Faculty in Child/Family Development

Pamela A. Schulze
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

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) The University of Akron, Elementary Education - Early Childhood
M.A. (1990) The University of Akron, Child Development
B.A. (1987) The 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 Relationships

Shannon Zentall
Assistant Professor

Ph.D. (2009) University of Notre Dame
M.A. (1999) The Ohio State University
B.A. (1997) Indiana University

Research Interests

• Parent-Infant Attachments
• Socio-emotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood
• Motivation in Early Childhood
• Parenting and Marital Adjustment