Jennifer Kozar

Jennifer Kozar received her M.A. in English at Abilene Christian University with a focus on post-colonial studies and her B.A. in English from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Her research interests include writing, rhetoric, and student-centered learning.

She is Core Faculty in the School of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Studies and teaches many courses, including ENGL 1010: Writing with Confidence and Purpose and ENGL 2002: Professional Writing. She also serves as the chapter advisor for Walden's Student Veteran's Association.

Courses Taught

ENGL 1010 - Writing with Confidence and Purpose

HMNT 1001 - Living and Learning in a Technological World

ENGL 2110 - Creative Writing: Fundamentals of Short Fiction

ENGL 3110 - Creative Writing: Contemporary Nonfiction and Poetry

ENGL 2050 - Women's Literature and Social Change

ENGL 2002 - Professional Writing

Education

MA, Abilene Christian University

BA, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Public Service

Key Spouse Committee: 440 Supply Squadron (SSCOS) (Langley AFB, Virginia)-, Chair - Hampton

Meals on Wheels, Volunteer - Newport News

Red Cross-Blood Donor, Volunteer - Newport News

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School , Volunteer - Newport News

Give Back Rewards Program, Organizer - Newport News

Langley AFB Housing-Mayor, Volunteer - Langley AFB

Locks of Love, Volunteer - Omaha

Open Door Mission, Volunteer -

University of Nebraska Medical Center Food Drive , Participant - Omaha

Awards / Honors

Nominated for Distinguished Faculty of the Year Award, Excelsior College, 2015

Outstanding Faculty Award, Devry University, 2010

Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society, , 1998

Publications

Kozar, J. A. (2006). The Power of Scrutinizing Eyes: Analyzing the Effects of Panopticism in The Bone Pickers. Journal of American Studies Association of Texas

Kozar, J. A. (2006). Silko: Writing Storyteller and Medicine Woman. Journal of the American Studies Association of Texas

Kozar, J. A. (2007). Rough Justice: Lynching and American Society 1874-1947 . Journal of the American Studies Association of Texas

Presentations

Kozar, J. A. (2002). “You Can Do This”: How Walden Faculty Can Help Students to Build Self-Efficacy. Walden University

Kozar, J. A. (2005). The Power of Scrutinizing Eyes: Analyzing the Effects of Panopticism in The Bone Pickers.

Kozar, J. A. (2005). Slave Narratives: Finding Humor in Desperate Situations. Baylor University