Jennifer George
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Lecturer
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Education (Human Development) | University of Rochester, Rochester, NY | 2014 |
| M.P.S. | Community Services Administration | Alfred University, Alfred, NY | 2002 |
| B.S. | Health Education | Penn State University, University Park, PA | 1997 |
Research
Dr. George's research has focused on the influence of gender role attitudes on the romantic relationships and future aspirations of rural youth.
Teaching
I teach interdisciplinary content concerning human and family development across the lifespan. Additionally, I've taught health education courses at the middle, high school, and college levels. My teaching strives for high student engagement that includes project-based learning, critical thought, and practical application of content.
Prior Professional Positions
| Organization | Title | Years of Service |
|---|---|---|
| Instructor | Penn State DuBois | 1 |
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded By | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Writing Fellow | University of Georgia | 2015 |
| Online Teaching Fellow | University of Georgia | 2016 |
| Special Collections Libraries Faculty Teaching Fellows | University of Georgia | 2017 |
| College of Family and Consumer Sciences Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty Advisor | College of Family and Consumer Sciences | 2018 |
Service
| Organization | Title | Year(s) | Service Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Family and Consumer Sciences Alumni Board | Board Member | 2016 |
Current Classes
FALL 2017:
HDFS 2100: Development Within the Family
HDFS 3920: Issues in Family Systems
HDFS 4330: Diversity in Human Development and Family Systems
HDFS 5900: Preinternship Orientation
SPRING 2018:
HDFS 2100: Development within the Family
HDFS 3920: Issues in Family Systems
HDFS 5150: Families, Schools, and Communities
HDFS 5910: Applied Internship in Human Development and Family Systems
Current Research
I continue to work on the influence of gender role attitudes on the development of romantic relationships among rural youth. I will expand this line of inquiry by considering parental occupations and close relationships.
Additionally, my research includes pedagogical issues in teaching human developmen and family sciences, particularly concerning student engagement, formative assessment, and project based learning.
Working Papers
Rural adolescent romantic relationships: Status is not status quo.