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A Quick Tour of HDFSA Quick Tour of HDFSPrograms: Undergrad, Grad and
Collaborative/Special ProgramsResearchFacultyInterwoven throughout with
Points of Pride
HDFS is…HDFS is…A productive unit committed to
“high research activity,” both basic and applied
A department with a positive socio-emotional climate
Committed to community and professional service
Committed to HES’s Three “I”s: Internationalism, Interdisciplinary and Innovation
HDFS’s Undergraduate HDFS’s Undergraduate Program Offers 4 Program Offers 4 ConcentrationsConcentrations
Early Care and EducationTeacher Licensure in Birth
through Kindergarten educationChild and Adolescent
DevelopmentFamily Studies
Undergraduate Points of Undergraduate Points of PridePride
HDFS is a popular major with over 400 students
On a 5-point scale where 3 is average, students rate HDFS instructor effectiveness above average (app. 4)
The Princeton Review has stated UNCG’s HDFS programs receive “enthusiastic praise from current students”
Courses emphasize cultural influences and global awareness
At the graduate level HDFS At the graduate level HDFS has over 50 students and has over 50 students and offersoffersAn academic masters degree in
Human Development and Family Studies
the only Human Development and Family Studies doctoral program in North Carolina
Collaborative B-K and FLPE Programs
Graduate Program Points of Graduate Program Points of PridePrideThe program is considered one of the best in
the United StatesEffective student group -- e.g., hosted
internationally known family historian in fall ‘07
In both 2004 and 2005 a UNCG PhD received the annual National Council on Family Relations Early Career Achievement Award.
Two UNCG graduates are among the National Council on Family Relations’ 80 Fellows
Alumnus Gary Bowen is President-elect of NCFR
Collaborative and Special Collaborative and Special ProgramsProgramsBirth-Kindergarten (B-K) Program in
Wake County◦ BS Birth- Kindergarten Degree with License ◦ BS Early Care & Education◦ BK Licensure
B-K:ISED Masters Program with SESFamily Life/Parent education
program with NCSUPost-Baccalaureate Certificate in
Leadership in Early Care and Education
Collaborative and Special Collaborative and Special ProgramsPrograms
Points of PridePoints of PrideHDFS is a leader within HES for distance education, serving today’s diverse student population
The Wake County program responds to an expressed community need
The B-K programs prepare students for roles where North Carolina has a shortage of trained personnel
Early Child Care Center and Early Child Care Center and Program Program
Child Care Education Program (CCEP): Lab for UNCG students, care for young children
Early Child Care Center and Early Child Care Center and Program Points of PrideProgram Points of Pride
The Child Care Education Program (CCEP) has celebrated its 75th anniversary
All 3 CCEP child care sites have the highest possible 5-star ratings
Richardson Fund Grant to CCEP 4 Diversity
Family Research CenterFamily Research CenterMarion O’Brien, DirectorHouses several projectsParticipates in 10-site NICHD
Longitudinal Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development of 1000 children born in 1991, initially looked at effects of early child care, now looks at the natural history of children's development
Eight-year study examining the contextual, familial, and child characteristics that may contribute to early academic and social success versus challenging disruptive behavior in children.
Calkins & O’Brien HDFS
North Carolina Rated North Carolina Rated License Assessment ProjectLicense Assessment ProjectConducts global quality assessments in
child care programs across NC Statewide collaboration with the Division
of Child Development ◦ Ongoing since 1999◦ Over 50 trained assessors and staff◦ Conducts app. 300 assessments per month◦ Current annual budget $4 million
Serves the people of North Carolina in fostering high quality child care
Cassidy, Hestenes, Mims, & Hestenes
FAMILY LIFE PROJECTFAMILY LIFE PROJECTDr. Cheryl Buehler, Project Director
NIMH funded study of 1700 youths transitioning from middle school into adolescence.
Examines how aspects of family life – parenting, the marital relationship and how parents share parenting tasks, and parent’s emotional well-being – influence child outcomes (behavior, academic achievement, and emotional well-being)
Research Grant Points of Research Grant Points of PridePride
New/renewed projects since July 1, 2007: $ 4,163,107
HDFS has consistently been among the UNCG departments receiving the greatest amount of external funding (avg = app. 4 mil in the last two fiscal years)
The success rate of HDFS’s grant applications is high
Faculty and Staff Faculty and Staff ComplementComplement
Seven Full Professors:Buehler, Calkins, Cassidy, Demo, O’Brien, Perlman, Tudge
Eight Associate ProfessorsCoard, Fletcher, Helms, Hestenes, Hunter, Morgan, Shreeniwas, Supple
Four Assistant ProfessorsCrosby, LaParo, Leerkes, Scott-Little
Four Academic Professionals Bulls, Cranor, Mims, Smith
Three StaffCraig, Kernahan, Wolf-Forster
Faculty Points of PrideFaculty Points of PrideFirst, and most important, the faculty
collectively is an excellent teamOf 80 scholars honored as Fellows of the
National Council on Family Relations, 4 are or have been UNCG faculty
Susan Calkins has an NIMH Independent Scientist Career Development Award
A recent download analysis showed that Dave Demo had published 2 of the 25 most-read articles in JMF
Dave Demo: Editor Par Dave Demo: Editor Par ExcellenceExcellence
Dave Demo edits the Journal of Marriage and Family, the field’s leading journal. He processes over 700 manuscripts a year and drawing positive international attention to our department.
Jon Tudge’s Forthcoming Jon Tudge’s Forthcoming BookBook
A 7-nation study of how 3-year-olds in 3 continents spend their time, and who they are with as they learn what it means to be a part of their culture.
Roots and WingsRoots and Wings
Human development involves having both roots and wings
Hopefully HDFS gives students both roots and wings and is a productive, pleasant phase in their life’s journey