Curriculum Vitae

Education

University of Arkansas: M.A. Journalism with history emphasis. Thesis: “The Arkansas Traveler: The First Seventy-Five Years of a Student Newspaper” (2004).
University of Arkansas: B.A. Journalism (1983)
Amigo Library Services and the Institute of Museum and Library Services: Preservation Issues and Practices Certificate (2009).

Professional Experience

2012-present: University of Arkansas: Executive Editor
2004-2012: University of Arkansas: Editor
2000-2003: The Morning News: Fayetteville Metro Editor
1999-2000: The Morning News: City Reporter
1995-1999: The Morning News: City Editor
1990-1995: The Morning News: News Editor
1988-1990: The Springdale News: Reporter
1983-1984: Northwest Arkansas Times: Reporter
1983-1985: Northwest: An Ozark Journal: Co-publisher and designer

Teaching Experience

University of Arkansas (graduate instructor)

JOUR 1033: Fundamentals of Journalism Lab.
JOUR 4333: Ethics in Journalism.

University of Arkansas (adjunct instructor)

JOUR 10303: Media Writing.
JOUR 4143: Public Relations Writing.
JOUR 4553: Magazine Editing and Production.

Publications

Books, Publications and Sections

Ed., Alison, C. (2022) Ozark Hollow, a weekly e-zine.
Heifner, Marilyn Lyles Johnson; Cazort, A., & Alison, C. (2021) Evergreen Cemetery Burial List. Fayetteville Ark.: Evergreen Cemetery Association Board.
Alison, C. (2017) A Brief History of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Charleston, S.C.: The History Press.
“Ferdinand Zellner.” (2013). In Welky, A. & Keckhaver, M. (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Arkansas Music (pp. 225-226). Little Rock, Ark.: Butler Center Books, and on the Encyclopedia of Arkansas website.
Ed., Alison, C. (2011-2023) Arkansas magazine. Fayetteville, Ark.: Arkansas Alumni Association.
Alison, C., & Compton, E. (2011). Images of America: Fayetteville. Charleston, S.C.: Arcadia Publishing.
Ed., Alison, C. (2010-2018). Flashback quarterly historical journal. Fayetteville, Ark.: Washington County Historical Society.
Ed., Alison, C. (2000). Millennial Milestones. Springdale, Ark.: Stephens Media.

Articles

Alison, C. (2022). Foreword. Arkansas Historical Quarterly, special edition on the history of the University of Arkansas.
Alison, C. (2020). “The Long Empty.” Arkansas.
Alison, C. (2015). “Artist Showcase.” Arkansas.
Alison, C. (2014). “Stephen Bedford: A Mayor Connected to the North.” Flashback
Alison, C. (2014). “In Pursuit of Excellence,” Arkansas
Alison, C., & Scott, H. (2013). “A History in Scrapbook,” Arkansas
Alison, C. (2012). “Betty Davis: Building a Board from Splinters,” Flashback
Alison, C. (2012). “From Idiom to Idol: The Arkansas Razorback and Its History,” Arkansas
Alison, C. (2011) “Civil War Sesquicentennial,” Arkansas
Alison, C. (2010) “St. Louis & San Francisco Railway,” Encyclopedia of Arkansas Culture and History
Alison, C. (2010) “Ozark Institute,” Encyclopedia of Arkansas Culture and History
Alison, C. (2009) “Arkansas Aviatrix,” Arkansas
Alison, C. (2009) “Arkansas College,” Encyclopedia of Arkansas Culture and History
Alison, C. (2004) “Enslaved Children of the Indian Territory,” Ozark Historical Review

Documentaries, Broadcast and Digital Projects

Alison, C., & Kellams, K., ed. (2021-22) Ozarks at Large, producer, 50 episodes created about the University of Arkansas history (KUAF Radio)
Alison, C. et al. (2021) Digital Senior Walk, (University of Arkansas)
Alison, C. et al. (2016) script for “Celebrating 70 Years of the Fulbright Program,” (University Relations)
Alison, C. (2015-present) University of Arkansas Arkansas News. (University Relations)
Alison, C. (2015) University of Arkansas Historical Timeline. (University Relations)
Alison, C., ed. (2014) University of Arkansas Leading Change, Changing Lives. (University Relations)
Widder, K., Alford, J.N., & Alison, C. (2002). Rare Edition. (Lemke Department of Journalism)
Foley, L., director (2012). Contributing adviser. Up Among the Hills. (Lemke Department of Journalism)
Foley, L., director (2008). Contributing field producer. Where the Buffalo Flows. (Lemke Department of Journalism)
Alison, C. (2005-present) University of Arkansas Editorial Style and Usage Guide. (University Relations)
Barnes, Steve, producer (2002). Media panelist. “Lieutenant Governor Debate.” (Arkansas Educational Television Network)
Eds. Byrd, Dennis, & Blagg, B. (1999). FOIArkansas, Contributing editor. (Stephens Media et al)
Kellams, K., producer (1996-1999). Commentator. Ozarks at Large. (KUAF Radio)

Research Interests

The use of geography in telling journalistic stories
Historical development of student media at public universities and lessons that professional news operations can learn from student media
Integration of higher education in the South, including the success of affirmative action prior to Regents of the University of California v. Bakke
How does the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act hold up in the digital age?
Class versus race as a determinant for higher education attendance and success
Shifting epistemology of what it means to be a journalist, what constitutes news and how the fragmented landscape of news dissemination affects audience perceptions

Grant Writing

2016 — Arkansas Arts Council, Washington County Historical Society, co-author of grant led by Margaret Clark to establish an annual Washington County Pioneers program lifting up the histories of various diverse populations of the county
2011 — Arkansas Department of Heritage, grant to establish a part-time staff position to oversee the Washington County Historical Society’s museum, Headquarters House
1992 — Arkansas Department of Humanities, three-year grant for Arts Live Theatre to convert a part-time director position to full-time

Conferences and Professional Development

“Editor’s Forum,” Council for the Advancement of Secondary Education, Seattle, Washington, March 2018
“Editor’s Forum,” Council for the Advancement of Secondary Education, Chicago, Illinois, March 2017
“CourseLeaf User Conference,” sponsored by the Leepfrog Technologies, San Diego, California. February 2016.
“CourseLeaf User Conference,” sponsored by the Leepfrog Technologies, San Antonio, Texas. February 2015.
“SEC Communicators Conference,” Southeastern Conference Communicators Association, Oxford, Mississippi. June 2012.
“Usability Week,” Nielsen Norman Group, Washington, D.C., April 2007
“Marketing, PR and the Net,” Council for the Advancement of Secondary Education, Denver, Colorado. April 2006.

Service and Professional Affiliations

Affiliate, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (current).
Member, Council for Advancement of Secondary Education (current).
Treasurer, Northwest Arkansas Chapter, Society of Professional Journalists (current).
Member, Southeastern Conference Communicators Association (current).
Secretary, Evergreen Cemetery Association (current).
Executive Committee, Washington County Historical Society (2009-2018)
Volunteer, Lemke Journalism Project, Walter J. Lemke Department of Journalism (2002-2011).
Member, Student Media Advisory Board, University of Arkansas (2012-present).
Member, Woolsey Farmstead Visionary Committee, City of Fayetteville (2015-2021).
Board of Directors, Arts Live Theatre (1989-1992 and 2000-2004).
Member, Fayetteville Forward’s historic and heritage resources group (2010-2013).
Board of Advisors, The Eagle, student newspaper at NorthWest Arkansas Community College (2008-2010).
Staff volunteer, Obama for President in Arkansas, New Hampshire and Missouri (2007-2008).
Member, Historic Washington County Courthouse Centennial Committee (2005)
Member, Fayetteville High School Band Boosters Club (2011-2015).
Steering Committee, Northwest Arkansas Gridiron (current).

Public Speaking Appearances

“U of A Civil Rights Walking Tour,” Osher Lifelong Living Institute, slated for May, 2024.
“History of Fayetteville,” Osher Lifelong Living Institute, 2018.
“An Architectural Tour of Downtown Fayetteville,” Fayetteville Public Library, June 2017.
“The Frisco Trail,” historical tour of part of the Frisco Trail in Fayetteville as part of the dedication of the Razorback Greenway, Washington County Historical Society and City of Fayetteville, May 2015.
“The Razorback in the History and Culture of Arkansas,” Old State House Museum, 2011.

Awards, Honors and Scholarships

Golden Tusk, 2018, University of Arkansas Student Affairs, for “going above and beyond” in service to students.
Mayor’s Award for Outstanding Service in Historic Preservation, 2015, for producing a Historic Walking Tour Map for the Washington County Historical Society, with Bill Kincaid and Ellen Compton.
Mayor’s Historic Preservation Award, Honorable Mention, 2011, for producing the FayettevilleHistory.com website.
First place, graphics, Arkansas Press Association, 1990.
First place, feature writing, Arkansas Press Association, 1990.
First place, graphics, Associated Press Managing Editors, 1989.
First place, feature writing, Arkansas Press Association, 1989.
Arkansas Education Writer of the Year, 1989, Council for Advancement of Secondary Education.

Technical Skills

Proficient in the following:

Microsoft Word.
Adobe InDesign.
Adobe Photoshop.
Adobe Illustrator.
Associated Press Style.
Chicago Manual of Style.

Knowledgeable in the following:

Adobe Audition.
Adobe Premier Pro.
HTML.
Avid.
Filemaker Pro.
FinalCut.
Microsoft Excel.

Experienced in the following content management systems:

OmniUpdate.
CourseLeaf.
WordPress.
Typepad.
NewsEditPro.