Education

BA, History, University of Missouri, 1974
MLS, Library and Information Science, University of Missouri, 1976
PhD, Sociology, University of Missouri, 2000

Research

Dr. Grisby’s research emphasizes the sociology of consumption (emphasis on food); cultural movements; subcultures; social inequality; sustainability; cultural change; digital media use; and mentoring.

Teaching

RU_SOC 1000: Introduction to Rural Sociology
RU_SOC 2225: Science, Technology and Society
RU_SOC 8287: Seminar in Sustainable Development
RU_SOC 8447: Seminar on Consumption and Consumerism

Engagement

Faculty Fellow, Reynolds Journalism Institute
Faculty Fellow, Graduate Studies
Program for Excellence in Teaching
Preparing Future Faculty

Programs

Department of Rural Sociology
Graduate Studies as a Faculty Fellow
Reynolds Journalism Institute as a Faculty Fellow
Program for Excellence in Teaching