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Curriculum Vitae
Zachary H. Foste, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Higher Education Administration The University of Kansas
EDUCATION 2017 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Higher Education & Student Affairs The Ohio State University Advisor: Dr. Susan R. Jones Dissertation: Narrative Constructions of Whiteness Among White Undergraduates
2018 ACPA Marlyu K. McEwen Dissertation of the Year
2013 Master of Science (M.S.) in Student Affairs & Higher Education Miami University Advisors: Dr. Elisa Abes and Dr. Marcia Baxter Magolda
2011 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology and Political Science Western Illinois University
PUBLICATIONS Articles in Peer Reviewed Journals 1. Foste, Z.H. (Conditional Acceptance). Exploring the methodological possibilities of narrative inquiry in service-learning: Reflections from a recent investigation. Manuscript conditionally accepted for publication in the Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement.
2. Foste, Z.H. & Jones, S.R. (2018). “Isn’t that for sorority girls?”: Narratives of college men in service-learning. Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice (JSARP). 55(1), 65-77.
3. Foste, Z.H. & Davis, T.L. (2017). "Am I doing this right?": A qualitative exploration of how college men make meaning of gendered expectations. Men and Masculinities. Advanced online publication. doi: 10.1177/1097184X17696188.
4. Foste, Z.H., Edwards, K.E., & Davis, T.L. (2012). Trial and error: Negotiating manhood and struggling to discover true self. The Journal of College and University Student Housing. 39(1), 124-138.
Book Chapters 1. Foste, Z.H. (2017). Engaging undergraduate men in service-learning: Exploring motivations to serve. In K. Soria & T. Mitchell (Eds.). Educating for citizenship and social justice: Practices for community engagement at research universities. London, UK: Palgrave MacMillan.
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2. Jones, S.R. & Foste, Z.H. (2017). Qualitative research on civic outcomes and service-learning. In J.A. Hatcher, R. Bringle, & T. Hahn (Eds.). IUPUI series on service learning research: Research on student civic outcomes. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing.
3. Kniess, D. & Foste, Z.H. (In Press). Understanding multicultural competency and professional identity in student affairs practice. In N. Zhang & M. Howard-Hamilton. Multicultural and diversity issues in student affairs practice: A professional competency-based approach. Springfield, IL: Charles Thomas Publisher.
4. Foste, Z.H., Edwards, K., & Taylor, C. (In Press). Building a campus coalition. In. D. Tillipauh & B. McGowan (Eds.). Men and masculinities on campus: Theoretical foundations and promising practices. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing.
5. Foste, Z.H. (Forthcoming). Beyond a fundraiser: Utilizing service-learning pedagogy to facilitate meaningful service in fraternities and sororities. In P. Sasso & J.L. DeVitis (Eds.) Fraternities and sororities in the contemporary era: A pendulum of tolerance. Gorham, ME: Myers Publishing.
Book Reviews 1. Foste, Z.H. & Davis, T.L. (2014). Angry white men: American masculinity at the end of an era. The Journal of College Student Development. 55(6), 633-635. (Review of Book)
Articles Under Review 1. Foste, Z.H. (Revise & Resubmit). Reproducing whiteness: How white students justify the campus racial status quo.
2. Foste, Z.H. (Under Review). The enlightenment narrative: White student leaders’ preoccupation with racial innocence.
3. Foste, Z.H. & Travers, C. (Under Review). A critical whiteness analysis of campus racial climate research.
4. Foste, Z.H. (Under Review). Remaining vigilant: Reflexive considerations for white researchers studying whiteness.
In Preparation 1. Foste, Z.H., Snipes, J.T., Singer, K.S., Mayhew, M.J., Rockenbach, A.N. (In Preparation). A qualitative examination of Christian college students' provocative encounters with religious diversity.
2. Foste, Z.H., Staples, B.A., Durako Fisher, L., Mayhew, M.J., Rockenbach, A.N. (In Preparation). Careful with your "we:" Worldview minority faculty members at sectarian institutions.
3. Foste, Z.H. & Jones, S.R. (In Preparation). Narrative constructions of white racial identity among white undergraduates.
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4. Morin, S.M., Foste, Z.H., Staples, B.A., Mayhew, M.J., Rockenbach, A.N. (In Preparation). A multicase analysis of institutional identity and interfaith engagement at sectarian colleges and universities.
RESEARCH GRANTS Funded Applications ($5,500) 1. Foste, Z.H. (Principal Investigator). Narratives of racial identity: Constructions of whiteness among white undergraduates. 2016 Porterfield-Dickins Graduate Student Research Award, The Ohio State University, Funded $1,000
2. Foste, Z.H. (Principal Investigator). Critically interrogating whiteness in higher education. 2016 Educational Studies Graduate Student Research Grant, The Ohio State University, Funded $500.00
3. Jones, S.R. & Foste, Z.H. (Co-Investigator). Exploring the experiences of collegiate men in service-learning programs. 2015 Educational Studies Small Faculty Research Grant, The Ohio State University, Funded $1,500.00
4. Foste, Z.H. & Jones, S.R. (Co-Investigator). Doing gender in service-learning: A narrative exploration of college men in service-learning. 2014 ACPA Foundation Research Grant, Funded $2,500.00
Unfunded Applications 1. Foste, Z.H. & Kniess, D. (Principal Investigator). A comparative case analysis of residential life professionals’ sense-making of diversity, inclusion, and social justice education in the residence halls. Funding request submitted to the Southern Association for College Student Affairs (SACSA)
2. Foste, Z.H. & Kniess, D. (Principal Investigator). A comparative case analysis of residential life professionals’ sense-making of diversity, inclusion, and social justice education in the residence halls. Funding request submitted to Association of College and University Housing Officers International (ACHUO-I)
AWARDS AND HONORS 1. 2018 ACPA Marlyu K. McEwen Dissertation of the Year Award 2. 2017 ACPA Coalition for Men and Masculinities Tracy L. Davis Outstanding Emerging Research Award 3. 2016 Higher Education & Student Affairs Porterfield-Dickins Graduate Student Research Award 4. 2016 College of Education & Human Ecology Birchfield Scholarship 5. 2015 College of Education & Human Ecology Mount Endowed Scholarship 6. 2015 College of Education & Human Ecology Miller Endowed Scholarship
TALKS AND PRESENTATIONS Referred Conference Presentations
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1. Foste, Z.H. & Jones, S.R. (2018, November). Narrating whiteness: A qualitative exploration of how white college students construct and give meaning to racial identity. Paper presentation to be delivered at the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) in Tampa, Florida.
2. Tevis, T. & Foste, Z.H. (2018, November). From complacency to criticality: Envisioning anti- racist leadership among white higher education administrators. Paper presentation to be delivered at the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) in Tampa, Florida.
3. Foste, Z.H., Staples, B.A., Durak-Fisher, L., Mayhew, M.J., & Rockenbach, A.R. (2018, November). Careful with your “we:” Worldview minority faculty members at sectarian institutions. Paper presentation to be delivered at the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) in Tampa, Florida.
4. Foste, Z.H. & Davis, T.L. (2018, March). Engaging white students on pre-college environments in racial justice education. Presentation to be delivered at ACPA Annual Conference in Houston, Texas.
5. Crandall, B. & Foste, Z.H. (2018, March). You’re not in this alone: Tips for surviving the first- time faculty job search. Presentation to be delivered at ACPA Annual Conference in Houston, Texas.
6. Foste, Z.H. (2018, March). Constructions of white racial identity among white undergraduates: Results from a recent investigation. Presentation to be delivered at ACPA Annual Conference in Houston, Texas.
7. Morin, S., Singer, K., & Foste, Z.H. (2018, February). Fostering compassionate engagement across difference: Lessons emerging from a mixed-methods study of interfaith diversity in college. Presentation to be delivered at the 2018 Dalton Institute on College Student Values.
8. Foste, Z.H. (2017, November). Investments in white innocence: White student leaders' perceptions of campus climate and student activism. Paper presentation to be delivered at the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Annual Conference in Houston, Texas.
9. Foste, Z.H. & Travers, C. (2017, November). Linking whiteness to campus climate research: Advancing Critical Whiteness Studies as a theoretical framework in the study of racial climates. Paper presentation to be delivered at the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Annual Conference in Houston, Texas.
10. Foste, Z.H. (2017, March). Beyond the limitations of white privilege pedagogy: Alternative approaches to engaging white students on race and racism. Presentation delivered at ACPA Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio. (Co-Sponsored Program by ACPA Coalition for Multicultural Affairs and the Commission for Social Justice Educators)
11. Foste, Z.H. (2016, November). Through the eyes of the other: Students of color on whiteness in higher education. Paper presentation delivered at the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio.
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12. Foste, Z.H. & Jones, S.R. (2016, November). “It's okay to talk about more than beer and sports" : Narratives of collegiate men in service-learning programs. Paper presentation delivered at the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio.
13. Foste, Z.H. & Rivera, M. (2016, November). Risky talk: Considering the impact of digital communication on the qualitative interview. Roundtable to be delivered at the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio.
14. Foste, Z.H. & Jones, S.R. (2016, September). Exploring the methodological challenges and possibilities of narrative inquiry in service-learning: Reflections from a recent investigation. Presentation delivered at the 2016 International Association for Research on Service Learning and Community Engagement (IARSLCE) Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.
15. Brandenberger, J., Domagel-Goldman, J., Foste, Z.H., Janke, E., Jones, S.R., Pasquesi, K., & Richard, D. (2016, September). Conducting research on service-learning and student civic outcomes. Symposium presented at the 2016 International Association for Research on Service Learning and Community Engagement (IARSLCE) Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.
16. Foste, Z.H. & Jones, S.R. (2016, March). Are you in trouble or something: Doing gender in service-learning. Presentation delivered as a part of the ACPA Foundation Grants Colloquium at ACPA Annual Conference in Montreal, Québec Canada.
17. Foste, Z.H. & Jones, S.R. (2015, March). Gender and service: Recruiting and engaging collegiate males in service-learning. Presentation delivered at ACPA Annual Conference in Tampa, Florida.
18. Foste, Z.H. & Davis, T.L. (2015, March). Self-authorship and masculinity: Engaging collegiate males in developmentally appropriate interventions. Presentation delivered at ACPA Annual Conference in Tampa, Florida. (Sponsored Program by ACPA Coalition for Men and Masculinities)
19. Foste, Z.H. (2014, November). “It's like fumbling in the dark without a flashlight:" An examination of collegiate males, identity, and self-authorship. Paper presentation delivered at the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Annual Conference in Washington D.C.
20. Foste, Z.H., Tillipauh, D., & Salinas, C. (2014, November). Centering reflexivity, positionality, and intersectionality by male researchers studying college males. Roundtable delivered at the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Annual Conference in Washington D.C.
21. Foste, Z.H. (2014, October). Collegiate males in service-learning: A critical examination of gender and service. Paper presentation delivered at the 2014 International Association for Research on Service Learning and Community Engagement (IARSLCE) Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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22. Foste, Z.H. (2014, May). What will they say next? An exploration of how collegiate males make sense of masculinity. Presentation delivered at the 2nd Annual Miami University Masculinities Conference in Oxford, Ohio.
23. Strayhorn, T.L., Kitchen, J., Foste, Z.H., & Tillman-Kelly, D. (2014, May). Reinventing the narrative: Masculinity and academic success among Black male collegians. Presentation delivered at the 20th Annual National Conference on Diversity, Race, & Learning in Columbus, Ohio.
24. Strayhorn, T.L., Patton-Davis, L., Renn, K., Tillman-Kelly, D., & Foste, Z.H. (2013, November). The (untold) stories of multiply marginalized students in higher education: Employing critical theories in research on diverse GLBQ collegians. Symposium presented at the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Annual Conference in St. Louis, Missouri.
Invited Talks 1. Foste, Z.H. (2018, June). Inviting stories: The power of the narrative interview in qualitative research and assessment. Talk to be delivered at the Student Affairs Assessment and Research Conference.
2. Foste, Z.H. (2018, May). Problematizing innocence: How well-intentioned white people contribute to racial hostility on campus. Keynote delivered at the 25th Annual Dealing with Difference Institute at Western Illinois University.
3. Foste, Z.H. (2018, March). Beyond white fragility: Vulnerability, humility, and self-critique. Talk delivered to the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.
4. Mayhew, M.M. & Foste, Z.H. (2018, February). Promoting interfaith engagement on campus: Emerging trends from a national longitudinal study. Presentation to be delivered to the Ohio State University Multicultural Center and Student Activities staff.
5. Foste, Z.H. (2018, January). Qualitative interviewing. Guest talk to be delivered as a part of the OSU College of Education and Human Ecology’s Research Methodological Center’s Methodological Colloquia.
6. Foste, Z.H. (2017, September). Engaging white student leaders on race: Results from a recent investigation. Guest presentation delivered to Office of Student Activities at The Ohio State University.
7. Foste, Z.H. (2016, August). Valuing individuals: Locating our identities & social location in a diverse world. Talk and hour-long facilitation to be delivered to first year Mount Scholars during Mount Leadership Society Orientation Valuing Individuals session.
8. Foste, Z.H. (2016, August). Valuing individuals: Locating our identities & social location in a diverse world. Talk and hour-long facilitation to be delivered to first year Mount Scholars during Mount Leadership Society Orientation Valuing Individuals session.
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9. Foste, Z.H. (2015, August). Valuing individuals: Locating our identities & social location in a diverse world. Talk and hour-long facilitation delivered to first year Mount Scholars during Mount Leadership Society Orientation Valuing Individuals session.
10. Foste, Z.H. (2015, January). Engaging in critical service: Situating ourselves in the work. Talk delivered to the Mount Leadership Society at the Annual Mount Scholars Legacy Dinner.
11. Foste, Z.H., Munn, K., & Taylor, K.B. (2014, August). Student development theory and academic advising. Presentation delivered to The Ohio State University Academic Advisers.
12. Foste, Z.H. (2014, July). Collegiate males, identity, and development: An introduction to working with male students. Webinar offered through the ACPA Standing Committee on Men and Masculinities.
13. Brown, M., Foste, Z.H., Hall, M., Heydt, S., Perez, D., & Ramstetter, A (2014, May). Featured panel session at the Miami University Masculinities Conference.
14. Foste, Z.H., Taylor, C., & Dupont, M. (2013, May). College men and masculinities 101. Pre- Conference delivered at the ACPA/NASPA Joint Conference on College Men and Masculinities.
15. Foste, Z.H. (2013, May). Stories of manhood: Challenging dominant narratives of masculinity. Invited address delivered as part of closing SpeakOn Series at the ACPA/NASPA Joint Conference on College Men and Masculinities.
16. Foste, Z.H. (2013, April). Locating men’s role in sexual assault: A personal narrative. Address delivered at Northern Kentucky University’s Take Back the Night.
17. Foste, Z.H. (2013, April). Stories of manhood: Owning our stories. Address delivered at The Ohio State University’s Inter Fraternity Council’s FRED Talks.
18. Foste, Z.H. (2013, April). A call to action: Sexual assault as a men’s issue. Keynote address given at The Ohio State University’s Walk-A-Mile In Her Shoes event.
19. Foste, Z.H. (2013, March). Gender: What do men have to do with it? Presentation delivered to The Ohio State University’s Advocates for Children and Education Scholars (ACES).
20. Foste, Z.H. (2013, May). A call to action: Sexual assault as a men’s issue. Keynote address delivered at Miami University’s Walk-A-Mile in her Shoes.
21. Foste, Z.H., & Taylor, C. (2013, January). Boys will be boys: How college men understand the curriculum of masculinity. Session presented as a part of Miami University’s Office of Residence Life Professional Staff Training.
Classroom Guest Lectures and Facilitations
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1. ESHESA 7256: Designing Qualitative Research in Higher Education and Student Affairs Contexts – Examining the Complexities of Narrative Inquiry in Research on College Students – March 2017
2. ESHESA 7256: Designing Qualitative Research in Higher Education and Student Affairs Contexts – Grounded Theory and Phenomenological Approaches to Qualitative Research – February 2017
3. Ecuador Service-Learning Trip: Thinking Critically about Service-Learning Abroad – February 2017
4. ESHESA 7558: Administering Service-Learning Programs – Administrative and Institutional Constraints in Service-Learning (with Dr. Amy Barnes and Tiffany Polite) – January 2016
5. ESHESA 7558: Administering Service-Learning Programs – Recurring weekly guest to discuss complexities of service-learning partnerships and student learning and development – Spring 2015, 2016
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
The Ohio State University Graduate Teaching Experience 1. ESHESA 7510: Psychosocial Theories of College Student Development, Doctoral Teaching Intern for Dr. Susan R. Jones – Fall 2015 (21 Higher Education & Student Affairs M.A. students)
2. ESHESA 7256: Designing Qualitative Research in HESA Contexts, Doctoral Teaching Intern for Dr. Susan R. Jones – Spring 2016 (26 Higher Education & Student Affairs Ph.D. and M.A. students)
Undergraduate Teaching Experience 1. ESHESA 2577: Intercultural Leadership, Co-Instructor of Record – Fall 2013
2. ESHESA 2571: Leadership in Community Service, Instructor of Record (two sections per semester) – Fall 2014 – Spring 2017
Miami University Undergraduate Teaching Experience 1. EDL 206 - Group Leadership in Fraternity and Sorority Life, Co-Instructor of Record – Spring 2012
2. EDL 301 - Leadership in the Residence Halls, Instructor of Record – Fall 2012
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2018 – Present Assistant Professor Higher Education Administration
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Educational Leadership and Policy Studies University of Kansas
2017 – 2018 Postdoctoral Researcher Interfaith Diversity Experiences and Attitudes Longitudinal Survey (IDEALS) Higher Education & Student Affairs The Ohio State University
2016 – 2017 Assistant Coordinator Student Personnel Assistantship (SPA) Program Higher Education & Student Affairs The Ohio State University
2014 – 2017 Graduate Teaching Associate ESHESA 2571 – Leadership in Community Service Department of Educational Studies The Ohio State University
2014 – 2015 Graduate Administrative Associate Ecuador Service-Learning Partnership Department of Educational Studies The Ohio State University
2013 – 2014 Graduate Research Associate Center for Inclusion, Diversity & Academic Success (iDEAS) The Ohio State University
2012 – 2013 Graduate Assistant to the Dean of the College of Education, Health & Society Miami University
2011 – 2012 Assistant First Year Adviser Office of Residence Life Miami University
2010 Summer Hall Director Housing and Dining Services Eastern Illinois University
2008 Field Organizer Obama for America Sioux City, Iowa
SERVICE Professional
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• 2018: Division J Co-Chair, AERA Annual Meeting • 2014: Assistant to the Associate Editor for Book Reviews, Journal of College Student Development • 2014: ACPA Standing Committee on Men and Masculinities Strategic Taskforce • 2012 – 2014: Vice Chair for Research and Scholarship, ACPA Standing Committee on Men and Masculinities • 2012 – Present: Advisory Board, Western Illinois University Center for the Study of Masculinity and Men’s Development • 2014, 2016, 2018: Program Reviewer, Annual ASHE Conference • 2014: Program Reviewer, Annual ACPA Conference
Campus • 2016 – 2017: Graduate Student Member, Ohio State University Graduate Council (appointed position to Dean of Graduate School’s committee) • 2015 – 2017: Chief of Staff, The Ohio State University Council of Graduate Student (appointed position) • 2015 – 2017: Graduate Student Member, Ohio State University Conduct Board • 2013: Facilitator, Ohio State University Emerging Greek Leaders • 2013: Facilitator, Miami University Greek Advance Retreat • 2011 – 2013: Advisor, Men Against Rape and Sexual Assault (MARS) • 2011 – 2013: Member, Miami University Committee on College Masculinities
Department • 2015, 2016: Higher Education and Student Affairs M.A. Program Admissions Committee