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American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences 105TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO JUNE 25 – 28, 2014 • Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch • St. Louis, Missouri • PROGRAM • #AAFCSac Table of Contents Welcome to the AAFCS 105TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO Welcome and Introduction About AAFCS 2 Mayor’s Welcome 3 Governor’s Welcome 4 AAFCS Welcome 5 AAFCS Board of Directors & Staff 6 AAFCS Committees 7 General Information 9 Planning & Program Planning Page 12 JUNE 25 – 28, 2014 • ST. LOUIS, MO Floor Plans 13 #AAFCSac Conference Schedule (Tues. – Sat.) 16 Thursday (Program Details) 27 Friday (Program Details) 39 Saturday (Program Details) 53 Expo Expo Hours 65 Exhibit Hall Floor Plan 65 Exhibitor Directory 66 Recognition Annual Conference Sponsors 72 All-Star Exhibitors 73 Family & Consumer Sciences Research Center 74 Accreditation of University Undergraduate FCS Programs 75 Assessment and Certification of FCS Professionals 76 Pre-Professional Assessment and Certification (Pre-PAC) 77 Notes 78 AAFCS 105th Annual Conference & Expo Program Guide 1 About AAFCS American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) NATIONAL Based in the Washington, D.C., area, AAFCS is the only professional association that provides leadership and support to family and consumer sciences (FCS) students and professionals from multiple practice settings and content areas. AAFCS members assist individuals, families, and communities in making informed decisions about their well-being, relationships, and resources to achieve optimal quality of life. For over 100 years, AAFCS members have been working to improve the quality and standards of individual and family life by delivering educational programs, influencing public policy, and conducting research. They provide research-based knowledge about the topics of everyday life, including human development, personal and family finance, housing and interior design, food science, nutrition and wellness, textiles and apparel, and consumer issues. You will see AAFCS members in all walks of life—they are early childhood, elementary, secondary, university/college, and Extension educators, administrators and managers, human service professionals, researchers, community volunteers, business people, and consultants who help people achieve a healthy and sustainable world. AAFCS members receive many benefits, including membership in their affiliates, networking opportunities through AAFCS Communities, advocacy support, the Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences, and discounts on registration fees for virtual and on-site professional development events, group insurance plans, and more. AAFCS also offers industry-recognized pre-professional and professional FCS assessments and certifications, and is the sole accreditation agent in the United States for FCS baccalaureate programs. Each year, AAFCS brings FCS and allied professionals together at its annual conference and expo to share their knowledge, research, and experience and work on integrated solutions to address current societal challenges. Welcome to the 105th Annual Conference & Expo! 2 AAFCS 105th Annual Conference & Expo Program Guide Mayor’s Welcome AAFCS 105th Annual Conference & Expo Program Guide 3 Governor’s Welcome 4 AAFCS 105th Annual Conference & Expo Program Guide AAFCS Welcome Welcome to the AAFCS 105TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI Dear Friends and Colleagues: On behalf of the Board of Directors, the Annual Conference Planning Advisory Committee, and the staff of the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS), welcome to the AAFCS 105th Annual Conference & Expo: Family & Consumer Sciences: Global Gateway to Healthy and Sustainable Families! As you review our amazing conference program on pages 27 – 64, you’ll see that there are numerous ways to build your family and consumer sciences (FCS) knowledge and skills: more than 50 peer-reviewed educational sessions, a wide spectrum of sessions of special interest, and outstanding keynotes from internationally accomplished professionals! And, meet top FCS experts and network at events like the Curriculum Showcase, Juried Design Showcase, and Poster Sessions. We encourage you to connect with FCS professionals from various practice settings and content areas from across the country. On Thursday, make new connections at Communities and Affiliates Showcase and Networking, as well as the Expo Grand Opening. Then on Friday, come to the Expo networking breaks for special events (meet Project Runway Winner Seth Aaron Henderson!) and giveaways and mingle with colleagues and alumni and enjoy refreshments at University Reunions later that evening. After reviewing the program, use our Planning Page on page 12 to maximize your time at the conference. If you’re new to AAFCS, be sure to attend the New Members and First Time Conference Attendees Meet-Up on Thursday evening, hosted by the AAFCS Membership Committee. You’ll get some great tips and advice from AAFCS conference veterans! Thank you for choosing the AAFCS 105th Annual Conference & Expo in St. Louis. In addition to participating in all of the learning opportunities, we hope you take some time to enjoy the city and have fun! Sincerely, Peggy Wild, CFCS Carolyn W. Jackson, CFCS President, 2013 – 2014 Executive Director Karen Bergh Carol R. Werhan, CFCS Co-Chair, 2013-14 ACPAC Co-Chair, 2013-14 ACPAC AAFCS 105th Annual Conference & Expo Program Guide 5 AAFCS Board of Directors & Staff AAFCS 2013-2014 Board of Directors Yvonne Gentzler Victoria Marie Gribschaw, Director-at-Large S.C., CFCS Treasurer Peggy Wild, CFCS Jane Walker President Director of Affiliates Shirley Hymon-Parker Margaret Viebrock, CFCS Director-at-Large Director-at-Large Beverly Card, CFCS Melanie Tua Gonzalez President-Elect Student Unit Chair Sue Buck, CFCS Carolyn W. Jackson, CFCS Past President Ex-Officio, AAFCS Executive Director AAFCS Staff The American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences is headquartered at 400 N. Columbus Street, Suite 202, Alexandria, VA 22314. Phone: 800.424.8080 / 703.706.4600 Fax: 703.706.4663 Email: [email protected] / Web: www.aafcs.org Roxana Marissa Ayona Carolyn Jackson, CFCS Lori Myers, CFCS Senior Manager, Awards and Governance Executive Director Director of Pre-Professional Assessment and Certification (Pre-PAC), Managing Daila Boufford Gwynn Mason Director of the FCS Research Center Director of Professional Development and Director of Communications Market Research Sophy Mott Gay Nell McGinnis, CFCS Director of Affiliate and Member Relations Steve DonTigny Division Director, Credentialing, Membership Coordinator Professional Development, and Research Sara Tantillo Professional Development Manager 6 AAFCS 105th Annual Conference & Expo Program Guide AAFCS Committees AAFCS 2013-2014 Board of Directors Annual Conference and Local Advisory Committees The Annual Conference Program Advisory Committee and Local Advisory Committee have worked very hard to help ensure the success of our 105th Annual Conference & Expo. The officers of AAFCS want to thank them for their time and dedication. Members of the Annual Conference Program Advisory Committee Karen Bergh, Co-Chair Christine Hollingsworth Carol Werhan, Co-Chair Kelly Schulze Jorge Atiles Jane Walker, Board Liaison Nancy Bock Melanie Túa González, Board Liaison Members of the Missouri Local Advisory Committee Janine Duncan, Co-Chair Debbie Odlum Irene Kalmer, Co-Chair Mary Beth Ohlms Allison Edwards Carol Pariani Susan Hamlin Joyce Taylor Cheryl Houston Deborah Williams Darlene Neil And, the Board thanks all the members who have volunteered and supported the efforts of the committees to make the Annual Conference in St. Louis a great success! AAFCS 105th Annual Conference & Expo Program Guide 7 8 AAFCS 105th Annual Conference & Expo Program Guide General Information AAFCS Annual Conference & Expo Attendance Educational Excursions Attendance at the Annual Conference and the Expo Tickets for the Missouri Educational Excursions is by registration badge only; admission to all events, must have been purchased in advance. Tickets for sessions, and the Expo is restricted to those with a excursions will not be available onsite. registration badge. Educational Topics Advance Ticket Sales Participants in the AAFCS 105th Annual Conference Tickets for AAFCS-sponsored meals and special events will be able to enhance their learning in the following must be purchased in advance. Because AAFCS must areas: guarantee meal reservations prior to the opening of the 1. Advancing technology to promote healthy conference, educational excursion and meal tickets will families not be sold, exchanged, or refunded onsite. 2. Creating an environment for sustainability 3. Examining health, wellness, and living well Annual Conference Local Advisory Committee (ACLAC) Information Desk 4. Advocating for individuals, families, and the profession The 2014 ACLAC is hosting an information desk near the AAFCS Registration Desk. They will have 5. Exploring economic issues impacting healthy information about St. Louis and the surrounding areas, and sustainable families the Annual Conference, and restaurant services. The AAFCS message board will also be in this area. The Expo 2015 ACLAC will also be hosting an information desk The Expo is in the Regency Ballroom on the second to answer your questions about our 2015 Conference in floor of the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch. Jacksonville, Florida. Companies and organizations from across the United States will present the latest information on new Association Central products and services.