Conference Presentations

As of October 2021, I have presented 35 times at state, regional, and international conferences.

2021

Dembsey, J. M., Prince, S., Tyson, L., Boeshart, M., & Hessler, B. (2021, October). Special interest Group: Online writing centers. International Writing Centers Association Conference.

Dembsey, J. M., Prince, S., Nastachowski, B., Tyson, L., Boeshart, M., Rawlins, P., & Hessler, B. (2021, October). Meet and Greet with the OWCA Executive Board. Online Writing Centers Association Conference.

Breslin, M. L., Odierna, D., & Dembsey, J. M. (2021, June). Disability & research. Pacific Northwest IRB Conference. Northcentral University.

Prince, S., Dembsey, J. M., Tyson, L., Shapland, A., & Boeshart, M. (2021, February). Introducing the Online Writing Centers Association: A roundtable discussion. Southeastern Writing Center Association Conference.

2020

Miller, H., Dembsey, J. M., Northern, S., & Daines, R. (2020, November). Using existing university resources to streamline the IRB experience for student researchers with SBER studies. Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research Conference.

Dembsey, J. M., Northern, S., Daines, R., & Miller, H. (2020, October). Novice researchers: Creating a partnership between an academic success center and IRB. University of New Mexico Mentoring Institute. Virtual.

Dembsey, J. M., Prince, S., & Tyson, E. (2020, October). Special interest group: Online Writing Centers Association. International Writing Centers Association’s Listen. Learn. Lead.

Moroski-Rigney, K., Dembsey, J. M., & Herzl-Betz, R. (2020, October). Featured session: Accessibility task force. International Writing Centers Association’s Listen. Learn. Lead.

Dembsey, J. M., & Rogers, L. (2020, March). Humanizing technology: Developing critical approaches to bringing tech into the center. East Central Writing Centers Association Conference. Marian University. Indianapolis, IN.

2019

Dembsey, J. M. (2019, November). Accessibility in the everyday: A workshop for writing center reinvention. Michigan Writing Centers Association Conference. Central Michigan University. Mount Pleasant, MI.

Prince, S., Nastachowski, B., Dembsey, J. M., & Boeshart, M. (2019, October). Special Interest Group: Online writing centers. International Writing Centers Association Conference. Columbus, OH.

Dembsey, J. M. (2019, October). Art and ableism: An accessibility analysis of writing center pedagogy, conferences, and publications. International Writing Centers Association Conference. Columbus, OH.

Ziemba, S., Hurwitz, A., & Dembsey, J. M. (2019, July). The IRB review: Collaborating forward. Northcentral University Faculty Symposium. Phoenix, AZ.

Dembsey, J. M. (2019, April). Evolving with access: An analysis of accessibility in the writing center community. East Central Writing Centers Association Conference. University of Dayton. Dayton, OH.

Dembsey, J. M. (2019, April). Evolving technologies in online writing center work. East Central Writing Centers Association Conference. University of Dayton. Dayton, OH.

2018

Dembsey, J. M. (2018, October). Breaking down the myth: Accessibility in the writing center community. Michigan Writing Centers Association Conference. University of Michigan—Flint. Flint, MI.

Boeshart, M., Dembsey, J. M., & Prince, S. (2018, October). Creating equity and access: Online writing centers in the 21st century. International Writing Centers Association Conference. Atlanta, GA.

Dembsey, J. M., & Tyrrell, B. (2018, October). Universal Design in WCOnline: Exploring the hidden biases of appointment scheduling systems and their effect on writing center work. International Writing Centers Association Conference. Atlanta, GA.

Boeshart, M., Dembsey, J. M., Nastachowski, B., & Prince, S. (2018, October). Special Interest Group: Online writing centers. International Writing Centers Association Conference. Atlanta, GA.

Dembsey, J. M. (2018, March). Digital fatigue and appointment scheduling technologies: A study of user needs and usability in WCOnline vs. Acuity. East Central Writing Centers Association Conference. The Ohio State University. Columbus, OH.

Dembsey, J. M., Shackelford, L., & Vingum, R. (2018, March). Conversation transformation: Utilizing threshold concepts of writing to re-focus the languaging on asynchronous consulting. Conference on College Composition and Communication. Kansas City, MO.

2017

Dembsey, J. M., Vingum, R., & Shackelford, L. (2017, November). Gathering intelligence from the OWI mission: Principles, practices, and technologies for effective synchronous consulting. International Writing Centers Association Conference. Chicago, IL.

Dembsey, J. M. (2017, October). Blurring the lines: Using technology to blend asynchronous, synchronous, and face-to-face consulting. Michigan Writing Centers Association Conference. Oakland University. Rochester, MI.

Dembsey, J. M., & Silvas, T. (2017, March). Guiding from a distance: The role of technology in building community and conversation in online writing centers. East Central Writing Centers Association Conference. Southwestern Michigan College. Dowagiac, MI.

2016

Dembsey, J. M. (2016, October). Can you reach me now?: Applying accessibility design principles in the writing center. Michigan Writing Centers Association Conference. Macomb Community College. Warren, MI.

Dembsey, J. M., Vingum, R., & Shackelford, L. (2016, October). Let your consultants be your guide: Universal design for learning in online writing center training. International Writing Centers Association. Denver, CO. Panel.

Vingum, R., & Dembsey, J. M. (2016, March). Starting an online writing center: Planning, proposals, and lessons learned. East Central Writing Centers Association Conference. University of Mount Union. Alliance, OH.

2015

Dembsey, J. M. (2015, October). Reaching across the mitten: Online consulting trends in Michigan universities. Michigan Writing Centers Association Conference. Southwestern Michigan College. Dowagiac, MI.

Tabor, L., & Dembsey, J. M. (2015, October). Optimizing difference: Collaborating across personality types in writing center administration. International Writing Centers Association Conference. Pittsburgh, PA.

Dembsey, J. M. (2015, April). Grammarly as a “drive-through” writing center: The ethics of convenience versus quality. East Central Writing Centers Association Conference. University of Notre Dame. Notre Dame, IN.

2014

Dembsey, J. M., Place, S., & Kioussis, M. (2014, March). The consultant behind the screen: The unique benefits and challenges of asynchronous online consulting. East Central Writing Centers Association Conference. Miami University. Oxford, OH.

2013

Lawson, D., Dembsey, J. M., & Abbey, D. (2013, October). Peer observation and evaluation in the center. Michigan Writing Centers Association Conference. Grand Valley State University. Allendale, MI.

Dembsey, J. M. (2013, April). Improve you’re grammar: The strengths and weaknesses of Grammarly. East Central Writing Centers Association Conference. Clarion University. Clarion, PA.

Dembsey, J. M., Eickhoff, L., & Gibson, K. (2013, April). Grammarly meets consultants: Grammar software and writing centers. East Central Writing Centers Association Conference. Clarion University. Clarion, PA.

2012

Dembsey, J. M., De Herder, B., Minshall, A., Abbey, D., & Graves, J. (2012, October). Tales of the re-consultants. Michigan Writing Centers Association Conference. Michigan State University. East Lansing, MI.