Child / Family Development Faculty Richard S. Glotzer, Associate Professor
Ph.D. (1984) University of Wisconsin-Madison, Education
M.S. (1976) University of Wisconsin-Madison, Child & Family Studies
B.A. (1972) University of Wisconsin-Madison, Psychology
Certified Family Life Educator (NCFR), 1998-Present
Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences, (AAFCS) 2004-Present
Research Interests
History of the Family
Families, Individuals and Education
Poverty, Class & Social Structure
Philanthropy, Public Policy and Families
Comparative Family Institutions
Health Care Issues
Pamela A. Schulze, Associate Professor
Ph.D. (2000) University of Connecticut, Family Studies,
M.A. (1997) University of Connecticut, Human Development & Family Relations
B.A. (1991) Southeastern Louisiana University, Psychology
2004 Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS)
Research Interests
Child Development
Poverty and Family Development
Parent-Infant Interaction
Cultural Variations in Parenting Beliefs
Service Learning
Student Self-efficacy
Victor R. Wilburn, Assistant Professor
Ph.D. (2002) University of Tennessee, Child and Family Studies
M.A. (1994) University of Tennessee, Rural Sociology
B.S. (1991) Tennessee State University, Rural Development
Research Interests
Child Development
Adolescent Development
Adolescent Suicide
Nursing home use
Crisis Intervention
Self Esteem
David D. Witt, Professor
Ph.D. (1983) Texas Tech University, Family Development
M.A. (1980) Texas Tech University, Sociology
B.A. (1978) Texas Tech University, Sociology
Research Interests
Marital Timing and Marital Satisfaction
Lifespan Development
Family Violence
Theory Construction
Human-animal Relationships
Hunger and Homelessness
Social Implications of Internet Use
Susan D. Witt, Professor
Ph.D. (1995) University of Akron, Elementary Education - Early Childhood
M.A. (1990) University of Akron, Child Development
B.A. (1987) University of Akron, Family Development
2004 Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS)
Research Interests
Child Development
Mother Daughter Relationships
Parent Child Interaction
Parent Education
Gender Role Socialization
School Community RelationshipsBaomei Zhao, Assistant Professor
Ph.D. (2004) University of Kentucky, Family Studies
M.A. (1998) Zhejiang University, China, Economics
B.A. (1985) Zhejiang University, China, English
Research Interests
Perception of Quality of Life
Family Development
Family Systems and Resources Management
Consumer Education
Consumer Issues |
