Ph.D. August 1995  University of Akron 
College of Education 
Elementary Education / Early Childhood 
 

M. A. May 1990  University of Akron 
School of Home Economics and Family Ecology 
Home Economics / Child Development 
 

B. A. December 1987  University of Akron 
School of Home Economics and Family Ecology 
Family Development

1997 to present Assistant Professor 
University of Akron 
School of Family and Consumer Sciences 

1990-1997  Part-time Instructor, Visiting Assistant Professor, 
Three-quarter Time Instructor 
University of Akron 
School of Home Economics and Family Ecology 

1995   Part-time Instructor 
University of Akron 
College of Education 

1990-1993  Resource and Referral Coordinator 
Child Care Connection, a program of Info Line, Inc. 
Akron, Ohio 

1988-1990  Graduate Teaching Assistant 
University of Akron 
School of Home Economics and Family Ecology 

1988-1990  B.A.B.E.S. (Beginning Alcohol and Addiction Basic 
Education Studies), a  living skills program for children 

1987   Part-time Parenting Instructor 
Teenage Parents Center, Akron, Ohio 

1979-1984  Substitute Teacher 
Portage Lakes Nursery School, Akron, Ohio

Courses Taught and Years 
Undergraduate  
7400:201  Courtship, Marriage and Family  1990 to 1999 
7400:265  Child Development    1990 to present 
7400:360  Parent-Child Relations   1997 to present 
Undergraduate/Graduate 
7400:496/596 Parent Education    1998 to present 
7400:490/590 Parenting in the 90s (workshop)  1992 to 1993 
7400:490/590 Economic Realities of Divorce(workshop)     1993 
Graduate 
7400:605  Developmental Parent-Child Interactions 1997 to present 
5200:585  Seminar: Children's Literature  1995

1993 5200:7-- History, Philosophy & Issues in Early Childhood Education, College of Education, University of Akron

1993 5200:7-- Developmental Aspects of Early Childhood Education, College of Education, University of Akron

1993 5200:7-- Supervision of Early Childhood Programs, College of Education, University of Akron

1993 5200:7-- Parent, Child, Teacher Partnerships, College of Education, University of Akron

1993 7400:490/590 Economic Realities of Divorce, School of Home Economics and Family Ecology, University of Akron

1992 7400:490/590 Parenting in the 90s, School of Home Economics and Family Ecology, University of Akron

Certificate Coordinator 
2000   Took over as Coordinator of Parent and Family  Education 
           certificate (graduate level) 

2000   Have developed curriculum for undergraduate 
           Parent and Family Education certificate (to be 
           presented to faculty/curriculum committee in 
           fall 2000

At the University of Akron 
1999  “Dating and Long Distance Relationships” 
Faculty Involvement Program for the Low Rise Residence Halls 
Talk given with Dr. David Witt 

1992-2000 "Child and Family Development Options" 
Orientation to Professional Studies, Fall and Spring 

1997  "Family Change During the 20th Century" 
Phi Theta Kappa, November 

1997  "Summarizing the Dissertation Experience" 
College of Education, Spring 

1996  "Problems and Solutions for Stepfamilies" 
Developmental Parent Child Interactions, October 

1994  "Blending Families: How to Make the Mix Work" 
Successful Parenting Workshop, August 

1993  "Remarriage and Stepfamilies" 
Successful Parenting Workshop, October 

1993  "Making the Most of Your Child Care Arrangement" 
Balancing Work and Family Workshop, September 

1993  "How to do a Master's Internship" 
Research Methods in Home Economics, July 

1993  "Discipline Methods for Young Children" 
Successful Parenting Workshop, July 

1993  "Child Care Options for Young Families" 
Balancing Work and Family Workshop, April 

1993  "Blended Families - What Works and What Doesn't" 
Successful Parenting Workshop, April

Witt, Susan D. (2001).   The Influence of School and Reading Materials on Children’s Gender Role Socialization: An Overview of the Literature.  Curriculum and Teaching, Vol. 15, No. 2, forthcoming. 

Witt, Susan D. (2000).   The Influence of Peers on Children’s Socialization to Gender Roles.  Early Child Development and Care, Vol. 162, pp. 1-7. 

Witt, Susan D. (2000).  The Influence of Television on Children’s Gender Role 
Socialization.  The Journal of Childhood Education: Infancy Through Adolescence, Vol. 76, No. 5, pp.322-324. 

Witt, Susan D. (1999).  Parents, Children, and Gender Roles.   Reprinted in anthology, Selected Readings in Marriage and Family.  Originally published in Adolescence, Summer 1997. 

Witt, Susan D. (1997).  Boys Will Be Boys, and Girls Will Be . . . Hard to Find: Gender Representation in Third Grade Basal Readers.  Education and Society,  Vol. 15, No. 1, pp. 47-53. 

Witt, Susan D. (1997).  Parental Influence on Children's Socialization to Gender Roles.  Adolescence, Vol. 32, No. 126, pp. 253-259. 

Witt, Susan D. (1996).  Traditional or Androgynous?  An Analysis to Determine Gender Role Orientation of Basal Readers.  Child Study Journal, Vol. 26, No. 4, pp. 303-318. 

Witt, Susan D. and Witt, David D. (1995).  Primary Prevention Living Skills for Young Children: An Evaluation of the BABES Program.  Education 3-13: The Professional Journal for Primary Education, June, pp. 45-50.

Witt, Susan D. (1995).  Traditional or Androgynous?  Using the Traits of the Bem Sex Role Inventory to Determine Gender Role Orientation of Basal Readers.  Doctoral Dissertation, The University of Akron.

1999  National Association for the Education of Young Children 
November 10-13 - New Orleans, Louisiana 
"Touring the Internet's Potential for Teaching Young Children: 
Applications and Resources.”  (Presentation given with 
Professor David D. Witt) 

1999  Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children 
April 17 - Cleveland, Ohio"Using the Internet to Teach Young Children: Approaches and Resources.”  (Presentation given with Professor 
David D. Witt). 

1998  National Association for the Education of Young Children 
November 18-21 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada "Using the Internet to Teach Young Children: Applications and Resources" 

1998  Reviewed and edited forthcoming textbook "The Experience of Parenting" 
Addison Wesley Longman Publishers 

1998  Akron Area Association for the Education of Young Children 
April 18 - Akron, Ohio "Where the Girls Are (Not): Gender Representation in 
Children's Reading Materials" 

1997  National Association for the Education of Young Children 
November 12-15 - Anaheim, California "Boys Will Be Boys, and Girls Will Be. . .Hard to Find: Gender Representation in Children's Reading Materials"

1993  "Women and Stress" Women in Communication, May 

1992  "Encouraging Healthy Self Esteem in Children" Kid's University, August 

1992  "Work and Family Options" Allstate Insurance Company, June 

1992  "Balancing Work and Family" Mactac-Morgan Adhesives, May 

1992  "Time Management for Families" Mactac-Morgan Adhesives, May 

1992  "Choosing Child Care: What are Your Options?" East Market Day Nursery, May 

1992  "Working in the Child Development Field" Nordonia High School, January 

1991  "What to Look For When Choosing a Nursery School" Taylor Memorial Library, November 

1991  "Creating a Nurturing Environment for Your Child" Allstate Insurance Company, July 

1991  "Parenting Styles and Skills" Prudential Insurance Company, July 

1991  "Child Care Options" Akron Pregnancy Services, Spring 

1991  "Child Care Options for Busy Families" Akron Beacon Journal, December 

1990  "Child Care Options for Low Income Families" Harvest Home, June 

1990  "Time Management for Families" Electronic Data Systems, December 

1990  "Developing and Enhancing Children's Self Esteem" Allstate Insurance Company, December 

1990  "Dealing with Childhood Stress" Allstate Insurance Company, November 

1990  "Child Care Positives and Pitfalls" Summit County Tuff Stuff Group, November 

1990  "Current Issues in Choosing Child Care" Pregnancy Care of Akron, October

2000 to present  Association for Childhood Education International 
1993 to present National Association for the Education of Young Children 
1993 to present Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children 
1993 to present Akron Area Association for the Education of Young Children 
1994 to present Mid-South Sociological Association 
1996 to present American Association of University Women 
1996 to 1999    Faculty Women's Club 
1995 to present Women in Higher Education 
1991-1992       Summit County Child Care Directors Association 
1991                 Summit County Task Force on Before and After 
                         School Child Care 

University 
1999  Faculty Involvement Program - Spoke (with Professor David D. 
Witt) to students in the Low Rise Residence Halls on the topic 
of dating and long-distance relationships 
1998-1999 Status of Women Committee 
1998  Participation in Wayne College Upper College Day 
1998  Participation in Career Fair, Community and Technical College 
1997  Senior Honors Project Committee - Kristina Wierwille 
1998  Early Childhood Committee

College of Fine and Applied Arts 
1999-2002 Planning Committee 
1997-2001 Curriculum Committee 
1997-1998 Bylaws Committee

School of Family and Consumer Sciences 
2000-2001 Advisor - Kappa Omicron Nu 
2000  Chair - Faculty Search Committee (T. Chandler’s position) 
2000  Member - Faculty Search Committee (E. Krigline’s position) 
2000  Member - Faculty Search Committee (J. Fleming’s position) 
1999-2001 Co-Chair Evening of Excellence Committee 
2000  Retirement Party Committee 
1997-2000 Curriculum Committee 
1992-2000 Child and Family Development speaker - Orientation class 
1989-1990 75th Anniversary of the School of Home Economics and 
Family Ecology, University of Akron - Editor of alumni newsletter 
1997-2000 Currently responsible for approximately 75 advisees

Graduate Students 
2000  Dissertation Committee - Philip Martucci 
2000  Thesis Committee - Lorene Johnson 
2000  Thesis Committee - Christine Fruhauf 
2000  Thesis Committee - Martha Dora 
1999  Doctoral Comprehensive Exam Committee - Phil Martucci 
1998  Master's Project Committee - Avni Patel 
1998  Internship Committee - Mary Scheff 
1998  Thesis Committee - Theresa Norwood 
1996  Internship Committee - Gretchen Shonk

Community and Professional Service 
2000  Article reviewer for the Journal of Family and Consumer 
Sciences: From Research to Practice 

2000  Hoover High School North Central External Review Team 

2000  Consulted with World Headquarters for BABES, a living 
skills, drug awareness program for young children.  My 
evaluation of the program (master’s project) is being used 
to support of the success of the program 

1999/2000 Judge - Children’s Hospital Holiday Tree Festival 

1999  Article reviewer for the journal, Psychology of Women 
Quarterly, Summer 

1998  Consultant for and citation in Good Housekeeping article - "Seven 
Tips for Everyday Education," September, p. 184 

1998  Consultant for and citation in Woman's Day article - "Raising a 
Real Pal," July, p. 162 

1997  Consultant for and citation in Good Housekeeping article - "How 
Even Good Parents Fuel Sibling Rivalry,"  March, p. 80 

1997  Wrote support documentation for proposal to make marriage and 
family course a requirement for students at Stow-Munroe Falls 
High School, October 

1996  Medina County Career Center 
Recruitment speech and consultation with high school students 
in early childhood education program about family and child 
development programs at University of Akron 

1996  Consultant for article dealing with discipline - Kiwanis Magazine 

1996  Interview with Parents Magazine regarding child development issues 

1994  Interview with Akron Beacon Journal regarding influence of violent 
toys and television programs on children 

1993  Interview with WAKC-Channel 23 News regarding problems faced 
by parents with child care needs 

1992-1993 Conducted 27 presentations on child development and parenting 
for teenage parents in GRADS classes at area high schools 

1992  Speaker for Youth Motivational Task Force 

1992  Education Committee - Child Abuse Awareness Month 

1992  Muscular Dystrophy Association Rib Burnoff 
United Disability Services Booth 

1991  Presented testimony on child care to State of Ohio Congressional 
Representatives 

1991  Conducted 11 presentations on child care for teenage parents in 
GRADS classes at area high schools 

1991  Head Start - Social Service Advisory Committee 

1991  Summit County Child Care Coalition 

1991  Women's Entrepreneurial Growth Organization Advisory Committee 

1985-1989 Odyssey of the Mind - Judge at regional and state competitions 

1985-1987 Odyssey of the Mind - Assistant Coach, Ss. Philip and James School 

1982-1984 TWIGS - Friends of Children's Hospital, Board of Directors 

1988/1986/ TWIGS - Friends of Children's Hospital, Chairman of Stow and 
         1974 Canal Fulton chapters

1999  Dean's Research Award - College of Fine and Applied Arts, "The Mother-Daughter Project" An examination of the mother-daughter relationship, including attitudes and decisions about work, school and relationships 

1992-1993 Co-author and Coordinator of One Stop Training Grant Child Care Connection was awarded $50,000 from the State of Ohio Department of Human Services.  Through this grant, 10 individuals completed 67 hours of early childhood coursework at the University of Akron, over 300 child care professionals received training and education in the early childhood field, two centers received national accreditation, and nine child care workers received national accreditation

1999-2000 Assisted numerous students and faculty member across the United States and interntionally with numerous and varied  projects by providing my research knowledge and expertise to them. 

1999  Assisted a woman in the Philippines looking for parenting information.  In her geographical area it was very difficult to obtain information dealing with appropriate parenting 
of children.  After she contacted me through my web page, I was able to provide her with several parenting lectures, lists of books and sources, and various parenting pamphlets and 
handouts.  She was then able to share this information with other parents in her area. 

1998  Assisted an educator working in Czechoslovakia who is teaching English to young children.  He wanted to enable his students to connect on-line with schoolchildren in the U.S.  After meeting him at the NAEYC conference in Toronto, I was able to provide him 
with the names of several schools here in Summit County who had Internet access and whose students could become pen pals with his students. 

1996  STARS Program/Catholic Community League - presented puppet program on drug awareness to children living in the Skyland  Terrace subsidized housing project, October 

1995  Norton 21 School Project to hook up teachers and students to the Internet 

1991-1993 Project SELF - Collaborative effort between Summit County Department of Human Services, Goodwill Industries, United Disability Services, Community Drug Board, Family Services and Info Line to assist JOBS clients with services and resources to help them in the work world.  My part of this collaboration dealt with helping clients with their child care needs 

1992  Needs Assessment Report for Summit County - Addressed the need for affordable child care for low income families in Summit County 

1991  Ohio Resource and Referral Organizations - Organized statewide retreat