Role: Faculty Emeritus
Campus: Springfield
Details
Education
- PhD, Sociology/Gerontology, 1987, Iowa State University, Best dissertation award
- MPA, Public Administration, 1981, Drake University
- BA, English, 1979, Central College, Valedictorian
Teaching
- Families in Later Life
- Community Resources for Older Adults
- Gender and Aging Issues
- Aging Public Policy
- Death and Human Behavior
- Gerontology Senior Seminar
- Gerontology Practicum
Research and professional interests
- Mother-daughter attachment and loss caregiving
- Bereavement
- Animal rights
Awards and honors
- Nominated for SMS Excellence in Advising Award, Missouri State University, 2005
- Outstanding Volunteer of the Year, Spay/Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP), 2006
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