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ALICIA E. SUAREZ

Department of Sociology and Anthropology DePauw University Greencastle, IN 46135

POSITIONS HELD 2008-Now Assistant Professor of Sociology, DePauw University 2006-2008 Assistant Professor of Sociology, Pacific Lutheran University 2004-2006 Pre-Doctoral Scholar and Instructor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, DePauw University 2001-2004 Associate Instructor, Department of Sociology, Indiana University

EDUCATION

May 2006 PhD, Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington Dissertation: “So How Did You Get That?”: Experiences of Individuals Living with Hepatitis C Virus. Dissertation Committee: Brian Powell (Co-Chair), Bernice Pescosolido (Co-Chair), Elizabeth Armstrong, Stephanie Kane PhD Minor: Criminal Justice Qualifying Exam: Sociology of Deviance

2003 Preparing Future Faculty Certificate, Sequence in the Sociology of Higher Education and Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Sociology Indiana University, Bloomington

2002 Master of Arts, Sociology Indiana University, Bloomington Thesis: “Is Pornography All Bad or All Good? Mixed Beliefs about Pornography in the U.S.” Committee: Brian Powell and Bernice Pescosolido (Co-Chairs)

1999 Bachelor of Arts, Sociology Indiana University, Bloomington

RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTERESTS

Medical Sociology Deviance Gender/Women’s Studies Sexuality Criminology Social Inequality

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HONORS AND AWARDS

2008 Spirit of Diversity Award, Pacific Lutheran University, Diversity Center

2008 Inspirational Woman of the Year, Pacific Lutheran University, in honor of Women’s History Month

2004-2006 Pre-doctoral Scholar, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana

2005 Outstanding Graduate Student Paper Award, Society for the Study of Social Problems, Teaching Social Problems section, for “The Forbidden Chapter: Representations of Sexuality in Introductory Sociology Textbooks” (Authored with Alexandra Balaji)

2005 Lieber Associate Instructor Award, University-wide Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award, Indiana University

2005 Dyad Grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Category 1: “Fostering Community, Furthering Fellows”, Strengthening Intellectual Communities, DePauw University

2004 Stuart Simon Dissertation Fellowship, For outstanding contributions and commitment to teaching and research, Department of Sociology, Indiana University

2004 Doctoral Student Grant-in-Aid of Research, University Graduate School, Indiana University

2003-2004 DePauw Faculty Fellow, DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana

2003 Edward H. Sutherland Award for Outstanding Teaching, Department of Sociology, Indiana University

1999-2004 Graduate Tuition Scholarship, Department of Sociology, Indiana University

1999-2004 Dean’s Minority Fellowship, Indiana University

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2008-Now Assistant Professor Department of Sociology and Anthropology, DePauw University

Courses Taught: Contemporary Society Culture, Social Structure, and HIV/AIDS in the United States Sexuality, Culture, and Power Women and Health Medical Sociology Introduction to Women’s Studies

2006-2008 Assistant Professor Department of Sociology and Social Work, Pacific Lutheran University.

Courses Taught: Introduction to Sociology Deviance Sociology of Medicine Sex, Gender, and Society Survey Research in Medicine and Deviance Delinquency and Juvenile Justice Crime and Society

2004-2006 Instructor Department of Sociology and Anthropology, DePauw University

Courses Taught: Contemporary Society Medical Sociology

2001- 2004 Instructor Department of Sociology, Indiana University

Courses Taught: Deviant Behavior and Social Control Field Experience in Sociology Introduction to Sociology Sexual Diversity

1999-2001 Teaching Assistant Sociology Department, Indiana University Sexual Diversity, Sociology of the Family, Social Problems and Policies, Constructing Sexuality

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PUBLICATIONS

2010 Suarez, Alicia E. 2010. “Racial Disparities in Knowledge of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV).” In Research in the Sociology of Health Care 28: pp, edited by Jennie Kronenfeld.

2008 Suarez, Alicia E. and Ann. A. Shindo. “Silence and Stigma: the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Epidemic” In Agenda for Social Justice: Solutions 2008, edited by R. Perrucci, K. Ferraro, J. Miller, G.W. Muschert, P.C.Rodríguez Rust, and C. H. Trent. Knoxville, TN: Society for the Study of Social Problems.

2008 Suarez, Alicia E. Pornography. In Encyclopedia of Social Problems, edited by V. Parillo. Thousand Oaks: Sage.

2007 Suarez, Alicia E. and Alexandra Balaji. 2007. “Coverage and Representations of Sexuality in Introductory Sociology Textbooks.” Teaching Sociology 35 (3): 239-254.

TEACHING RELATED PUBLICATIONS

2008 Suarez, Alicia E. “Teaching Philosophy.” In Teaching Portfolios within the Discipline. Edited by Daniel G. Renfrow. Washington D.C.: American Sociological Association.

2003 Suarez, Alicia. “Deviant Behavior and Social Control Syllabus.” In Teaching the Sociology of Deviance, 5th ed. Edited by M. Schwartz and M. Maume. Washington D.C.: Teaching Services Program. American Sociological Association.

PAPERS IN PROGRESS

Suarez, Alicia E. and Deidre Redmond. “Desire for Social Distance From and Comfort with Persons with Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)”

Suarez, Alicia E. “Varying Levels of Disclosure Among People with Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and the Significance of Race.”

PRESENTATIONS AT ACADEMIC MEETINGS

2009 Suarez, Alicia E. and Deidre Redmond. “Not in My Backyard and Definitely Not in My Bed! Desire for Social Distance from Persons who have Hepatitis C Virus.” Presented at the annual meeting of the Southern Sociological Society in New Orleans, LA. Alicia E. Suarez - 5 -

2009 Suarez, Alicia E. Invited panelist for “Gender and Feminism in the Classroom.” Southern Sociological Society, New Orleans, LA.

2008 Suarez, Alicia E. “Living with Hepatitis C Virus (HCV): What Do People Know About Their Illness and Why Does It Matter?” Presented at the annual meeting of the Pacific Sociological Association in Portland, OR.

2005 Suarez, Alicia E. and Alexandra Berkowitz. “The Forbidden Chapter: Representations of Sexuality in Introductory Sociology Textbooks.” Presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association in Philadelphia, PA and at the annual meetings of the Society for the Study of Social Problems awards session in Philadelphia, PA.

2005 Suarez, Alicia E. “So How Did You Get That?”: Experiences of Individuals Living with Hepatitis C Virus. Presented at the annual meeting of the Pacific Sociological Association in Portland, Oregon.

2002 Suarez, Alicia E. “Is Pornography All Bad or All Good? Mixed Beliefs about Pornography in the U.S.” Presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association, Chicago, IL.

2002 Suarez, Alicia E. “All Bad or All Good? Using Feminist Frameworks to Explore the American Public’s Scorn of Porn”. Presented at the annual meeting of the Midwest Sociological Society, Milwaukee, WI.

PRESENTATIONS AT PROFESSIONAL/PUBLIC MEETINGS

2009 Suarez, Alicia E. “Race and Illness Experience with Hepatitis C” Faculty Research Colloquium. December 4, 2009. DePauw University.

2009 Suarez, Alicia E. Invited panelist at the Preparing Future Faculty Conference at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

2008 Suarez, Alicia E. “Living with Hepatitis C Virus (HCV): Race and Disparities in Knowledge about HCV. ”Presented in the Perspectives in the Social Sciences lecture series at Pacific Lutheran University on May 9, 2008.

2008 Suarez, Alicia E. “What Does it Mean to Have HCV? Experiences with Diagnosis, Disclosure, and Coping.” Invited guest speaker at the annual North American Syringe Exchange Convention, Tacoma, WA on May 1, 2008.

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2007 Suarez, Alicia E. “The Person with HCV: Disclosure Patterns, Reactions/Ramifications from Disclosure, and the Meaning of their Illness.” Invited guest speaker at Western Regional Hepatitis C Coordinators Conference in Seattle, WA sponsored by the American Liver Foundation on June 1, 2007.

2007 Suarez, Alicia E. “Is HCV a Stigmatized Disease? Reactions to Disclosures.” Invited guest speaker at “Bridging the Gaps: Addressing Hepatitis C Education & Prevention in Washington State” sponsored by the Washington State Department of Health on May 30, 2007.

SERVICE

University

2010 World AIDS Day, FYS worked with community group to do free HIV testing and education on campus, December 1

2010 Advisor, First year students’ advisor

2009 Committee Member, Taskforce on the Status of Women and Families

2009 Chair of Data Subcommittee, Taskforce on the Status of Women and Families

2008 World AIDS Day, Brought in a speaker for World AIDS Day, December 1, Watson Forum

2008 Advisor, First year students’ advisor and major advisor

2008 Panelist, Alumni of Color weekend, DePauw University

2007-2008 Participating Faculty, Women’s and Gender Studies Program, Pacific Lutheran University

2007-2008 Co-Adviser, Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society, Zeta Chapter of Washington, Pacific Lutheran University

2007-2008 Mentor, Pacific Lutheran University Mentor for Kerri Feider and Paula Nguyen, recipients of the Severtson/Forest Foundation fellowships

2007 Speaker, Pacific Lutheran University Media and Body Image Discussion, Women’s Center, October 17, 2007 “Got Privilege” series speaker, Diversity Center, November 13, 2007 Alicia E. Suarez - 7 -

2007 Speaker, Pacific Lutheran University Appetizer and Engaging Talk at Diversity Center, February 22, 2007

2007 Facilitator, Pacific Lutheran University Ran focus groups on campus violence for Women’s Center

2007 Advisor, Pacific Lutheran University Advisor to Bethany McNutt for Communications capstone.

2006 Panelist, Pacific Lutheran University, South Hall H.O.P.E. Project Kick Off, November 21, 2006

2006-2007 Guest Lecturer, Pacific Lutheran University Lectures on in-depth interviewing, transgender, and intersex

2002-2005 Guest Lecturer, Indiana University and DePauw University, Lectures on body modification, in-depth interviewing, gender and pornography

2004-2005 Honors Thesis Committee Member, DePauw University

2004-2005 Participant, DePauw University Committee for Latino Concerns

Professional

2011-2013 Teaching Sociology Editorial Board Member

2007-now Reviewer for Teaching Sociology, Journal of Health and Social Behavior

Community

2010 Volunteer, AIDS Walk and Ride, October 9, 2010; Grand Masquerade Ball to benefit the Damien Center, October 23, 2010

2008 Participant/Fundraiser, AIDS Walk and Ride, October 11, 2008, Indianapolis, IN

2008 Volunteer, Grand Masquerade Ball, November 1, 2008 to benefit the Damien Center (HIV/AIDS organization) in Indianapolis, IN

2006-2008 Vice-Chair, Minority Advisory Committee, Department of Social and Health Services, State of Washington

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2005 Invited Speaker, Presentation on Hepatitis C Virus at Johnson County Juvenile Detention Center, Indiana

2005 Faculty Liaison, Vagina Monologues in association with the V-Day College Campaign, DePauw University

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Sociological Association Southern Sociological Association

REFERENCES

Brian Powell Joanna Gregson Allen D. and Polly S. Grimshaw Professor Associate Professor Department of Sociology Department of Sociology and Social Work Indiana University Pacific Lutheran University Bloomington, IN 47405 Tacoma, WA 98447 Phone: (812) 855-7624 Phone: (253) 535-7397 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Bernice Pescosolido Rebecca Bordt Chancellor’s Professor Associate Professor Department of Sociology Department of Sociology and Anthropology Indiana University DePauw University Bloomington, IN 47405 Greencastle, IN 46135 Phone: (812) 855-3841 Phone: (765) 658-4521 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]