Division of Applied Social Sciences
July 28, 2021
Agricultural Leadership, Communication and Education faculty receive Outstanding Research Presentation award
Agricultural Leadership, Communication and Education faculty, Adam Cletzer, Rebecca Mott, John Tummons, Jon Simonsen, Jaelyn Peckman and Kate Preston won Outstanding Research Presentation award at the national American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE) Research Conference in May. The paper was titled Agricultural Leadership: A National Portrait of Undergraduate Courses.”
July 26, 2021
Starla Ivey
Starla Ivey has more than 25 years of experience in college teaching at the University of Missouri, Spalding University, the University of Kentucky, and Oklahoma State University. She has taught courses in insurance, investments, taxes, personal finance, computer applications, management and leadership along with handling academic and career advising to college students. Her industry experience is within the areas of employee benefit management, banking and insurance. Educational background Ph.D., Education, University of Missouri M.S., Consumer and Family Economics, University of Missouri B.S., Consumer and Family Economics, University of Missouri Courses Taught FINPLN 1000: IGen Money FINPLN 2183: Personal and Family…
July 14, 2021
Abed G. Rabbani
Rabbani is an associate professor and CFP Board-Registered Program Director in the Personal Financial Planning program at the University of Missouri. He received a BS degree from Khulna University, Bangladesh, and an MS from James Cook University, Australia. He also earned an MS from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and a PhD in Financial Planning at the University of Georgia. He is a Certified Financial PlannerTM. Educational background Ph.D., Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics, University of Georgia M.S., University of Arkansas B.S., Khulna University, Bangladesh Courses taught FINPLN 3282 – Financial Counseling FINPLN 4386/7386 – Financial Planning:…
July 14, 2021
Rui Yao
Rui Yao’s research focuses on consumer and family financial decision-making and well-being. Specific topics include financial resilience, debt management, saving and investment behavior and motives, risk tolerance, financial capability, consumption patterns, employment-leisure decisions, as well as mental and physical health outcomes of financial events. Her interdisciplinary work targets at providing implications to stakeholders of consumer and family well-being and impacted millions of consumers and families through her publications, presentations, and media interviews. She received the best paper award from the CFP Board, AARP, American Council on Consumer Interests, and American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences. She is the editor…
July 14, 2021
Deanna Sharpe
Educational background PhD, Family Resource Management, Iowa State University MS, Economics, Iowa State University BS, Economics, Southwest Missouri State University…
June 30, 2021
CAFNR Abstract Presented During North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Annual Conference
During the recent North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) annual conference, a peer-reviewed research abstract from a group of CAFNR faculty and staff was presented “live” during the virtual conference. A total of 208 abstracts were submitted and only 12 were presented during the conference. The abstract is titled “Factors Influencing College Choice of Matriculants and Non-Matriculants: A Generational Comparison.” Adam Cletzer, assistant professor and director of student services in the Division of Applied Social Sciences; Jon Simonsen, associate professor and director of graduate studies in the Division of Applied Social Sciences; and Julie Scroggs, director of student…
June 14, 2021
Assessing Fairness and Expectations in Agricultural Markets
Harvey James receives USDA NIFA grant to enhance the understanding of fairness in agricultural food markets.
June 14, 2021
Hendrickson Receives Award Through The Agriculture, Food and Human Value Society
Mary Hendrickson, associate professor in Rural Sociology, received the Excellence in Instruction Award.
May 21, 2021
Pei Liu Earns Dr. Richard Wallace Faculty Incentive Grant
Pei Liu, an assistant professor of hospitality management, was a 2021 recipient of one of the Dr. Richard Wallace Faculty Incentive Grants.
May 21, 2021
CAFNR Faculty, Staff and Students Earn MU Graduate and Postdoctoral Awards
Numerous CAFNR faculty, staff and students were recently honored during the seventh annual MU Graduate and Postdoctoral Award ceremony.