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Deb Nelson

Deb Nelson
Chair of the Program in Aging Johnson Tower 517, Pullman

Curriculum Vitae (pdf)

Education/Training

  • Ph.D. Individualized Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program, Washington State University, 1992
    (Departments of Child, Consumer, and Family Studies; Agricultural Economics; Economics; and Political Science)
  • M.A. Child and Family Studies (Consumer Studies), Washington State University, 1987
  • B.S. North Dakota State University, 1978
    Major: General Home Economics
    Minor: Child Development/Family Relations
  • A.A. Northland Community College, 1976

Professional Experience

1998-Present
Instructor, Department of Human Development, Washington State University
Teach one to three courses in human development each semester including: 101, 201, 202, 204, 302, 304, 320, 346, 350, 403, 406, 409.

Assisted in development of HD 403 for distance degree programs.

1998-1999
Instructor, School of Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Idaho
Taught two classes during the fall semester, and one class in the spring semester.

1995-1998
Extension Coordinator, Washington State University
Researched related curriculum material; designed and evaluated curriculum materials; developed and edited curriculum lessons; organized conferences and meetings; corresponded with principal investigators and granting agencies; collaborated with three other faculty members to develop the Volunteer Management Certificate Program (online, non-degree, certificate program)

1993-1995
Instructor, Department of Human Development, Washington State University

1992-1993
Lecturer, Department of Child, Consumer, and Family Studies, Washington State University
Taught two classes; advised students; served on one departmental committee

1984-1992
Research and Teaching Assistant, Department of Child, Consumer, and Family Studies, Washington State University

1990
Invited Lecturer/Instructor, Department of Home Economics, University of Idaho
Taught one class during the spring semester.

1978-1984
Extension Agent, University of Minnesota Extension Service (served in two different counties)
Responsibilities included: program development, implementation, and evaluation; training and managing volunteers; networking with community agencies; supervising interns; and grant writing.

Service

Department of Human Development

  • Diversity Committee

College of Agriculture, Human, and Natural Resources Sciences

  • Scholarship Committee
  • Faculty Advisor for Ceres Women’s Agricultural Fraternity

University

  • Freshman Seminar Advisory Committee
  • Faculty Senate
  • Freshman Seminar and Freshman Focus Shared Faculty

Community

  • Community Child Care Center Executive Board (President 2008-present)
  • Girl Scout Leader
  • 4-H Leader
  • Pullman Inter-Faith Church Council
  • Trinity Lutheran Church: Endowment Committee and Sunday School/Confirmation Teacher
  • Garfield-Palouse Performing Arts Booster (various offices)

Professional Affiliations

  • American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (1987-present)
  • Washington Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Pullman Association of Family and Consumer Sciences