Faculty Emeritus Coordinator for Gerontology Program BradleyFisher@MissouriState.edu Add to address book
Details EducationPhD, Sociology, 1988, Michigan State UniversityMA, 1983, Michigan State UniversityBS, 1981, Grand Valley State University TeachingAgingElderly and the MediaIdentity and Aging in Literature and FilmNaturalistic Methods in Social PsychologyPracticum SupervisorSenior Seminar for GerontologySocial Forces and AgingSocial PsychologySuccessful Aging and Identity Issues in Later LifeThe Individual and Society Research and professional interestsAnnual senior art exhibition, program development committee for the Association for Gerontology in Higher EducationCommunity Alliance for Compassionate Care at the End of LifeFaculty-student judicial review committee.Living environments and aging in place for older adultsPremedical student review committeeRetired and senior volunteer programSelf and self-identity in later lifeService learning and effective pedagogical strategiesStereotypes and attitude formationSuccessful aging and coping strategiesUsing short stories and films to shape attitudes of old age and older adults Awards and honorsAwarded lifetime status as Honorary Charter Member of Studio 55 Fine Arts Guild for service to the organization, Fine Arts Guild. (2008)Faculty Excellence in Community Service Award, Missouri State University. (2007)