Conference on
Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies
Schoolgirls and
Mobile Suits Conference
Building MegaTokyo:
Meaning and Resistance in
American Educational
Research Association Conference
Ebichu the
Housekeeping Hamster: Gendered Misadventures in Japanese Animation
Popular Culture
Association Conference
SchoolGirls and
Mobilesuits Conference
“The
Southeastern
Association of Educational Studies
Georgia Workshop on
Culture and Institutions
Young Anime Fans’ Perceptions of Japanese Culture
American
Anthropological Association
The Pedagogical Practices of Japanese Animation Fandom
International
Association for the Fantastic in the Arts
An Ethnographic Study of a Fantasy Gaming Shop
Conference on
Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies
Georgia Workshop on
Culture and Institutions
Anime Fan Subculture in Scholarly Literature: A Critical
Review
American Educational
Studies Association
A Proposed Ethnography of an Anime Club
Animazement
Conference
Hackers: Their Subculture and its Educational
Considerations
PhreakNIC Conference
ACADEMIC PANEL
CHAIRINGS
Comics and Popular Arts Conference Atlanta, GA (September 2010)
Theory, Culture, and
Society Conference Tokyo, Japan (July 2007)
Innovative Pedagogies
Qualitative Interest
Group Conference
Japanese Identity in
a Global Context
Congress of
Qualitative Inquiry
Popular Culture,
Cultural Studies, and Education
Southeastern
Association of Educational Studies Conference
Collaborative
Pedagogy: Art and Performance
Qualitative Interest
Group Conference
Collaborative
Pedagogy: Phenomenology
Qualitative Interest
Group Conference
Curriculum Issues:
History
Southeastern
Association of Educational Studies Conference
ACADEMIC PANEL
DISCUSSANT
Challenges and
Opportunities in Teaching an Undergraduate Foundations Course
Southeastern
Association for Educational Studies Conference
Perspectives from
Graduate Students Teaching Social Foundations of Education
American Educational Studies Association Conference
Japanese Animation
Fandom in the Academe
Graduate Student
Association Interdisciplinary Conference
A Qualitative Research Proposal on Anime Fan Subculture
Middle
Hackers in Education
Electronic Frontiers Foundation Conference
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATIONS
Detecting and
Combating Student Plagiarism
Gainesville State College Oakwood, GA (August 2010)
The Basics of eLearning for Instructors
Gainesville State College Watkinsville, GA (November 2010)
The Potentials and Limitations of eLearning Tools
Gainesville State College Watkinsville, GA (November 2010)
How to Perform Academic Research on Japanese Animation and Comics
Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA (March 2011)
Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN (April 2011)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Chairman, Academic
Computing Advisory Committee of GSC, 2010 – Present
Facilitated live dialogues between faculty and staff representatives of every GSC department with information technology staff to better identify and meet campus technology needs at least once every semester.
Member, Diversity
Council of GSC, 2009 – Present
Sat on both the general Council as well as the Climate Assessment subcommittee. Engaged with faculty and staff representatives from other departments to discuss diversity-related concerns and formulate plans to more precisely assess campus diversity-related needs. Also helped to formulate the Council’s values statement and missions statement.
Ex officio member, Student Technology Fee Committee of GSC, 2010 –
Present
Reviewed proposed budgets for the purchase of campus technology for student needs and offered feedback for revision and approval.
Member, Admissions
Committee of GSC, 2011 – Present
Active involvement is scheduled to begin in August 2011.
Webmaster, Education
Department of GSC, 2011 – Present
Placed pertinent information on the department’s website for
professionals, students, and the general public.
Editorial Board
Member, Mechademia Research Journal, 2004 – Present
Coordinated with other editors in founding a journal devoted
to the study of animation, comic books, and video games from
Educational Studies
Submissions Reviewer, 2009 – Present
Reviewed submitted essays to the journal Educational Studies for publication, provided feedback
to submitters, and recommended publication, revise and resubmit, or rejection.
Staff Advisor, Gainesville
State College (Oconee Campus) Education Club, 2009 – Present
Founded and guided a student-run service organization for preservice teachers that specializes in tutoring, mentoring, and outreach in P-12 settings with an emphasis on young children.
Staff Advisor, UGAnime, 2001 – 2004, 2009 - Present
Provided advice to UGAnime officers on campus policies related to student-run organizations. Assisted in governing a student organization devoted to the exploration of East Asian popular culture as well as in member recruitment and retention.
Creator and Lead
Discussant, The Mikage Seminar for Critical Media Analysis, 2009 – Present
Reviewed the Japanese animation programming of UGAnime in a weekly academic seminar that examined the programs from literary, sociological, and globalization perspectives.
Creator and Coordinator, GSC-Oconee Small Electronics
Recycling Program, 2010 – Present
Divert small
discarded electronics from landfills and raise awareness about recycling and
sustainability-related issues.
Co-Organizer for Qualitative Interest Group Conference,
2006-2007
Organized approved submissions to the 2007 QUIG Conference into thematic panels according to a strict timetable for presentations.
Student member appointed by Director of Student Services to help select recipients for scholarships awarded to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the College.
AERA Proposal Reviewer, 2005
Reviewed submitted proposals to the American Educational Research Association 2005 Annual Conference, provided feedback to submitters, and recommended the proposals' inclusion in the conference schedule.
Webmaster,
Southeastern Association of Educational Studies, 2004
Created and developed a comprehensive website to dispense information on a regional educational conference for both local and regional scholars. Coordinated website development with conference chair.
Workshop Co-Organizer, Georgia Workshop on Culture and
Institutions, 2003 – 2004
Co-lead workshops
for professional scholars to present works-in-progress in an open atmosphere of
review and critique. Maintained website for workshop scheduling, philosophy,
and as a venue for attendees to download papers in advance.
Co-Chair, Social Foundations Graduate Student Association
2002 – 2003
Assisted activities
that voiced Social Foundations graduate student presence and concerns to the
university community.
Recommended university policy changes towards religious observances on
campus, with special attention directed towards the welfare of religious
minorities.
Council Member,
University Council, 2000 – 2002
Reviewed and voted on university-wide policy proposals related to
department creation, plant and infrastructure, mission planning, and the
academic calendar.
Vice-President, Graduate
Student Association, 2001 - 2002
Advocated the interests of 7,000+ graduate students at UGA through
organizing meetings and conferences and building and maintaining the GSA
website. Special emphasis was made to meet the needs of international students
who traditionally encounter diminished opportunities within the university
system.
GRANTS
EDUC 2110 Course
Development (Gainesville State
College), 2011
Awarded a grant to develop an online-only version of EDUC 2110, Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT
Assistant Professor of Education, Gainesville State College, 2009 –
Present
Assumed a tenure-track position
wherein I taught a 4/4 load of core education classes, specifically foundations
of education, diversity and education, and educational psychology. My course
design included syllabi, course
expectations, instruction, assignments, and evaluation, including for a
“hybrid” online/face-to-face course. Directed student field experiences in
diverse local K-12 schools, community centers, and tutoring facilities for ESOL
students. Introduced education majors to concepts related to teacher
professionalism, school governance, school finance, the sociology of schools,
educational philosophy, and U.S. educational history. Developed an honors
section of the foundations of education course and currently developing an
online-only version of this course.
Discussed issues related to racism, sexism, heterosexism, political
economy, special needs and education in a classroom composed primarily of
European American middle class students through in-class and online
discussions. The discussions related relevant materials including textbooks,
studies, nonfiction essays on public schools, and current events to students’
field experiences and service learning. Presented techniques on effective and
democratic pedagogy as well as on classroom management.
Served as an academic advisor for approximately 100 education majors, as well as an advisor for two different student organizations. Spent a significant amount of out-of-class and out-of-office time in extra advising sessions, group advising sessions of education majors, and welcoming activities for new GSC students of all majors. Judged student projects at social studies fairs at both the K-12 and postsecondary levels.
Served as chairman of the
Academic Computing Advisory Committee to facilitate faculty dialogues with
information technology staff on campus technology needs. Served on the
Diversity Committee with a focus on recruitment and retention of diverse
students. Served on the Admissions Committee, participated in faculty meetings
to discuss departmental issues, and participated in professional development
activities. Analyzed data on the Education Department’s performance and created
charts and graphs from this analysis for PSC/NCATE review. Proofread and
provided revisions to documents for review by PSC/NCATE accreditors. Regularly
contributed feedback to committees such as the Quality Enhancement Program
(QEP) Committee on best teaching practices.
University
Instructor, Exploring Sociocultural Perspectives on Diversity in Education,
University of Georgia, 2008-2009
Designed and taught my own section of Sociocultural Perspectives on Diversity (EFND 2120) for two semesters, including syllabus, course expectations, instruction, assignments, and evaluation. Directed student field experiences in diverse local K-12 schools, community centers, and tutoring facilities for ESOL students. Discussed issues related to racism, sexism, heterosexism, political economy, special needs and education in a classroom composed primarily of European American middle class students. Remained in continual outside contact with students through email and instant messaging to discuss course expectations, grading, student uneasiness with diversity-related topics, and field experiences. Utilized WebCT to facilitate the course and to serve as a model for integration of instructional technology into the curriculum for preservice teachers. Met regularly with other instructors throughout the semester to plan course objectives and practices and discuss course problems and possible resolutions.
Graduate Assistant to
the Associate Dean Kathleen deMarrais for NCATE and Research,
Authored reports, summarized data, and coordinated with academic program leaders to assist the Assoc. Dean in renewing its accreditation with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GPSC) and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Co-authored and presented research with the Assoc. Dean. Assisted in improving College-level assessment procedures related to departmental self-assessment and consistency in assessment across departments.
Designed and taught
a section of Social Foundations of Education (EDUC 2000) for three semesters,
including syllabus, course expectations, instruction, assignments, and
evaluation in a community college environment. Directed student field
experiences in local K-12 schools. Discussed public schooling in terms of its
philosophical, historical, social, cultural, political, and economic
foundations and their tenuous relationship to democratic pedagogy with students
from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Consistently addressed students’
academic concerns (e.g. grading, course expectations, help with field
experiences, career advice) outside of the classroom.
University
Instructor, The School in U.S. Society, University of Georgia, 2002 – 2004
Designed and taught
my own section of The School in U.S. Society (EFND 2030) for five semesters,
including syllabus, course expectations, instruction, assignments, and
evaluation. Discussed public schooling in terms of its philosophical,
historical, social, cultural, political, and economic foundations and their
tenuous relationship to democratic pedagogy. Utilized WebCT to facilitate the
course and to serve as a model for integration of instructional technology into
the curriculum for preservice teachers. Consistently addressed students’
academic concerns (e.g. grading, course expectations, controversies in
foundations of education, career advice) outside of the classroom.
Teaching Assistant,
Social Foundations of Education, University of Georgia, 2000 – 2001
Graded student essays
and exams and advised supervising instructor on course management. Facilitated
discussions with two sections of 60 students of Social Foundations of Education
(EFND 2030). Maintained office hours for direct and in-depth student contact.
Instructed 50 high school students under the direction of a supervisory
teacher. Designed and implemented unit and lesson plans. Designed and evaluated
assignments, quizzes, tests and student projects. Performed approximately 90%
of teaching responsibilities without the presence of a supervisory teacher.
Teaching Assistant,
Western Civilization,
Graded student essays and exams and advised supervising instructor on course
management in a 200+ student class. Consistently addressed students’ academic
concerns outside of the classroom.
VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATES
Teaching Excellence
Program Certificate, August 2009 –
August 2010
Gainesville State College
Oakwood, GA
Social Studies Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education, May 1999 – May 2000
Invited guest at 15
different anime conventions nationwide (2004 – 2011)
Anipike Interview - http://www.anipike.com/index.php?env=-innews/reviews:m3582-1-1-3-s:n-817-1-0&n_event=
(2006)
Beta Gamma Sigma –
Business Honor’s Society (1997)
Golden Key –
Academic Honor’s Society (1997)
Kappa Delta Pi –
Education Honor’s Society (2002)
Phi Alpha Theta –
History Honor’s Society (1997)
Phi Kappa Phi –
Honor’s Society (1998)
Pi Lambda Theta –
Education Honor’s Society (2003)
Del Jones Memorial
Scholarship (2003)
Tri-County Board of
Realtor’s Award (1997)
B.S. and B.A., cum
laude
Dean’s List (1993 –
1997)
President’s List
(1996 – 1997)
American Educational
Research Association
American Educational
Studies Association
Anime and Manga
Research Circle
Popular Culture Association
Globalization and
Transnationalism
Intersections of
Race, Gender, and Nationalism
Pedagogy of Media
Subcultures
Political and Civic
Education
Qualitative
Educational Research