Kansas Children’s Research Network The Kansas Children’s Research Network (KanCRN) was established by the Council of Chief Academic Officers on May 17, 2000. Each of the public universities selected a faculty representative who is considered an expert on children’s research. KanCRN has nine members, and includes Amanda Golbeck, Director of Academic Affairs at the Kansas Board of Regents. Dr. Mabel Rice, University Distinguished Professor at the University of Kansas, is the convener and also serves as the Regents representative on the Kansas Children’s Cabinet. The objectives of KanCRN include: Providing direct access to research on children’s issues by publishing a central directory of university experts; Determining the most significant issues for children and families in Kansas, and providing research on these topics to policymakers in state government; Identifying university research needs and advocating for research support from private and public sectors. Board of Directors Kansas Children’s Research Network (KanCRN) Mabel L. Rice, Ph.D., convener Amanda L. Golbeck, Ph.D. University Distinguished Professor Director of Academic Affairs Director, Child Language Doctoral Program Kansas Board of Regents University of Kansas Mary F. Deluccie, Ph.D. Judith McConnell, Ed.D. Professor, Family Studies and Human Service Professor of Education Kansas State University Washburn University David P. Hurford, Ph.D. Carol Patrick, Ph.D. Professor, Psychology and Counseling Professor of Psychology Pittsburg State University Fort Hays State University Carol Lindsley, M.D. Lauren R. Shapiro, Ph.D. Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics Professor, Psychology and Special Education Director of Rheumatology Emporia State University University of Kansas Medical Center Nancy McCarthy-Snyder, Ph.D. Professor, Hugo Wall School of Urban & Public Affairs Wichita State University CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOL EDUCATION Infants, Expert Institution Contact Department & Address Research Expertise Children or Adolescents Project Director, Kansas Child Care Training Gwen Bailey, Kansas State email: [email protected] Child care: professional infants and Opportunities Ph.D. University phone: 785-532-7197 development children 250 Foundation Bldg. Manhattan, KS 66506 email: Director, Child Wichita State infants to 12- Brandi Biddle [email protected] Development Center Child care University years old phone: 316-978-3109 Wichita, KS 67260-0021 Director, Language Preschool education; Betty Bunce, University of email: [email protected] Acquisition Preschool English as a second children Ph.D. Kansas phone: 785-864-4690 2101 East Haworth language; language Lawrence, KS 66045 acquisition Dept. of Administration, contact Nancy McCarthy- Wichita State Counseling, Education Early Childhood: Jeri Carroll Snyder: nancy.mccarthy- preschool age University and School Psychology curriculum and instruction [email protected] Wichita, KS 67260-0123 Senior Scientist Enhancing child care Juniper Gardens quality; early use of Head Judith Carta, University of infants and email: [email protected] Children's Project Start; innovative Ph.D. Kansas children 650 Minnesota assessments for infants & Kansas City, KS 66101 children with disabilities Christine Fort Hays State contact Carol Patrick: Special Education Early Childhood Special preschool Gould, Ph.D. University [email protected] Hays, KS 67601 Education CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOL EDUCATION Infants, Expert Institution Contact Department & Address Research Expertise Children or Adolescents Early Childhood Special Education: instructional Special Education strategies in all disability Eva Horn, University of birth to 5 years email: [email protected] 407 Joseph Pearson Hall areas to promote Ph.D. Kansas old Lawrence, KS 66045 development of the child; inclusion; enhancing motor development Dept. of Continuing Lynda Pittsburg State email: [email protected] preschool and Studies Early learning Killingsworth University phone: 620-235-4175 childhood Pittsburg, KS 66762 Director, Child Development Program, Quality of early education Lynn Marotz, University of email: [email protected] in Human Development & programs; teacher infants and R.N., Ph.D. Kansas phone: 785-864-0586 Family Life preparation; health, safety children 4001 Dole Bldg. & nutrition Lawrence, KS 66045 Preschool and Judith kindergarten education in email: McConnell, Dept. of Education other countries; 4-year-old Washburn [email protected] Ed.D., 1700 SW College Ave. public school programs; children University phone: 785-231-1010 KanCRN Topeka, KS 66621 curriculum in early ext. 1472 Member childhood education settings CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOL EDUCATION Infants, Expert Institution Contact Department & Address Research Expertise Children or Adolescents email: Early Childhood Special Dept. of Education Michael Rettig, Washburn [email protected] Education: play of young infants and 1700 SW College Ave. Ph.D. University phone: 785-231-1010 children with and without children Topeka, KS 66621 ext. 1424 disabilities Early Childhood: inclusive Barbara Special Education education for children with University of birth to 5 years Thompson, email: [email protected] 407 Joseph Pearson Hall disabilities; teacher Kansas old Ed.D. Lawrence, KS 66045 education and Hispanic children Inclusive preschool programs; interactions Research Scientist, between care givers and Juniper Gardens Dale Walker, University of email: [email protected] young children; early birth to 5 years Children's Project Ph.D. Kansas phone: 913-321-3143 intervention and education old 650 Minnesota for at risk children; Kansas City, KS 66101 improving outcomes for children in poverty Michael Fort Hays State contact Carol Patrick: Dept. of Sociology Childcare availability children Walker, M.S. University [email protected] Hays, KS 67601 Dept. of Engineering Pittsburg State email: [email protected] Child care / day care Randy Winzer Technology children University phone: 620-235-4370 issues in Kansas Pittsburg, KS 66762 CHILD DEVELOPMENT & DEVELOPMENTAL CONCERNS: includes disability issues, parenting education, juvenile delinquency Infants, Expert Institution Contact Department & Address Research Expertise Children or Adolescents Dept. of Psychology & Julie Allison, Pittsburg State email: [email protected] Counseling Social development all ages Ph.D. University phone: 620-235-4529 Pittsburg, KS 66762 Dept. of Administration, contact Nancy McCarthy- Wichita State Counseling, Education Linda Bakken Snyder: nancy.mccarthy- Growth and development adolescents University and School Psychology [email protected] Wichita, KS 67260-0123 Chair, Speech-Language- Development of the brain - Steven Barlow, University of Hearing Department neo-nates and email: [email protected] speech, voice and Ph.D. Kansas 3001 Dole Bldg. infants locomotion; brain injury Lawrence, KS 66045 Dept. of Psychology Mark Barnett, Kansas State contact Mary Deluccie: Psychology: socio- Bluemont Hall children Ph.D. University [email protected] emotional development Manhattan, KS 66506 contact Nancy McCarthy- Tina Bennett- Wichita State Dept. of English Snyder: nancy.mccarthy- Language development preschool Kastor, Ph.D. University Wichita, KS 67260-0014 [email protected] School of Family Studies Stephan Kansas State contact Mary Deluccie: & Human Services Parenting education all ages Bollman University [email protected] Director, Family Center Manhattan, KS 66506 Research Professor, Developmental Disabilities: Nancy Brady, University of Life Span Institute children's transition from infants and email: [email protected] Ph.D. Kansas 1052 Dole Bldg. sounds and gestures to children Lawrence, KS 66045 first words CHILD DEVELOPMENT & DEVELOPMENTAL CONCERNS: includes disability issues, parenting education, juvenile delinquency Infants, Expert Institution Contact Department & Address Research Expertise Children or Adolescents Director, Language Reading impairments; Betty Bunce, University of email: [email protected] Acquisition Preschool English as a second children and Ph.D. Kansas phone: 785-864-4690 2101 East Haworth language; language adolescents Lawrence, KS 66045 acquisition email: Brad Cameron, Pittsburg State Dept. of Social Science [email protected] Child development all ages J.D., Ed.D. University Pittsburg, KS 66762 phone: 620-235-4331 Development of attention; predicting cognitive skills; Human Development & diagnostic tools for normal John Colombo, University of Family Life infants and email: [email protected] development and for Ph.D. Kansas 4001 Dole Bldg. children disorders such as autism Lawrence, KS 66045 and attention deficit disorder Pittsburg State email: [email protected] Dept. of Communication Children's television; John Couper all ages University phone: 620-235-4723 Pittsburg, KS 66762 televised violence Delores Craig- contact Nancy McCarthy- School of Community Wichita State Criminal justice: juvenile Moreland, Snyder: nancy.mccarthy- Affairs all ages University delinquency prevention Ph.D. [email protected] Wichita, KS 67260-0135 School of Family Studies email: & Human Services Linda Crowe, Kansas State Literacy and language [email protected] Speech & Hearing Clinic adolescence Ph.D. University development phone: 785-532-1485 Justin Hall Manhattan, KS 66506 CHILD DEVELOPMENT & DEVELOPMENTAL CONCERNS: includes disability issues, parenting education, juvenile delinquency Infants, Expert Institution Contact Department & Address Research Expertise Children or Adolescents Mary Deluccie, School of Family Studies email: Ph.D. Kansas State