School of Human Sciences

School of Human
Sciences
Stephen F. Austin State University
Winter 2008
Message From The Chair:
Two thousand eight has been a challenging year for everyone with the economic is- More to Come……
sues we have all had to face…..but, inspite of it all we have had terrific support from our loyal M.S Online Program
alumni and friends and I would like to take this time to sincerely thank each of you for your
generous contributions to the School of Human Sciences. No matter how large or small, each Excursions
donation has allowed students to participate in activities that have enhanced their education.
Your support has allowed faculty to obtain much needed supplies and professional Awards
development to keep them sharp and current in their work; and your support has allowed Edna Wilkin Teagarden
HMS to stay connected to our friends and supporters through alumni events and mailings
Alumni Award
such as this one.
When times are tough it is especially impressive to realize the support that is behind New Faculty
you. And, I know all the faculty in the School of Human Sciences join me in saying THANK Student Success
YOU for your love of SFA and THANK YOU for always being there.
As you read through this issue you will see and feel the enthusiasm of the faculty.
Again, enrollment is up because students know that the School of Human Sciences is offering
them a valuable experience. We hit an all time enrollment of over 600 majors! Faculty are
creating new opportunities for experiential learning….study abroad is live and well! Faculty
are working closely with student organizations to make each student’s educational experience
rich and rewarding and they are dedicated to our mission of providing students with an
opportunity to understand their responsibilities as global citizens. Congrats to Dr. Janie
I hope you enjoy this review of what the School of Human Sciences has accomplished Kenner
in 2008! Happy Holiday season! CHEERS
Faculty Spirit Award
‘07-’08
Human Sciences Celebrates a Name Change

Stephen F. Austin State University celebrated the new status
of the School of Human Sciences on Wednesday, April 9th, 2008 The
Department of Human Sciences is now known as the “School of
Human Sciences.” According to Dr. Becky Greer, Assistant Director of
Human Sciences, the new name better reflects the specialized and
professional programs offered by the school and the overall
educational experience of graduates.
Speakers at the celebration included Dr. Lynda Martin,
Human Sciences Director; Dr. John Jacobson, Dean of the James I.
Perkins College of Education; Dr. Gloria Durr, former chair of Human
Sciences; and Paul G. Pond, SFA Regent, and his wife, Lila Long Pond.
Thank you faculty, staff, students, friends and

alum for your support!
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY Non-Profit Org.
Department of Human Sciences U.S. Postage
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Food and Nutrition
Ashlee Moran is a senior in the School of Human Sciences majoring in Food and Nutrition (non-dietetics) with a
minor in communications. She plans to pursue a career in food journalism upon graduation in May of 2009. This
summer she did a full-time internship at The Daily Sentinel as a feature writer with a focus on food. Moran covered
many events related to The Texas Blueberry Festival and wrote feature stories on community supported
agriculture, health benefits of blueberries, National Dairy Month and canning at home. Two articles by Moran that high-
lighted SFA— SFA students excavate Durst-Taylor House and SFA names new AARC director—were featured on the
SFA homepage with a link to the story. During her internship, Moran also gained valuable experience by learning all
aspects of a newsroom and its daily operation. Moran learned to cover a “beat” when a reporter unexpectedly left the
newsroom. She covered the country beat during an intense time when the commissioners court was compiling a
county-wide budget for the 2008-2009 year.
The School of Human Sciences and the Food and Nutrition program are very proud of Ashlee’s success this sum-
mer and looking forward to more students pursuing this track.
SCHOOL OF HUMAN SCIENCES PAGE 2
Edna Wilkin Teagarden Alumni Award

Exemplary Service in Human Sciences
Dr. Delores Durr Basden honored at the 2008 Convocation
Dr. Basden graduated cum laude from SFASU in 1979 with a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Foods and Nutrition. She continued her education with a
Master of Science in 1980 from Auburn University and a Diploma of Science in
1983 from the University of New England in Armidale, Australia. In 1990, she
received the Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical School in
Houston.
While a student at SFA, Dr. Basden was active in the Student
Government Association and Chi Omega Social Sorority. Her recognitions
included the Silver Trivet Award for Nutrition, Outstanding Scholarship 2008 Award Recipient
Graduate from Chi Omega, and Outstanding Scholar from the Panhellenic
Delores Durr Basden, M.D.
Council.
Dr. Basden resides with her husband John in Tuscon, Arizona, where she
is a Radiation Oncologist with Arizona Oncology Associates. She is the daughter
of Drs. Kenneth and Gloria Durr of Nacogdoches.
FCS Summer Conference Dietetic Program
Learn about our Master’s Degree in

In Human Sciences Online at
http://sfaonline.sfasu.edu/hms/
What Happens in VEGAS stays in VEGAS

Summer II session included a course titled “Las Vegas Tourism”, taught
by Dr. Carl Pfaffenberg. Students were exposed to the five pillars of
tourism for Las Vegas, Nevada; Lodging, Food & Beverage, Activities/
Entertainment, Travel and Retail. The highlight of the course was a
five night visit to Las Vegas commencing on July 27th. The group
stayed at Harrah’s in the center strip area. All were registered for the
Destination Marketing Association International annual convention
being held at Caesars Palace. In addition to attending the convention,
tours were conducted at the Wynn Resort, Caesars Palace, the Las
Vegas Convention Center, the Mirage, the Bellagio, and the
MGMGrand. Many connections were made by Claire Tucker, Business
Development Manager at the MGMGrand and a hospitality
administration graduate of SFASU in August, 2007. Our thanks to
Claire. All the students returned with an appreciation that the
Students Touring the famous Wynn Suite
opportunities for hospitality graduates is virtually unlimited.
Balcony in Las Vegas
PAGE 3
Phi Upsilon OmicronWins Regional Award FCD Program Still Going Strong
The Human Sciences honor society, Phi Upsilon Omi- The Child and Family Development Program
cron, received the Best Professional Project award for Region 3 welcomed new faculty member Dr. Tara Newman. Dr.
for its work with the Nacogdoches Christian Women’s Job Newman will teach child development and family
Corps (CWJC) during the ‘07-’08 academic year. The CWJC is courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, and
a national organization which offers job training to at-risk will be the co-advisor of the Child and Family
women. The CWJC trains a new class of “students” each fall Development Club. Dr. Saracino and Dr. Newman along
and spring. with club members will attend the national Conference
on Family Relations in Little Rock, AK in November.
The project began with an invitation from the CWJC
director, Ms. Melba Tiller, to evaluate the furniture layout of The Child and Family Development program
the existing office space and propose a more functional and continues to grow in numbers, and a new On-Line Head
attractive plan. Phi U members measured the office and Start Completer Program is being proposed in order to
inventoried all furniture and equipment. Three teams were assist Head Start teachers with an Associate of Applied
formed with each challenge to create a new layout. Science degree to earn a bachelor’s of science degree in
child family development. Students in Texas and across
The “08-’09 Phi U President, Emily Silliman, and
the nation will be eligible to apply for the completer
chapter co-advisor Ms. Carol Bradley will accept the Region 3
program which has a projected staff date of Fall, 2009
Professional Project Award for the chapter at the national
Conclave in Minneapolis, Minnesota. .
London Through the Ages

Twenty-six students and faculty traveled to England May
12-26 to study firsthand the varied architecture and interiors of
England. The 23 sites visited represented 400 years of period
style beginning with the study of Egyptian, Grecian, and Roman
artifacts in the British Museum of Art and progressing to a tour
of the post-modern City Hall of London.
Prior to each site visit, students presented individual
reports on the architectural significance of the structure. Once
inside the building, students analyzed the furniture, furnishings,
Students and Faculty Leaders, Mrs. Leisha
and decorative arts. As a culminating assignments, students
traced the influence of the styles of antiquity—Egyptian, Greek, Bridwell and Dr. Mitzi Perritt in London
and Roman—on the development of period styles through the
ages. New to Our Faculty
In addition to architectural and interior history, students Dr. Newman, a true SFA alum, has been working with
also studied the incorporation of sustainability into present day children and their families for 16 years in a variety of
English life and compared English contemporary culture to that capacities. Beginning as a caregiver for children in early
of America. Students received three hours of credit for the 14-day childhood programs, she soon began working as a parent
study abroad experience. educator. Later, as a public school teacher, Dr. Newman
taught at all grade levels (K-12) in ESL and Bilingual
Fashion Merchandising Sweeps FGI Again classrooms. Her areas in specialization and expertise
include Early Childhood Education, Democratic
classroom Environments, and Socio-emotional Develop-
ment. Dr. Newman will be joining the Child and Family
Development program as an Associate Professor Fall 08.
Welcome Tara!
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Human Sciences Celebrates a Name Change

Thank you faculty, staff, students, friends and

Food and Nutrition

Edna Wilkin Teagarden Alumni Award

FCS Summer Conference Dietetic Program

Learn about our Master’s Degree in

What Happens in VEGAS stays in VEGAS

London Through the Ages

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