Department of Communications

Dr. Juliet Evusa
Assistant Professor

Markham Hall
Room 126

918-343-7677
jevusa@rsu.edu
Course Web Page

Education

Ph.D., Telecommunication
Ohio University
2005

Graduate Certificate in Women’s Studies
Ohio University
1999

M.A., Telecommunication
Ohio University
1998

M.A., International Affairs (MAIA)
Ohio University
1998

B.A., Sociology
M.S. University of Baroda, India,
1993

Professional Experience

2005-Present
Assistant Professor
Rogers State University, Claremore, OK

• Courses teaching: Introduction to Mass Communication, Global Communication, Research, Methods, Women and Minorities in the Media, Mass Media Communication, Speech Communication

2000-2001
Adjunct Faculty, School of Telecommunication
Ohio University, Athens, OH

• Course taught: Introduction to Mass Media

1999-2002
Program Coordinator, Minority Graduate Student Affairs
Ohio University, Athens, OH

• Assisted in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the University’s Annual Minority Graduate Student Recruitment Visitation Program (involved some traveling to recruitment activities at area colleges and universities).
• Development of networking systems with Minority Affairs Personnel in other colleges and universities, which facilitate the identification of prospective minority graduate students
• Early intervention with current minority undergraduate students within their department/college
• Coordinated the Minority Graduate Student Recruitment Stipend
• Speaking to counselors, advisors, as well as undergraduate students
• Coordinating of events on/off campus and other office duties

1998-2000
Research and Production Assistant, School of Telecommunication
Ohio University, Athens, OH

• Project: "Afrika Tusioijua" (Africa the Unknown) Radio Series aired on WOUB

1995-1997
Management Trainee
Cooperative Bank of Kenya

1994-1995
Social Development Officer, Ministry of Cultural & Social Services
Nairobi, Kenya

1993-1994
Kenya Television Network (KTN)

• Project: “The Plight of Kenyan Students in India” Documentary aired on KTN

1992-1994
Department of Sociology
Kenyatta University

• Project: “The Correlation Between ‘Matatus’ (Nairobi’s Private Transportation) and The Rate of Female High School Dropouts.”

1988-1989
Untrained Teacher
Kapsenge’re High School, Kapsenge’re, Kenya

• Courses taught: English and English Literature

Publications

Evusa, J. E. (2005). Information Communication Technologies as Tools for Socio-economic and Political Development: The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) Huruma Community Telecenter as a Case Study. Electronic Thesis and Dissertations (ETD) Ohio University, 1.41MB. (ETD No. 1126819224).

*Evusa, J. E. (2003). The Feminization of New Information Communication Technologies (NICTs) For Socio-economic Development in Africa. In P. T. Zeleze, & I. Kakoma (Eds.) Science and Technology in Africa. (pp. 267-291).  Trenton, NJ: Africa World Press Inc.

*Evusa, J. E. (1999, July). Women as Victims and Vessels of HIV/AIDs in East Africa. The Drum Beat, 24 (16). http://www.comminit.com/papers/p_0028.html.

Conference Paper Presentations

19th Annual National Model, Organization of African Unity: Howard University
Blackburn Center Washington, D.C.  Panel: Social Commission.  Paper: The Plight of Refugees in Africa. March 4-7, 1998.

National Communication Association Conference, Chicago: Panel: “Girl Cultures: The
Globalization of Popular Culture” Paper: The impact of Mass Media: Growing up in
Kenya.  November 4-7, 1999.

International Media 2000: Ohio University Scripps School of Journalism.  Panel: Issues in Electronic Age, Paper: African Women and the Internet: A Uses and Gratifications Study. March 10-11, 2000.

The Internet and National Cultures: Problems and Prospects: Center for African
Studies, Ohio State University, Panel: The Cyberspace.  Paper: African Women NGOs Demystifying ICTs for Socio-economic empowerment. June, 1-3, 2000

The Children of the World Risk and Hope Conference: Center for African Studies, Ohio University Panel: Children and Media.  Paper: A Shift of Attitude: A Thematic andCritical Analysis of Female Genital Mutilation Debates Across the Media (1992- 2001). April 5-8, 2001.

The ‘Technology and Development’ Symposium: Centerfor African Studies and the
College of Engineering, Univ. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Panel: ICT and Governance.  Paper: The Feminization of New Information Communication Technologies for Socio-Economic Empowerment, April 25-28, 2001.

New York African Studies Association 28th Annual Conference: Eastern Connecticut
State University. Engaging Africana Studies: Production, Control and Dissemination of Knowledge in Africa and the African Diaspora: The Impact of Cyber-culture and
Information Technology. April 16-17, 2004.

The 2005 5th Annual Global Fusion Conference: Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. Panel
Moderator, “Innovative Development.” September 30, 2005.

Oklahoma Speech Theater Communication Association (OSTCA) 2006. Nazarene
University, Bethany, Okalahoma. Panel Cross-Cultural Communication. Paper: Should Young Women Theorize Their Own Feminisms? A Cross Cultural Analysis of the Perceptions of Women from the U.S, Africa, and the African Diaspora.” September 16, 2006.

The 6th Annual Global Fusion Conference: September 29-October 1, 2006 Chicago, Illinois. Are Community Telecentres a Practicable Strategy for Providing Universal Access to Marginalized Groups? A Case Study of Kenya’s Huruma Community Telecentre.

Oklahoma Speech Theater Communication Association (OSTCA) 2007. September
15th Nazarene University, Bethany, Okalahoma. A Thematic and Critical Analysis of
Female Genital Mutilation Debates across the Media (1986 to 2001).

Community Service & Membership

• Salvation Army Annul Kettle Campaign, Student Volunteer during the Christmas season, Cleveland OH (1997-98)
• Reuse Center, Clean up Student Volunteer, Athens, OH (1997)
• Urban League Foundation, Tulsa, Oklahoma Chapter

Awards

• Certificate of Excellence for Exceptional Academic Performance, 1997-1998 Academic Year, Center for International Studies, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
• Outstanding Commitment to the African Student Union and Promoting Diversity and Cultural Awareness. 2000-2001. Ohio University, Athens, Ohio

Professional Membership

• National Communication Association
• African Studies Association
• International Communication Association