Dr. Linda Tomlinson
Associate Professor of History
Department Chair
Office: JKSA 101B
Phone: 672-1556
Email: ltomlins@uncfsu.edu

Education

• PhD, Clark Atlanta University, 2007.
  • Major: African and African American Studies
  • Supporting Areas of Emphasis: History
  • Dissertation Title: "Non-Accommodators: A Study of Black Activism in Dallas, Texas, 1954-1975"
• Master of Liberal Arts (MLA), Southern Methodist University, 1993.
  • Major: Liberal Arts: History
  • Dissertation Title: Rice Cultivation and the Development of African American Culture
• BFA, Southern Methodist University, 1988.
  • Major: Communications-Public Relations
• Associates of Arts, El Centro College, 1981.
  • Major: Liberal Arts
  • Supporting Areas of Emphasis: Liberal Arts

Academic, Government, Military and Professional Positions

Academic - Post-Secondary

Assistant Professor, Fayetteville State University. (August 2008 - Present).

Licensures and Certifications

Security Awareness Training, Fayetteville State University. (February 2, 2016 - Present).

Online Teaching Certification, Fayetteville State University. (January 1, 2013 - Present).

Integrated Course Design Certification, Dee Fink & Associates, University of Oklahoma. (June 11, 2011 - Present).

Professional Memberships

American Historical Association.

Association for the Study of African American Life and History.

National Association of African American Studies.

Southern Conference on Afro-American Studies, Inc.

Teaching

Teaching Experience

Fayetteville State University

• HIST 211/212, History of the United States.
• HIST 210, African American History
• HIST 322, Ethnic Minorities in Urban American History
• HIST 375, Women in Africa: Sustainability
• HIST 460, Problems in American History: Civil Rights and Black Power
• HIST 490, Senior Seminar: Civil Rights and Black Power

Directed Student Learning

Dissertation Committee Member, "Who We Are to Become If We Are Not This," Other (Outside Fayetteville State University). (March 23, 2015 - Present).
Advised: Ashanti Jackson

Research

Presentations Given

Tomlinson, L. D., CHSS Women's History Month Committee, "Highlighting Contributions by Women of Diverse Backgrounds to Address Disparities in People of Color," CHSS at FSU, 121 LSA Building. (March 25, 2022).

Almeida, E. (Moderator), Tomlinson, L. (Panelist), Kim, J. Y. (Panelist), Swinson, C. (Panelist), Hodges, S. (Panelist), Bose-Basu, B. (Panelist), Nazar, Y., Women's History Month Symposium, "Highlighting Contributions of Diverse Women to Address Disparities Among Persons of Color," Women's History Month Committee, 121 Lyons Science Annex. (March 25, 2022).

Research Currently in Progress

"African Diaspora Global Presence" (Ongoing).
This research involves identifying, researching and identifying the African diasporic presence in the world. Will document findings from Juy 2012 trip to India with Summer Abroad program.

"Black Women Eldering Project" (On-Going).
Researching and writing an article on Black female activist of the Civil Rights and Black Power era in terms of them as "elders" in the African Diasporic community.

"Black Women's Activism Engendering Economic Empowerment in the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements" (Writing Results).
This is a paper to be presented at the 2010 Association for the Study of African American Life and History's Conference in Raleigh NC in September 29-October 3.

"Comparative Study of Dalit Women of India and Mexican Immigrant Women in the U.S." (Planning).
Working with an Indian Scholar, Jony Ranta, on her post-doctoral project as a Fulbright Scholar in Residence during the 2016-17 academic year. Serving as mentor and research collaborator with Ms. Ranta.

"Historically Black College and Universities: An Asset-Based Perspective of Contributions to the Higher Education Landscape" (On-Going).
Participate/interviewee for a discussion of my general experiences at an HBCU, insights about best practices for advancing institutional and/or student outcomes and the under-acknowledge strengths of these institutions.

"Jim Crow Cultures in the South and Midwest" (Planning).
Creating a panel of scholarly articles on Jim Crow practices for the 2016 ASALH and other conferences during the 2016-17 year

"Making Peace Profitable" (Writing Results).
Researching for an article on a paradigm shift in terms of peace in western, capitalist nations. An article will be produced for an Indian Journal coming out of Panjab University.

"Maria Stewart and Frances Ellen Watkins Harper: Battling Slavery in Skirts" (Planning).
This paper examines the role of free black women in the abolitionist movement by analyzing the work of Maria Stewart and Francis Ellen Watkins Harper.

"The History of African American Female Firefighters" (On-Going).
Unveiling the history of African American female firefighters from past to present.

"The Substantial Role of African American Women in the Texas NAACP".
This research examines the mobilization, organizational, and leadership roles of African American women in developing the Texas NAACP.

Service

Department Service

Faculty Advisor, College Democrats. (October 1, 2018 - Present).

Committee Chair, Promotion and Tenure Committee. (August 22, 2018 - Present).

Faculty Advisor, Alpha Iota Eta Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta. (August 1, 2017 - Present).

Faculty Advisor, FSU Collegiate NAACP. (August 1, 2017 - Present).

College Service

Committee Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee. (August 22, 2018 - Present).

Professional Service

Editorial Review Board Member, Annual Editions: US History, Vol. 1: Colonial through Reconstruction, Dubuque, Iowa. (June 1, 2013 - Present).

Reader and Scorer for 2022 AP United States History Exam, CollegeBoard AP-ETS, Princeton, NJ. (June 1, 2022 - June 12, 2022).