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NAME: Sherry E. Corneal DATE: September 2011
ADDRESS: Department of Human Development and Family Studies
College of Health and Human Development
The Pennsylvania State University
110 Henderson Building South
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 865-1447
(home) 843 Webster Drive
State College, PA 16801
EDUCATION:
1990 Ph.D. Human Development & Family Studies
The Pennsylvania State University
1987 M.S. Human Development & Family Studies
The Pennsylvania State University
1974 B.S. Individual & Family Studies
The Pennsylvania State University
HONORS AND AWARDS:
George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2011
Selected by first year students as a faculty member that had a positive impact on their academic experience. Sponsored by the Office of Residence Life, 2011, 2010
Who’s Who Among American College Professors, 2005, 2004, 2000
“The Best Professors at Penn State” (University wide: one of 24 instructors repeatedly cited on student surveys as being the best at Penn State), 2000, 1999, 1998
The Greek Oscars (University-wide: won an “Oscar” for teaching from the Panhellenic and Interfraternity councils), 1999
Invited to deliver closing remarks at Encampment, 1998
Outstanding Faculty Woman, Panhellenic Council, The Pennsylvania State University,
1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
Best Professor at Penn State, The Daily Collegian (University wide; nomination and selection by
student vote), 1997, 1996
HDFS 129 voted “Best Class” at Penn State (University wide; nomination and selection by
student vote), 1997
“Outstanding Service to Students” Award (University wide; nomination and selection by
student vote), 1997
Outstanding Faculty Award, La Vie (University wide; nomination and selection by
student vote), 1996
Appreciation Award for “Last Lecture Series.” Archousai Chapter of the Mortar Board, 1996
HDFS 129 voted “Second Best Class” at Penn State, 1996
Graduate Student Award for Outstanding Teaching, The Pennsylvania State University
(University wide; 10 graduate students selected for excellence in teaching; nominations made by departments), 1990
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2000-Present Associate Professor
Department of Human Development and Family Studies
The Pennsylvania State University
1998-Present Consulting Psychotherapist
Stepping Stone Transitional Living:
A Division of Centre County Youth Service Bureau
1990-2000 Assistant Professor
Department of Human Development and Family Studies
The Pennsylvania State University
1996 Acting Professor in Charge of Undergraduate Studies
Department of Human Development and Family Studies
1986-1990 Instructor
Department of Human Development and Family Studies
The Pennsylvania State University
1985 Research Assistant
Department of Individual and Family Studies
The Pennsylvania State University
1984-1985 Teaching Assistant
Department of Individual and Family Studies
The Pennsylvania State University
1982-1983 Family Therapist, The Learning Center, State College, PA
1981-1982 Individual and Family Therapist, Atlanta, GA
Private Practice with Dr. Lewis Lipsius
1979-1981 Individual and Family Therapist, Devereaux Foundation, Atlanta, GA
1979-1980 Coordinator (part-time), Victim Witness Assistance Program,
Cobb County Office, Marietta, GA
1979 Acting Director, Counsel House
Psychiatric Day Treatment, Bellefonte, PA
1976-1978 Casework Supervisor, Family Therapist
Counsel House, Bellefonte, PA
1974-1975 Caseworker Trainee, Counseling Service, Inc., Bellefonte, PA
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
1993-1995 Member, Center for Developmental and Health Research Methodology
1991-Present Member, American Psychological Association
1991-1995 Member, Center for the Study of Child and Adolescent Development
1984-Present Member, National Council on Family Relations
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
1987-93 Board Member, Temporary Housing, Inc.
1991 Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Review Committee
1990-Present Associate Member of the Graduate Faculty
1990-1993 Faculty Advisor, HDFS Undergraduate Student Organization
1990-1991 Board Member, On Drugs, Inc., State College, PA.
1989 Graduate Student Representative; Program, Planning, Development,
and Evaluation Committee, Department of Human Development and Family Studies
1978 Certification in Methods of Structural Family Therapy,
Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic, Philadelphia, PA
1972-1973 President, Community Action, Cambridge, PA
GRANTS:
Project Title: “Assessing Spouses’ Support of the Diabetic Diet”
Funding Source: National Institutes of Health
Consultant, 2001
PUBLICATIONS:
Molenaar, P. C. M., Sinclair, K. O., Rovine, M. J., Ram, N., & Corneal, S. E. (2009). Analyzing developmental processes on an individual level using non-stationary time series modeling. Developmental Psychology, 45(1), 260-271.
Molenaar, P., Rovine, M., & Corneal. S. (1999). Dynamic factor analysis of emotional disposition of adolescent stepsons toward their stepfathers. In R. Silbereisen & A. von Eye (Eds.), Growing up in times of social change. New York: De Gruyter.
Rovine, M., Molenaar, P., & Corneal, S. (1999). Analysis of emotional response patterns for adolescent stepsons using P-technique factor analysis. In R. Silbereisen & A. von Eye (Eds.), Growing up in times of social change. New York: De Gruyter.
Hershberger, S. L., & Corneal, S. (1996). A hierarchy of univariate and multivariate structural times series models. In G. A. Marcoulides & R. E. Schumacker (Eds.), Advanced structural equation modeling: Issues and techniques.
Vondracek, F., & Corneal, S. E. (1995). Strategies for resolving individual and family problems. Belmont, CA: Brooks Cole.
Corneal, S. E., & Nesselroade, J. R. (1994). A stepchild's emotional experience across two households: An investigation of response patterns by P-technique factor analysis. Multivariate Experimental Clinical Research, 10(3), 167-180.
Hershberger, S. L., Corneal, S. E., & Molenaar, P. (1994). Dynamic factor analysis: An application to emotional response patterns underlying daughter/father and stepdaughter/stepfather relationships. Journal Structural Equation Modeling, 2(1), 31-52.
Mulvey, L., & Corneal, S. E. (1994). Interpersonal relationships in human development. Department of Independent Learning, The Pennsylvania State University.
Corneal, S. E., & Nesselroade, J. R. (1991). Multivariate, replicated, single-subject, repeated measures design: Studying change in the adolescent. In R. Lerner, A. Petersen, & J. Brooks-Gunn (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Adolescence (pp. 681-687). New York: Garland.
PRESENTATIONS:
“What to expect from counseling and what to look for in a counselor.” Workshop presented to residents of Stepping Stone Transitional Living: A division of Centre County Youth Service Bureau, 2001.
“Dynamic Factor Analysis of Stepson’s Emotional Response Patterns.” Poster symposium presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, April, 1999 (with M. Rovine, & P. Molenaar).
“Stepdaughters' Experiences of the Stepfather/Stepdaughter Relationship: A Study Using P-Technique Factor Analysis.” Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Washington, DC, April 1997 (with A. C. Conley & G. D. Hoefling).
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"Intraindividual Variability in Human Development." Symposium presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, April, 1997.
"Stepfamily Life." Presented for Continuing Education, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, August, 1994.
"The Experience of the Adolescent Stepdaughter." Presented for Health and Human Development Research Expo, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, August, 1991.
"Stepfamily Life." Presented for Continuing Education, The Pennsylvania State
University, University Park, PA, September, 1990.
"Play Therapy and Developmental Play: Principles and Practicum." (with Louise Guerney, Ph.D.) Presented for Continuing Education, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, June, 1990.
"Remarriage." Presented for Continuing Education, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, August, 1988.
"Transition to Stepfamily Life." Presented to Parents Without Partners, State
College, PA, December, 1987.
"Building Self-esteem in Children." Presented at the Conference of Adult Leaders of Future Farmers of America, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, August, 1987.
"Play Therapy and Developmental Play: Principles and Practicum" (with Louise Guerney). Presented for Continuing Education, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, June, 1987.
"Single-Parenting." Presented at the Second Annual Early Education Conference, University Park, PA, September, 1986.
"Parent Education: Strategies for Enhancing Leadership" (with Louise Guerney, Ph.D.). Presented for Continuing Education, Milton Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, September, 1985.