Deb Nelson
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