TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Instructional Associate Professor Texas A&M University at Galveston September 2022-Present

Department of Liberal Studies; English 104 Fall & Spring   2022-Present

Teaching Fellow Collaborative for Teaching Innovation, Texas A&M University at Galveston September 2021-Present

Instructional Assistant Professor Texas A&M University at Galveston November 2013-Present

Information Literacy (co-curricular; all curriculum) Fall, Spring, & Summer   2013-Present

Thesis Writing (Upper Level Curriculum) Spring   2016-Present

Science Communication (General Core Curriculum) Spring   2016

Reading & Writing Connections (Developmental Curriculum) Fall, Spring, & Summer   2015-2018

Application of Learning Theory (Provisional Curriculum) Summer   2015 

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EDUCATION

Ph.D. Learning Technologies (pending candidacy) University of North Texas-Denton 2024

M.S. Information Sciences, University of North Texas-Denton 2012

Graduate Certificate in Digital Content Management

B.A. English; Texas State University 2006

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AWARDS

Innovative Use of Technology; National College Learning Center Association 2021

Galveston County’s 40 Under 40 2020

Vice President’s Outstanding Classroom Teaching Award 2017

National Dean List & Phi Kappa Phi 2004

Gold Award Recipient; Girl Scouts of the United States of America 2000

Silver Award Recipient; Girl Scouts of the United States of America 1998

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ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Associate Director – Texas A&M University Library at Galveston September 2016-Present

Associate Director of the Center for Academic Learning Support–Texas A&M University at Galveston September 2016-Present

Director of the Writing Lab and the Media Studio

Literacy Coordinator –Texas A&M University Library at Galveston  November 2013-September 2016

Reference & Metadata Librarian – Rosenberg Library July 2012-October 2013

 

PUBLICATIONS

Caton, A., Bradshaw-Wardis , D., Kinshuk, K., & Savenye, W. (2022). Future Directions for Digital Literacy: Fluency using Cognitive Flexibility Research: A Review of Selected Digital Literacy Paradigms and Theoretical Frameworks. Journal of Learning for Development, 9(3), 381–393. https://doi.org/10.56059/jl4d.v9i3.818

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Bradshaw-Ward, D., Caton, A., Boone, J. & Tran, B. (2022). Underrepresented Student Perception of Success in STEM Fields. In E. Langran (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1023-1025). San Diego, CA, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved August 22, 2022 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/220844/.

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Caton, A. & Noack, L. (2019). Radically rethink & reshape: creating a cohesive commons community. The Learning Assistance Review. 24 (1), 65-85.

 

Caton, A. & Baca, D. (2014). Islands of Words: Integrating Writing Centers Into Libraries. Forty years of

sailing: connecting islands in a digital world. Proceedings of the 40th IAMSLIC Conference, ed. Dorothy Barr. International Association of Aquatic and Marine Science Libraries and Information Centers Conference. Noumea, New Caledonia.

 

PRESENTATIONS

Caton, A., Dally, R. (2022, March 21-23). Reducing common distance learning barriers through innovative studio design. [Conference Presentation]. Texas Distance Learning Association Annual Conference. Galveston, Texas.

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Caton, A. (2022, February 15-16). Digital transformation in higher education through improving digital literacy skills-the first steps. [Conference Presentation]. International Symposium on Digital Transformation, Linnaeus University, Sweden. 

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Bradshaw-Ward, D., Caton, A., Boone, J. & Tran, B. (2022, April 12-13). Underrepresented Student Perception of Success in STEM Fields. [Conference Presentation]. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference. San Diego, CA, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

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Ashe, A.; Caton A. (2021). Elements of Science Communication. [Conference Presentation] National Conference on Peer Tutoring in Writing, Virtual.

 

Caton, A. (2021) Meta-learning through dominoes: 42 the national game of Texas. [Conference Presentation] National College Learning Center Association Annual Conference, Birmingham, AL, United States.

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Caton, A.; Murray, S.; Ashe, A. (2021) Choose your own adventure: Enhancing student agency, outreach, and success. [Conference Presentation] National College Learning Center Association Annual Conference, Birmingham, AL, United States.

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Caton, A. (2021) Teaching Toolkit. [Conference Presentation] Faculty Forum.

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SERVICE TO PROFESSION

External Service

NCLCA Board Member: Publications Officer 2019-Present

Peer Review for The Learning Assistance Review 2018-2022

Peer Review for Smart Learning Environment 2020-Present

Peer Reviewer for Explorations: Undergraduate Research for TAMU 2018-2020

Planning Board for Inaugural Chapter of Texas College Learning Center Association 2018-2020

University Service

Student Success Initiatives Leadership 2020-2022

Allies by the Sea; Advocate Member 2021-2022

Develop Horizontal Metrics Taskforce, Member 2019

Influence Getting a Vision Taskforce, Member 2019

Experience of the First Year Taskforce, Advisor 2019

Learning Commons Taskforce, Member 2016

Library & Learning Commons Committee, Co-Chair 2018-present

Orientation Week Committee, Member 2014-2015

Faculty Fellows, Advisor 2013-2017

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GRANTS

• Caton, A.; Lang, D. (2018). Explore to graduation (biennial funding request to Texas State Legislators : $1,355,000.00). Galveston, TX: Texas A&M University at Galveston

• Caton, A.; Bunch-Davis, C. (2019). Sea Aggie Epiphanies: An Authentic Student Engagement Experience.(Diversity Matters Seed Grant $10,000.00 ). College Station, TX. Texas A&M University Diversity Office

• Caton, A.; Borda, L. (2017). High Impact Learning Through Informal Discoveries and Explorations in STEM. (Advanced Informal STEM Learning NSF 17-573: $299,946.00). Arlington, VA: National Science Foundation.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Anti-Racial Alliship 2020-Present

Leadership Institute; National College Learning Centers Association 2018

Executive Leadership Immersion ; Texas Library Association; Initial Cohort 2016

Summer Institute through the International Writing Center Association 2016

Diversity and Cultural Competency Training 2016

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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Texas College Learning Center Association; Founding Member 2019-present

National College Learning Center Association; Board Member 2018-present

International Writing Center Association 2013-2020

South Central Writing Center Association 2013-2020

Association of College and Research Libraries 2013-2022

Texas Libraries Association member 2009-2022

American Libraries Association member 2009-2022

Girl Scouts of the United States of America; Lifetime membership 1989-present

Troop Leader; Multi-level; 15 girls