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VITA Rebecca W. Greer

EDUCATION: 1989 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Major: Clothing and Fashion Merchandising Woman's University Denton, Texas 1977 MASTER OF SCIENCE Major: Clothing, Textiles and Merchandising Oklahoma State University Stillwater, Oklahoma 1974 BACHELOR OF ARTS Major: Fashion Merchandising Minor: Business Administration East Texas State University (now Texas A&M University—Commerce) Commerce, Texas

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 2008-Present ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, SCHOOL OF HUMAN SCIENCES, and PROFESSOR & COORDINATOR-FASHION MERCHANDISING PROGRAM 2000-2007 PROFESSOR & COORDINATOR-FASHION MERCHANDISING PROGRAM 1994 – 2000 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR & COORDINATOR-FASHION MERCHANDISING PROGRAM 1988 - 1994 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR & COORDINATOR-FASHION MERCHANDISING PROGRAM 1981 - 1988 INSTRUCTOR, FASHION MERCHANDISING School of Human Sciences Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches, Texas 1977 - 1981 GIFTS COORDINATOR Business Office Baylor University Waco, Texas 1976 - 1977 GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT Department of Clothing, Textiles and Merchandising Oklahoma State University Stillwater, Oklahoma 1974 - 1975 CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Howard B. Wolf, Inc. (apparel manufacturer) , Texas 1975 PART-TIME SALES ASSOCIATE Casual Corner (apparel specialty store retail chain) Dallas, Texas 1974 PART-TIME SALES ASSOCIATE Sanger Harris (department store retail chain) Dallas, Texas

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND HONORS: 2013-14 Campus Coordinator for Design & Selection of Official SFASU Tartan, registered with The Scottish Register of Tartans, Edinburgh, Scotland & Campus Liaison with SFASU Tartan product development partner, Collegiate Tartan Apparel, Greensboro, NC 2011 Thirty-Year Service Award SFASU Faculty Awards Program 2009 HMS Faculty Spirit Award School of Human Sciences 2003 Teaching Excellence Award Department of Human Sciences 2002 Distinguished Professor Award SFASU Alumni Association 2001 Twenty-Year Service Award SFASU Faculty Awards Program 1995 Woman of the Year University Professional Women 1991 Ten-Year Service Award SFASU Faculty Awards Program 1985-Present Member Phi Upsilon Omicron Honor Society 1977-Present Member Omicron Nu Honor Society

RESEARCH AND WRITINGS/SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES: Greer, R., (2014), Bolo Tie. Entry in Encyclopedia of Ethnic Clothing, Edited by Strauss, M. D., & Lynch, A., AltaMira Press [Title to be released November 12, 2014]. Jones, M., Cupit, J., & Greer, R. (2012). Comprehensive marketing strategy for Human Sciences programs, AAFCS- TX Annual of Refereed papers, p. 5. Stephen F. Austin State University (2011). SFA entry & profile in The Fairchild Directory of Fashion Schools. New York: Fairchild Books [no byline but printed verbatim as submitted in response to publisher’s questionnaire]. Greer, R. S., Kenner, J. O. (2010). Using an entrepreneurship project in merchandising education, TAFCS Annual of Refereed Papers. pp. 11-12. Kenner, J., & Greer, B. (2009). Campus fashion count as a tool for understanding the fashion cycle. TAFCS Annual of Refereed Papers, pp. 13-14. Greer, R. W., & Kenner, J. O. (2008). Willie Lee Glass: A lady of remarkable influence. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, pp. 140-148. Kenner, J. O., & Greer R. S., (2007). Developing skills in communicating information about new laundry products. TAFCS Annual of Refereed Papers, pp. 13. Kenner, J. O., & Greer. R. W. (2005). Translating technical research topics into consumer news formats. TAFCS Annual of Refereed Papers, pp. 19-20. Kenner, J. O., & Greer, R. W. (2004). Twentieth century wedding dress. TAFCS Annual of Refereed Papers, pp. 36-37. Greer, R. W. (2002). Texas Education Agency Distance Alliance, Textile and Apparel Production, Management, and Services Web Module, available on-line through http://www.fcsalliance.org [see course listing for HMS 475.501] Kenner, J. O., & Greer, R. W. (2001). Twentieth century costume vignettes, TAFCS Annual of Refereed Papers, p. 10-11. Greer, R. W., & Kenner, J. O. (1999). On-line shopping is changing the retail landscape. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 91(3), 69. Greer, R. W., Kenner, J. O., & Saracino, M. (1999). Public school uniforms: Weighing the benefits. 1999 TAFCS Research Journal, pp. 5-7. Kenner, J. O., & Greer, R. W. (1998, Fall/Winter). Successfully presenting in poster sessions. The Candle, pp. 10- 11, 24. Kenner, J., & Greer, B. (1998, September/October). The latest in high-efficiency washing machines. What‘s New in Home Economics, pp. 28,30. Greer, R. W., & Kenner, J. O. (1995, September). Attract ethnic customers. SalesCoach, p. 1. Kenner, J.O., & Greer, R. (1995, Spring). The portfolio concept: Making it work for you. The Candle (national publication of Phi Upsilon Omicron, National Honor Society in Home Economics), p. 10-11. Saracino, M., Greer, R. W., & Kenner, J. O. (1994, Spring). Parental purchase of apparel for preadolescents. The Journal of Consumer Education, pp. 25-32. Greer, R. W., & Kenner, J. O. (1993, October). Value younger consumers. SalesCoach, p. 1. Greer, R. (1992, November/December). Reconsidering apparel instruction. What‘s New in Home Economics, p. 16. Hallman, P. J., & Greer, R. W. (1990, Winter). Teachers identify priority apparel skills, Image: The Professional Journal for Vocational Home Economics, pp. 20, 23. Greer, R. W., & Jernigan, M. H. (1988). Apparel buying practices of pregnant women and their reported satisfaction with available maternity wear. ACPTC Combined Proceedings, p. 28.

PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS WITH OR ABOUT STUDENTS: 2014 Supervised COE Undergraduate Research Conference Presentation Submission by A.Whelihan, Sassy Silver: Fashion Start Up Business Plan, COE Undergraduate Research Conference Presentation, SFASU. 2013 Submitted information to SFA Marketing & Public Affairs Office resulting in published feature article about development of official SFASU Tartan and its student designer Kelcie Brown, “SFA is Going Plaid,” Sawdust, SFA Alumni Publication, Summer, 2013 Issue, Volume 40, No. 2. 2013 Parrish, D. (2013, Summer). Passion for Fashion: Second-generation Lumberjack is self-styled entrepreneur. Sawdust, SFA Alumni Publication—‘Jacks of ALL TRADES feature store about former student Morgan Strong (’90), owner of Morgan Abbigail apparel boutique in Longview, TX 2013 Layfield, J. (2013, April 25). Top three design students seek votes for official SFA tartan. The Pine Log, Stephen F. Austin State University student newspaper, p. 1 2013 Supervised COE Undergraduate Research Conference Presentation Submission by S. Swaby, A Shade of Swaby: Fashion Startup Business Plan, COE Undergraduate Research Conference Presentation, SFASU 2011 Submitted information to SFA Public Relations Office resulting in published career story of C. Shanklin in Homecoming Edition of Sawdust, SFA Alumni Publication. 2010 Submitted information to SFASU Office of Admissions resulting in published career story of A. Gonzalez in SFA Brochure “Tall but True Tales: Lumberjack Success Stories.” 2010 Supervised COE Undergraduate Research Conference Presentation Submission by D. Padgett, Merchandising Award of Excellence Competition Entry, COE Undergraduate Research Conference Presentation, SFASU 1998 Students’ illustrations [Aberle, C. & Burk, J.] developed under instruction in HMS 233: Apparel Design published in Hallman, P. (1998). A Psalm of Life—The Story of a Woman Whose Life Made a Difference: Willie Lee Campbell Glass. Austin: Eakin Press, pp. 20, 60, 166. 1994 Sisson, L., & Greer, R. (November/December, 1994) Fat update: A look at fat substitutes. What's New in Home Economics, p. 10. [article developed as a result of instruction in HMS 578-Special Topics in Human Sciences].

WORK CITED/ACKNOWLEDGED BY OTHERS: 2013 Quoted in Sawdust article, “SFA is Going Plaid,” Summer 2013 issue, p. 18 2013 Quoted in Pine Log article, “Top Three Design Students Seek Votes for Official SFA Tartan,” April 25, p. 1 2011 Subject of Daily Sentinel article, “SFA Department of Human Sciences [Dr. Becky Greer presented a program on weddings for a meeting of AARP members],” June 6. 2011 Quoted in Leonard, M. (2011, March 13). “Go from day to evening with simple changes,” The Daily Sentinel, p. 8, 10. 2007 HMS Faculty received favorable commendation from AAFCS Accreditation Team in document granting School of HMS accreditation for a period of ten years 2005 Cited in Paulins, V. A., & Hillery, J. L. (2005). Careers! Professional Development for Retailing and Apparel Merchandising. New York, Fairchild Books, pp. 70, 82. 1999 SFASU fashion merchandising students under instruction in HMS 119-Introduction to Fashion Merchandising cited for involvement in Fashion!Dallas Model Search voting--Meet the Winners. (1999, September 29). Dallas Morning News, pp. E-4. 1997 Acknowledged for review of book in Jarnow, J., & Dickerson, K. G. (1997). Inside the Fashion Business. (6th Ed.), Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, Inc.

TEXTBOOK REVIEWS/SURVEYS FOR PUBLISHERS: 2011 Completed book proposal review for Apparel Quality: A Guide to Evaluating Sewn Products for Conde Nast/Fairchild Publications, New York, NY 2009 Completed curriculum survey related to Brown & Rice‘s Ready-to-Wear Apparel Analysis (3rd Ed.), Prentice-Hall 2009 Completed Apparel Evaluation Curriculum for Conde Nast/Fairchild Publications, New York, NY 2009 Reviewed Damhorst, Miller-Spillman & Michelman‘s Meanings of Dress for Conde Nast/Fairchild Publications, New York, NY 2008 Reviewed Granger & Sterling‘s Fashion Entrepreneurship for Conde Nast/Fairchild Publications, New York,NY 1996 Reviewed Jarnow & Dickerson‘s Inside the Fashion Business (5th Ed.) for Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ.

PRESENTATIONS, PROGRAMS, AND WORKSHOPS/CLINICS: Cupit, J., Jones, M., & Greer, R. Implementing experiential learning in a introductory fashion merchandising course. [Accepted for presentation at 2014 Intellectbase Academic Conference, Atlanta, FA, October 16- 18] Greer, R. & Jones, M. (2012, October 17). Historic Costume Materials and Motifs Related to Woodlands, Presentation to Texas Forestry Association Spouses, Nacogdoches. Jones, M., Cupit, J., & Greer, R. (2012, February). Comprehensive Marketing Strategy for Human Sciences Programs, AAFCS-TX Poster Showcase Presentation, Waco. Greer, R. (2012, June). Twentieth Century Wedding Dress and Practices. FUMC Prime Timers Program Presentation, Nacogdoches. Greer, R. (2011, June). Wedding Attire and Practices. AARP Program Presentation. Nacogdoches. Greer, R., & Kenner, J. (2010). Using An Entrepreneurship Project in Merchandising Education. Best Practices Showcase Poster Presentation, San Antonio. Kenner, J., & Greer, B. (2009). Campus Fashion Count as a Tool for Understanding the Fashion Cycle, TAFCS Best Practices Poster Session, Austin. Kenner, J., & Greer, R., (2009). COE Faculty Showcase Poster Presentation, SFASU. Bridwell, L., Greer, R. S., & Kenner, J. O. (2007). Etiquette + Protocol = Success Workshop funded by U. S. Department of Education—AC Tech Prep, SFASU. Greer, R. S. (2007). Developing Skills in Communicating Information about New Laundry Products, TAFCS Best Practices Poster Session, Kenner, J, & Greer, R. (2005). Translating Technical Research Topics into Consumer News Formats, TAFCS Best Practices Poster Presentation, Dallas. Greer, R. & Kenner, J. (2004). Twentieth Century Wedding Dress. TAFCS Best Practices Poster Session, San Antonio. Greer, R. (2003). Regents Professor—Suzy Weems. Case Display exhibited in Department of Human Sciences, SFASU. Greer, R. & Kenner J. (2002). Preserving and Displaying Family Heirlooms. Workshop for TCAAA State Meeting- Spouse‘s Program, Nacogdoches. Greer, R. & Dragoo, S. (2002). A Show of Fashion, GO TEXAN Style. Fashion Show presented for TCAAA State Meeting-Spouse‘s Program, Nacogdoches. Greer, R. & Kenner, J. (2002). Spring Fashion Trends, Program for Nacogdoches Co. Extension Service Lunch and Learn, Nacogdoches. Greer. R. & Kenner, J. (2002). Preserving Family Heirlooms. Program for Nacogdoches Co. Extension Service Lunch and Learn, Nacogdoches Greer, R. & Kenner, J. (2001). Twentieth Century Costume Vignettes. TAFCS Best Practices Poster Session, Austin. Greer, R. & Kenner, J. (2001). Professional Dress for Career Success. Program for Nacogdoches Co. Extension Service Lunch and Learn, Nacogdoches. Greer, R. & Kenner, J. (1999). Historic Costume. Presented for Rotary Ann‘s Club, Nacogdoches. Greer, R. & Kenner, J. (1998). Handmade Lace: Reflections of the Past. Presented for regional chapter of Colonial Dames, Nacogdoches. Greer, R., & Kenner, J. (1998). Apparel: Your Image is Showing. Presented for State Professional Development Conference for Home Economics Teachers, Dallas. Greer, R., & Kenner, J. (1998). Lace: Treasures from the Past. Presented for East Texas Embroidery Guild Annual Guest Luncheon Program, Tyler. Greer, R., & Kenner, J. (1998). Retail Competition. Presented for Fashion Group International, Inc. Career Day, Dallas. Greer, R., & Kenner, J. (1997). Business Casual for Professionals. Presented for District Extension Service Training Meeting, Nacogdoches. Greer, R., & Kenner, J. (1997). Retail Competition. Presented for Fashion Group International, Inc. Career Day, Dallas. Duff, D., Greer, B., Kenner, J., & Underwood, R. (1997). Powerful Portfolios: A Tool for Professional Success, presented for Association for Business Communications, Southwest Region Annual Meeting, New Orleans. Greer, R., & Kenner, J. (1997). The New Workplace: Looking Right in the Nineties, presented for Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Annual Meeting, Austin. Greer, R., & Kenner, J. (1995). Step Back in Time: Teaching Historic Costume through Vintage Fashion Shows and Displays, Creative activity display presented for Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences annual meeting, San Antonio. Greer, R., & Kenner, J. (l995). Merchandising Approaches for Multi-Ethnic Consumer, presented for Texas Council on Family Relations annual meeting, Houston. Greer, R. (1994). Careers in Fashion Merchandising, presented for approximately 35 students, Department of Human Sciences High School Career Day, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches. Greer, R. (1994). Portfolios: A Means of Assessment, Panel presentation for Texas Home Economics Association Program at State Professional Development Conference for Home Economics Teachers, Dallas. Greer, R., & Kenner, J., & Saracino, M. (1994). Family Consumer Behavior in Regard to Children's Apparel Purchase, Research presentation for Texas Council on Family Relations Annual Meeting, Dallas. Greer, R. (1994). Promoting New Professionals: The Development of Portfolios, Panel presentation for College, University and Research Section Program, Texas Home Economics Association Annual Meeting, Dallas. Greer, R., & Kenner, J. (1994). Teaching Cultural Diversity Through Interviews, Creative activity poster presentation for Texas Home Economics Association Annual Meeting, Dallas.

UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE, AND DEPARTMENTAL ASSIGNMENTS: University 2013 Faculty Representative, Simpson Scarborough/Ologie Marketing Focus Group, University Strategic Marketing Project 2012-Present Coordinator, SFA Tartan Project 2011 Tenure Review Committee for SFASU Theater Department 2010 Member, University Fiscal Appeals Panel 1997-2000 College Faculty Representative, Faculty Senate 1997-1998 Chair, Faculty Senate Elections Committee 1998 College Faculty Representative, University Post Tenure Review Committee 1994-1995 Member, University Affairs Committee 1994-1995 Chair, University Curriculum Committee 1992-1995 Member, University Curriculum Committee College 2011-2013 Member, COE Promotion Review Panel 2006-2008 Chair, COE Curriculum Committee 2006-2008 Member, COE Dean‘s Advisory Council 2005-2006 Member, COE Tenure Review Committee 1989-1997 Member, COE Academic Advisory Council 1989-1997 Member, COE Tenure/Promotion Review Panel 1989-1998 Member, COE Curriculum Committee Department 2013 Faculty Mentor, Assistant Professor, Antonio Estudillo 2013 Program Representative, Fashion Merchandising Articulation Agreement Development & Signing with El Centro College, Dallas 2013 Master of Ceremony, HMS Honors Convocation 2011-Present Faculty Mentor, Clinical Instructor & Chef, Todd Barrios 2010-Present Director, HMS Costume Collection 2006-Present Member, HMS Tenure and Promotion Review Committee 2010-2011 Chair Search Committee, FM Faculty Position 1984-2009 Faculty Advisor, Fashion Merchandising Club student organization 2005-2009 Chair, Search Committee, FM Faculty Position 2005-2008 Faculty Mentor, Tenure-track HMS Faculty Member, Carl Pffaffenberg 2004-2008 Member, HMS Curriculum Committee 2000-2008 Member, HMS Advising Committee 1999-2007 Chair, HMS Scholarship Committee 2005-2007 Member, HMS Treasures Committee 2004-2005 Chair, HMS Tenure Policy Committee 1997-2000 Chair, HMS Assessment Committee 2000-2009 Member, HMS Assessment Committee 1997-1998 Chair, HMS College of Education Newsletter Committee 1997-1998 Member, HMS Computer Committee 1989-1998 Member, HMS Scholarship Selection Committee 1989-1998 Member, HMS Merit, Tenure & Promotion Review Panel 1993-1995 Member, HMS Recruitment Committee 1994-1995 Faculty Representative, Steen Library Collection Development

COMMUNITY SERVICE: 1998-2007 Aggie Mothers Club Member 1994-1998 Texas Junior Charolais Association State Director 1991-1999 Adult Chaperon for American International Junior Charolais Association Leadership Conferences, Rapid City, SD, Raleigh, NC, Rochester, MN, Fort Worth, TX, Rapid City, SD, Kearney, NE, Columbus, OH, Columbia, MO, and Murphreesboro, TN 1998 Greer Family received Charolais Association of Texas ―Family of the Year Award 1998-1999 Church Finance Committee 1993-1994 Church Building & Grounds Committee 1989-1995 Parents in Public Education (P.I.P.E.), Center ISD

RELATED PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: 2012 Outside Reviewer SFASU School of Theater Tenure Dossier 2011 Peer Evaluator Teaching Evaluation for Jamie Cupit, SFASU FM Instructor 2011 Invited Judge SFASU Greek Fashion Show 2010 Reviewer TAFCS Research Journal 2009 Reviewer Annual Meeting Presentations and TAFCS Research Journal 2006 Reviewer TAFCS Research Journal and TAFCS Annual Meeting Presentations 2005 Reviewer TAFCS Annual Meeting Presentations 2004 Reviewer TAFCS Annual Meeting Presentations 2003 Reviewer TAFCS Annual Meeting Presentations 1996 Reviewer Creative display and research report submissions for TAFCS annual meeting 1996 Judge What‘s New in Home Economics Healthy Living Awards competition 1995 Reviewer Creative display and research report submissions for TAFCS annual meeting

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: 2010-Present Council of Administrators of Family and Consumer Sciences (CAFCS) 2007-Present Fashionistas (non-profit support group for Texas Fashion Collection) 2004-Present Fashion Group International Inc. of Dallas (FGI) 1986-Present American Collegiate Retailing Association (ACRA) 1981-Present International Textiles and Apparel Association (ITAA) 1981-Present American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) 1981-Present American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences--Texas Affiliate (AAFCS-TX) 1981-2003 SFASU University Professional Women (UPW) 1981-2003 SFASU University Women

RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES: 2013 Coordinated Angelina County 4-H Visit/tour of School of Human Sciences 2013 Faculty sponsor for recruitment table at Fashion Group International of Houston, Inc. “Making It in the U.S.A.—All American Career Day” event, Houston 2012 Co-hosted Fashion Merchandising Program table/exhibit at COE Freshman Convocation 2012 Faculty sponsor for recruitment table at Fashion Group Houston Career Day, Houston 2008 Faculty sponsor for recruitment table at Fashion Group Houston Career Day, Houston, an industry event for over 700 high school and community college students interested in fashion education & careers

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES: 2013 Fashion Merchandising Field Trip to Dallas to tour Dallas Market Center, Downtown Neiman- Marcus flagship store, and El Centro College fashion exhibit, “Jacqueline Kennedy Retrospective” and fine dining experience at world-famous Neiman Marcus Zodiac Restaurant with HMS 119 students 2013 PCOE Spring & Fall Data Day Events, Nacogdoches 2013 “45th Annual Dallas Career Day: Inspiring Fashion’s Next Generation,” sponsored by Fashion Group International, Inc. of Dallas with keynote speakers Stephanie George, Exec VP & Chief Marketing Officer, Time Inc. and Levi Palmer, designer for palmer//harding line of designer men’s and women’s label and workshops moderated by Lisa Petty, founder of DFWStyle-Daily.com, Jennifer deSocarrraz-Fleming, fashion and style specialist, and Amy Harper, Director of Retail Development for Dallas Market Center 2013 SFASU Fashion Merchandising Club Houston Tour of Baskins headquarters, Alfred Angelo retail site, Charming Charlie’s buying offices, and Galleria Shopping Center, Houston 2013 “Classroom Design—Education Solutions,” SFA Design Center Speaker, Anita Howard, Steelcase, Nacogdoches 2013 SFA Information Security Awareness Online Training, Nacogdoches 2012 “Embarking on New Journeys: Embracing and Managing Change in FCS,” AAFCS-TX Northeast District Meeting, Nacogdoches 2012 “Trends Forecast 2013-2013,” Fashion Group International of Dallas, Inc. monthly meeting program featuring speaker Andrea Bell, WGSN--Los Angeles, Dallas 2012 Fifth Annual “Deck The Tables” Holiday Tabletop Tour & Showroom Open House, Houston Design Center, Houston 2012 PCOE Fall Data Day, Nacogdoches 2012 LiveText Training with Liz Vaughn, Nacogdoches 2014 SFA Property Management—Equipment Manager/Designee Online Refresher Training Course, Nacogdoches 2014 46th Annual Dallas Career Day 2014, “Inspiring Fashion’s Next Generation,” hosted by Fashion Group International Inc. of Dallas, featuring keynote speakers, Stacey Schieffelin, Clotheshorse Anonymous, and Cameron Silver, founder of Decades, a legendary Los Angeles vintage fashion boutique, and author of Decades: A Century of Fashion, Dallas 2014 Council of Administrators of Family and Consumer Sciences (CAFCS) Annual National Meeting, Dallas 2013 45th Annual Dallas Career Day 2013, hosted by Fashion Group International Inc. of Dallas, Dallas 2012 SFA Property Management Online Training, Nacogdoches 2012 SFA Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Online Retraining, Nacogdoches 2012 Dallas Career Day 2012 “Style Symposium,” hosted by Fashion Group International of Dallas, Inc featuring keynote speakers Hill Davis, founder and CEO of J. JHilbuirn, a men’s clothing company, and D’Andra Simmons, founder of Hard Night Good Morning skin care line, Dallas 2012 Council of Administrators of Family and Consumer Sciences (CAFCS) Annual National Meeting, Raleigh, North Carolina 2012 “Branding! Great Buzz for Your Business,” Panel presentation at Fashion Group International of Dallas, Inc. monthly luncheon meeting, Dallas 2012 “Fashion and the Future” Fashion Group International of Dallas, Inc. monthly meeting program presented by David Wolfe, noted American fashion forecaster with Doneger Group, New York City, NY 2012 “Fashion’s Night Out” Industry Event & related FGI-Dallas activities, Galleria Shopping Center, Dallas 2012 Visited newly opened H&M “fast fashion” retailer store at Northpark Center, Dallas 2012 SFASU Fashion Merchandising Club Austin Tour of Lily Pulitzer, Lululemon, Forever 21 & Fossil 2012 “Connecting Professionals: Leadership in Action,” AAFCS-TX annual state meeting, Waco 2012 SFASU Desire2Learn “Step into the Future” Training, Nacogdoches 2012 SFASU Teaching Excellence Center, Guest Speaker Scott Lewis 2011 “The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk,” Dallas Museum of Art Exhibit 2011 “Fashion and the Future,” Fashion Group Intn’l. of Dallas Inc. 2012 Fashion Trends Presentation by David Wolfe, Creative Director with Doneger Group in New York City 2011 “Fashion’s Night Out” Industry Event & related FGI-Dallas activities, Galleria, Dallas 2011 Fashion Group Intn’l. of Dallas Inc. special narrated presentation of FGI Spring/Summer 2011 Trends DVD by NBC Dallas/Fort Worth The Feast’s Lisa Petty, Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas 2011 SFASU Fashion Merchandising Club Houston Tour of Anthropologie, Lot 8 (design & retail business of Chloe Dao, Season 2 winner), Galleria Shopping Center Marketing & Business Development Office 2011 TAFCS-Northeast District Conference, Fort Worth 2011 “Galleria-Dallas Celebrates Fashion’s Night Out” event featuring the Longest Runway Fashion Show in North America (a quarter-mile), Dallas 2010 “Managing Classroom Behavior and Promoting Student Success: A Guide for Faculty and Staff,” SFA Training presented by Dr. Adam Peck, Dean of Student Affairs, Nacogdoches 2010 SFA Training in use of BANNER software by university teachers/advisors, Nacogdoches 2010 SFASU Fashion Merchandising Club Dallas Tour of Dallas Market Center, Mary Kay Cosmetics corporate offices & museum, Northpark Shopping Center and Fashion on Main Exhibit of American Children’s Clothing 1870-1950, Dallas 2010 “Fashion’s Night Out” Industry Event & related FGI-Dallas activities, Neiman Marcus-Willowbend, Dallas 2010 Fashion Group Intn’l., Inc. of Dallas 2010 Fashion Trends Presentation by David Wolfe, Creative Director with Doneger Group in New York City 2009 SFASU Fashion Merchandising Club Houston Tour of Urban Outfitters (Galleria), Saks (Galleria) and Stage Stores Buying Offices 2009 SFASU COE Faculty Research Academy Educational Leadership Institute Presentation by Sonia Nieto, Writing for Publication: My Journey and Guideposts Along the Way 2009 SFASU COE Faculty Research Academy Educational Leadership Institute Presentation by Rick Reitzug, ―Qualitative Research Design, Analysis & Publication 2008 SFASU Fashion Merchandising Club Dallas Tour of Neiman Marcus (downtown Dallas), Nordstrom (Northpark Center) and FashionCenterDallas/Dallas World Trade Center 2008 Rural Education Summit hosted by SFASU College of Education 2008 Fashion Group Intn‘l., Inc. of Dallas Presentation by Nicki Gondell, Spring 2009 Womens’ Trend Forecast 2007 SFASU Fashion Merchandising Club Dallas Tour of Barney‘s New York (Northpark Center), Neiman Marcus Direct, Mary Kay Cosmetics, and Mall 2007 TAFCS- Northeast District Conference, America‘s Cultural Kaleidoscope: Challenges and Opportunities for Texas Families, Individuals, and Communities, Waco 2007 Fire Up Your Searches, SFASU Teaching Excellence Center Workshop 2007 Fashion Group Intn‘l., Inc. of Dallas Presentation by David Wolfe, What‘s New? Now & On-Going Trends 2007 Threads of Culture: Andean Textiles through Time, SFA School of Arts Art Museum exhibit, Nacogdoches 2007 Balenciaga and His Legacy, Meadows Museum exhibit, Dallas 2007 Using Power Point Effectively, SFASU Teaching Excellence Center Workshop 2007 Johnson Space Center Tour for TAFCS members 2006 Fashion Group Intn‘l., Inc. of Dallas Presentation by Jean Schmisseur, Financial Trends that Affect Your Business in Fashion and Lifestyle Industries 2006 TAFCS-Northeast District Conference, Living the Future Through the Past, Nacogdoches 2006 Fashion Group Intn‘l., Inc. of Dallas Presentation by David Wolfe, The Return of Taste: Fall Trends 2007 2005 Fashion Group Intn‘l., Inc. of Dallas Presentation by Wick Allison, How to Serve the Upscale Customer: Case Studies 2005 Fashion Group Intn‘l., Inc. of Dallas Presentation by Greg O‘Neal, Seasonal Home and Office Décor & Accessories 2005 Fashion Group Intn‘l., Inc. of Dallas Presentation by Gianna Medrini of Global Fashion News, Catwalk Trend Report: Important Trends of Fall 2006

OFFICES HELD IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: 2005-2006 Secretary Texas Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (TAFCS) 1998-1999 Member Public Relations Committee, International Textiles and Apparel Association (ITAA) 1992-1994 Chair Textile Clothing & Art (TCA) subject matter section, Texas Home Economics Association

RECOGNIZED STUDENTS/ALUMNI: 2014 Ashlee Whelihan SFA Unvergraduate Research Conference Participant 2013 Kelcie Brown Fashion and interior merchandising students, selection of SFA tartan, and winners Karla Acosta of SFA Tartan Student Design Competition were subject of article in Perkins College Simone Evans of Education Newsletter (July) 2013 Morgan T. Strong Subject of article in Sawdust, SFASU Alumni Publication, “Jacks of ALL TRADES: Passion for Fashion: Second-Generation lumberjack is Self-Styled Entrepreneur,” (Summer 2013 issue, p. 19) 2013 Kelcie Brown Subject of article in Sawdust, SFASU Alumni Publication, “SFA is Going Plaid” (Summer 2013 issue, p. 18) 2013 Morgan T. Strong Subject of SFASU News Release, “SFA Fashion Merchandising Graduate is Self-Styled Entrepreneur,” (June 10) 2013 Tartan Winners Recognition at Announcement Event by Dr. Richard Berry of Top Three student tartan design entries and winner, Kelcie Brown. Kelcie was recognized by SFA Faculty Senate at May 2013 meeting and by placement of image on SFASU website 2013 FM Students Tartan project subject of article in Perkins College of Education Newsletter (April) 2013 HMS 419 Students Subject of front-page article in The Pine Log, “top Three Design Students Seek Votes for Official SFA Tartan” (April 25) 2013 HMS 419 Students Subject of SFASU News Release, “Pick Your Plaid: SFA to Select Official Tartan (April 25) 2013 Emma McCormick Mentioned in FGI-Dallas 2013 Dallas Career Day Awards Press Release as one of winners of Texas Natural Fibers Trend Board Competition-Wool (April 19) 2013 Shimyra Swaby SFA Undergraduate Research Conference Participant 2013 Emma McCormick 1st Place-Wool, FGI-Texas Dept. of Agri. Trend Board Competition 2013 Morgan T.Strong Subject of article in James I. Perkins College of Education 2011-12 Annual Highlights (January, 2013), “Passion for Fashion: Second-Generation Lumberjack is Fashion Entrepreneur.” 2012 Janie Kenner Edna Wilkin Teagarden Award for Exemplary Service in Human Sciences; retired Faculty, School of Human Sciences 2011 Ashlee Whelihan FM Students, Judges for San Augustine Chamber of Commerce Annual Miss Merry D’Lisa Loera Christmas Pageant Madelyn Lee 2011 Christine Shanklin Focus of a feature article in Homecoming 2011 issue of Sawdust (p. 18), a joint publication of the SFA Alumni Association and Stephen F. Austin State University. 2011 Christine Shanklin Edna Wilkin Teagarden Award for Exemplary Service in Human Sciences; Professional Organizer & Owner, Closets by Chicka!, Dallas 2010 Alicia Gonzalez Featured Career Story in SFA Office of Admissions Tall but True Tales: Lumberjack Success Stories (Senior Production Coordinator—Jones Jeanswear Group, Jones Apparel Group, New York City, NY 2010 Dana Padgett SFA Undergraduate Research Conference Participant 2010 Amy Harper Regional Director, Fashion Group International 2009 Dana Padgett 3rd Place, FGI/DAVACO Merchandising Competition 2009 Jennifer Dillon Accepted into Neiman Marcus Executive Development Program 2009 Alexandreia Smart 3rd Place-Mohair, FGI/Texas Dept. of Agri. Trend Board Competition 2008 Jamie Reichstein 2nd Place-Wool, FGI/Texas Dept. of Agri. Trend Board Competition 2008 Melanie Northam 3rd Place-Wool, FGI/Texas Dept. of Agri. Trend Board Competition 2008 Amy Harper Edna Wilkin Teagarden Award for Exemplary Service in Human Sciences; Senior Marketing Manager of Retail Development, Dallas Market Center 2007 Amy Harper Officer/Board Member, Fashion Group International, of Dallas Inc. 2007 Emily Henry 1st Place-Wool, FGI/Texas Dept. of Agri. Trend Board Competition 2007 Jessica Staley 1st Place-Cotton, FGI/Texas Dept. of Agri. Trend Board Competition 2007 Amber Fore 3rd Place-Cotton, FGI/Texas Dept. of Agri. Trend Board Competition 2007 Irene Vodounou 4th Place, Houston FGI Scholarship Competition 2006 Esther Allen 3rd Place-Wool, FGI/Texas Dept. of Agri. Trend Board Competition 2005 Jennifer Worthy 3rd Place-Cotton, FGI/Texas Dept. of Agri. Trend Board Competition 2004 Emily McLintock Edna Wilkin Teagarden Award for Exemplary Service in Human Sciences, Director of Merchandising Services, Modern Bride‘s magazine, Conde Nast Publications, New York City, NY 2004 Lyndsey Beaty 1st Place, Houston FGI Scholarship Competition 2003 Pam Walls 3rd Place-Cotton, FGI/Texas Dept. of Agri. Trend Board Competition 2003 Ashley Tagle Honorable Mention-Wool, FGI/Texas Dept. of Agri. Trend Board Competition 2003 Jennifer Worthy Honorable Mention-Wool, FGI/Texas Dept. of Agri. Trend Board Competition 2003 Anne Peterson 1st Place, Houston FGI Scholarship Competition 2003 Jennifer Kromka 2nd Place, Houston FGI Scholarship Competition 2002 Jason Hose 1st Place, Houston FGI Scholarship Competition 2002 Jason Hose 3rd Place-Mohair, FGI/Texas Dept. of Agri. Trend Board Competition 2001 Jaime Boykin Honorable Mention-Cotton, FGI/Texas Dept. of Agri. Trend Board Competition 2001 Ashley Beaty Honorable Mention-Cotton, FGI/Texas Dept. of Agri. Trend Board Competition 2001 Katie Watson Honorable Mention-Cotton, FGI/Texas Dept. of Agri. Trend Board Competition 2000 Catherine Cupit 1st Place, FGI Retail Entrepreneurship Competition 2000 Catalina Aberle 2nd Place, FGI Retail Entrepreneurship Competition 1999 Mandy Soutar 1st Place, FGI Retail Entrepreneurship Competition 1999 Shay Pool 2nd Place, FGI Retail Entrepreneurship Competition 1998 Regan Rushing 3rd Place, FGI Retail Entrepreneurship Competition 1997 Jinger Burk 1st Place, FGI Retail Entrepreneurship Competition 1997 Keri Elliott 2nd Place, FGI Retail Entrepreneurship Competition 1997 Jennifer Robancho 3rd Place, FGI Retail Entrepreneurship Competition 1996 Rebecca Jackson Top Buyers-Asst. Buyer, Fur, Neiman Marcus Stars of 1996 1996 Rebecca Jackson 2nd Place, FGI Retail Entrepreneurship Competition 1996 Annie Boucher 4th Place, FGI Retail Entrepreneurship Competition 1995 Heather Lassiter 1st Place, FGI Retail Entrepreneurship Competition 1995 Susan Deel 2nd Place, FGI Retail Entrepreneurship Competition