Maureen Blankemeyer



Maureen Blankemeyer1872 Sedro St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221330-329-3932 ? mblankem@kent.eduEDUCATIONDoctor of PhilosophyHuman Environmental Sciences (1996)Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OklahomaMaster of ScienceFamily Relations and Child Development (1993)Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OklahomaBachelor of Science Psychology (1990)Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OhioPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEAssociate ProfessorHuman Development and Family Studies (2002 - Present)(Tenured)School of Lifespan Development and Educational SciencesKent State University, Kent, Ohio Assistant ProfessorHuman Development and Family Studies (1996-2002)School of Family and Consumer StudiesKent State University, Kent, Ohio Publications*Asterisked names indicate master’s students whom I advised.Manuscripts in PreparationBlankemeyer, M., Walker, K., Walsh, C., & Wingate, T. (2019). Conversation partners: Promoting family science students’ intercultural competence. Walker, K., Blankemeyer, M., West, G., & Wingate, T. (2019). The work and family demands of HDFS alumni. Publications in Refereed JournalsTaber, B. J., & Blankemeyer, M. (2015). Time perspective and?vocational identity statuses of emerging adults. The Career Development Quarterly, 63, 113-125.Taber, B. J., & Blankemeyer, M. (2015). Future work self and career adaptability in the prediction of proactive career behaviors. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 86, 20-27. Walker, K., & Blankemeyer, M. (2013). Where are they now? The results of an HDFS alumni survey. Family Science Review, 18(2), 19-45.Blankemeyer, M., Walker, K., & Svitak, E. (2009). The 2003 war in Iraq: Perceptions of American and Northern Irish children. Childhood: A Journal of Global Child Research, 16(2), 229-246. *O'Malley, C. J., Blankemeyer, M., Walker, K. K., & Dellmann-Jenkins, M. (2007). Children’s reported communication with their parents about war. Journal of Family Issues, 28(12), 1639-1662. Richardson, R. A., Kraynak, A., Blankemeyer, M., & Walker, K. K. (2005). Service-learning in parenting education: Insights from students and parent participants. Marriage and Family Review, 38(3), 15-31. Blankemeyer, M., Culp, R. E., Hubbs-Tait, L., & Culp, A. M. (2002). A tool for identifying deficits in social competence: The Preschool Taxonomy of Problem Situations. Education & Treatment of Children, 25(2), 208-223. Blankemeyer, M., Flannery, D., & Vazsonyi, A. (2002). The role of aggression and social competence in children’s perceptions of the child-teacher relationship. Psychology in the Schools, 39(3), 293-304. Dellmann-Jenkins, M., Blankemeyer, M., & Olesh, M. (2002). Adults in expanded grandparent roles: Considerations for practice, policy, and research. Educational Gerontology, 28, 219-235. *Maxymiv, S. D., & Blankemeyer, M. (2001). Bringing bereavement education into the family life education classroom. Journal of Teaching in Marriage and Family, 1(2), 18-33. Culp, R. E., Howell, C. S., McDonald Culp, A., & Blankemeyer, M. (2001). Maltreated children’s emotional and behavioral problems: Do teachers and parents see the same things? Journal of Child and Family Studies, 10(1), 39-50. Dellmann-Jenkins, M., Blankemeyer, M., & Pinkard, O. (2001). Incorporating the elder caregiving role into the developmental tasks of young adulthood. International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 52(1), 1-18. Dellmann-Jenkins, M., Blankemeyer, M., & Pinkard, O. (2000). Young adult children and grandchildren in primary caregiver roles to older relatives and their service needs. Family Relations, 49, 177-186. Culp, A. M., Culp, R. E., Blankemeyer, M., & Passmark, L. (1998). Parent education home visitation program: Adolescent and nonadolescent mother comparison after six months of intervention. Infant Mental Health Journal, 19(2), 111-123.Blankemeyer, M., & Weber, M. (1996). Mentoring: The socialization of graduate students for the 21st Century. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 88(3), 32-36. Briggs, K., HubbsTait, L., Culp, R. E., & Blankemeyer, M. (1995). Perceiver bias in expectancies for sexually abused children. Family Relations, 44, 291-298. Invited Article*Maxymiv, S. D., & Blankemeyer, M. (2000). Bereavement as an integral piece of family life education. Network, 13(1), 5, 10. (National Council on Family Relations publication for Certified Family Life Educators)Edited VolumeMacmillan encyclopedia of interpersonal and family relationships: An interdisciplinary approach (in progress). Editor: James J. Ponzetti. Associate Editors: Blankemeyer, M., Horan, S., Lyons, H., & Shigeto, A.Refereed Book ChapterBlankemeyer, M., Walker, K., & Dellmann-Jenkins, M. (2014). A cross-cultural study of children’s understanding of terrorists: “They make the world not safe.” In M. N. Warehime (Ed.), Sociological studies of children and youth (Vol. 18, pp. 199-218). Bingley, UK: Emerald Group.Invited Refereed Book ChapterDellmann-Jenkins, M., & Blankemeyer, M. (2008). Emerging adulthood/young adulthood and caregiving.?In K. Shifren (Ed.), How caregiving affects development: Psychological implications for child, adolescent, and adult caregivers. Washington DC: American Psychological Association.Grant ApplicationsInternalBlankemeyer, M. (2014). Internationalizing the Human Development and Family Studies program: Developing a transferable model. College of Education, Health, and Human Services and the Office of Global Education. $88,633, funded.Blankemeyer, M. (2013). A baseline assessment of HDFS students’ intercultural competence. Kent State University Office of the Provost Program-Level Assessment Grant, $5,000, funded.Blankemeyer, M., & Dellmann-Jenkins, M. (2012). Globalizing the Human Development and Family Studies Program. Kent State University Foundation, $10,878, not funded.Walker, K., & Blankemeyer, M. (2003). Parents, children, peace and war. Proposal to fund undergraduate research assistants. Kent State University College of Fine and Professional Arts, $2500, funded.Blankemeyer, M., & Walker, K. (2003). Parents, children, peace and war. Proposal to fund research activity. Kent State University Research Council, $499, funded.Walker, K., Blankemeyer, M., Curry, D., & Richardson, R. (2002). Community outreach: The parening education initiative. Kent State University College of Fine and Professional Arts, $2700, funded.Glickman-Weiss, E., Blankemeyer, M., & Caine, N. (1999). The effects of physical activity and family intervention assessments on weight loss in severely obese African American and Caucasian adolescent males and females. Kent State University Health Affairs Council, $9,640, funded. ExternalCurry, D., Blankemeyer, M., & Dellmann-Jenkins, M. (2008). Child welfare workforce interventions, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Children and Families, Children’s Bureau, $2,394,959, not funded.Blankemeyer, M. (Collaborator and Subgrant PI, 2005). Families, peace and political violence: A multi-national study. National Institutes of Health’s program for Research on Children Exposed to Violence. Grant PI: Dr. Karen Myers-Bowman, Kansas State University, $155,996, not funded. Blankemeyer, M. (Collaborator and Subgrant PI, 2004). Families, peace and political violence: A multi-national study. National Institutes of Health’s program for Research on Children Exposed to Violence. Grant PI: Dr. Karen Myers-Bowman, Kansas State University, $177,570, not funded. Blankemeyer, M. (PI), *Holsopple, M., & Veri, A. (2000). The use of NSAF data to determine predictors of sustained employment for TANF recipients. Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management, $19,977, not funded. Refereed Conference Presentations*Asterisked names indicate master’s students whom I advised.** Double asterisk indicates recipient of the 2010 NCFR Religion and Family Life Section Professional Outstanding Paper Award*** Triple asterisk indicates recipient of the 2015 Outstanding Poster award for the KSU University Teaching Council ConferenceInternationalPresentedBlankemeyer, M., Walker, *Walsh, & C. K., Koumoutzis, A. (2018). Case study: Internationalizing a Curriculum to Foster Intercultural Competence. Proposal accepted for presentation at the inaugural meeting of the AFS Global Conference, Budapest, Hungary.Melton, K., & Blankemeyer, M. (2015). The potential role of individualistic versus collectivistic values on students: Engagement in the classroom. Paper presented at the European Association of International Research forum, Krems, Austria.Blankemeyer, M., Walsh, C., Cushner, K., & Walker, K. (2015). Assessing intercultural competence of human development and family studies students in preparation for a diverse workplace. Poster presented at the biennial congress of the International Academy for Intercultural Research, Bergen, Norway.Culp, A. M., Culp, R. E., Blankemeyer, M., & Passmark, L. (1996, July). Parent education/ home visitation for first-time mothers. Workshop presented at the meeting of the World Association for Infant Mental Health, Tampere, Finland. Culp, A. M., HubbsTait, L., Culp, R. E., Blankemeyer, M., & Briscoe, C. (1994, May). Infant intervention programs: Who is dropping out? Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the International Society on Infant Studies, Paris, France.Culp, A. M., Culp, R. E., Blankemeyer, M., & Thompson, S. (1992, May). Adolescent mothers’ speech factors predicting 20 month child language. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the International Society on Infant Studies, Miami Beach, FL.NationalSubmittedWalker, K., Blankemeyer, M., & Koumoutzis, A. (2019). Images of an interculturally competent professional: Capturing HDFS student awareness of a professional competency. Proposal submitted for presentation at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Fort Worth, TX.PresentedBlankemeyer, M., Walker, K., Koumoutzis, A., & *Walsh, C. (2018). Internationalizing a family science curriculum: Student outcomes. Proposal accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, San Diego, CA.Walker, K., Blankemeyer, M., & West, G. (2018).?“Follow your dreams and know who you are.”: HDFS Alumni Look Back. Proposal accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, San Diego, CA.Blankemeyer, M., Walker, K., *Walsh, C., & Wingate, T. J. (2017). Faculty as catalysts: Internationalizing a family science curriculum. Roundtable presentation facilitated at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL.Walker, K., Blankemeyer, M., *West, G., & Wingate, T. J. (2017). “It’s a teeter-totter”: Changing the metaphor for work-family balance. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL.The Ohio Council on Family Relations Board: Powers-Barker, P., LaPlant, K., Irving, C., Arocho, R., Kelly, A., Kraynak, A., Walsh, C., Blankemeyer, M., Eustace, R., & Tobias, S. (2017). Using Low-Cost Technology To Assess and Meet Affiliate Members’ Needs. Roundtable presentation facilitated at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL.Walker, K., Blankemeyer, M., Raleigh, C., & *Walsh, C. (2015.) Exploring professional identity among HDFS alumni. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Vancouver, BC.Blankemeyer, M., *Walsh, C., Walker, K., Cushner, K., & Hallaman, L. M. (2014). Intercultural competence of HDFS students. Poster symposium presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Baltimore, MD.Blankemeyer, M., Walker, K., Williams, A. C., Krogh, J. A., & Dellmann-Jenkins, M. (2013). Men in HDFS: “A good fit.” Poster symposium presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, San Antonio, TX.Blankemeyer, M., Walker, K., Williams, A., Memaj, E., & Circosta, C. (2012). Globalizing a family life education course through international partnerships. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Phoenix, AZ.Walker, K., Williams, A., & Blankemeyer, M. (2012). Where are they now? The results of an HDFS alumni survey. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Phoenix, AZ.Buholzer, C., Walker, K., & Blankemeyer, M. (2011). Building stronger families: A curriculum for parents of juvenile offenders. Resource exchange presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL.*Parker, K., Blankemeyer, M., & Walker, K. (2010). Resource bulletins for fathers of children with a disability. Resource exchange presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Minneapolis, MN.**Walker, K., Blankemeyer, M., & Young, D. (2010). Is Peace a Family Value? Asking Unitarian Universalists About the Iraq War. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Minneapolis, MN.*Armstrong, A. S., Blankemeyer, M., Fry, R., & Walker, K. (2009). Appreciative Inquiry and family life education for stepfamilies. Resource exchange presentation accepted for the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, San Francisco, CA.Blankemeyer, M., Walker, K., & Dellmann-Jenkins, M. (2009). “They make the world not safe”: A cross-cultural study of children’s understanding of terrorism. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, San Francisco, CA.*Abrams, R., Blankemeyer, M., & Walker, K. (2008). Childhood cancer connection: A website for patients and siblings. Resource exchange presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Little Rock, AK.Walker, K., & Blankemeyer, M. (2007, November). Pictures and words: Children in Northern Ireland define war. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Pittsburgh, PA.Blankemeyer, M., Walker, K. K., & Toomey, R. (2006, November). How does parents’ militarism impact their children? A cross-cultural study. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Minneapolis, MN.Blankemeyer, M., Walker, K. K., & *Pokrana, K. (2005, November). How did you learn about peace and war? Responses from Northern Ireland and the US. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Phoenix, AZ.Walker, K., Notman, Y., & Blankemeyer, M. (2005, November). Multiple meanings of peace and war: Images from Israel. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Phoenix, AZ.Blankemeyer, M., *O’Malley, C. J., & Walker, K. (2004, November). The war in Iraq: What are children learning? Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL.*McLaughlin Svitak, E., Blankemeyer, M., & Dellmann-Jenkins, M. (2004, November). Developing a bereavement education curriculum for hospice team members. Resource exchange presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL.Walker, K., Blankemeyer, M., Richardson, R. A., & Kraynak, A. R. (2003, November). Student reflections of service learning in parenting education. Poster presented at the annualmeeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Vancouver, BC.Richardson, R. A., Kraynak, A. R., Walker, K., & Blankemeyer, M. (2003, November). Using a developmental assets approach for parenting education. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Vancouver, BC.Plunkett, S. W., & Blankemeyer, M. (2002, November). Adolescent perceptions of their mothers’ and fathers’ parenting behaviors in immigrant families: A cross-cultural comparison. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Houston, TX.*Maxymiv, S. D., & Blankemeyer, M. (2002, November). A family studies bereavement education course: The use of a needs assessment in course development. Resource exchange presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Houston, TX.Blankemeyer, M., Richardson, R. A., & Taylor, C. B. (2001, November). An unintended benefit of parent education for mothers moving off public assistance: Transmitting a message of self sufficiency to their children. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Rochester, NY.*Maxymiv, S. D., & Blankemeyer, M. (2001, November). A bereavement education manual designed to supplement the ten substance areas of family life education. Resource exchange presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Rochester, NY.Blankemeyer, M., Richardson, R. A., & Taylor, C. B. (2000, November). Welfare recipient mothers’ reported parenting beliefs and behaviors: Dispelling stereotypes. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Minneapolis, MN.*Maxymiv, S. D., & Blankemeyer, M. (2000, November). Expectations and preparedness of family life education students for working with the bereaved. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Minneapolis, MN.*Belknap Wallick, A., & Blankemeyer, M. (2000, November). Parent and family variables related to parents’ tolerance of their preschoolers’ proactive aggression. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Minneapolis, MN.*Maxymiv, S., & Blankemeyer, M. (1999, November). Incorporating bereavement knowledge into family life education. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Irvine, CA.Dellmann-Jenkins, M., Worley, S., & Blankemeyer, M. (1999, November). Traditional grandparenthood: Rewards, strains, and ways to enhance grandparent-grandchild relationships. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Irvine, CA.Howell, C. S., Culp, R. E., Wells, T. S., Culp, A. M., & Blankemeyer, M. (1999, August). Maltreated children’s behavioral problems: Teachers’/therapists’ and parents’ perceptions. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA. Dellmann-Jenkins, M., Pinkard, O., & Blankemeyer, M. (1998, November). Acquisition of the elder caregiver role before age 40: Impact on the developmental tasks typical of young adulthood. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Milwaukee, WI.Blankemeyer, M., Culp, R. E., Hubbs-Tait, L., & Culp, A. M. (1997, November). Sibling and caregiver characteristics as predictors of maltreated children’s aggression. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Arlington, VA.Blankemeyer, M., Culp, R. E., Hubbs-Tait, L., Culp, A. M., & Lawrence, H. (1996, November). The relationship of maltreatment reports, sibling characteristics, and foster placements to maltreated children’s externalizing behavior. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Kansas City, KS.Briggs, K., HubbsTait, L., Culp, R. E., & Blankemeyer, M. (1994, November). Sexual abuse label: Gender differences. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Minneapolis, MN.State/Local/UniversityPresented***Blankemeyer, M., Salaba, A., & Seo, J. (2015). A faculty resource to promote intercultural proficiency in the classroom. Poster presented at the annual Celebrating College Teaching Conference, Kent State University, Kent, OH.*Belknap, A., & Blankemeyer, M. (2000, April). Parents’ tolerance of aggression exhibited by their preschool-age children. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Ohio Conference on the Family, Worthington, OH.Olesh, M., Dellmann-Jenkins, M., & Blankemeyer, M. (1998, April). Effects of the surrogate parenting role on grandparents. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Ohio Conference on the Family, Columbus, OH.Blankemeyer, M. (1996, March). Does family composition predict maltreated children’s aggression? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Oklahoma Council on Family Relations, Edmond, OK.Blankemeyer, M., & Weber, M. J. (1995, May). Mentoring graduate students in Human Environmental Sciences. Presented paper and led discussion with new graduate faculty of the Department of Hotel and Restaurant Administration, Oklahoma State University.Fournier, D., & Blankemeyer, M. (1993, April). Adolescent sibling bereavement: Family factors associated with adjustment to loss. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Oklahoma Council on Family Relations, Edmond, OK.Blankemeyer, M. (1993, February). Family factors influencing adolescent sibling bereavement response. Paper presented at the annual Oklahoma State University Graduate Student Research Symposium, Stillwater, OK.Blankemeyer, M. (1992, April). Family variables influencing adolescent sibling bereavement. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Oklahoma Council on Family Relations, Edmond, OK.Blankemeyer, M., & Anelli, L. (1991, April). Adolescent mothers' perceptions of their pregnancies: Implications for parentchild interaction. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Oklahoma Council on Family Relations, Edmond, OK.Invited PresentationsCommunity Blankemeyer, M., & *Battershell, A. (2012, April). Using a strengths approach in parent-child communication: Keeping peace at home. Workshop presented to parents at Craddock Elementary School, Aurora, OH.*Battershell, A., & Blankemeyer, M. (2012, April). Healthy conflict resolution in parent-child relationships: Keeping peace at home. Workshop presented to parents at Craddock Elementary School, Aurora, OH.Blankemeyer, M. (2005, March). “The Troubles”: Descriptions of political violence from Northern Irish children & teenagers. Presentation to St. Vincent-St. Mary High School students, Akron, OH.Blankemeyer, M. (2002, October). Creating family traditions & rituals. Presentation sponsored by Help Me Grow, Ravenna, OH.Blankemeyer, M. (2002, September). Workshop for single parent students. Presentation sponsored by Allerton Student Family Housing, Kent, OH.Blankemeyer, M. (1998, November). Indoor activities for children and TV tips for parents. Presentation sponsored by Allerton Student Family Housing, Kent, OH.Blankemeyer, M. (1998, July). Single parent students. Presentation sponsored by Allerton Student Family Housing, Kent, OH.Richardson, R., & Blankemeyer, M. (1996, October) parenting education sessions with residents of Allerton Student Family Housing, Kent, OH. Parent Educator (Fall 1990 - Spring 1992) for the Payne Co., Oklahoma Health Dept.UniversityBlankemeyer, M. (2016, March). US families: An overview. Presentation to the international visiting scholars in the College of EHHS. Kent State University, Kent, OH.Hegmann, E., & Blankemeyer, M. (2015, August). Interculturally competent mentoring of international students. Training for Supplemental Instructors in the College of Arts and Sciences at Kent State University, Kent, OHSeo, J., & Blankemeyer, M. (2015, August). Enhancing intercultural competence. Workshop presented to First Year Experience faculty and student instructors in the College of the Arts at Kent State University, Kent, OH.Hegmann, E., & Blankemeyer, M. (2016, March). Interculturally competent mentoring of international students. Training for Supplemental Instrutors in the College of Arts and Sciences at Kent State University, Kent, OHBlankemeyer, M. (2006, March). Northern Irish and American perceptions of war and other political violence. Presentation to the Adult Development and Well-Being Program, Kent State University, Kent, OH.Blankemeyer, M. (Panelist, Fall 2005). Internationalizing your teaching. Brown bag seminar sponsored by the Center for International and Intercultural Education.Blankemeyer, M. (1999, March). The changing roles of women in the family. Presentation sponsored by Kent State University, Tuscarawas Artist Lecture Series, New Philadelphia, OH.Blankemeyer, M. (1998, October). The Peer Review of Teaching project. Presentation to the faculty of Speech Pathology and Audiology. Kent State University, Kent, OH.Scheule, B., & Blankemeyer, M. (1998, August). The Peer Review of Teaching project: Proposal for FCS. Presentation to the faculty of Family & Consumer Studies. Kent State University, Kent, OH.Blankemeyer, M. (1998, April). Working with culturally diverse families. Presentation sponsored by the Family & Consumer Studies Alumni Council, Kent State University, Kent, OH.Blankemeyer, M. (1997, October). Six characteristics of strong families. Presentation sponsored by the Kent State University Wellness Center, Kent, OH.Blankemeyer, M. (1997, October). Balancing work and family. Presentation sponsored by the Kent State University Wellness Center, Kent, OH.HDFS Program AreaBlankemeyer, M. (2016, March). Facilitating our intercultural awareness. Training presented to students in HDFS 44018: Professional Development, Kent State University, Kent, OH. Service to Profession Offices and Other Leadership RolesSecretary/Treasurer, Ohio Council on Family Relations (2002 – 2004; 2013 – Present)Interim President, Ohio Council on Family Relations (Spring 2015 – August 2016) Past President, Ohio Council on Family Relations (2012)President, Ohio Council on Family Relations (2009 – 2012)Board Member and Secretary, Better Together, a northeast Ohio non-profit organization that promotes strong marriages (2005)Board Member, Ohio Council on Family Relations (2004 – 2005)Secretary/Treasurer, Family Science Section of the National Council on Family Relations (2002 - 2004)Facilitator, Ohio Council on Family Relations Business Meeting, Ohio Conference on the Family (April, 2000)Presider, Marital Roles in Korea session of the National Council on Family Relations annual conference, sponsored by the International section (November, 1999) Presider, Challenges in Childrearing session of the National Council on Family Relations annual conference, sponsored by the International section (November, 1998)Presider, Global Issues and the Environment session of the National Council on Family Relations annual conference, sponsored by the Family Science section (November, 1998)New Professional Representative, Family Science Section of the National Council on Family Relations (1996 -1998)Membership in Professional OrganizationsNational Council on Family Relations (1993 Present)Member of Family Science Section (1993 - Present)Member of International Section (1998 - Present)Member of Education & Enrichment Section (2000 - Present)Groves Conference on Marriage and Family (Membership by invitation; 2008 - Present)Family Science Association (2012 – Present)Ohio Association on Gerontology and Education (2011 - 2012)Ohio Council on Family Relations (1996 - Present)AdjudicationReviewer, Family Science ReviewReviewer, Family RelationsReviewed proposals submitted to the Family Science section of the National Council on Family Relations for the 1997 – 2011, 2014 - 2017 annual conferencesReviewed proposals submitted to the International section of the National Council on Family Relations for the 1998, 1999, and 2002 annual conferencesReviewed proposals submitted for the Ohio Council on Family Relations Outstanding Ohio NCFR presentation; 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014.Reviewer, An Introduction to Family Theories by Ingoldsby, Smith, & Miller, Spring 2002Reviewed abstracts submitted to the Child, Youth, and Family Services division of the American Psychological Association for the 1999 annual conferenceCertificationCertified Family Life Educator, credentialed through the National Council on Family Relations (1997 - Present).Teaching RecognitionKent State University’s Distinguished Teaching Award recipient 2015Kent State University’s Student Accessibility Services Annual Faculty Recognition Award Recipient 2014, 2015Kent State University’s Distinguished Teaching Award finalist 2010Kent State University’s Ability Unlimited Outstanding Faculty Award (Awarded by Student Disability Services, Spring 2003)Courses Taught (at Kent State University except where otherwise specified)HDFS 24011: Interpersonal Relationships and Families (formerly called The Family)HDFS 24011: Interpersonal Relationships and Families (100% distance learning course developed)HDFS 4/54021: Family Intervention Across the LifespanHDFS 44022: Changing Roles of Men and Women HDFS 4/54023: Building Family Strengths (combined undergraduate/graduate course)HDFS 44030: Family Life Education Methodology (New course developed)HDFS 4/52092: HDFS Study Away Experience (New study away course developed)HDFS 65517: Work and Family HDFS 64024: Family Life Education FRCD 2003: Dynamics of Family Relationships (Oklahoma State Unversity)FRCD 2113: Human Development & the Family (Oklahoma State University)Teaching DevelopmentParticipated in the 1998 American Association for Higher Education-Kent State University Peer Review of Teaching Summer Institute. The goal of the Institute was to enhance the culture of teaching at Kent State University. Involvement included:participation in a four day workshophaving one of my classes video taped and critiqued by a colleagueself-reflection of my teaching using the video tape, course syllabi, and student work implementation of a plan to enhance teaching within the School of Family and Consumer Studies.College Curriculum Globalization InitiativeWas one of four EHHS faculty members to pilot the globalization of a course (2010-2012). The two courses I revised were HDFS 44030-Family Life Education Methodology and HDFS 64024-Family Life Education.Facilitated group meetings among the 2012-2013 EHHS Global Study Scholars (Fall 2013)Doctoral Student Committees/Graduate Faculty RepresentativeRibnik, E. (Counselor Education and Supervision.)Vess, L. (Counselor Education and Supervision.) Lancaster, T. (Counselor Education and Supervision.) How home based counselors experience and perceive treatment engagement.Cervenik, W. (Counselor Education and Supervision.) Gay men and the experience of self-objectification. External committee member.Davis, E. (Higher Education.) A multiple case study of how semester-long education abroad students come to know themselves while studying abroad. Graduate Faculty Representative (Dissertation to be defended spring 2019).O’Dell, K. (Early Childhood Education). How preservice teachers experience becoming internationally minded through primary years programme certification. External committee member. (Dissertation defended summer 2017).Aljabreen, H. (Early Childhood Education.) Comprehensive exams committee member and dissertation committee external committee member. (Exams Fall 2015; dissertation defended spring 2017).Rahimi, M. K. A. (Counselor Education and Supervision.) Phenomenological experiences of international students in marriage, couples, and family counseling programs. External committee member. (Dissertation defended spring 2017).Tolbert, Y. (Counseling Education and Supervision.) Activating and Encouraging Supervisees’ Creativity and Intuition Through the Clinical Supervisory Relationship. Graduate Faculty Representative. (Dissertation defended spring 2017).Beresh, M. (Counselor Education and Supervision.) The reintegration experiences of military officers after combat. External committee member. (Dissertation defended Fall 2015).Lee, J H. (Counseling and Human Development Services.) What are the experiences of South Korean immigrant parents who have a child with autism spectrum disorder? External committee member. (Dissertation defended Spring 2015). Comko, D. (Counseling and Human Development Services.) Comprehensive exams (Summer 2011) and dissertation (present) committee member.Gimenez Hinkle, M. (Counseling and Human Development Services.) Exemplary Counselor Educators’ Reported Experiences During Their Own Self-Perceived Good Teaching. Graduate Faculty Representative. (Dissertation defended Summer 2011).Knight, K. (Health Education and Promotion.) Comprehensive exams committee member. (Summer 2011).Stevens, M. (Counseling and Human Development Services). The reflective experiences of matriculated Black females from CACREP accredited doctoral programs. Graduate Faculty Representative. (Dissertation defended Fall 2010).Seibert, A. (Psychology). Processes linking parent-child attachment and peer relationships. Graduate Faculty Representative. (Dissertation defended Summer 2009).Hoffman, R. (Counseling and Human Development Services). Comprehensive exams committee member. (Summer 2007).Bonar, A. M. (Educational Foundations and Special Services). The effects of performance feedback on parents’ treatment integrity using conjoint behavioral consultation. Graduate Faculty Representative. (Dissertation defended Spring 2007).Kindsvatter, A. (Counseling and Human Development Services). Factors associated with counseling client perceptions of contributions to pre-counseling change. Graduate Faculty Representative. (Dissertation defended Summer 2006).Suniga, S. (Department of Psychology) Impact of childhood trauma on PTSD and sexual risk-taking. Committee member. (Dissertation defended Summer 2006)Director of Master’s Theses and Master’s ProjectsGlenn, S. (Project proposal-writing stage.)Roe, R. (Project proposal-writing stage.)Shaikh, A. A website for new parents on benefits of gender-neutral parenting. (Project proposal-writing stage.)West, G. Childbirth and breastfeeding education: What are we doing wrong and how can we fix it? (Project proposal-writing stage.) Co-directing with Kathy Walker.Walsh, C. Can teachers pass the test? An exploratoroy study of secondary school teachers’ knowledge of, attitudes toward, and professional development interest in undocumented students. (Thesis to be defended Sring 2019)Williams, T. Student parent resource center on college campus: Establishing retention, support, success. (Project proposal-writing stage.)Schobinger, K. Building self-esteem in preschool age foster children: An online parent education program. (Master’s project defended Spring 2017.)Tashkandi, E. A building family strengths program for Saudi mothers. (Master’s project defended Fall 2016.)Workman, S. An exploratory study on the success rate of adults with developmental disabilities. (Master’s thesis defended Spring 2016.)Binsbais, F. An educational support group on coping strategies for Saudi Mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder. (Master’s project defended Spring 2016.)Beitzel, S. Teaching outside the test for success: A teacher resource guide to teaching adolescents social and emotional skills. (Master’s project defended Fall 2015).Battershell, A. Interactive family learning program: A parent involvement program fostering parent-child interactions through educationally-based, interactive learning workshops. (Master’s project defended Summer 2013).Almahmoud, M. Educating Saudi mothers about child psychological maltreatment: Informational brochures about children’s psychological maltreatment for prevention purposes. (Master’s project defended Fall 2012).Parker, K. Dads’ resource bulletins: Information, advice, and resources for fathers of children with a disability. (Master’s project defended Spring 2010).Paul, R. Peace and war as drawn by children of Northern Ireland. (Master’s thesis defended Fall 2009).Ertel, E. What about me? An activities journal for siblings of children with autism. (Master’s project defended Fall 2008).Armstrong, A. Integrating family life education and Appreciative Inquiry: A positive approach in working with stepfamilies. (Master’s project defended Summer 2008).Nelson, J. Help me understand my toddler. A parent-toddler interactive workshop series focusing on early learning. (Master’s project defended Spring 2008). Rager, J. Smoothing the transition: A curriculum for adolescents’ socio-emotional adjustment to military relocation. (Master’s project defended Spring 2008).Abrams, R. Childhood Cancer Connection: An electronic resource for strengthening the relationships between childhood cancer patients and their siblings. (Master’s project defended Fall 2007).Olesh, M. Parents and teens: Working it out. A grant proposal for a curriculum for juvenile delinquency prevention. (Master’s project defended Summer 2007).O’Malley, C. American and Northern Irish children’s reported communication with their parents about war. (Thesis defended Fall 2004).McLaughlin Svitak, E. The significance of a bereavement education curriculum for hospice professionals. (Master’s project defended Spring 2004).Smith, G. Aiding at-risk adolescent girls in detention facilities through the use of mentoring. (Master’s project defended Spring 2003).Holsopple, M. The impact of welfare reform on use of the foster care system. (Master’s project proposal meeting Fall 2001).Belknap, A. C. Parents’ tolerance of aggression exhibited by their preschool-age children. (Thesis defended Fall 1999).Maxymiv, S. D. Incorporating bereavement knowledge into the curriculum of familylife education. (Master’s project defended Fall 1999).Master’s Thesis and Master’s Project Committee MemberKoumoutzis, A. (Master’s thesis to be defended Spring 2019)Smith, A. (Master’s thesis proposed Spring 2018).Kelly, A. Reciprocity of child-mother attachment and parental relationship stability in families experiencing interparental violence. (Master’s thesis defended Spring 2018).Wingate, T. An examination of instrumental support received by parents of children with special health care needs throughout the life course. (Master’s thesis defended Summer 2017).Burdeshaw, P. Building family strengths following the death of a child. (Master’s project defended Spring 2017).Hughes, L. Video games help to prepare girls for a competitive future in STEM: An analysis of how video games help to build visual-spatial skills and the positive influence early childhood gaming can have on girls. (Visual Communication Design thesis defended Fall 2016).Miller, A. Homophobic bullying prevention in schools providing a curriculum for educating third grade students. (Master’s project defended Spring 2016).Miles, L. Positive youth development activity plans for members of gay-straight alliance clubs in high schools. (Master’s project defended Spring 2016).Akers, A. Fostering academic success for adolescent students: A teacher’s resource guide for positively influencing a student’s self-esteem, self-efficacy, and the teacher-student relationship. (Master’s project defended Spring 2016).Robinson, A. Academically successful African American women: An examination of intrinsic motivation and contextual influences. (Master’s Thesis defended Spring 2016).Woolverton, N. Life after a cardiac event: A couples approach to health and wellness. (Master’s project defended Summer 2015).Raleigh, C. Development of a curriculum for children in generational poverty. (Master’s project defended Spring 2015).Jones, S. More than just parents: The importance of siblings as supportive others during the transition to college. (Master’s thesis defended Spring 2015).Kolat, J. Creating a classroom community that nurtures and respects diversity: Giving international families a voice in the preschool classroom. (Master’s project defended Spring 2015).Cruz, R. Coping with ambiguous loss through emotional intelligence skill training:An independent living program curriculum for adolescents and young adults emancipating from foster care. (Master’s project defended Fall 2014).Zhu, Y. The role of family rituals in emerging adulthood. (Master’s project defended Spring 2014).Irving, C. Parent-child connectedness and its contributors as predictors of positive youth development during early adolescence: A longitudinal analysis. (Master’s thesis defended Summer 2013).Deuley, A. A daily look at the patterns of support adult children provide their aging parents: Variations in gender, race, parental marital status and adult child’s marital status. (Master’s thesis defended Summer 2013).Williams, A. Family context influence on college entry math proficiency among first-generation students. (Master’s thesis defended Summer 2013).Holmes, A. Let’s talk about death: A collection of movie discussion guides for use with bereaved adolescents. (Master’s project defended Spring 2012).Krogh, J. The HEART Project: Promoting the development of intimate relationship skills in college freshmen. (Master’s project defended Summer 2011).Levesque, A. Training child and youth care workers to build resilience in low-income children and youth. (Master’s project defended Spring 2011).Mick, J. Emancipating foster youth: Supporting foster parents in their emotional journey through ambiguous loss. (Master’s project defended Fall 2010).Buholzer, C. A curriculum for parents with adolescents in the juvenile justice system. (Master’s project defended Fall 2010).Klinc, K. Discovering the adopted self: A website for adolescents adopted during childhood. (Master’s project defended Fall 2009).Knoyer, L. Perceived social support and stress of users of an online support group for parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (Thesis defended Spring 2008.)Scott, B. Hidden victim (children who witness violence): Guardian ad litem training manual. (Master’s project defended Summer 2007.)Toomey, R. Perceived sibling relationships of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adolescents. (Thesis defended Fall 2006.)Aspiras, J. Foster parents of adolescents: Motivations, training, satisfactions and challenges. (Thesis defended Spring 2006.)Walker, A. Parents in Action: A workshop designed to increase parental involvement in the lives of middle school students. (Master’s project defended Fall 2005.)Pevec, A. M. Middle adolescents’ preferred topics and perceived barriers to communication with parents. (Thesis defended Spring 2005.)Wallis, C. L. Preventing child maltreatment of children born to adolescent parents: An early intervention training curriculum (prevention program) for pregnant/parenting adolescents who attend high school. (Master’s project defended Fall 2004.)Caine-Bish, N. KIDS Camp Curriculum. (Master’s project defended Fall 2003.)Fritsch, G. Development of nutrition education materials for women of child-bearing age. (Master’s project defended Spring 2003.)Coffman, F. A content analysis of parenting magazines: Assesing the gender messages in toy advertisements. (Master’s project defended Spring 2003.)Jacobs, L. The effects of a conflict resolution program on early adolescents’ self-reported violent behavior. (Thesis defended Spring 2002.)Merkle, E. R. Romance in the era of technology: An examination of the effects of propinquity and self-disclosure on intimacy within computer mediated relationships. (Thesis defended Spring 1999.)Jones, K. K. Effects of an infant manikin simulation on adolescents’ feelings of personal preparedness for parenthood. (Thesis defended Spring 1999.)Worley, S. The roles of contemporary grandparents. (Thesis defended Fall 1998.)Taylor, C. B. Parents’ perceived levels of comfort in discussing social issues related to their adolescents’ personal development: Influence of gender and participation in the Leadership Excellence program. (Thesis defended Spring 1998.)Hurst, M. L. Grandparents who parent their grandchildren: A growing intergenerational structure. (Master’s project defended Fall 1997.)Johnson, H. A. Participation in girlscouts as a positive context for early adolescent girls: Examining self-esteem and androgyny. (Thesis defended Summer 1997.)Pinkard, O. E. Young adult caregivers of the elderly: Their reactions to the role and their use of services. (Master’s project defended Spring 1997.) Honors Thesis CommitteeBelack, L. “I don’t hookup, I never have, but my friends, they all do”: Transgressing the boundaries of college hookup culture. (Thesis defended Spring 2017).Kitson, M. Psychology of adoption and foster care. (Thesis defended Spring 2015.)Jones, M. A. Sustaining our world: Environmental site planning. (Thesis defended Spring 2005.)Academic Mentoring and AdvisingMentored Kenneth Dobbins with his McNair Scholars research project, Correlates of Low-Income Mothers’ Marital Status (Spring 2017 – Summer 2017)Mentored Candice Lawson with her McNair Scholars research project, The Role of Family Support on LGBT College Students’ Mental Health (Summer 2015 – Spring 2016)Mentor to Marie Cavolo while she was enrolled in the Learning to Lead Program. (Spring 2012)Portfolio Reader for the Writing Minor - Michelle Marcellus (Spring 2005)Mentored Huldah I. Dryer with her McNair Scholars research project, African American and Caucasian Children’s Perceptions of Peace and War (Summer 2003)Nominee for the Raymond J. Kuhn and Shirley J. Kuhn Excellence in Undergraduate Advising Award. (Spring 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006)Mentored Chemarra Bryant with her research project, Relationship Deterioration Among Young Adult Sisters, which she presented at the State Student Achievement in Research and Scholarship (STARS) conference. (Spring 2000 - Spring 2001)Currently academic adviser for approximately 50 undergraduates and 4 master’s students University ServiceKent State University Committee MembershipIntercultural Faculty Scholars (Fall 2014 – Spring 2015)Provost’s Globalization Task Force (December 2011 – Spring 2012)Cuba Studies Center initiative (Fall 2010)Facilitated summer reading project class discussion with freshmen (August 2007)Workshop Development Committee for Kent State University’s Annual Violence Symposium (Fall 2000 - Spring 2001)Review committee for proposals submitted for Student Achievement in Research and Scholarship (STARS) Awards (Summer 2000)Search Committee for Student Disability Specialist (Spring 2000)Health Sciences and Human Services Coordinating Committee (Fall 1999)College of Continuing Studies Crisis Series Planning Committee (Fall 1999)Health Sciences and Human Services Task Force on Organizational Structures (Summer 1999)Health Related Programs Strategic Planning Sub-Committee (Fall 1998)Kent Roundtable Discussion participant (Fall 1998)Institute for the Study & Prevention of Violence Advisory Committee (Spring 1998 – 2002)Women’s Studies Coordinating Council (Fall 1996 - Spring 2005)Women’s Studies Affiliate (Summer 2002 - Present)Kent State University Non-Committee Service ActivitiesAdministered the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) and gave a follow-up presentationto students in HIED 66672. (September 2017). Kent State University, Kent, OH.Administered the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) and gave a follow-up presentationto the 2017 Intercultural Faculty Scholars. (April 2017). Kent State University, Kent, OH.Co-facilitated with Jakyung Seo an intercultural training session with the College of the Arts FYE instructors and student instructors (Fall 2015)Co-facilitated with Elda Hegmann intercultural training sessions with Supplemental Instruction student leaders (2 sessions in Spring 2015, 1 session in Fall 2015, 1 session in Spring 2018)Co-facilitated with Athena Koumoutzis (HDFS grad student) a focus group with residents of KSU’s Global Village to assess the living learning community, at the request of Eron Memaj, Director of International Student Affairs (Spring 2018)College Committee Membership and Other ServiceCo-presented with Rachel Anderson: Universal Declaration of Children’s Rights: Why is the US the Only Country in the World That Has Not Ratified This Treaty?” (September 2018). Sponsored by the Read Center for International and Intercultural Education.Member of Strategic Planning Committee for Priority 3: Global Competitiveness. (Fall 2018)Search committee member for Nutrition position (Fall 2014 – Spring 2015)Global Learning Study Group (Summer 2010 – Spring 2015)Faculty Advisory Council of the Center for International and Intercultural Education (Fall 2009 - Present)College Advisory Committee (Fall 2006 - Spring 2008; Fall 2010 – Spring 2012)Graduate Council (Fall 2005 - Fall 2007)Graduate Coordinators (Fall 2005 - Fall 2007) Graduate Policies Task Force (Fall 2005 - Spring 2006)College Undergraduate Advising Committee (Spring 2000, Spring 2003)Director Review Focus Group (Fall 2000)Juror for the Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and merchandising proposals for re-assigned teaching-to-research time (Spring 2000)School Committee Membership and Service Faculty Advisory Committee (Fall 1996 – Spring 2012, Fall 2013 – Spring 2016, Fall 2018- present)Graduate Faculty (Fall 1996 - Present)Director Review Committee (Spring 2008)Graduate Coordinator (Fall 2001 - Fall 2007)Search Committee for Hospitality Management faculty position (Spring 2005)Search Committee for Nutrition faculty position (Spring 2003)Search Committee for Director of Family and Consumer Studies (Summer 1999 - Spring 2001)Peer Review of Teaching Committee (Fall 1999 - Fall 2000)Curriculum Committee (Fall 1998-Summer 2000)Scholarship Review Committee (Springs of 1997 - 2003, 2009)Student Academic Grievance Committee (Spring 1997 - Spring 2002) HDFS ProgramGuest lectured in HDFS 24014: Bridging Cross-National Relationships for Individuals and Families (Fall 2018)Search committee member for Human Development and Family Studies faculty position (Spring 2018)Interim HDFS Program Coordinator (Fall 2016)Compiled and submitted HDFS program materials to the Certificate in Family Life Education (CFLE) Review Team of the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) for the 5-year review of our curriculum. The purpose of the review is to obtain renewal of our status as an NCFR CFLE–Approved Program (Spring 2008, Spring 2013, Spring 2018).Search committee member for Human Development & Family Studies faculty position (Fall 2012 – Spring 2013)Organized meetings (e.g., curriculum planning, technology) to facilitate globalization of the HDFS curriculum (Fall 2012 – Present)Search Committee for HST Program Director, Salem Campus (Spring 2007)Chair, Search Committee for Human Development & Family Studies faculty position (Summer 2006)Search Committee for Human Development & Family Studies faculty position (Fall 2001 - Spring 2002)Search Committee for Human Development & Family Studies faculty position (Fall 2000 - Spring 2001)Search Committee for Gerontology faculty position (Spring 2000)Search Committee for Gerontology faculty position (Summer 1999 - Spring 2000) ................
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