Carolyn Kiebler Balkwell Department of Child and Family Development San Diego State University San Diego, CA 92182-4502 619-594-3713 balkwell@mail.sdsu.edu

EDUCATION:

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

UNIVERSITY SERVICE/ADMINISTRATION:

University Advisor, SDSU University Advising Center, 1999 to present

Undergraduate Advisor, Department of Child and Family Development, 1997 to present

Graduate Adviser, Department of Child and Family Development, Spring 1994 to 1997

Interim Department Chair 1997-98, 1998-99

Child Development Coordinator, Fall 1992 to January 1994

Responsible for budget, scheduling of classes, hiring temporary faculty, faculty loads, and departmental reports

Home Economics Area Coordinator/Fashion Merchandising Degree Program Advisor, 1986 to 1992 (title of position changed with restructuring of program following academic review)
Drafted Home Economics Section of Academic Review Self-Study Document which proposed the elimination of the generalist Home Economics and Consumer Services and Housing Options

Developed Curriculum Proposal for a Formal Emphasis in Fashion Merchandising approved in 1989--work toward a B.S. in Fashion Merchandising or Retailing was halted by program discontinuation
Developed course in Apparel and Textile Economics (taught as FSCS 496 and proposed as FSCS 360) during Sabbatical Spring 1990

Advised 200 undergraduate Fashion Merchandising students

Maintain liaison with community colleges and employers of graduates

Fashion Merchandising Search Committee, Chair 1988-1989; 1990-91

FSCS Peer Review Committee 1987-1989; 1990-92 Chair 1988-1989 & 1991-1992

FSCS Representative to College Curriculum Committee Spring 1985 to present

University Committee on Academic Resources and Planning, 1991 to present

College Representative to University Academic Senate, 1992 to present

University Senate Elections Committee 1984-1985

College Media Acquisitions Committee 1985-1986

FSCS Graduate Committee, 1984-1985

Volunteer service in Drama Department Costume Collection 1988 to 1990.

With Alicia Annas and Lois Hammond developed a cataloging system appropriate to this collection. Developed a dbase III Plus program for managing and retrieving catalog information. Dated/described garments.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

National Council on Family Relations

California Professors of Early Childhood Education

American Society on Aging

Gerontological Society of America

Interim Board Member--San Diego Exceptional Family Resource Center

International Textiles and Apparel Association

Costume Society of America

Phi Upsilon Omicron

AWARDS AND HONORS:

Sabbatical Leave Spring 1990 to study international trade in textiles and apparel at the University of Missouri-Columbia

University-Wide Graduate Assistantships, University of Georgia, 1977-1981

General Foods Fund Fellowship, Kansas State University, 1964-1965

Borden Award, Michigan State University, 1964

Board of Trustees Award (2nd woman in class), Michigan State University, 1964

Phi Kappa Phi

Omicron Nu

Phi Upsilon Omicron

PAPERS IN REFEREED JOURNALS:

Balkwell, C., & Dickerson, K. Apparel Production in the Caribbean: A Classic Case of the New International Division of Labor, Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 1994, 1 2, 6-15.

 

Balkwell, C., & Ho, S.H. A Quantitative Analysis of Dress Dimensions: Comparison of Models for Taiwan and the USA from 1966 to 1986. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 1992, 1 0, 47-53.

 

Gibson L.A., & Balkwell, C. Effects of Harmony of Personal and Apparel Coloring on Perceptions of a Woman's Employment Potential, Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 1990, 8, 23-28.

 

Null, R., & Balkwell, C. Oral History: A Communication Strategy, Journal of Home Economics, 1987, 7 9, 23-28.

 

Balkwell, C., Null, R., & Spindler, A. Health Care, Hospice, and Home Economists: A Programmatic Response to Demographic Trends, Journal of Home Economics, 1986, 7 8, 27-29,46.

 

Balkwell, C., & Null, R. Oral History as an Integrative Teaching Strategy for Home Economics, Illinois Teacher of Home Economics, 1986, 2 9, 1 76-1 77.

 

Balkwell, C. On Peacocks and Peahens: A Cross-Cultural Investigation of the Effects of Economic Development on Sex Differences in Dress, Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 1986, 4, 30-36.

 

Balkwell, C. An Attitudinal Correlate of the Timing of a Major Life Event: The Case of Morale in Widowhood, Family Relations, 1985, 3 4, 577-581.

 

Sanders, G.F., Montgomery, J.E., Pittman, J.F., Jr., and Balkwell, C. Youth's Attitudes Toward the Elderly, Journal of Applied Gerontology, 1984, 3, 59-70.

 

Balkwell, C., and Balswick, J. Subsistence Economy, Family Structure, and the Status of the Elderly, Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1981, 4 3, 423-429.

 

Balkwell, C. Transition to Widowhood: A Review of the Literature, Family Relations, 1981, 3 0, 117-127.

 

Balkwell, C., & Halverson, C.F., Jr. The Hyperactive Child as a Source of Stress in the Family: Consequences and Suggestions. Family Relations, 1980, 2 9, 550-557.

 

Balkwell, C., Balswick, J., & Balkwell, J.W. On Black and White Family Patterns in America: Their Impact on the Expressive Aspect of Sex-Role Socialization, Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1978, 4 0, 743-747.

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS:

Balkwell, C. Transition to Widowhood: A Review of the Literature. In Cargan, L. Marriage and Family: Coping with Change. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Company, 1985.

PAPERS PRESENTED AT MEETINGS:

Ritbiatt, S., & Balkwell, C. Comparisons of Grandparent's Images/Roles in Children's Literature in Three Cultures. Presented at the Family Research Consortium, San Diego, CA, June 1996.

 

Balkwell, C., Ritbiatt, S., & Deutsch, F. Grandparent-Grandchild lntergenerational Interactions Presented in Children's Books: Multicultural Comparisons. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Groves Conference on the Family, Coronado, CA, March 1996.

 

Balkwell, C., Ritbiatt, S., & Deutsch, F. Images of Grandparents Presented in Children's Literature: Multicultural Comparisons of Intergenerational Family Relations. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Council on Family Relations. Portland, OR, November, 1995.

 

Gibson, L., & Balkwell, C. Clothing Color Appropriateness, Self-Esteem, and Perceptions of a Woman's Employment Potential. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Home Economics Association Indianapolis, Indiana, July, 1987.

 

McLeod, L., Spindler, A., & Balkwell, C. Effects of a Nutrition Education Intervention Program on Sixth Grade Students. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Home Economics Association, Kansas City, Missouri, June, 1986.

 

Balkwell, C. Adolescent Pregnancy as a Risk for Developmentally Delayed Infants: Public Policy Implications. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the California Association for the Education of Young Children, Anaheim, California, February, 1986.

 

Null, R., & Balkwell, C. Oral History as an Integrative Research Tool for Home Economics. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Home Economics Association, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June, 1985.

 

Balkwell, C., & Null, R. Impact of the Near Environment on Self: Remembrances of the Elderly. Presented at the Biennial Meeting of the California Home Economics Association, Sacramento, California, February, 1985.

 

Balkwell, C., & Null, R. Impact of the Near Environment on Self: Remembrances of the Elderly. Presented at the XVth Congress of the International Federation for Home Economics, Oslo, Norway, July, 1984.

 

Balkwell, C. Widowhood: The Importance of Being on Time. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Home Economics Association, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July, 1983.

 

Balkwell, C. A Cross-Cultural Study of the Effects of Economic and Family Structures on Sex Differences in Dress. Presented at the Biennial Meeting of the California Home Economics Association, San Jose, Caldomia, March, 1983.

 

Balkwell, C. Subsistence Economy, Family Structure, and the Status of the Elderly. Presented at the Southeastern Conference on the Family and the Child, Athens, Georgia, April, 1979.

 

Balkwell, C., Balswick, J., & Balkwell, J.W. On Black and White Family Patterns in America: Their Impact on the Expressive Aspect of Sex Role Socialization. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Southern Sociological Association, New Orleans, Louisiana, April, 1978.

UNPUBLISHED MANUSCRIPTS:

Chou, H., Balkwell, C., & Deutsch F. Adolescent Consumer Behavior and Attitudes Toward Clothing. Submitted.

 

Balkwell, C. Widowhood: Its Impact on Morale and Optimism Among Older Persons of Three Ethnic Groups. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, University of Georgia, 1981.

 

Kiebler, C. Relationships Between Deviant Personality Traits and Clothing Behavior of Male Adolescents Attending Junction City High School. Unpublished Master's Thesis, Kansas State University, 1966.

BOOK REVIEWS:

Tepper, L.H. , Earth Line and Morning-Star Niaka'pamux Clothing Traditions. American Indian Culture and Research Journal, 1996, 1 9, 196-200.

 

Thompson, J. From the Land-Two Hundred Years of Done Clothing. American Indian Culture and Research Journal, 1996, 1 9, 196-200.

 

Hall, J., Oakes, J., & Webster, S.Q. Sanatujut-Pride in Women's Work: Copper and Caribou Inuit Clothing Traditions. American Indian Culture and Research Journal, 1996, 1 9, 196-200.

 

Thompson, J. Pride of the Indian Wardrobe-Northern Athapascan Footwear. American Indian Culture and Research Journal, 1991, 1 4, 104-106.

 

Kent, K.P. Pueblo Textiles: A Living Tradition. American Indian Culture and Research Journal, 1988, 9, 118-121.

 

Dickman, I.R. Ageism-Discrimination Against Older People. Family Relations, 1981, 3 0, 155.

 

Antoniak, H., Scott, N.L., & Worcester, N. Alone: Emotional, Legal, and Financial Help for the Widowed or Divorced Woman. Family Relations, 1981, 3 0, 319.

 

Zinberg, N.E., & Kaufman, 1. (Eds.). Normal Psychology of the Aging Process (Rev. ad.). Family Relations, 1980, 2 9, 422.

 

Craig, S. Tantrums, Toads, and Teddy Bears. Family Relations, 1980, 2 9, 265.

GRANTS RECEIVED:

Affirmative Action Faculty Development Grant for travel, Spring 1985. $140.

 

Impact of Near Environment on Self: Remembrances of the Elderly with R.Null. School of Family Studies and Consumer Sciences Research Support Grant, Spring 1984. $436.

 

Learning Resource Center Micro-Grant (slides) for April 1984 for "Photographic Illustrations of Clothing, Housing, and Interiors."

 

Impact of Near Environment on Self: Remembrances of the Elderly with R. Null. College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts Basic Research Support Grant, Spring 1983. $250.

Learning Resource Center Micro-Grant (50 slides) for October 1983 for the preparation of slides of historic costumes.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

National Council on Family Relations

International Section Member

 

California Council on Family Relations

Vice-President, 1997-2000

 

Associate Editor, Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 1988 to 1992

International Textiles and Apparel Association (formerly ACPTC)

Member Nominating Committee, 1987-1988

Reviewer of articles for special publication "Social Science Aspects of Dress: Now Directions"

Reviewer of abstracts for Post-Conference Workshop on Social-Psychological Aspects of Dress, Atlanta, Georgia, 1989

Reviewer of abstracts on Theoretical and Methodological Issues, Linkages in Subject Matter, and Relationships between Theoretical Knowledge and Practice, Spring 1988

Participant in Theory Development Workshop, Fort Collins, Colorado, 1987.

Attendee at annual meetings, 1982 to present

Association of College Professors of Textiles and Clothing-Western Region

Member Executive Council, 1987-1988

Chair, Nominating Committee, 1987-1988

California Home Economics Association

Research Chair of San Diego Executive Board, 1986-1988

Research Program Chair for Biennial Convention held in San Diego March 1987.

Attendee Assembly of Delegates, 1992

Costume Society of America--Region V Western

Elections Chair, 1992

Attendee National Symposium, 1990 and 1992

Reviewer for Family Relations, 1978 to 1981

Reviewer for Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 1983 to 1992

Reviewer for Dress, 1991 to 1993

Reviewer for Journal of Home Economics, 1984 to 1992

Reviewer for American Indian Culture and Research Journal, 1986 to 1996

GRADUATE COMMITTEES CHAIRED:

Hsin-Hui Chou, Master of Home Economics, completed Fall 1989.

Thesis: Adolescent Consumer Behavior in the Clothing Market

 

Su-Hua Ho, Master of Home Economics, completed Fall 1988.

Thesis: Women's Dress Fashion in Taiwan: A Quantitative Analysis

 

Lou Ann Gibson, Master of Home Economics, completed Fall 1986.

Thesis: Clothing Color Appropriateness and Personal Coloring as an Influence on Self-Esteem and Perceptions of a Woman's Employment Potential

 

Shen-Ni Liang, Master of Home Economics, completed Fall 1983.

Thesis: The Comparative Analysis of Polymer Blends as Warp Sizing Agents

GRADUATE COMMITTEES (SECOND OR THIRD MEMBER):

Mary Thompson, Master of Fine Arts (Drama)

Paul Hellerud. Master of Business Administration (Marketing)

Chan-Hsiang Liu. Master of Business Administration (Information Systems)

Melodee Rader. Master of Business Administration (Information Systems)

Peggy Jean Spanninga. Master of Business Administration (Information Systems)

Hway-Ing Lin. Master of Business Administration (Information Systems)

Berta Harris. Master of Home Economics (Child Development)

Patricia Wilson. Master of Science (Child Development)

Christine Griffin. Master of Home Economics (Child Development)

Camille Ross. Master of Science (Child Development)

Susan Ferguson. Master of Science (Child Development)

Angela Wu. Master of Home Economics (Child Development)

Matthew Harris. Master of Arts (English and Comparative Literature)

Andrea Hein. Master of Arts (Sociology)

Pam Gardner, Master of Science (Child Development)

Karen Matsuda, Master of Science (Child Development)

Nilanie Chiong, Master of Social Work

Verona Vongat, Master of Social Work

Louise Stanger, Ph.D. (Education), University of San Diego

Monica Small, Master of Social Work

Mei Hua, Master of Fine Arts, Art-Jewelry & Metals

Roberta Berry, Master of Social Work

 

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