Jennifer M. Mower 208 Wightman Hall Central Michigan University mower1j@cmich.edu Education Degree Year Institution Major Field of Study Ph.D. 2011 Oregon State University Cultural and Historic Aspects of the Near Environment Minors: Merchandising Management and History M.A. 2006 Oregon State University Cultural and Historic Aspects of the Near Environment Minor: History B.A. 2002 Southern Oregon University History Professional Experience (Overview) January 2015 Present September 2014 December 2014 September 2012 December 2014 September 2005 December 2014 September 2005--November 2011 Lecturer, Central Michigan University Visitor Services, Benton County Historical Society and Museum Instructor, College of Business and the School of Design and Human Environment (DHE) Volunteer Graduate Collections Assistant, DHE Textile and Apparel Collection Graduate Teaching Assistant, Design and Human Environment: History of the Near Environment; Cross Cultural Aspects of the Near Environment; Merchandising Management Courses Taught (Full teaching responsibility) Central Michigan University Fashion Merchandising and Design 1
Apparel Design Analysis; History of Western Dress; Dress and Culture Oregon State University Design and Human Environment Retail Merchandising; History of Contemporary Fashion (E- Campus); Dress, Museums and Popular Culture; Survey of Design in the Near Environment College of Business Retail Management Academic Learning Services, U-Engage Program Fashion in Film Refereed Research Publications Mower, J. M. & Pedersen, E. L. (Summer 2014). Historic Research Using Objects: Case Study of Extant Outdoor Garments from Oregon s Historical Institutions, 1880 to 1920, Oregon Historical Quarterly, 115, no. 2, pp. 190-207. Mower, J. M., Pedersen, E. L. & Burns L. D. (2013). Diffusion of Innovation and Turn of the Century Oregon Capes. The International Journal of Design in Society 7, no. 1, pp. 41-50. Mower, J. M. & Pedersen, E. L. (2013). Pretty and Patriotic: Women's Consumption of Apparel During World War II. Dress 39, no. 1, pp. 37-54. Mower, J. M., Pedersen, E. L. & Jai, Catherine (2013). Concept Analysis of "Cross-Cultural Marketing:" An Exploration. Journal of Global Fashion Marketing 4, no. 1, pp. 4-19. Dazkir, S. S., Mower, J. M., Reddy-Best, K. & Pedersen, E. L. (2013). An exploration of design students inspiration process. College Student Journal, 47, no. 2, pp. 394-404. Mower, J.M., Kim, M., & Childs, M. (2012). Exterior atmospherics and consumer behavior: Influence of landscaping and window display. Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management 16, no. 4, pp. 442-453. Refereed Conference Presentations Reeves-DeArmond, G., Mower, J. M. and Nishida, K. H. (November 2015). Student, faculty, and industry perceptions of the development and use of Massive Open Online Courses in clothing and textiles education: Continuing studies. To be presented at the International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Meeting, Santa Fe, New Mexico. 2
Reeves-DeArmond, G., Mower, J. M. and Nishida, K. H. (November 2015). Student and faculty perceptions of online clothing and textile courses. To be presented at the International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Meeting, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Reeves-DeArmond, G., Mower, J. M. and Nishida, K. H. (November 2015). What skills and knowledge do clothing and textile graduates need for the workforce? Qualitative reflections from clothing and textile faculty and industry professionals. To be presented at the International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Meeting, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Mower, J. M., Pedersen, E. L. and Haas, R. (May 2015). Student engagement and perceptions of an online and face-to-face fashion history class. Presented at the Costume Society of America Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas. Mower. J. M. and Pedersen, E. L. (November 2014). Meta-Analysis of U.S. Wartime Dress Research. Presented at the International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Meeting, Charlotte, North Carolina. Abstract published in online Proceedings Mower. J. M. and Pedersen, E. L. (November 2014). Cross-Cultural Marketing Statement Synthesis. Presented at the International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Meeting, Charlotte, North Carolina. Abstract published in online Proceedings Reeves-DeArmond, G., Mower, J. M., Nishida, K. H., LeHew, M., Rees, K., A. West, and J. Becker (November 2014). To MOOC or Not to MOOC: Opportunities for MOOC Use and Development in ITAA and the Clothing/Textiles Discipline, Special Topics Session. Presented at the International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC. Abstract will be published in online Proceedings Mower, J. M. (October 2014). WPA sewing rooms in the Pacific Northwest, 1935-1943: Developing a regional study. Presented at the Costume Society of America s Western Regional Meeting, Portland, Oregon. Reeves-DeArmond, G. and Mower, J. M. (April 2014). The development of a sentimental value unit within a popular culture of dress undergraduate course. Presented at the Popular Culture & American Culture Conference, Chicago, IL. Mower, J. M. & Pedersen, E. P. (October 2013). We wore sloppy sweaters [and] tweed skirts: Proposed styles for the wartime college woman. Presented at the International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana. Abstract published in online Proceedings Reeves-DeArmond, G., Mower, J. M. & Nishida, K. H. (October 2013). Student and faculty perceptions of the development and use of Massive Open Online Courses in clothing and textiles education. Presented at the International Textile and Apparel Association Annual 3
Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana. Abstract published in online Proceedings Mower, J. M. & Reeves-DeArmond, G. (March 2013). Bridging the Gap between Fashion, History, and Popular Culture: Assigning an Oral History Project in an (Online) 20 th Century Fashion History Course. Popular Culture & American Culture Conference, Washington, D. C. Mower, J. M., Pedersen, E. L. & Burns, L. D. (March 2013). Diffusion of Innovation and Turn of the Century Oregon Capes. Design Principles and Practices Annual Meeting, Chiba, Japan. Mower, J. M. & Pedersen, E. L. (November 2012). College Women: Apparel Consumption during World War II. International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii. Abstract published in online Proceedings Seo, M. J., Nu, N. A. & Mower, J. (October 2012). Sustainable Competitive Strategies of Dongdaemun Fashion District in South Korea. International Textiles and Costume Culture Congress, Seoul, South Korea. Mower, J. M., Pedersen, E. L. & Jai, Tun-Min (July 2012). Concept Analysis of "Cross-Cultural Marketing:" An Exploration. 2012 Global Marketing Conference at Seoul, South Korea. Mower, J. M. & Pedersen, E. L. (May 2012). "Relax, Ladies!... New War Styles Aren't Much Altered:" Extant Wartime Garments. Costume Society of America Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. Dazkir, S. S., Mower, J. M., Pedersen, E. L. & Reddy-Best, K. (May 2012). Exploring Design Students' Inspiration Process. 2012 IDEC Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD. Mower, J. M. & Pedersen, E.L. (November 2011). Women's consumption of apparel during World War II: Preliminary Findings. International Textiles and Apparel Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia. Abstract published in online Proceedings Mower, J. M., Childs, M., & Kim, M. (November 2010). Exterior retail atmospherics, mood and behavioral intentions. International Textiles and Apparel Association Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada. Abstract published in online Proceedings Dazkir, S. S., Mower, J. M., Pedersen, E. L. & Collett, M. (October 2010). Student inspiration and the design process: Project assignment constraint. International Textiles and Apparel Association Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada. Abstract published in online Proceedings 4
Dazkir, S. S., Mower, J. M., Pedersen, E. L., & Collett, M. E. (January 2010). An Exploratory Study of the Influence of Student Inspiration and the Design Process: Project Assignment Constraints. Hawaii International Conference on Arts & Humanities, Honolulu, HI. Abstract published in online Proceedings (www.hichumanities.org). Mower, J. M. & Pedersen, E.L. (November 2006). Women s Outdoor Garments Worn in Oregon between 1880 and 1920: Quantitative Artifact Analysis. International Textiles and Apparel Association Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. Abstract published in online Proceedings Non-Refereed Papers, Presentations and Exhibits Mower, J. M., & Pedersen, E. L. (2014). United States World War II clothing restrictions. In J. B. Eicher, (Series Ed.). Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion Vol. 3. The United States and Canada. doi:10.2752/bewdf/edch3811 Department Stores and Mail-Order Catalogs. Clothing and Fashion in American History: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia. Volume 2: The Federal Era through the Gilded Age. ABC-CLIO Schools Subscription Web Sites. J. Mower. (September 28, 2012). Developing an online 20 th century fashion history course, WornThrough.com June 2012. Reeves-DeArmond, G. & Mower, J. M. Display case exhibit: Titanic Style: Dress and Fashion on the Voyage, School of Design and Human Environment, Oregon State University. December 2011. Mower, J. M. & Pedersen, E. Display case exhibit: "Late 19th Century Outdoor Garments," School of Design and Human Environment, Oregon State University. August 2011. Mower, J. M. Display case exhibit: "Pretty and Patriotic:" Wartime style. School of Design and Human Environment, Oregon State University. May/June 2007. Memorial Union display case exhibit: "Inspiration: India." School of Design and Human Environment, Oregon State University 2006-2008. Mower, J. M. & Pedersen, E. Display case exhibits for the DHE Historic Textiles and Apparel Collection and DHE 461, 462 and 463 history courses, School of Design and Human Environment, Oregon State University. 5
Invited Lectures April 2014. Faculty Forum Creating Effective Lectures for Online Courses Oregon State University, Extended Campus. Professional Affiliations and Service Reviewer, 2014. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal. Reviewer, 2013. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, Consumer Behavior Track Reviewer, 2012 Global Marketing Conference, Global Fashion Marketing Track 2005 to Present, Member, International Textile and Apparel Association 2005 to Present, Member, Costume Society of America --CSA E-News co-editor -February 2014 to Present. --Social Media and Technology Committee -August 2011 to Present. CSA National Facebook Administer. -Develop and maintain a beneficial social environment which fosters community interaction and generates relevant content thus increasing the awareness, reputation and value of the CSA brand. -Develop efficient ways of merging the organization's various activities with social media. Emphasis is placed on developing brand recognition, brand value and member recruitment. Grants, Awards and Professional Development Co-investigator awarded the E-Campus Distance Education Grant ($7,327), Student, Faculty, and Industry Perceptions of the Development and Use of Massive Open Online Courses in Clothing and Textiles Education. Co-investigator. Academic Learning Services, U-Engage ($2000). Fashion in Film, 2013 Principle Investigator. E-Campus Development Grant ($3500). DHE 463: History of Contemporary Fashion, 2013 Principle Investigator. Graduate Student Travel Award ($750), 2011 Department of Design and Human Environment Graduate Scholars Excellence in Research Award, 2011 6
Western Region Costume Society of America Student Competition Award, second place, January 2006 Workshops 2013. Teaching Textiles Online. International Textiles and Apparel Association. New Orleans, LA. 2013. Collections Care Workshop and Best Practices. Oregon Connecting to Collections. 2013. Response Journals: A Technique for Student Comprehension and Engagement. OSU s Center for Teaching and Learning. 2013. Pedagogy of Video. OSU s Technology Across the Curriculum Program. 2013. How to have effective class discussion online. OSU s Center for Teaching and Learning. 2013. Working with English Language Learners in the Classroom. OSU s Center for Teaching and Learning. 2013. Get your students to do the reading! OSU s Center for Teaching and Learning. 2012. Diversity in the classroom: Understanding the impact of cognitive bias. OSU s Center for Teaching and Learning. 2011. Academic dishonesty: Workshop designed to prevent academic dishonesty. OSU s Center for Teaching and Learning. 2011. Using social media for teaching and learning. OSU s Center for Teaching and Learning. 2010. Learning assessment: Workshop designed to build learning assessments into the curriculum. OSU s Center for Teaching and Learning. 7