CURRENT APPOINTMENTS (As of 10.2019):
State University of New York -Empire State College (SUNY-ESC): (2010-present)
Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies (History & Anthropology), August 2017-present
Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies (Tenure Track): August 2010-2017
- International Education Faculty: 2016-present
- School for Graduate Studies Faculty: Fall 2012-present
- WNY Undergraduate Faculty (School of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the School of Art & Historical Studies): August 2010-present
Rockefeller Institute of Government: (2019-present)
- Inaugural Ernest Boyer Presidential Fellow: Fall 2019-present
- Center for Law and Policy Solutions (CLPS) Internship Instructor (Spring 2020)
State University of New York/Tools of Engagement Project (TOEP): (2015-present)
- TOEP Fellow: October 2015-present
State University of New York/Open SUNY (2014-present)
- Inaugural Open SUNY Fellow in Innovation and Research: January 2014-present
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary (SFBC&TS)
Visiting Professor (Honorarium): August 2010-present
EDUCATION:
Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative Studies: 2010
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL.
Concentrations in Mesoamerican Anthropology (Archaeology), Latin American History, Linguistics
Dissertation: “Documenting Cultural Transition through Contact Archaeology in Tíhoo, Mérida, Yucatán.”
Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA)-ID #16082: 2007
Register of Professional Archaeology http://www.rpanet.org/
Master of Arts in History: 2004
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL.
Concentrations in Latin American History and Southeastern U.S. History
Thesis: “The Spider Woman Rules No More?: The Transformation and Resilience of Aztec Female Roles.”
Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences: 2002
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL.
Ethnic Studies Certificate: 2002
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL.
RELEVANT TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Teaching Positions:
American University of Technology, Kaslik, Lebanon (AUT): (Fall 2018)
Visiting Professor, Anthropology
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary (SFBC&TS): Deerfield Beach, Florida (2006-2010)
Interim Department Chair, Division of General Studies (formerly Dept. of General Education): May 2008-August 2010
Assistant Professor, Division of General Studies (formerly Dept. of General Education): August 2008-August 2010
Instructor, Division of General Studies (formerly Dept. of General Education): May 2006- May 2008
Palm Beach State College (formerly Palm Beach Community College), Boca Raton, Florida (2007) Lecturer, PBCC-Boca Raton Campus: May 2007
Florida Atlantic University (FAU): Boca Raton, Florida (2002-2007)
Graduate Instructor, Department of Comparative Studies: December 2004- May 2007
Graduate Instructor, Department of History: August 2002- December 2004
TEACHING AWARDS:
SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence: 2017-2018
Open SUNY Center for Online Teaching Excellence (COTE): Online Effective Practice Community Award (Finalist): 2018
SUNY FACT2 Excellence Award (Finalist): 2016
SUNY Empire State College James William and Mary Elizabeth Hall Award for Innovation: 2015
Keep Mills Residency on Ways of Knowing-Faculty Academic Award (received with Drs. Alan Mandell, Cindy Bates, and Desalyn De-Souza): 2015
Open SUNY Center for Online Teaching Excellence (COTE): Online Effective Practice Community Award: 2015
South Florida Bible College Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year Award: 2009-2010
South Florida Bible College Professorial Certificate of Excellence Award: 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010
Florida Atlantic University Graduate Student Teacher of the Year Award, Department of History: 2003
Florida Atlantic University Graduate Teaching Assistantship: 2002- 2007
FINAL PROJECTS, THESES, AND DISSERTATION ADVISING:
Kathy Twist, Chair, Final Project, Spring 2018 – present, Anthropological Analysis of Soft Skill Acquisition among the Student-Athlete Population. In Progress in the MA in Liberal Studies Program at SUNY Empire State College.
Shelia McCoy, Chair, thesis, Spring 2015-present, An Afrocetric Study of White Supremacist Ideals in US Public Policies. In Progress in the Policy Studies Program at SUNY Empire State College.
Cordell Roulhac, Undergraduate Advisor, Final Project, Spring 2018, Linguistic Code Switching and the Mental Health of African American Women. Graduated from IMS Program at SUNY Empire State College.
Benjamin Gaughan, Undergraduate Advisor, Final Project, Spring 2018, A Historical Analysis of the effect of tourism and its demand on local businesses in host cities during the Super Bowl in the last 10 years. Graduated from Business Program at SUNY Empire State College.
Halee Potter, Undergraduate Advisor, Final Project, Fall 2017, Race, Gender, and Neighborhood in the Buffalo Project: An Ethnographic Study of WNY. Graduated from Social Science Program at SUNY Empire State College.
Dominique Murawski, MA Second Reader, Final Project, Spring 2017, A Quantitative Examination of Race/Ethnicity, Gender, Age, and Socioeconomic Status in Developmental English Courses. Graduated from the MA in Adult Learning Program at SUNY Empire State College.
Alexandra Valenti, Undergraduate Advisor, Final Project, Spring 2017, Race, Gender, and Income: An Ethnographic Study of WNY. Graduate from Social Science Program at SUNY Empire State College.
Brendalee Piccione, MA Chair, thesis, Summer 2015, Museum Studies: A Practical Approach. Graduated from the MALS Program at SUNY Empire State College.
Vivian Davis, MA Chair, Final Project, Fall 2014, Can Online Learning Effectively Reach a Global Audience?:Developing an Interactive MOOC for Globalized Teaching. Graduated from the MAAL Program at SUNY Empire State College.
Andrew Ferg, MA Chair, thesis, Fall 2014, Race in Science Fiction. Graduated from the MALS Program at SUNY Empire State College.
Linda Holliday, Undergraduate Advisor, Final Project, Fall 2014, Melting Pot versus Salad Bowl: The Formation and Evolution of the Multicultural Mosaic of the United States (1960-present). Graduated from the Historical Studies Program at SUNY Empire State College.
Alison Brust, MA Chair, Final Project, Summer 2014, An Interdisciplinary Study of Caribbean Street Performers: Examples from the Mocko Jumbie. Developing a Blended Undergraduate Course. Graduated from the MALS Program at SUNY Empire State College.
Susan Luchesse, MA Chair, thesis, Summer 2014, MIS/UNDERSTOOD: Personal Narratives of Women’s Experiences with Communication. Graduated from the MALS Program at SUNY Empire State College.
Steven Jones, Undergraduate Advisor, Final Project, Summer 2014, Latin American Politics: A Comparative Study of Brazil and Mexico. Graduated from the Interdisciplinary Studies Program at SUNY Empire State College.
Iris Rivera, Undergraduate Advisor, Final Project, Fall 2013, Reflective Essay: Cumulative Experiences in my Spanish and English Translation degree. Graduate from Cultural Studies Program at SUNY Empire State College.
Olivia Light, MA Second Reader, Final Project, Spring 2013, Cultural Factors Impacting the Success of Sullivan County Community Gardens-Survey Project and Handbook. Graduated from the MALS Program at SUNY Empire State College.
Natalia E. Romero, PhD Committee Member, dissertation, Spring 2012, Stochastic Processes in the Social Sciences: Market, Prices and Wealth Distributions. Graduated from the Physics Program at Florida Atlantic University (May 2012).
Esa Autero, PhD Reviewer, dissertation, Fall 2009-2010, From Liberation Theory to Empirical Hermeneutics: How Can Empirical Research Contribute to the Understanding of Biblical Texts? Graduated from the Theology Program at University of Helsinki.
Kevin G. Swann, PhD Chair, dissertation, Fall 2010, Paul’s use of the Athletic Metaphor in 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 as means for Christian Growth. Graduated from the Doctorate of Ministry Program at South Florida Bible College (May 2010).
RELEVANT RESEARCH PROJECTS:
Non-Teaching, Research Positions:
State University of New York-Empire State College-WNY: The Buffalo Project Creator and Lead Principal Investigator (2010-present)
Multiphase/Multiyear Project Co-Principal Investigators: Dr. Rhianna C. Rogers (2010-present), Dr. Aimee Woznick (2013-present) and Research Assistants: Maria Tripi (2010-2013) and Vincent Caito (2010-2011)
- SUNY-ESC Institute on Mentoring, Teaching, and Learning (1 YR Research Appointment) Project titled The Buffalo Project: An Ethnographic Survey of Western New York, Principal Investigator and Director of Student Research Assistant, Maria Tripi: August 2013-May 2013
- See Buffalo Project page for more articles and awards
State University of New York-Empire State College – IITG PLA Grant (Dr. Nan Travers and Dr. Michelle Forte, co-PIs) (2016-2017)
Competency Based PLA/OER Steering Committee member and College Writing OER consultant (1 YR Grant Funded, Research Appointment)
State University of New York-Empire State College – IITG OER Grant: Dr. Nathan Whitley-Grassi, Dr. Audias Matias, and Dr. Kevin Woo, co-PIs (2016-2017)
Stratigraphy: An Archaeological and Geological View, STEM OER co-developer (James Schuetz, P.G.) and STEM OER Conference facilitator and presenter (1 YR Grant Funded)
State University of New York/Native American Western Consortium: Dr. Rhianna Rogers, Dr. Sandra Johnson, and Eric Bridges (2014-2015)
NFC Grant Team member (1 YR Grant Funded Project)
State University of New York-Empire State College Latin American OER Project (2012-2016)
Multiphase Project Principal Investigator: Dr. Rhianna C. Rogers (2012-present)
- Awarded ESC Faculty Travel Funds for Research (AY 2012), an ESC Competitive Reassignment (AY 2014-2015), and ESC Technology Support (AY 2-14-present) for this project
SUNY-Empire State College (SUNY-ESC) Ciudadela Web Project: Cheektowaga, New York (2011-2015) Project PI with contributions from Scholar Raul Alcala Erosa, September 2011 – 2015 http://www.ciudadelaproject.com/
SUNY-Empire State College (SUNY-ESC) Photosynth Project Based Learning Research Project: Cheektowaga, New York (2011-2013) Project Co-PI (Principal Investigator-Nathan Whitley Grassi): February 2012 – 2013
State University of New York/SUNY Real – PLA Lumina/Saylor Grant (2012-2014)
PLA Lumina Grant- ESC Academic Team member (2 YR Grant Funded, Research Appointment)
Archivo General de Indias (AGI): Sevilla, Spain (2012)
Research Historian, Archivo General de la Nación: July 2012
University of Florida (UF): Gainesville, Florida (2009)
Research Archaeologist, Florida Museum of Natural History: July-August 2009
Archivo General de la Nación (AGN): Mexico City, Mexico (2007)
Research Historian, Archivo General de la Nación: May 2007
Seminole Tribe of Florida, Tribal Historic Preservation Office (STOF-THPO): Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, Florida (2007-2008)
Tribal Archaeologist, Department Head: January 2008- May 2008
Interim Compliance Review Supervisor, Department Head: December 2007- March 2008
Reviewing Archaeologist: September 2007- December 2007
Archaeological Data Analyst: May 2007- September 2007
- STOF/FAU Public History Program Intern: Jan 2004- May 2004
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) International Dia de los Muertos Ethnographic Project: Mérida, Yucatán, México (2008), Principal Investigator: October 2008 – September 2008
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) International Semana Santa Ethnographic Project: Puebla, México (2007), Principal Investigator: March 2007
Pakbeh Regional Survey Program: Chunchucmil, Yucatán, México (Field Season 2006) Transect Director (Principal Investigator- Bruce Dahlin): May 2006 – August 2006
Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (INAH), Regional Archive: Telchaquillo, Yucatán, México (2006)
Research Archaeologist, INAH Regional Archive in Telchaquillo: May-July 2006
University of Texas at Austin (UT-Austin): Austin, Texas (2005)
Research Historian, Benson Latin American Library: May 2005
Big Island Survey Project (Site #8BD2911): Hollywood, Florida (2005) Project Archaeologist: March 2005(Principal Investigator- Willard Steele)
Graves Museum Laboratory Project (Site #8BD183, Markham Park; Pit P-16, Mound 2 Fort Lauderdale, Florida): Fort Lauderdale Historical Society/Florida Atlantic University Collaboration, (2005) Project Co-Investigator (Principal Investigator- Dr. Arlene Fradkin): January 2005 – May 2005
Florida Atlantic University Archaeological Field School: Southern Manabi Province Solango, Ecuador (Field Season 2004) Student Archaeologist (Principal Investigator- Valentina Martinez): June 2004 – August 2004.
SELECTED RESEARCH HONORS, AWARDS, AND GRANTS:
SUNY Empire State College PILLARS Award: 2018
SUNY-Empire State College Faculty Development Funds: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018
SUNY-Tools for Effective Engagement (TOEP) – Best Peer Mentoring and Support: 2015-2016
SUNY-Empire State College Faculty Reassignment (Latin American OERs): 2014-2015 (Competitive Faculty Reassignment Awarded for 25 % of faculty line)
SUNY-Empire State College Faculty Reassignment (Latin American OERs): 2014-2015
South Florida Bible College Travel to Research Grant: 2009
Florida Atlantic University Student Government Travel Grant, Phi Alpha Theta, Xi Omega Chapter representative, 2007
Florida Atlantic University John Q. Adams Memorial Award for Maya Field Studies and Ecuadorian Research: 2004, 2006
Florida Atlantic University Student Government Research and Travel Grant: 2005
Florida Atlantic University Saul E. Edelman Memorial Award in Latin American History: 2004
Florida Atlantic University John O’Sullivan Research Grant: 2004
PUBLICATIONS:
Books
In Press: Rhianna C. Rogers, James Schuetz, and Rex Cauldwell, Interpreting Ancient Puerto Rican Rock Art: Geological and Archaeological Report and Analysis of the La Mina Petroglyphs. Oxford, England: ArchaeoPress/British Archaeological Report Series, Summer/Fall 2018.
From Ichcanzihoo to Merida: Documenting Cultural Transition Through Contact Archaeology in Tihoo, Merida, Yucatan. Oxford, England: ArchaeoPress/British Archaeological Report Series, 2011.
Book Chapters
Rhianna C. Rogers and Menoukha Case, “Haudenosaunee/Iroquois Influence on the US Constitution, 1789,” in 50 Events that Shaped American Indian History, Greenwood Publishers, 2016.
“The Seminole Wars,” in 50 Events that Shaped American Indian History, Greenwood Publishers, 2016.
“Okay, so how do I really study ceramics? Understanding the Praxis of Archaeological Ceramic Research” in Research Realities in the Social Sciences: Negotiating Fieldwork Dilemmas, Edited by Dr. Gregory S. Szarycz, Amherst, NY: Cambria Press 2010.
Peer-reviewed Articles
Rhianna C. Rogers, James Schuetz, and Rex Cauldwell, “Overcoming Issues in Ancient Puerto Rican Boulder Art Research: Reflections from the La Mina Petroglyph Project” in the Online Journal in Public Archaeology, Spring 2018.
Rhianna C. Rogers and Michelle Forte, “Prior Learning Assessment and Marginalized Populations Effectively Engaging Marginalized Audiences in the PLA Process,” in PLAIO, Empire State College Press, 2016.
“New Methods in Maya Research: Using History and Anthropology to study the Maya site of Tihoo, Merida, Yucatan.” Selected Annual Proceedings of the International Conference of the Humanities, University of Illinois Press, Spring 2011.
“Rethinking the Maya: Understanding an Ancient Language in Modern Linguistic Terms,” FACS Literary Journal: Remaking Reality: Eroding the Palimpsest, Florida Atlantic University Publication, Vol. 10, Issue 1, Fall 2008.
Rhianna C. Rogers and Jennifer L. Blank, “Christianity and the Pagan: Religious Transformation and Resilience in Late Roman Antiquity and New World Spanish Colonialism,” Selected Annual Proceedings of the Florida Conference of Historians Journal, Florida International University Publication, Vol. 15, 2008.
Rhianna C. Rogers and Jennifer L. Blank, “Christianity and the Pagan: Comparisons of Religious Dogma in Late Roman Antiquity and New World Spanish Colonialism,” Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences: Scientific Journals International, Online publication, Vol. 1, Issue 2, July 2007 .
“The Resilience of Aztec Women: A Case Study of Modern Aztec Myths,” Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences: Scientific Journals International, Online publication, Vol. 1, Issue 2, June 2007.
Refereed Articles
In press: Rhianna C. Rogers, Dominique M. Murawski, Halee C. Potter, and Alexandra B. Valenti, “Effectively Facilitating Cross-Cultural Learning: Lessons from the Buffalo Project.” All About Mentoring, SUNY Empire State College Publication, Spring 2019.
Jeannine Mercer, Katrina Pisutova, and Rhianna Rogers, ““From Mystery to Mastery:Creating and enhancing the ultimate virtual classroom experience.” COIL Conference Proceedings, Summer 2018.
Rhianna C. Rogers and Menoukha Case, “Points of View: Tribal vs. Academic Archaeology: Power Dynamics and Cultural Sensitivity” in the Online Journal in Public Archaeology, Vol. 6, 2016.
Rhianna C. Rogers and Aimee Woznick “Buffalo Project.” All About Mentoring, SUNY Empire State College Publication, Spring 2015.
“Using Open Educational Resources (OERs) to Your Advantage: How to Effectively Incorporate OERs into College Assignments.” All About Mentoring, SUNY Empire State College Publication, Spring 2014.
“Summary of the Ciudadela (YUC 2) Artifact Analysis from Tihoo, Merida, Yucatan.” FAMSI Journal of the Ancient Americas: Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies, Inc., Online publication, Independent Works, July 2010.
Clifford Brown, Walter Witschey, Carlos Peraza Lope, and Rhianna C. Rogers, “Results of Survey in Central Yucatan, Mexico.” FAMSI Journal of the Ancient Americas: Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies, Inc., Online publication, Contributed Papers, October 2006.
Research Publications and Professional Reports
Rhianna C. Rogers, Dominique M. Murawski, Halee C. Potter, and Alexandra B. Valenti, “Buffalo Project Micro-Study AY 2016-2018: A Report on Cultural Sensitivity in WNY.” SUNY Empire State College IRB Report, Feb. 2018.
Rhianna C. Rogers, Sandra Johnson, and Eric Bridges, “Midyear Report for SUNY Empire State College Niagara Frontier Center SUNY Native American Consortium.” SUNY Empire State College IRB Report for AY 2013-2014, Jan. 2015.
Rhianna C. Rogers and Aimee Woznick, “Report for “Fostering an ‘Open’ Culture at Empire State College: An Ethnographic Study of Niagara Frontier Center Participant Observations.” SUNY Empire State College IRB Report for AY 2013-2014, June 2014.
Recopilación de la Ciudadela (YUC 2) Análisis en Tíhoo, Mérida, Yucatán (Translators P.Medina, R. Alcala Erosa, and R.Rogers,) January 2014.
Rhianna C. Rogers and Maria L. Tripi, “Report for “Fostering an ‘Open’ Culture at Empire State College: An Ethnographic Study of Niagara Frontier Center Participant Observations.” SUNY Empire State College IRB Report for AY 2012-2013, June 2013.
Rhianna C. Rogers, Kathleen Gregory, Juan J. Cancel, and Carrie Purkerson, “Seminole Tribe of Florida Cultural Resource Management Survey of the Proposed Lakeland Reservation, Polk County, Florida,” TAS # 2007-140, Seminole Tribe of Florida-Tribal Historical Preservation Office, July 2008.
Bruce Dahlin, Rhianna C. Rogers, et. al. 2006. Pakbeh Regional Survey Project, Presented to The National Institute of Archaeology and History in Mexico. Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia, México. México, D.F, 2006.
Artifact Analysis of Site #8BD183, Markham Park; Pit P-16, Mound 2 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Graves Museum Collection. Presented to the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, 2005.
“English Translations of Sixteenth-Century European Mentalities Regarding the Treatment of Cuban Indians,” University of Miami Publication: Cuban Heritage Collection, Online Collection, January 2005. (out of print)
Valentina Martinez, Rhianna C. Rogers et. al. 2004. Report of Investigations for the Southern Manabi Province, Field Season 2004, Presented to The Cultural Heritage Department in Ecuador. Departamento de Herencias Culturales, 2004.
– Additional Research Publications Available Upon Request –
RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS:
International Conferences/Lectures/Panels:
Jeannine Mercer, Katrina Pisutova, and Rhianna Rogers, ““From Mystery to Mastery: Creating and enhancing the ultimate virtual classroom experience.” SUNY Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Conference, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, New York, March 2018.
Rhianna C. Rogers and Andrew Hashey, “Listening to Students Learn: Circumventing common technology barriers in COIL course development to increase engagement.” SUNY Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Conference, Fashion Institute, New York, New York, March 2018.
Rhianna C. Rogers et. al, “Emerging Best Practices from the Virtual Exchange Field: Lessons Learned from Stevens Initiative Programs.” Panelists: Michael Kimball, associate professor of Anthropology, University of Northern Colorado; Lisa Roberts, project director, Chicago Sister Cities International STEAMuseum; and Rogers. The session was moderated by Henry Shepherd, assistant director of the SUNY COIL Stevens Initiative in the Global Learning Conference at DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois, November 2017.
Rhianna C. Rogers and Nathan Whitley-Grassi “Using Photosynth to Engage Students in Project Based Learning,” in the 1st Annual International Higher Education Teaching & Learning (HETL) Conference at the University of Central Florida, Main Campus, Orlando, Florida, January 2013.
“New Directions in Maya Research: Using History and Anthropology to Study the Maya Site of Tihoo, Merida, Yucatan” in the 9th Annual International Conference on New Directions in the Humanities at the Universidad de Granada, Campus La Cartuja, Granada, Spain, June 2011.
“The Usefulness of GPS in Archaeological Mapping,” Chunchucmil, Yucatán, México, May 2006.
National Conferences/Lectures:
“Its Elementary my Dear Watson: Using Material Culture to Understand Human Behaviors” in The Arc of Anchorage Keynote Series, Anchorage, Alaska, Sept. 2014.
“From Ichcanzihoo to Mérida: Discussing Cultural Transition Through Contact Archaeology in Tíhoo, Mérida, Yucatan,” in The Arc of Anchorage Keynote Series, Anchorage, Alaska, Sept. 2014.
“Contact Archaeology at the Maya site of Tihoo, Merida, Yucatan,” Annual Society of Historical Archaeology Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, January 2012.
“Analysis of the Ciudadela (YUC 2) Artifact Assemblage: Tihoo, Merida, Yucatan,” in Historical Archaeology in the New World: Power, Diaspora, Architecture, and Circulation, 109th Annual American Anthropological Association Meeting, New Orleans, Louisana, November 2010.
“Quetzalcoatl, Kukulkan, and Jesus: Thoughts on Religious Identity, Gender, and Resistance in Aztec and Maya Societies,” in Historical Archaeologies of Christianity, Capitalism, and Collaboration, 108th Annual American Anthropological Association Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 2009.
“La Reconquista de La Mujer: Documenting the Transition of Gendered Ceramics in Aztec and Mayan Contexts, 1400-1550,” in Political and Economic Behaviors Across Scales, 5th Annual Symposium of the Society for Anthropological Sciences (AAA Affiliate), Las Vegas, Nevada, February 2009.
“Tlaloc, Chac, and Jesus: Thoughts on Religious Syncretism in Aztec and Mayan Societies,” in Religion in the Making, 38th Annual Symposium of the Society for Cross Cultural Research Symposium, Las Vegas, Nevada, February 2009.
“Implementing New Techniques for Section 106 Compliance: The Use of Data Management Systems in Historic Preservation,” in Methods & Data Analysis Issues, 37th Annual Symposium for the Society for Cross Cultural Research, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 2008.
“Religious Syncretism: Comparing the Impacts of Christianity on Late Roman and New World Paganism,” in Phi Alpha Theta Biennial Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, January 2008. (Co-presenter Jennifer L. Blank)
“Investigations of the Pre-Columbian and Colonial Ceramic Sequences in Tíhoo, Mérida, Yucatán,” in Cultural Variation and Practice, 36th Annual Symposium of the Society for Cross Cultural Research, San Antonio, Texas, February 2007.
“Survey of the Central Part of the State of Yucatan, Mexico 2005,”in Regional and Community Organization in the Northern Lowlands: Papers in Honor of the Life and Legacy of Ed Kurjack, 71st Annual Symposium of the Society for American Archaeology in San Juan, Puerto Rico, April 2006. (Co-presenters Clifford Brown, Walter Witschey, and Carlos Peraza Lope)
Regional Conferences/Lectures/Panels:
“The Buffalo Project” Distinguished Lecture Series – Department of Anthropology, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, April 11, 2018.
Rhianna C. Rogers et. al, “Taking a Knee and Other Issues of Speech and Expression in Sport.” Panelists: UB law student Michael Schwartz; Devon Patterson, vice president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee; James Jarvis, associate counsel; Rhianna Rogers, associate professor of interdisciplinary studies at Empire State College; and Donald Grinde, director of graduate studies in the Department of Transnational Studies in the Difficult Conversations (DifCON) at the University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, October 2017.
Rhianna C. Rogers et. al, “MAC Diversity Summit – UB Invited Panel on Diversity and Inclusion.” Panelists: UB student athlete Devon Patterson, Rhianna Rogers, associate professor of interdisciplinary studies at Empire State College; and Helen A. Drew, professor of sports law, MAC Office, Cleveland, Ohio, February 2018.
Rhianna C. Rogers and Aimee Wozick, “How to Cultivate Cross Cultural Awareness among Adult Learners: Practical Examples from the Buffalo Project,” in Concurrent Session II at the 2014 SUNY Diversity Conference. Albany, NY, November 2014
“Global Learning Qualifying Framework Workshop and Poster Presentation,” 2014 Global Learning Qualifications Framework Summit, (Co-presenting with Nan Travers, Amy McQuigge, Michele Forte, Bob Carey, Eileen O’Connor, Betty Hurley-Dasgupta) SUNY Empire State College-Coordinating Center (Main Campus), Saratoga Springs, NY, November 2014.
“Fostering Creativity in Learning-How to Effectively Incorporate OERs into Assignments. Part 2: Practical Applications,” SUNY Center for Online Teaching Excellence (COTE) Speakers Series: Fellow Chats. Albany, NY, August 2014
“Fostering Creativity in Learning-How to Effectively Incorporate OERs into Assignments. Part 1: Theory and Methods,” SUNY Center for Online Teaching Excellence (COTE) Speakers Series: Fellow Chats. Albany, NY, August 2014.
“Keynote Address: How Culture Can Impact WNY Settlement Patterns: Case Studies from the Buffalo Project” Realty Edge Business Meeting. Millennium Hotel, Cheektowaga, NY Nov. 2013
“The Importance of Cultural Awareness in WNY Realty: Case Studies from the Buffalo Project” WNY Relators Association, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Buffalo, NY Oct. 2013
“The Importance of Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity to WNY Realty” in WNY Relators Association-Women’s Council of Realtors Business Meeting, Amherst, NY Oct. 2013
“Race: Are We So Different?” American Anthropological Association Traveling Exhibit and Plenary Session,” Invited Panelists Drs. Mark Soderstrom, Adele Anderson, and Rhianna C. Rogers. Rochester Museum and Science Center, Rochester, NY Feb. 2, 2013
“Its Elementary my Dear Watson: Using Material Culture to Understand Human Behaviors“ in 2012 WNY Branch of the National League of American Pen Women Lecture Series, Amherst, NY Nov 2012.
“From Ichcanzihoo to Mérida: Discussing Cultural Transition Through Contact Archaeology in Tíhoo, Mérida, Yucatan,” in The New York State Archaeological Association- Houghton Chapter Speaker Series, Buffalo Museum of Science, Buffalo, NY, May 2011
“Analysis of the Ciudadela (YUC 2) Artifact Assemblage from Tíhoo, Mérida, Yucatan,” Why Interdisciplinary Approaches to Learning?, 2nd Annual Comparative Studies Association Conference, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, April 2010.
“Christianity and the Pagan: Comparisons of Religious Dogma in Late Roman Antiquity and New World Spanish Colonialism,” Phi Alpha Theta 2007 Regional Conference, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, April 2007. (Co-presenter Jennifer L. Blank)
“Christianity and the Pagan: Similarities between Late Roman Antiquity and New World Spanish Christian Conversion,” Florida Conference of Historians, Rollins College, Orlando, Florida, March 2007. (Co-presenter Jennifer L. Blank)
“Survey of the Central Part of the State of Yucatan, Mexico 2005,” 2nd Annual Southeastern Conference on Mesoamerican Archaeology and History, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, February 2006. (Co-presenters Clifford Brown, Walter Witschey, and Carlos Peraza Lope)
“Results from Investigations at Hunacti, Yucatan 2005,” 2nd Annual Southeastern Conference on Mesoamerican Archaeology and History, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida. February 2006. (Co-presenters Clifford Brown, Walter Witschey, and Carlos Peraza Lope)
“The Manipulation of Christianity and the Demise of Female Roles in Aztec Society,” in Early American Histories Lecture Series, presented by Phi Alpha Theta: The National History Honors Society, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, April 2004.
Institutional Conferences/Panels/Lectures:
“4th Annual Diversity Forum Series: Invisible and Visible Disabilities” Sponsored by SUNY Empire State College (Moderator), SUNY Empire State College-Coordinating Center (Main Campus), Saratoga Springs, NY, April. 11, 2018.
“3rd Annual Deliberative Conversation: Re-Entry of Formerly Incarcerated Peoples into Higher Education” Sponsored by SUNY Empire State College (Moderator), SUNY Empire- Buffalo/Cheektowaga Campus, March 12, 2018.
“2nd Annual Deliberative Conversation: Puerto Rico in the Aftermath of Hurricane Maria” Sponsored by SUNY Empire State College (Moderator), SUNY Empire State College-Coordinating Center (Main Campus), Saratoga Springs, NY, November 18, 2017.
“3rd Annual Diversity Forum Series: American Politics and Race” Sponsored by SUNY Empire State College (Moderator), SUNY Empire State College-Coordinating Center (Main Campus), Saratoga Springs, NY, April. 18, 2017.
“1st Annual Deliberative Conversation: American Politics, A Student Conversation” Sponsored by SUNY Empire State College (Moderator), SUNY Empire State College-Coordinating Center (Main Campus), Saratoga Springs, NY, September 18, 2017.
“The Buffalo Project: Driving Cultural Change through Learning,” Dialogues Discussions. SUNY Empire State College-Niagara Frontier Center, Manhattan, NY, Feb. 2015.
“1st Annual Diversity Forum Series: Forum on Race and Policing: Issues, Progressions, and Comments” Sponsored by SUNY Empire State College (Moderator with Drs. Menoukha Case and Himanee Gupta-Carlson), SUNY Empire State College-Coordinating Center (Main Campus), Saratoga Springs, NY, Feb. 13, 2015.
Rhianna C. Rogers and Aimee Woznick “How to Cultivate Cross Cultural Awareness among Adult Learners: Revisiting the Buffalo Project,” Brown Bag Discussions. SUNY Empire State College-Niagara Frontier Center, Cheektowaga, NY, Nov. 2014.
“Honoring and Discovering Our Cultures: Native American Awareness Plenary Event” Sponsored by the Center for Distance Learning in conjunction with the Office of Affirmative Action, the Collegewide Diversity and Inclusion Committee and the Office of Collegewide Student Services at SUNY Empire State College (Panel Presenter with Joanne Shenandoah, Kay Olan, Doug George-Kanentiio and Drs. Menoukha Case, Jeffery Lambe, Deborah Holler), SUNY Empire State College-Coordinating Center (Main Campus), Saratoga Springs, NY, Nov. 2013.
“Native American Keynote Address by Dr. Rodney Haring and Tribal Sovereignty Plenary Session” Presentations with Brian Murphy and Drs. Sandra Johnson and Rodney Haring. Semi Annual Buffalo Project Plenary Series (Event Co-Organizer with Sandra Johnson and Panel Moderator), SUNY Empire State College-Niagara Frontier Center, Cheektowaga, NY, Nov. 2013.
“Global Learning Qualifying Framework Workshop and Poster Presentation,” (Co-presented with Nan Travers, Amy McQuigge, Michele Forte, Bob Carey, Eileen O’Connor, Viktoria Popova-Gonci, and Betty Hurley-Dasgupta) 2013 ESC Fall Academic Conference, SUNY Empire State College-Coordinating Center (Main Campus), Saratoga Springs, NY, Oct. 2012.
“What is with these OERs?: Practical Strategies for How to Effectively Incorporate OERs into Assignments,” NFC Digital Day Conference, SUNY Empire State College-Niagara Frontier Center, Cheektowaga, NY, Aug. 2013.
“African American Plenary Event” Semi Annual Buffalo Project Plenary Series (Panel Organizer, Moderator, and Presenter with Drs. Mark Soderstrom and Sonja Brown Givens), SUNY Empire State College-Niagara Frontier Center, Cheektowaga, NY June 2013.
“What is Interdisciplinary Studies?” Invited Virtual NEC Presentation, SUNY Empire State College-Northeast Center, Latham, NY, May 2013.
“Institute on Mentoring, Teaching, and Learning: Innovations in Practice,” (Invited Panel Discussant with Katherine Jelly, Cathy Leaker, Frances Boyce, Amanda Sisselman, Sue Epstein and Cindy Bates) 2011 Empire State College All College Conference, ESC Coordinating Center (Main Campus), Saratoga Springs, NY, March 2013
“Fostering Creativity in Learning: How to Effectively Incorporate OERs into Assignments” Center for Mentoring and Learning Speakers Series, SUNY Empire State College-Coordinating Center (Main Campus), Saratoga Springs, NY, Feb. 2013
“Native American Event: Why do we celebrate Native American Month?,” Semi Annual Buffalo Project Plenary Series (Panel Co-organizer with Dr. Sandra Johnson and Prof. Ann Garner and Event Moderator with presenters Brendalee Piccone, Brian Murphy, Ann Garner, Sandra Johnson, and Sierra Adare-Tasiwoopa api), SUNY Empire State College-Niagara Frontier Center, Cheektowaga, NY, Nov. 2012. http://vimeo.com/53705437
“Strategies for Open Learning: Examples from an NFC Mentor.” In Open Learning Plenary Sessions (Presented with Deb Amory, Bob Clougherty, Francis Boyce, Cathy Leaker, and Betty Hurly-Dasgupta.) ESC 2012 Virtual Fall Academic Conference, SUNY Empire State College-Coordinating Center (Main Campus), Saratoga Springs, NY, Oct. 2012.
“The Buffalo Project: How Can Empire State College’s Niagara Frontier Center Become a Culturally ‘Open’ Regional Center,” ESC Virtual Academic Conference-Cultural Studies AOS Meeting, SUNY Empire State College-Coordinating Center (Main Campus), Saratoga Springs, NY, Oct. 2012.
Rhianna C. Rogers and Maria L. Tripi “How Can Empire State College’s Niagara Frontier Center Become a Culturally ‘Open’ Regional Center,” 8th Annual Empire State College Student Academic Conference, SUNY-Empire State College, Adams Mark Hotel, Buffalo, NY, Oct 2012.
Rhianna C. Rogers and Nathan Whitley-Grassi “Developing Learning Activities for Blended Studies” APARC Sponsored Academic Discussion and Afternoon Workshop, SUNY Empire State College-Niagara Frontier Center, Cheektowaga, NY, October 2012.
“Keynote Address: Cross-Cultural Management-What does it mean and how can it help me?” Business, Management & Economic Residency Luncheon, SUNY Empire State College-Niagara Frontier Center, Cheektowaga, NY, June 2012.
“Keynote Address: What is Business Anthropology,” Business, Management & Economic Residency Luncheon, SUNY Empire State College-Niagara Frontier Center, Cheektowaga, NY, June 2011.
“Strategies for Formative Assessment: Project Based Learning Experiences,” 2012 NFC Faculty Retreat, The Millennium Hotel, Cheektowaga, NY, March 2012. http://cml.esc.edu/themes/cml/snippets/NFCProject%20Based%20Learning_Rogers.pdf
“What is Cultural Sensitivity?” Panel Organizer and Moderator with Bob Gerulat, Sandra Johnson, Hartley Hutchins and Brian Murphy, Cultures Across the Curriculum Residency, SUNY Empire State College-Niagara Frontier Center, Cheektowaga, NY, Nov. 2011.
“What is Contact Archaeology?: Examples from Tíhoo, Mérida, Yucatan,” Niagara Frontier Center- Brown Bag Lunch Series, SUNY Empire State College-Niagara Frontier Center, Cheektowaga, NY, April 2011
“ESC as an Open University: An Ethnographic Study of SUNY ESC-Niagara Frontier,” in ESC as an Open Institution: Open to Whom? 2011 Empire State College All College Conference, ESC Coordinating Center (Main Campus), Saratoga Springs, NY, March 2011.
“Looking Forward to Native America: Envisioning the Future of Native America at Empire State College,” (Invited Panel Discussant with K.D. Eaglefeathers, Nikki Shrimpton, Sandra Johnson, and Deborah Holler) 2011 Empire State College All College Conference, ESC Coordinating Center (Main Campus), Saratoga Springs, NY, March 2011
“1st Annual NFC Cultural Diversity Luncheon,” SUNY Empire State College-Niagara Frontier Center, Cheektowaga, NY, Fall 2010 (Event Organizer and Moderator)
RELEVANT SERVICE EXPERIENCE:
SUNY-Empire State College Service
Coordinator (AY 2017-present): Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary (IMS) Studies
Committee Member (2018-present): SUNY Accelerated Degree Grant Committee, Office of Academic Affairs, SUNY-Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, New York.
Committee Member (2018-present): “Year of” Culture Committee, President’s Office, SUNY-Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, New York.
Committee Member (2018-present): College-wide Assessment Committee, Office of Academic Affairs, SUNY-Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, New York.
Coordinator (AY 2016-2017): IMS Catalog – with Dr. Menoukha Case
Area of Study (AOS) co-convener (AY 2014-2017): Interdisciplinary Studies – with Dr. Menoukha Case
Committee Member (2017): College-Wide Diversity Council, SUNY-Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, New York.
Committee Member (2017): College-Wide Fall Academic Conference Committee, SUNY-Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, New York.
Committee Alternate (2015-2017): Center for Mentoring and Learning, SUNY-Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, New York.
Committee Member (2015): College-Wide Technology Restructuring Committee, SUNY-Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, New York.
Faculty Adviser (2014-present): Graduate Student Association, SUNY-Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Committee Member (2011-2013): College-Wide Student Degree Planning Guide Committee, SUNY-Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, New York.
Committee Member (2012-2013): Interdisciplinary Studies AOS Guidelines Revision Sub-Committee, SUNY-Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, New York.
Committee Member (2012): College-Wide American History and Western Civilization Area of Study Assessment Committee, SUNY-Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, New York.
Committee Member (2010-2011): College-Wide Native American Certificate Planning Committee, SUNY-Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, New York
Social and Behavioral Sciences Division/Niagara Frontier Service
SBS Curriculum Committee Member (2017): SUNY-Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, New York.
SBS Planning Committee Member (2017): SUNY-Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, New York.
Committee Member (2011-2013, 2013-2015): Academic Planning and Resource Committee, SUNY-Empire State College, Cheektowaga, New York.
– APARC Co-Chair August 2012-2013
Committee Chair (2011-2014): The Buffalo Project Plenary Series Planning Committee, SUNY-Empire State College, Cheektowaga, New York.
Faculty Adviser (2011-2014): Niagara Frontier Center Student Club- SUNY ESC CARES (College Achievement Requires Engaged Students), SUNY-Empire State College-Niagara Frontier Center, Cheektowaga, NY.
Committee Member (2011-2012): Science Math & Technology (SMT) Search Committee for the Math Educator job posting at the Niagara Frontier Center.
Committee Chair (2011): Cultural Studies/Cultural Across the Curriculum Residency Planning Committee, SUNY-Empire State College, Cheektowaga, New York.
Community Service
I have actively engaged in the greater academic community of Western New York by establishing relationships with faculty members at Buffalo State College, Niagara University, and the University at Buffalo. I also belong to a number of professional and academic organizations and am a reviewer for academic journals.
Community Boards
Impact Buffalo: Vice President (2012-2013)
Academic Boards
University at Buffalo Inclusive Leadership Council, Honorary Member, (2017-present)
WNY American Archaeological Institute : Advisory Board (2011-present)
New York State Archaeological Association, Houghton Chapter, Member (2010-present) & Houghton Chapter, Vice President (2013-present)
Scientific Journals International- Editorial Review Board, (2007-2010).
Academic Consultant
Karen Latchana Kenney (2015), Ancient Aztecs. Minneapolis, MN: Abdo Publishing.
Academic Book and Grant Reviewer
Routledge: Taylor & Francis Group- Book Reviewer, (2014): Gregory R. Hancock and Ralph O. Muller’s The Reviewer’s Guide to Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Counsel (SSHRC) of Canada, Grant Reviewer, (2013): Charles Barteet’s unsuccessful grant “The formation of the urban spaces of colonial Mérida as it evolved from the abandoned Maya ceremonial center of Tihó”
The International Journal of the Humanities- Editorial Reviewer, (2011): Associate Editor, International Journal of the Humanities, Volume 9, Issue 3
Membership in Professional and Academic Organizations
New York State Archaeological Association, Houghton Chapter, 2010-present
American Association of University Women, Buffalo Chapter, 2010 – present
The Register of Professional Archaeology, 2007 – present
Lambda Alpha, National Anthropology Honors Society, 2005 – present
Phi Alpha Theta, National History Honors Society, 2002 – present
American Anthropological Association, 2008 – 2014
The Society of Historical Archaeology, 2009 – 2011
Florida Atlantic University, Public Intellectual Doctoral Student Association, 2004 – 2010
Society for Cross Cultural Research, 2008 – 2010
Society for Anthropological Sciences, 2008 – 2010
Society for American Archaeology, 2005-2006