CURRICULUM VITAE OF CHRIS WIENKE
as of Novemeber 5, 2020
I. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION
A. Department of Sociology
B. College of Liberal Arts 3432 Faner Hall, MC 4524 Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Il 62901 [email protected]
Affiliations with Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
II. EDUCATION
Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh, Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology, 2003
Ph.D. Certificate, Women’s Studies, 2003
M.A University of New Orleans, Master of Arts in Sociology, 1996
B.A. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Bachelors of Arts in Sociology and English, 1992
III. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2014-present Associate Professor of Sociology, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Affiliations with Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
2008- 2014 Assistant Professor of Sociology, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Affiliations with Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
2003-2008 Assistant Professor of Sociology, Department of Criminology, Sociology, and Geography, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro
Affiliations with Family Studies and Women and Gender Studies 2002-2003 Instructor of Sociology, Department of Criminology, Sociology, and Geography, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro
2000-2001 Visiting Professor of Sociology, Department of Sociology, University of Pittsburgh
1997-2000 Teaching Fellow, Department of Sociology, University of Pittsburgh
1996-1997 Teaching Assistant, Department of Sociology, University of Pittsburgh
1995-1996 Teaching Assistant, Department of Sociology, University of New Orleans
1994-1995 Research Assistant, Drs. David Allen, Vern Baxter, and Valerie Gunter, Department of Sociology and the Environmental Institute, University of New Orleans
IV. RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY
A. Interests and Specialties:
• Sociology of Family (esp. marriage; serial monogamy; same-sex relationships; gay and lesbian families; parenthood; adult well-being)
• Sociology of Sexuality (esp. gendered sexuality; sexual technologies; sexual trends; and LGBT sexuality; sexualities and space)
• Mental Health (esp. neighborhoods; social inequality; medicalization)
• Sociology of Gender (esp. men’s studies; gender movements; and feminist theory)
• Sociological Methodology
• Social Inequality
B. Current Projects:
Works in Progress
• “Justifications, Excuses, and Self-blame: An Exploration of How Serially Married and Cohabiting Men and Women Account for their Unexpected Relationship Histories.” Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. Revise and Resubmit.
• Saying `I do’ Again and Again: An Exploration of America’s Growing Population of Serially Married and Cohabitating Men and Women. To be submitted for book publication.
• “Life and Wellness Experiences of Sexual Minority Men: Pre- and Post-Migration to a Gay Neighborhood.” (With Rick Braatz). To be submitted for journal publication.
• “How Class Affects Men’s and Women’s Experiences and Understandings of Serial Marriage, Serial Cohabitation, and Other Unscheduled Intimate Life Events.” To be submitted for journal publication.
• “Why are More Americans Saying `I do’ Again and Again? New Insights from the Perspectives of Serially Married and Cohabiting Men and Women.” To be submitted for journal publication.
• “Has the Future of Marriage Arrived? The Growth of Serial Marriage and Cohabitation in America.” To be submitted for journal publication.
C. Grants Applied for:
• Faculty Seed Grant ($10,500), Office of Research Development and Administration, Southern Illinois University, 2009.
D. Grants Received:
• Award for Development of Online Instruction ($3500), Office of Research and Technology Transfer, Arkansas State University. 2007-2008.
• Grants in Aid ($5000), Foundation for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (with Gretchen Hill). 2005-2006.
• Scholarly Activity Initiative Award ($1000), Office of Research and Technology Transfer, Arkansas State University (with Gretchen Hill). 2005-2006.
• Scholarly Development Funds ($1000/yr for 3 years), Office of Research and Technology Transfer, Arkansas State University. 2002-2005.
• Women’s Studies Research Fund Award ($1000), University of Pittsburgh. 2000-2001.
E. Honors and Awards:
• Tuition Scholarship, University of Pittsburgh. 2000-2002.
• Andrew Mellon Predoctoral Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh. 2000-2001.
• Teaching Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh. 1996-2000.
F. Papers and Presentations at Professional Meetings:
• Rick Braatz & Chris Wienke. “Life and Wellness experiences of Sexual Minority Men: Pre- and Post-Migration to a Gay Neighborhood.” Presented (virtually) at the Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association, San Francisco, CA, (August) 2020.
• Chris Wienke. “Justifications, Excuses, and Self-blame: An Exploration of How Serially Married and Cohabiting Men and Women Account for their Unexpected Relationship Histories.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association, New York, NY, (August) 2019.
• Chris Wienke. “Why are More Americans Saying `I do’ Again and Again? New Insights from the Perspectives of Serially Married and Cohabiting Men and Women.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association, Philadelphia, PA, (August) 2018.
• Chris Wienke. “Accounting for Serial Marriage and Cohabitation: An Exploration of the Biographical Stories of Men and Women who have been Married or Lived with a Partner Three or More Times.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Southern Sociological Society, New Orleans, LA, (April) 2018.
• Chris Wienke. “Saying ‘I do’ Again and Again: An Exploration of How Serially Married and Cohabiting Men and Women Understand Their Marital and Relationship Transitions.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Midwest Sociological Society, Milwaukee, WI., (March) 2017.
• Chris Wienke and Danielle Soto. “`Are Gay Neighborhoods Healthy?’ Assessing the Impact of Sexual Minority Enclaves on the Mental Health of Sexual Minority Youth.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association, New York, NY. (August) 2013.
• Chris Wienke and Rachel Whaley. “Same-gender Sexual Partnering: A Reanalysis of Trend Data.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association, New York, NY, (with Rachel Whaley). (August) 2013.
• Chris Wienke and Danielle Soto. “Gay Neighborhoods and the Mental Health of Sexual Minority Young Adults.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Midwest Sociological Society, Chicago, IL, (with Danielle Soto). (March) 2013.
• Chris Wienke. “Family, Work, and Well-being: A Comparison Gay, Lesbians, and Heterosexual Men and Women.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Midwest Sociological Society, Chicago, IL. (April) 2011.
• Chris Wienke and Gretchen Hill. “Are Rural-Urban Differences Important for Gay Men’s and Lesbians’ Well-being? Evidence from a Large Probability Sample.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Rural Sociological Society, Atlanta, GA. (August) 2010.
• Chris Wienke. “Does Place of Residence Matter? Rural-Urban Differences and the Well-Being of Gay Men and Lesbians.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Midwest Sociological Society, Chicago, IL. (April) 2010.
• Chris Wienke and Gretchen Hill. “Multiple Roles and Well-being among Gay Men and Lesbians.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association, Boston, MA. (August) 2008.
• Chris Wienke. “Family, Work, and Well-Being: The Relationship between Multiple Roles and Well-being among Gay Men and Lesbians.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Sociological Association, Mobile, AL. (October) 2007.
• Chris Wienke and Gretchen Hill. “Do Partnered Gays and Lesbians Differ from Married Heterosexuals in Personal Well-Being?” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Minneapolis, MN. (November) 2006.
• Chris Wienke and Gretchen Hill. “Relationship Status, Sexual Orientation, Reported Well- Being: A Comparison of Attached and Unattached Heterosexuals and Homosexuals.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association, Montreal, QC, Canada. (August) 2006.
• Chris Wienke and Gretchen Hill. “Sexual Orientation, Union Status, and Personal Well-Being: A Comparison of Attached and Unattached Heterosexuals and Homosexuals.” Presented at Annual Meeting of the Southwest Social Science Association, New Orleans, LA. (March) 2006.
• Chris Wienke and Gretchen Hill. “Does Sexual Orientation Affect Emotional Well-Being?” Presented at Annual Meeting of the Midwest Sociological Society, Minneapolis, MN. (March) 2005.
• Chris Wienke. “Sex the Natural Way: The Marketing of Cialis and Levitra” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association, San Francisco, CA. (August) 2004.
• Chris Wienke. “Troubled Fathers and the Identity-Building Process in Two Fatherhood Service Programs.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association, Atlanta, GA. (August) 2003.
• Chris Wienke. “Making Responsible Fathers out of Troubled Fathers.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Men’s Studies Association, Nashville, TN. (March) 2003.
• Chris Wienke. “Understanding Men’s Involvement in Fathering Programs.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Social Problems, Chicago, IL. (August) 2002.
• Chris Wienke. “From Crisis to Community: How Fathering Programs are Creating A Haven in A Heartless World.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Southwest Social Science Association, New Orleans, LA. (March) 2002.
• Chris Wienke. “Better Loving through Chemistry: How New Impotence Treatment Technologies Promise to Change Male Sexuality.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association, Chicago, IL. (August) 1999.
• Chris Wienke. “Negotiating the Male Body: Men, Masculinity, and Cultural Ideals.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Men’s Studies Association, Nashville, TN. (March) 1997.
• Chris Wienke. “Cultural Images of the Male Body.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Sociological Association, Mobile, AL. (October) 1995.
G. Other:
Other professional meetings activities
• Presider, Session on LGBT Family Life, Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association, New York, NY. (August) 2018.
• Presider, Session on Sexualities, Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association, Chicago, IL. (August) 2015.
• Organizer, Session on Sexual Studies, Annual Meeting of the Midwest Sociological Society, Chicago, IL. (April) 2010.
• Organizer, Session on Sociology of Family, Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Sociological Association, Huntsville, AL. (October) 2008.
• Presider, Session on Sexualities and Families, Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association, Boston, MA. (August) 2008.
• Organizer and Presider, Session on Family and Work Issues, Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Sociological Association, Mobile, AL. (October) 2007.
• Co-organizer, Session on Fatherhood, Annual Meeting of the Southwest Social Science Association, New Orleans, LA. (March) 2002.
Invited presentations
• Chris Wienke. “Justifications, Excuses, and Self-blame: An Exploration of How Serially Married and Cohabiting Men and Women Account for their Unexpected Relationship Histories.” Invited
colloquium speaker, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. (March) 2020.
• Chris Wienke. “Saying ‘I do’ Again and Again: An Exploration of How Serially Married and Cohabiting Men and Women Understand Their Marital and Relationship Transitions.” Invited colloquium speaker, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. (April) 2017.
• Chris Wienke and Jessica Crowe. “How to Complete Your Dissertation without Losing Your Mind.” Invited speaker (by Graduate Students), Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. (Fall) 2013.
• Chris Wienke. “How to Find an Academic Job.” Invited speaker (by Graduate Students), Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. (Fall) 2012.
• Chris Wienke and Danielle Soto. “Gay Neighborhoods and the Mental Health of Sexual Minority Young Adults.” Invited colloquium speaker, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. (April) 2012. • Chris Wienke. “Family, Work, and Well-being: A Comparison Gay, Lesbians, and Heterosexual Men and Women.” Invited colloquium speaker, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. (November) 2010.
• Chris Wienke. “Does Place of Residence Matter? Urban-Rural Differences and the Well-Being of Gay Men and Lesbians.” Invited colloquium speaker, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. (October) 2008.
• Chris Wienke. “`We’re Not Talking Your Daddy’s Viagra’: Reflections on the Making and Marketing of Impotence Treatment Technologies.” Invited colloquium speaker, Department of Communications, University of Memphis. (February) 2007.
• Chris Wienke and Gretchen Hill. “Do Partnered Gays and Lesbians Differ From Married Heterosexual in Personal Well-Being?” Humanities and Social Science Brown Bag Lecture Series, Arkansas State University. (April) 2006. • Chris Wienke. “Sex the Natural Way: The Marketing of Cialis and Levitra.” Humanities and Social Science Brown Bag Lecture Series, Arkansas State University. (December) 2004.
• Chris Wienke. “Making Responsible Fathers out of Troubled Fathers.” Invited presentation, Division of Children and Family Services Area Meeting, Jonesboro, AR. (November) 2003.
• Chris Wienke. “From Crisis to Community: How Fathering Programs are Creating A Haven in A Heartless World.” Invited presentation, Division of Children and Family Services Area Meeting, Jonesboro, AR. (November) 2002.
V. PUBLICATIONS AND CREATIVE WORKS
A. Books:
• Saying `I do’ Again and Again: An Exploration of America’s Growing Population of Serially Married and Cohabitation. To be submitted for book publication. In progress (three chapters and counting).
B. Articles in Professional Journals:
• Wienke, Chris and Rachel B. Whaley. “Same-gender Sexual Partnering: A Reanalysis of Trend Data” 2015, Journal of Sex Research. 52: 162-173.
• Wienke, Chris and Gretchen J. Hill. 2013. “Does Place of Residence Matter? Rural-Urban Differences and the Well-Being of Gay Men and Lesbians.” Journal of Homosexuality. 60: 1256- 1279.
• Wienke, Chris and Gretchen J. Hill. 2013. “The Relationship between Multiple Roles and Well- Being among Gay, Lesbian, and Heterosexual Adults.” Journal of GLBT Family Studies. 9: 305- 329.
• Wienke, Chris and Gretchen J. Hill. 2009. “Does the ‘Marriage Benefit’ Extend to Partners in Gay and Lesbian Relationships? Evidence from a Random Sample of Sexually Active Adults.” Journal of Family Issues, 30 (2): 259-289.
• Wienke, Chris. 2005. “Male Sexuality, Medicalization, and the Marketing of Cialis and Levitra,” Sexuality and Culture, 9 (4): 29-57.
• Wienke, Chris. 2000. “Better Loving through Chemistry: How New Impotence Treatment Technologies Promise to Change Male Sexuality,” Special Issue of Disclosure: A Journal of Social Theory on “Masculinities,” 9: 69-93.
• Wienke, Chris. 1998. “Negotiating the Male Body: Men, Masculinity, and Cultural Ideals,” The Journal of Men’s Studies, 6 (2): 255-282.
C. Creative Contributions:
None at this time
D. Chapters in Professional Books:
• Wienke, Chris Rachel B. Whaley, and Rick Bratz. Forthcoming. “Assessing How Areas with High Densities of Same-sex Couples Impact the Mental Health of Sexual Minority and Majority
Young Adults” in Alex Bitterman and Daniel Hess (eds), The Life and Afterlife of Gay Neighborhoods: Resurgence and Renaissance. New York: Springer.
• Wienke, Chris. 2021. “Marriage, Cohabitation, Divorce, and Economic Status” in Robert S Rycroft (ed), Inequality in America: Causes and Consequences of the Rich-Poor Divide. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO Press.
• Wienke, Chris. 2017. “Divorce” in Robert S Rycroft (ed), The American Middle Class: An Economic Encyclopedia of Progress and Poverty. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-Clio Press.
• Wienke, Chris and Rachel J. Whaley. 2017. “(How) Does the Proportion of Same-sex Couples in Neighborhoods Impact the Mental Health of Sexual Minority Young Adults?” in Frances Earley (ed), Sexual Orientation: Perceptions, Discrimination, and Acceptance. Nova Science Publishers, pp. 81-108.
• Wienke, Chris and Tony James Silva. 2016. “Marriage Equality: The Effects on Well-being and Relationships” in Abbie E. Goldberg (ed), The SAGE Encyclopedia of LGBTQ Studies. Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publications, pp. 732-737.
• Wienke, Chris. 2006. “Sex the Natural Way: The Marketing of Cialis and Levitra” in Dana Rosenfeld and Christopher Faircloth (eds.), Medicalized Masculinities. Temple University Press, pp. 45-64.
• Wienke, Chris. 2001.“Boys’ Bodies,” in Priscilla Ferguson Clement and Jacqueline S. Reinier (eds.), Boyhood in America: An Encyclopedia. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-Clio Press, pp. 88-94.
E. Popular and Creative Writing:
None at this time
F. Book Reviews:
• Wienke, Chris. 2005. Review of Meika Loe, “The Rise of Viagra: How the Little Blue Pill Changed Sex in America,” Sexuality and Culture 9 (4): 137-140.
• Wienke, Chris. 2003. Review of Lawrence J. Nelson, “Rumors of Indiscretion: The University of Missouri ‘Sex Questionnaire’ Scandal in the Jazz Age,” Arkansas Review: A Journal of Delta Studies 34 (3): 248-249.
G. Other
• Wienke, Chris. 2004. “Debating of the Family” in Ginger Macheski, Kathleen Lowney, Michael Capece, Kate Warner, and Martha Laughlin (eds.), Teaching About Families: A Collection of Essays, Syllabi, Projects, Assignments, Websites, and Bibliographies. Edited by. Washington, D.C.: American Sociology Association, p. 248-249.
• Wienke, Chris. 1999. “Lawmakers Hope to Encourage Fatherhood Involvement” in American Sociology Association Section on Sex and Gender Newsletter.
VI. TEACHING EXPERIENCE
A. Teaching Interests and Specialties:
• Sociology of Family • Sociology of Sexuality • Introduction to Sociology • Sociology of Health and Illness • Sociology of Gender • Research Methodology • Social Inequality
Undergraduate courses taught at Southern Illinois University: • Sociology of Family (SOC 340; SOC 340 online) • Sociology of Sexuality (SOC 407/WGSS 496; SOC 407/WGSS 407 online) • Introduction to Sociology (SOC 108; SOC 108 online) • Global Perspectives on the Family (SOC 304i) Graduate courses taught at Southern Illinois University: • Seminar in the Family (SOC 542) • Topical Seminar: Sociology of Sexuality (SOC 507/WGSS 507)
Undergraduate courses taught at Arkansas State University: • Sociology of Marriage and Family • Today’s Families: Interdisciplinary Approaches • Sociology of Intimate Relationships • Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence • Principles of Sociology
Graduate courses taught at Arkansas State University: • Seminar in the Family • Qualitative Methods of Social Research
Undergraduate courses taught at University of Pittsburgh: • Sociology of Family • Sociology of Gender • Youth and Society
• Society and the Child • Sociology of Sport • Social Problems • Principles of Sociology • Research Methods
B. Teaching and Training Grants:
• Award for Development of Online Instruction ($3500), Office of Research and Technology Transfer, Arkansas State University. 2007-2008.
C. Teaching Awards and Honors:
• Award for Development of Online Instruction ($3500), Office of Research and Technology Transfer, Arkansas State University. 2007-2008.
D. Current Graduate Faculty Status:
Graduate status
E. Number of Master’s and Ph.D. Committees on which you have served:
Twenty (25) Ph.D. Committees:
• Rebecca Tuxhorn, Dissertation, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University- Carbondale, 2018-present. Chair.
• Hannah Crane, Dissertation, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University- Carbondale, 2020-present. Chair.
• Rick Bratz, Dissertation, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 2020-present.
• Tory Neal, Dissertation, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 2020-present.
• Bolton Morales, Dissertation, Department of Communication Studies, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2020 - present. • Kristie Perry, Dissertation, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2019-2020. Completed.
• Μick Brewer, Dissertation, Department of Communication Studies, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2017-2019. Completed.
• Nick Weshinskey, Dissertation, Department of Education Administration and Higher Education, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2017--2019. Completed. Committee Co- Chair.
• Marcie Phillis, Dissertation, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2009-2018. Completed.
• Luke Norris, Dissertation, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2016-present.
• Katherine Sarter Ancell, Dissertation, Department of Psychology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. 2016-2018. Completed.
• Danielle Estes, Dissertation, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2013-present.
• Tyler Billman, Dissertation, Department of Education Administration and Higher Education, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2013-2015. Completed.
• Nishanth Visagaratnam (Sanjithkuma), Dissertation, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2012-2017. Completed
• Erin (Koch) Karpus, Dissertation, Department of Psychology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2011-present.
• Mallary Allen, Dissertation, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2011-2013. Completed.
• Nadia Amin, Dissertation, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2011-2012. Completed.
• Gregory Maddox, Dissertation, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2011-2012. Completed.
• Jerald Schrimsher, Dissertation, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2011-present.
• Kristi Brownfield, Dissertation, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2011-2016. Completed. • Catherine Gould, Dissertation, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2009-present. Chair.
• Margaret Cooper, Dissertation, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2009-2011. Completed.
• Kylan DeVries, Dissertation, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2009-2011. Completed.
• S.J. Creek, Dissertation, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2009-2011. Completed.
• Kristina Dzara , Dissertation, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2008-2009. Completed.
Six (7) Masters Committees:
• Daniel Baltz, Thesis. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2019-2020. Completed
• Tony Silva, Thesis. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2013-2015. Completed. Chair.
• Jessica Young, Thesis. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2012-2014. Completed. Chair.
• Wendy Bressner, Thesis. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2012-2013. Completed. Chair.
• Amanda Buday, Thesis, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2011-2012. Completed. Chair.
• Andrea Howie, Department of Cinema and Photography, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2011-present.
• Leah Reinert, Thesis, Department of Education Administration and Higher Education, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2010-2011. Completed.
F. Names of Students who have completed Master’s Theses and Doctoral Dissertations under your Direction:
• Kristina Dzara (August 2009)
• Kylan DeVries (August 2010)
• S.J. Creek (June 2011)
• Margaret Cooper (December 2011)
• Leah Reinert (March 2011)
• Gregory Maddox (April 2012)
• Nadia Amin (August 2012)
• Amanda Buday (May 2012)
• Wendy Bressner (May 2013)
• Mallary Allen (June 2013)
• Jessica Young (June 2014)
• Tyler Billman (February 2015)
• Tony Silva (April 2015)
• Kristi Brownfield (June 2016)
• Nishanth Visagaratnam (Sanjithkuma) (October 2017)
• Kristen Shelby (April 2018)
• Marcie Phillis (June 2018)
• Katherine Sarter Ancell (September 2018)
• Nick Weshinskey (March 2019)
• Μick Brewer (March 2019)
• Daniel Baltz (April 2020)
• Kristie Perry (June 2020)
G. Other:
• Participated in the ICPSR Summer Program in Quantitative Methods of Social Research, University of Michigan. July 2010.
VII. UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE
1. Department Committees:
Southern Illinois University
• Undergraduate Studies Director, 2019-preesnt
• Coordinator for Core Assessment of Sociology of Family (SOC 340), 2019-present
• Coordinator for Core Assessment of Global Perspectives of the Family (SOC 304i), 2008-2012
• Undergraduate Studies Committee, 2008-2011; 2012-2013; 2018-present
• Instructional and Research Resources, 2008-present, Chair, 2008-2009, 2013-present
• Graduate Studies Committee, 2013-2019
• Undergraduate Studies Committee, 2008-2011; 2012-2013; 2018-present
• Faculty Search Committee, Summer 2014; Fall 2018
• Colloquium Committee, 2017-2018
• College of Liberal Arts Council, Department Representative, 2011-2013; 2014-2016
• Coordinator for Core Assessment of Global Perspectives of the Family (SOC 304i), 2008-2012
• Colloquia Coordinator, 2010-2011
• Honors Committee, 2008-2009
• Student Paper Competition Coordinator, 2008-2009
Arkansas State University
• Curriculum Committee, Chair, 2007-2008
• Library Committee, Chair 2007-2008
• Evaluation Committee, 2007-2008
• Faculty Review Committee, 2005-2008
• Budget Committee, 2003-2008
• Faculty Search Committee, 2002-2003; 2005-2006; 2006-2007; 2007-2008
• Graduate Studies Committee, 2003–2004; 2007-2008
2. College and University Committees and Councils:
Southern Illinois University
• Graduation Appeals Committee, 2020-present
• Program Review Committee of Communication Studies, 2019
• Faculty Senate Well-being Committee, 2017-2019
• Program Review Committee of the Graduate Council for M.S. in Quality Engineering and Management, 2018
• Program prioritization committee, 2017
• Library Affairs Advisory Committee, 2015-2017
• Emma Smith Hough Library Research Scholarship Committee, 2016-2017
• College of Liberal Arts Council (COLA Council), 2011-2013; 2014-2016 Member of subcommittee: Communications and Outreach, Fall 2013 Member of subcommittee: Teaching and Learning, Fall 2012 Member of subcommittee: Academic Policy, 2011-2012
Arkansas State University
• Curriculum Committee, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2007-2008
• College Hearing Committee, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2007-2008
• Brown Bag Lecture Series Organizer, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2004-2008
• Honors Advisory Committee, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2005-2008
• Sexual Harassment Grievance Committee, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2004- 2006; 2007-2008
• Admissions and Credits Committee, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2003-2007
• Interdisciplinary Child Welfare Committee, Arkansas State University, 2002 -2004
3. Other:
VIII. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
A. Membership in Professional Associations:
• American Sociological Association (1998-present) • Sections: Family; Sexualities • Served on the Graduate Student Paper Award Committee for the Family Section, 2020
• Southern Sociological Society (2018-
• Μidwest Sociological Society (2010-2015; 2017-2018)
• National Council on Family Relations (2006-2014) • Sections: Feminism and Family
• Rural Sociological Society (2010-2011)
• American Men’s Studies Association (1997-2008)
• Mid-South Sociological Association (1994-1996, 2007-2008)
• Southwest Social Science Association (2002-2007)
• Society for the Study of Social Problems (2002-2004)
B. Offices Held and honors Awarded in Professional Associations:
None at this time
C. Consultantships:
None at this time
D. Evaluation of Manuscripts for Journals and Book Publishers and of Grant Proposals for Agencies:
Manuscript Reviewer:
• Reviewer for Social Forces. 2020
• Reviewer for Journal of Marriage & Family. 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013; 2014; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020 (multiple).
• Reviewer for Journal of Health and Social Behavior. 2011, 2012, 2013; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2018; 2019 (multiple).
• Reviewer for Sociological Compass. 2016
• Reviewer for American Journal of Sociology. 2015
• Reviewer for Social Problems. 2014.
• Reviewer for Social Science Research. 2012 (multiple), 2013 (multiple). 2015.
• Reviewer for Journal of Family Issues. 2009, 2011, 2012.
• Reviewer for Population Studies. 2012.
• Reviewer for Sociological Quarterly. 2011.
• Reviewer for Journal of Homosexuality. 2011.
• Reviewer for Culture, Health, & Sexuality. 2011 (multiple).
• Reviewer for Journal of Health Disparities Research & Practice. 2011.
• Reviewer for Sexuality & Culture. 2008, 2010.
• Reviewer for Men and Masculinities. 2004, 2006.
• Reviewer for Journal of Men’s Studies. 2002, 2003 (multiple), 2005. 2006.
Reviewer for Publishers
• Pearson. 2011, 2017; 2018
• Sage Publications. 2013, 2015 • Prentice Hall. 2012, 2015
• Sage Publications. 2010 • McGraw-Hill Book Company. 2010
• Wadsworth Publishing. 2008
• Pine Forge Press. 2008
IX. COMMUNITY SERVICE
• Interviewed by the Daily Egyptian regarding a new Illinois state law eliminating sales taxes on feminine hygiene products, the so-called “tampon tax.” August 2016.
• Interviewed by the Daily Egyptian regarding the culture of academic cheating among college students. October 2015.
• Interviewed and quoted by Illinois Issues magazine for article entitled “Why are women poor?,” a story about why low-income women with children are disproportionately poor Illinois and elsewhere. July 16, 2015.
• Interviewed by the John and Kane Show on Indio Radio regarding my research on serial monogamy, marriage, and cohabitation. April 2015.
• Interviewed by the Daily Egyptian regarding the prevalence and reasons for BDSM – bondage, discipline, submission, dominance, sadism, and masochism. February 2015.
• Interviewed by NPR public radio affiliate (KRCU) in Cape Girardeau, Missouri regarding my article “Does Place of Residence Matter? Rural-Urban Differences and the Well-Being of Gay Men and Lesbians.” September 15, 2013.
• Featured on The Huffington Post regarding my article “Does Place of Residence Matter? Rural- Urban Differences and the Well-Being of Gay Men and Lesbians.” September 11, 2013.
• Featured on Slate Magazine regarding my article “Does Place of Residence Matter? Rural- Urban Differences and the Well-Being of Gay Men and Lesbians.” September, 10 2013.
• Featured on Edge on the Net (Gay Unites States News and Entertainment) regarding my article “Does Place of Residence Matter? Rural-Urban Differences and the Well-Being of Gay Men and Lesbians.” September 11, 2013.
Reprinted Edge Boston, Massachusetts; Edge, Fire Island, New York; Edge, Seattle, Washington; Edge, Orlando, Florida; Edge, Dallas, Texas; Edge, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Edge, Chicago, Illinois; Edge, Denver, Colorado; Edge, Las Vegas, Nevada.
• Featured on South Florida Gay News regarding my article “Does Place of Residence Matter? Rural-Urban Differences and the Well-Being of Gay Men and Lesbians.” September 11, 2013.
• Featured on Queerty (an online magazine and newspaper covering gay-oriented lifestyle and news) regarding my article “Does Place of Residence Matter? Rural-Urban Differences and the Well-Being of Gay Men and Lesbians.” September 10, 2013.
• Featured on the Daily Yonder (a rural news site covering rural politics, economics, and culture) regarding my article “Does Place of Residence Matter? Rural-Urban Differences and the Well- Being of Gay Men and Lesbians.” September 10. 2013.
• Featured on the Towleroad (a blog that focuses on gays, pop culture, photography, politics, media, entertainment, technology, and travel) regarding my article “Does Place of Residence Matter? Rural-Urban Differences and the Well-Being of Gay Men and Lesbians.” September 10. 2013.
• Interviewed by the Daily Egyptian regarding legislation for same-sex marriage in Illinois. February 2013.
• Interviewed by the Daily Egyptian regarding young people’s attitudes toward marriage. October 2012.
• Interviewed by the Daily Egyptian regarding rural-urban differences in obesity. March 2011.
• Interviewed by the Daily Egyptian regarding the growing acceptance of same-sex marriage among young adults. April 2010.
• Interviewed by the Daily Egyptian regarding my article “Does the ‘Marriage Benefit’ Extend to Partners in Gay and Lesbian Relationships? Evidence from a Random Sample of Sexually Active Adults.” September 2009.
• Interviewed by the Washington Square News regarding my article “Does the ‘Marriage Benefit’ Extend to Partners in Gay and Lesbian Relationships? Evidence from a Random Sample of Sexually Active Adults.” June 2009.
• Interviewed by the Southern Illinoisan regarding the causes of increased unwed fertility in the United States. March 2009.
• Interviewed by the Memphis Commercial Appeal regarding the results of a national study linking housework patterns among married couples to the frequency of marital sex. March 2008.
• Interviewed by the Memphis Commercial Appeal regarding the results of a global survey of sexual behavior published in the British medical journal, The Lancet. October 2006.
• Interviewed by the Memphis Commercial Appeal regarding the Food and Drug Administration’s decision to permit the sale of the “morning after” pill without a prescription. August 2006.
• Interviewed by the Jonesboro Sun regarding the controversy surrounding same-sex marriage. June 2006. • Interviewed by the Associated Press regarding the effects of covenant marriage in Arkansas. March 2006.
• Interviewed by KAIT-TV (news), Jonesboro, AR, regarding the popularity of Internet dating. July 2005.