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Associate Professor
Rural Sociology
Education
- Ph.D., Rural Sociology, University of Wisconsin, 1970
- M.S., Rural Sociology, The Ohio State University, 1961
- B.S., Agricultural Education, The Ohio State University, 1960
Teaching Experience
- RURL SOC 105: Introduction to Rural Sociology
- RURL SOC 744: Rural Social Demography
- Participates in the Student Centered Learning Initiative as part of the Kellogg Foundation Project Reinvent
- Recipient of the Plimpton Young Teacher Award and Outstanding Teacher Award from the College and the Excellence in Teaching Award from the Rural Sociological Society
Area of Research
Research interest is concentrated in the area of applied demographics at the state and local levels. This includes tracking population change and the components of change such as migration and birth and death rates. Relevant population characteristics such as age and sex structure, and socioeconomic variables are also monitored.
- Extension appointment (15%). Extension activities include providing support to state and district agents on such demographic topics as state and local population and change, migration, population composition and vital statistics.
Service
- Member of The Rural Sociological Society and Population Association of America
- Chair of regional administrative committee (NCA-13)
- Faculty Friend for Norton-Scott dormitories and student orientation
- Department representative on Agriculture Faculty Council
- Liaison with department Alumni Board of Directors
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