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Adriana Dominguez ADRIANA DOMÍNGUEZ EDUCATION New Mexico State University, Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction (December 2011) Dissertation: Creativity in the Fifth Grade High-Stakes Mathematics Environment New York University, MA, Performing Arts Administration (2005) University of Texas at El Paso, BA, Theatre Arts, Minor: Secondary Education (2003) EXPERIENCE AT UT-EL PASO Assistant Professor (2018)*& Director of the Theatre Program *Lecturer (2005-2014). Clinical Professor (2014-2018). Director of Audience Development. Department of Theatre & Dance. University of Texas at El Paso. 2005-2019. Teaching & Academic Responsibilities: Teaching Responsibilities: o Introduction to Theatre o Creative Drama (designated as Liberal Arts Honors Program course) o Script Analysis o Leadership in Performing Arts Organizations (new course) o Women in Drama (designated as Liberal Arts Honors Program course & cross listed with Women’s Studies and African American Studies) o Chicano Theatre (offered through the Chicano Studies program) o Contemporary Hispanic Theatre and Drama o Feminist Theory and Drama (new course designed for Liberal Arts Honors Program) o Theatre History and Literature I & II (designated as Liberal Arts Honors Program course, Information Literacy Course Enhancement Grant, 2015) o Theatre Practicum Academic Responsibilities o Director of the Theatre Program o Supervisor: student assistant, teaching assistant, and Department House Manager o Create and develop curriculum and degree plans o Advise over 40 students a semester . Theatre Education & Theatre Generalist Students Initiatives o Director of the Summer Theatre Children’s Camp (2005-2018) o Co-Founder and Coordinator of the Chicanx/Latinx Theatre Series reaching 500 community members o Co-Founder and Coordinator of the UTEP Children’s Traveling Troupe reaching 5,000 elementary school students o Coordinator of the Student Theatre Festival o Maker’s Lab: Artistic Residency in Partnership with New Mexico State University Duties as Director of Audience Development: Facilitate departmental, university, and community relationships Coordinate logistics for end of semester student projects Conduct all publicity and marketing initiatives for all Theatre & Dance events Coordinate special workshops/matinees for school groups Create all marketing materials for Department productions: brochures, posters, programs, and press releases Box Office manager for the Department of Theatre & Dance Develop the marketing plans for 140 productions at the Department of Theatre and Dance (2005-2019) HONORS, GRANTS, AWARDS & FUNDRAISING Educator of the Year: Higher Education. Texas Educational Theatre Association. 2020. Best of the Best. Top 5. Best Professor. What’s Up. 2020. Grant Recipient. National Endowment for the Arts. Big Read: Into the Beautiful North. PI. 2019. $15,000. Dean’s Lecture Series. Spring Into Representation Speaker Series. College of Liberal Arts. UTEP. $5,000. 2020. Hispanos Triunfadores. Winner: Arts & Entertainment. El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. 2019. UTEP Edge Fellow. One of 25 faculty/staff selected to promote student success. 2019. Grant Recipient. National Endowment for the Arts. Big Read: Bless Me, Ultima. Co-PI. 2018. $15,000. Fundraising. Lengua. University of Texas at El Paso. 2018. $300 in scholarships. Fundraising. Chicanx/Latinx Theatre Series. 2013-2018. $3,000 in scholarships. Grant Recipient. El Paso Electric Company. Supporting Homegrown Talent. 2018. Co-PI. $2,500. Fundraising. Love is a Drag. UTEP Dinner Theater. 2018. $2,700. Grant Recipient. Texas Commission on the Arts. Children’s Traveling Troupe. 2017-2018. $1,500. Grant Recipient. College of Liberal Arts Grant Enhancement Program. University of Texas at El Paso. 2016. $3,000. National Finalist. National Arts Strategies: Creative Arts Fellows. 2016. Grant Recipient. Texas Commission on the Arts for the Children’s Traveling Troupe. 2015-2016. $9,000. Grant Recipient. Information Literacy Enhancement Grant. University of Texas at El Paso. 2015. $2,500 Top Ten Senior. University of Texas at El Paso. 5/03. Outstanding University Player & Outstanding Senior. Department of Theatre of Arts & Film. 2003. Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society. 2002-2003. Alpha Chi Honor Society. 2002-2003. Golden Key International Honor Society. 2002-2003. Woman of UTEP. University of Texas at El Paso. 2002. Best Actress. “Maggie” in The Shadow Box. University of Texas at El Paso. 2002. Irene Ryan Acting Nomination. “Berta” in The Many Deaths of Danny Rosales. University of Texas at El Paso. 2001. Best Supporting Actress. “Berta” in The Many Deaths of Danny Rosales. University of Texas at El Paso. 2001. National Community Reinvestment Coalition, James Rouse Excellence in Achievement Award for Emerging Leaders. 2000. College of Liberal Arts Dean’s List. University of Texas at El Paso. 1999-2003. Presidential Excellence Scholarship. University of Texas at El Paso. 1999-2003. PRESENTATIONS/PUBLICATIONS, TRAININGS/CONFERENCES & PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Domínguez, A. (Presenter & Author), Stratton, J. A. (Presenter & Author), International Conference on Theatre and Drama, Venice, Italy, "A Christmas Carol En La Frontera: an Examination of the Utilization of the Frontera to Rejuvenate a Dickens Classic", Academic, International, peer-reviewed/refereed, Accepted. (April 2021). Domínguez, A., International Conference on Theatre and Drama, Venice, Italy, "Real Women: Validation for Latinx Scholars", Academic, peer-reviewed/refereed, Accepted. (April 2021). Domínguez, A. (Presenter & Author), Mckean, K. (Presenter & Author), Hernandez, G. (Presenter & Author), Seventeenth International Conference on Technology, Knowledge, and Society, Technology, Knowledge, and Society, Melbourne, Australia, "Reunión Revolución And Accidental Innovation: Utilizing Technology To Grow And Connect, Even In Quarantine", International, peer-reviewed/refereed, Accepted. (April 2021). Dominguez, A., International Conference Performing Arts between Tradition and Contemporaneity, International University "Global Theatre Experience" (IUGTE), Styria Province, Austria, "A Christmas Carol en La Frontera: Making a Dickens classic relevant on the U.S./ Mexican border", Academic, International, peer-reviewed/refereed. (December 2020). Domínguez, A. Target. The PGE Faces of America Monologue Festival #2. New York, NY. 2020. Domínguez, A. Who Serves Your Cake? INSIDE HIGHER ED. September 2020. Domínguez, A., 12th Annual West Chester University Latina/o Communities Conference: Construyendo Puentes / Building Bridges, West Chester University, West Chester, PA, "When the Starts Align for Luna: A Latinx Theatrical Experience" (September 30, 2020). Domínguez, A., ReUnión rEvolución, Humanities Texas, El Paso, TX, "El Toro y la nina" (September 2020). Domínguez, A. (Presenter & Author), Mckean, K. (Chair), Hernandez, G. (Presenter & Author), ATHE 2020 ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Association for Theatre in Higher Education, Detroit, MI, "Protest, Justice, and Transnational Organizing in Theatre: On the Transformative Impact of Developing Frontera New-Work."(August 1, 2020). Domínguez, A. (Presenter & Author), Stratton, J. A. (Presenter & Author), ATHE 2020 ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Association for Theatre in Higher Education, Detroit, MI, "Bilingualism as a Driver of 21st Century Theatre", (July 31, 2020). Domínguez, A., Representation, Equity and Diversity Region 6 Drag Show, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, ZOOM, "Distance Pride Drag Show" (June 30, 2020). Domínguez, A., 22nd Annual International Conference on Education, Athens Institute for Education and Research, Athens, Greece, "Theatrical Validation for Latinx Students" (June 2020). Domínguez, A., Mckean, K., Hernandez, G., UTEP Women's and Gender Studies, UTEP Women's and Gender Studies, UTEP, "Monsters We Create: A Frontera Funk Tale", Regional, peer-reviewed/refereed, Accepted. (June 2020). Domínguez, A., Representation Equity and Diversity Safe Space, Angelo State University (June 6, 2020). Domínguez, A., Representation Equity and Diversity Safe Space, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (June 4, 2020). Domínguez, A., 2020 SCOLAS Conference, The Southwest Council of Latin American Studies, Albuquerque, NM-- COVID 19 IMPACT, "Real Women with Real Women: Real Women Have Curves as a Tool of Resistance, Power, and Validation for Students", Conference, Academic, International, peer-reviewed/refereed. (March 2020). Domínguez, A. (Presenter & Author), KCACTF Region 6: Festival 52, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Abilene, TX, "People of Color and Allies Meet & Greet" (February 27, 2020). Domínguez, A. (Presenter & Author), KCACTF Region 6: Festival 52, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Abilene, TX, "Drag Show" (February 26, 2020). Domínguez, A. (Presenter & Author), KCACTF Region 6: Festival 52, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Abilene, TX, "Safe Space" (February 26, 2020). Domínguez, A. (Presenter & Author), KCACTF Region 6: Festival 52, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Abilene, TX, "Latinx and Allies Meet & Greet"February 25, 2020). Domínguez, A. (Presenter & Author), Stratton, J. A. (Presenter & Author), KCACTF Region 6: Festival 52, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Abilene, TX, "Building Comunidad: Connecting with a Bilingual Theatre Community", Workshop, Academic, Regional, peer-reviewed/refereed, Accepted. (February 24, 2020). Domínguez, A. Lengua. CAMINO REAL. 12:15. 2020. Domínguez, A. Cuerpo. CHICANA/LATINA STUDIES 19:1
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