Children and Society Faculty Panel

The Children and Society BDP faculty panel oversees the curriculum for the program, reviews applications from prospective students, and participates in community-building events. Members of the faculty panel also mentor BDP students in connecting experiences.

• Catharine Echols, Ph.D.
  Panel Chair
  Department of Psychology

• Robert Crosnoe, Ph.D.
  Department of Sociology

• Lori Holleran Steiker, Ph.D., A.C.S.W.
  School of Social Work

• Sharon Horner, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N.
  School of Nursing

• Barbara Immroth, Ph.D.
  School of Information

• Judith Jellison, Ph.D.
  School of Music

• Alba Ortiz, Ph.D.
  Department of Special Education
  Office of Bilingual Education

• Keryn Pasch, Ph.D., M.P.H.
  Department of Kinesiology & Health Education

• Elizabeth Peña, Ph.D.
  Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

• Kathleen Tyner, M.A.
  Department of Radio-Television-Film

• Erin Thomas, M.A.
  Ex Officio Member
  Advisor, Bridging Disciplines Programs

• Jeanette Herman, Ph.D.
  Ex Officio Member
  Assistant Dean for Academic Initiatives
  Director, Bridging Disciplines Programs