The School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ECOLOGY

Chair and Associate Professor:

Shirley Hymon-Parker, Ph.D.

Professors:

Youssef Hafez, Ph.D. Anugrah Shaw, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor:

Bettie W. Blakely, R.D., Ph.D.
Missale Kumelachew, Ph.D.

Lecturers:

Nina Lyon Jenkins. M.S.
Donna Long, M.S.
Anna M. Scovell, M.S.
Elka Stevens, B.S.

Research Assistant Professor

Kisun Yoon, Ph.D.

MISSION

The mission of the Department of Human Ecology is to prepare students for careers, graduate study and leadership roles in Fashion Merchandising, Child Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Food and Nutrition. The department challenges faculty and students to make contributions that will enhance the quality of life of individuals and families in diverse societies. Our focus is to empower individuals to cope with change, explore new technologies, and manage resources wisely. The philosophical tenets and programmatic focus remain central to the mission of the 1890-land grant university. This mission is carried out through teaching, research and community service.

GOALS

• To establish and promote high academic standards and performance.
• To provide career development opportunities for students, faculty and staff.
• To strengthen and expand research and community service programs.
• To increase enrollment and graduation rates.

Department of Human Ecology Index

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