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Curriculum Vitae of
Kimberly Fleming Wingard
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. Program
Completed Courses: Proseminar, Introduction to Quantitative Methods, Classical Sociological Theory, Contemporary Sociological Theory, Quantitative Research Methods, Death and Dying in Old Age, Qualitative Research Methods, Advanced Quantitative Methods, Family Theories, Research Design, Application of Theory
M.A. 2011, Sociology, Middle Tennessee State University. Thesis title: Alcohol Consumption, Mental Illness, and Suicide: An Ecological Study. Chair: Kevin D. Breault, Ph.D.
B.S. 2009, double major in Sociology and Psychology. Magna cum Laude. Jacksonville State University, Alabama.
HONORS AND AWARDS:
2006 Phi Theta Kappa, Honor Society for Two Year Colleges
2007 Psi Chi, Honor Society for Psychology
2009 Alpha Kappa Delta, Honor Society for Sociology
2009 Phi Kappa Phi, Honor Society for Academic Excellence
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
2012-2014 University of Florida- Graduate Teaching Assistant. Courses Taught: Introduction to Sociology, Marriage & Family
2009-2011 Middle Tennessee State University- Graduate Teaching Assistant.
Duties included preparing and grading exams and assignments, preparing powerpoint presentations, lecturing, conducting study and discussion sessions, assisting students, using Respondus to format and import exams to be taken online, and reporting and recording grades. Courses Assisted: Introduction to Sociology, Criminology, and Juvenile Delinquency.
2009 Jacksonville State University- Sociology Tutor, Academic Center for Excellence.
Duties included teaching classes with student athletes in groups of five to twelve, coordinating classes to coincide with the course schedules while making up for material missed before tutoring sessions began, and assisting students one-on-one in preparing for exams and course projects. Courses tutored: Drugs and Society, and Sociological Theory.
WORKS IN PROGRESS:
Wingard, Kimberly F. and Kevin Breault. “Alcohol Consumption, Mental Illness, and Suicide: An Ecological Study” Multivariate linear regression is used to examine the relationships between suicide rates, alcohol use, mental illness, and other indicators of social integration in the United States through the use of aggregate data at both the state and county levels.
Wingard, Kimberly L. and Monika Ardelt. “Depression and Suicide Among the Elderly: How is it Different from that of Other Adults?” Multivariate linear regression is used to examine the relationships between depression and the elderly, and how it varies from that of younger adults.
Ardelt, Monika and Kimberly L. Wingard. “Wisdom and Spirituality: Their Differential Effects on Older Adults’ Spiritual Behavior, Well-Being, and Attitudes toward Death.”
Wingard, Kimberly L. “Interpersonal Relationships among Hospice Patients.”
Wingard, Kimberly L. “Billy Joel: The Sociological Side of the Entertainer.”
REVIEWS
2011-13 Reviewer for Eliot Werner, editor for Thinking Strings’ Interactive Explorations, “Revealing Criminology” by Maureen Outlaw.
CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP PARTICIPATION
2010 “She Asked for It: An Analysis of Rape Myth Acceptance of College Athletes” Mid-South Sociological Association. Baton Rouge, LA. with Tina Deshotels and Monica Thompson.
2010 “Rape Myth Acceptance among College Athletes at a Southern University”. Social Science Symposium. Murfreesboro, TN.
2012 “Supporting Rape: Gender and Rape Myth Acceptance” Mid-South Sociological Association. Mobile, AL. with Tina Deshotels.
2013 “The Effects of Health and Social Integration Status on Depression: How Do Older Americans Differ From Other Adults?” Mid-South Sociological Association; October 25, 2013. Atlanta, Georgia.
2013 “AKD Teaching and Learning Symposium at MSSA.” Mid-South Sociological Association; October 25, 2013. Atlanta, Georgia.
2014 “Social Integration and Health Effects on Older and Younger Adults.” The Florida Society of the Social Sciences 9th Annual Conference of the Social Sciences; March 29th, 2014.
2014 “Moderator: Language and Lyrics in Global Perspective.” The Florida Society of the Social Sciences 9th Annual Conference of the Social Sciences; March 29th, 2014.
2014 Goals
Complete Qualifying Examinations
Successfully Defend Dissertation Proposal
Begin Data Collection for Dissertation
Move Wisdom and Both Suicide Papers into the “Works in Press” column
Complete Required Courses, Teaching, and Course Development as Necessary
Give Presentation at Mid-South Sociological Association
Begin writing Billy Joel and Hospice Papers
MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Mid-South Sociological Association
American Sociological Association
Southern Sociological Society
Graduate Assistants United
Florida Education Association
REFERENCES:
Jackie Eller, Ph.D. J. Brandon Wallace, Ph.D.
Department Chair Aging Studies Program Director
Department of Sociology and Anthropology Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Middle Tennessee State University Middle Tennessee State University
MTSU Box 10 MTSU Box 10
Murfreesboro, TN Murfreesboro, TN
615 898-2509 615 898-5976
Kevin D. Breault, Ph.D. Monika Ardelt, Ph.D.
Department of Sociology and Anthropology Department of Sociology and
Middle Tennessee State University Criminology & Law
MTSU Box 10 University of Florida
Murfreesboro TN 3219 Turlington Hall
615 898-2696 P.O. Box 117330
Gainesville, FL 32611-7330