In This Issue

Congratulations to Stephen D. Ball,
Assistant Professor, Nutritional Sciences,
2007 Recipient of the Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Creative Extension Programming by New Faculty.

Publications
Shapiro, A. & Cooney, T.M. (2007). Divorce and intergen-erational relations across the life course. In T. J. Owens & J. J. Suitor (Eds), Advances in the life course research. Volume 12: Interpersonal relations across the life course (pp. 191-219). Elsevier.

Markham, M., Ganong, L., & Coleman, M. (2007).  Copa-rental identity and mothers' coparental relationships. Family Relations, 56, 369-377.

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Presentations
Crowell, Toni presented a poster entitled, Research time-lines: The process of completing research, as part of her role as chair of the Evidenced-based Practice Committee of the Child Life Council.

Ha-Brookshire, Jung E. & Dyer, Barbara (2007). An Analysis of U.S. Apparel Import Intermediaries: Performance in the Hyper-dynamic Global Market Environment.  International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference, November 2007, Los Angeles, CA.

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Pregnancy Intention & HIV Prevention in South Africa
Research Team (left to right): Nomsa Gwent, Musi Ndebele, Kay Libbus, Colin Basi, Hazel Rashe, Margie Sable.

HIV transmission from mother to child during pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding is one of the driving forces of the AIDS epidemic in South Africa. The prevalence of HIV among pregnant women in South Africa rose from less than 1% in 1990 to 29% in 2006, varying by region. It is particularly important to understand pregnancy intention among people who are HIV positive to prevent mother-to-child transmission of the disease.
     HES Associate Dean Marjorie Sable and Professor Kay Libbus of the MU Sinclair School of Nursing traveled to South Africa in June 2007 to study the role of pregnancy intention on HIV prevention.They worked with researchers from the University of the Western Cape, Cape Town.
     Many people infected with HIV continue to be sexually active and are faced with difficult decisions regarding reproduction. Sable’s research team conducted six focus groups to determine attitudes about becoming pregnant and having children, social influences on these decisions, and people's perceived control over pregnancy. The theoretical framework was the Theory of Planned Behavior (Ajzen, 1985). The focus groups involved 35 women and 16 men in rural KwaZulu Natal Province, where the HIV prevalence rate among pregnant women is 39%.
     The research team found social, health and other factors contribute to reproductive decisions, including widespread poverty, gender violence, religious beliefs, racial mistrust, cultural taboos and social stigma attached to the diagnosis of HIV. Results of the study are being compiled, and Sable and Libbus are seeking funding from NIH for follow-up research.  

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Grant Proposals Submitted and Awarded — by Jan Mackay  

In the period between July 1, 2007, and October 31, 2007, HES and HES Extension faculty and staff were principal investigators or project directors on a total of 19 grant proposals submitted to external funding agencies, totaling $13,176,594.  During this same period, HES and HES Extension received grant awards totaling $9,260,168.  Note these are only the proposals for which HES or HES Extension faculty and staff members are principal investigators or project directors – there are additional proposals submitted by other divisions where our faculty and staff are acting as co-investigators or co-project directors.
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News Staff in Research and Graduate Studies
(left to right): Diane Davis, Administrative Assistant; Elizabeth Miller, Grant Writer

Elizabeth Miller began work as grant writer in the College on November 1. She assists faculty in seeking funding opportunities and in the development and submission of grant proposals. Before joining HES, Elizabeth's grant experience included almost two years as a grant administrator in the MU Office of Sponsored Programs and nearly eight years as a grant writer in the fields of public health and medicine (four at the MU School of Medicine). Elizabeth has a BA in English from the University of Missouri-Columbia. 
    Diane Davis joined the HES Office of Research & Graduate Studies on Oct. 1 as administrative assistant. Diane worked on campus from 1986-1997 in the College of Education as an editor in the Instructional Materials Laboratory. During the 10 years she’s been in Chillicothe, Mo., she gained experience in education, publishing and industry. Her BA in Mass Communications is from Truman State University, and her I.T. certificate is from North Central Missouri College.

HES Student Services New Staff 
 Standing: Tammy Conrad, Academic Advisor;
 Cassandra Casperson, Academic  Evaluator. 
 Seated: Linda Adamson, Administrative Assistant

 Linda Adamson, Administrative Assistant, came to HES in August 2007 
 from Columbia Public Schools where she was an Instructional Aide.  She
holds a BES in Educational and Counseling Psychology from MU.  She provides the front-line support for the Student Services Office and keeps the operation running smoothly, including supporting the efforts of the Student Services Director and nearly 1100 students, as well as working with the units in HES.  “I am excited to be working for such a diverse college,” says Adamson, “and to be able to assist students as they pursue their dreams.”
   Cassandra Casperson, Academic Evaluator, worked as a graduate teaching assistant for Art History and Archaeology and the Department of Architectural Studies. She holds a BA in History and an MA in Humanities from the University of Louisville, Ky., and an MA in Art History and Archaeology from MU.  She joined the Student Services Office in Aug. 2007.  Her duties include maintaining student records and solving student issues; during early registration she advises students in scheduling and degree programs. Casperson says, “Everyone I have met at HES has been very friendly and I really enjoy working with the students.”
     Tammy Conrad, Academic Advisor,  joined the College July 31, 2006, coming from First National Bank in Columbia.  Conrad earned her BSW from Pittsburgh State University in Kansas.  She works with students at all levels – from the first day to graduation. She identifies the correct program for the student and makes sure they take the right courses.  She works with Seniors to be sure they are on track and fulfilling all the requirements for graduation from our programs.  She also works with various University faculty and staff in the College and across campus to ensure that the integrity of the program is upheld and carried out. Conrad says, “It is wonderful to have a job that I enjoy going to every day.  We have a great group of individuals in this College – students, staff and faculty. I appreciate the opportunity to work with all of them."                                                                                                        Back to top

School of Social Work New Staff 
School of Social Work  (left to right):
Crystal Null, Administrative Assistant;
Gina Damico Landeck, Executive Staff Assistant

Gina Damico Landeck — Executive Staff Assistant in the School of Social Work, worked as the Director of Catering & Special Events at Columbia Country Club for three years before coming to the Social of Social Work at MU. She is originally from St. Louis and graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism. She has been married to her husband, Kevin, for 4 years and has a 2-year-old daughter named Taylor Paige. 
   Crystal Null — Administrative Assistant for the School of Social Work, worked in the University Registrar’s office for 3 years before transferring to the School of Social Work in October. She lives in Columbia and is working towards her Bachelor's degree in the MU in the Evening Program.

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