Ph.D. - History of Ideas
University of Texas at Dallas - 2004
Professional Preparation
M.S. - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Texas at Dallas - 1994
University of Texas at Dallas - 1994
B.A. - Sociology
University of Texas at Dallas - 1985
University of Texas at Dallas - 1985
Research Areas
Research Interests
Women’s history, American and British women’s literature, gender studies, the history of medicine, childhood sexual abuse, and alcohol studies.Appointments
Senior Lecturer and Assistant Dean
University of Texas at Dallas [2012–Present]
University of Texas at Dallas [2012–Present]
Senior Lecturer
University of Texas at Dallas [2007–2012]
University of Texas at Dallas [2007–2012]
Adjunct Faculty
Richland Community College [2005–2007]
Richland Community College [2005–2007]
Lecturer
University of Texas at Dallas [1993–2007]
University of Texas at Dallas [1993–2007]
Teaching Assistant
University of Texas at Dallas [1992–1993]
University of Texas at Dallas [1992–1993]
Additional Information
Courses Taught at UTD
- The American Woman in Transition
- Women in Management
- Co-op Education
- Introduction to Gender Studies
- The Nature of Intellectual Inquiry
- Rebels and Reformers: Women and Alcohol in America
- Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Multidisciplinary Investigation
Honors and Recognitions
- University of Texas at Dallas
- Ten Year Service Award, 2003.
- Fifteen Year Service Award, 2008.
- Distinguished Teacher in Diversity and Multicultural Education Award, 2011
Professional and University Citizenship
University of Texas at Dallas:
- SACS Academic Assessment Committee, 2006-2009
- UT D Community Chorale, 2007-2010.
- Focus group for improvements for the Writing Center 2008.
- Academic Senate, 2009-2010.
- Scholars’ Day Speaker, 2011 & 2012.
- Supervised numerous independent studies and Senior Honors projects.