Laura E. McAndrews
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Assistant Professor
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | Human Environmental Sciences | University of Missouri | May 2015 |
| M.S. | Textile and Apparel Management | University of Missouri | May 2012 |
| B.S. | Apparel Merchandising and Marketing | Kansas State University | August 2001 |
| A.A.S. | Fashion Design | Parson's School of Design | August 2002 |
Research
Dr. McAndrews' reserach focus is in the global apparel supply chain and organizational dynamics. In addition, she has begun to research inclusive design for people living with disabilities, who struggle with clothing-related barriers.
Teaching
Currently Teaching: TXMI 3210 Fundamentals of Fashion Merchandising; TXMI 3530E Apparel Quality Analysis (Online); TXMI 4380/6280 Apparel Design Studio; TXMI 5210/7210 Digital Design Applications.
Prior Professional Positions
| Organization | Title | Years of Service |
|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri - Textile and Apparel Management | Graduate Instructor | 2012-2015 |
| University of Missouri - Textile and Apparel Management | Teaching Assistant | 2010-2012 |
| Urban Outfitters - Anthropologie Division | Product Development / Production Manager - women's knit tops | 2009-2010 |
| Gap Inc - Gap Division | Product Development Manager - women's knits | 2004-2009 |
| Ralph Lauren Children's Wear | Assistant Fabric and R&D Manager | 2002-2004 |
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded By | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Lilly Teaching Fellow | UGA Center for Teaching and Learning | 2019-2021 |
Editorial Appointments
| Position | Name of Journal | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Reviewer | Clothing and Textiles Research Journal | 2015-present |
Service
| Organization | Title | Year(s) | Service Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fashion Design Student Association (FDSA) | Faculty Advisor | 2015-present | |
| International Textile and Apparel Association | Philosophical Committee | 2017-present | |
| US Department of Trade Representatives | Content Expert | 2018-present |
Outreach
I believe strongly in community outreach and service. During my time at the University of Georiga, I have been able to get involved at the department, college and univerity level. I am so lucky to be the faculty advisor for the student organization Fashion Design Student Association, who plan and execute two fashion shows a year. In addition, I love helping plan Fashion Week in the Spring with students. Also, working with the Office of Sustainability has trained and motivated me to infuse those values in all my endeavors. Finally, my greatest joy is to work with graduate and undergraduate students in both their research and career planning. By getting involved, I have the opportunity to work with diverse people and learn from others.
Areas of Expertise
Global Apparel Supply Chain; Product Development and Design; New York Fashion Industry
Books
McAndrews, L. (2016). The Work-Family Balancing Act. In Paulins, A. & Hillery, J. (Ed.), Guide to Fashion Career Planning: Job Search, Resumes, and Strategies for Success (pp. 280-283). New York, NY: Bloomsbury.
Current Research
My current research program focuses on the supply chain members and how they work and relate to each other within an apparel organization. I believe in investigating the human dynamics of supply chain members working in the global apparel supply chain. The clothing and textile industry has been characterized a hyper-dynamic with high competition over scarce resource in a turbulent environment. This creates a very stressful and tense work environment for supply chain members. Because of the hyper-dynamic environment, organizations may lack the time or resources for offering career development and management training for employees. I believe in a mixed methods approach to research people and the apparel supply chain with linking quantifiable numbers to enriched statements, which have to potential to impact human resource departments and academic units.
Journal Articles
McAndrews, L. & Brooks, E. (in press). One Size Does Not Fit All: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Apparel Wants and Needs of People on Dialysis. Disability and Rehabilitation.
Meacham, S., McAndrews, L., and Medvedev, K. (2020). The clothing consumption process of the vintage consumer and sustainable practices for mainstream consumers. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 112 (3).
McAndrews, L.E. & Ha-Brookshire, J.E. (2020). Apparel employees’ creative, analytical, and emotional intelligences and their job and career satisfaction. Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management, 24(1). doi: 10.1108/JFMM-11-2018-0149
Ha-Brookshire, J., McAndrews, L., Kim, J., Freeman, C., Jin, B., Norum, P., LeHew, M., Karpova, E., Hassa, L., and Marcketti, S. (2017). Exploration of Morally Challenging Business Situations within the Context of Corporate Sustainability in the Global Textile and Apparel Industry. Sustainability, 9(9), 1641. doi:10.3390/su9091641.
McAndrews, L.E. & Ha-Brookshire, J.E. (2015). Between the devil and the deep blue sea(m): A case study exploring the borders between work and life domains described by women in the U.S. apparel industry. AshEse Journal of Business Management, 1(2), 017-027.
McAndrews, L.E. & Ha-Brookshire, J.E. (2013). A (our) nitty, gritty reality: Meanings of success described by textile and apparel women educators. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 31, 195-209.