Leslie Davis Burns, Professor and Department Chair

PhD Purdue University.

Research Interests: Consumer behavior, topics related to the domestic and international textile and apparel industries, the effect of appearance in social interaction, fashion theory.

Carol Caughey, Associate Professor & Program Leader, Interior Design

MA California State University, Hayward.

Research Interests: User reactions to/satisfaction with the built environment, sustainable and Cradle to Cradle design, the psychological effects of lighting.

Hsiou-Lien Chen, Associate Professor

PhD Ohio State University

Research Interests: Functional textiles, naturally colored cotton and poplar fibers, environmentally friendly techniques for textile disinfestations.

Brigitte Cluver,Instructor

PhD Oregon State University

Sandy Dawson,Instructor & Coordinator, Internship Program

MS Oregon State University

Marianne Egan, Instructor

MS Oregon State University

Sally Francis, Professor and Dean of the Graduate School

PhD Ohio State University.

Research Interests: Consumer behavior as it relates to clothing and textiles, specifically clothing disposition.

Minjeong Kim, Assistant Professor

PhD Ohio State University.

Research Interests: Consumer behaviors in electronic commerce and service quality in both the online and offline shopping environments; social responsibility.

Atiya Mahmood, Assistant Professor, Courtesy

PhD University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Research Interests: Environment and behavior issues with emphasis on housing, health, socio-cultural factors, family dynamics and design for active living as related to aging in place and active aging for older adults.

Kathy K. Mullet, Associate Professor & Program Leader, Apparel Design

PhD Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Research Interests: Apparel design and production with emphasis on functional clothing and sportswear; apparel sizing and pattern grading.

Elaine L. Pedersen, Associate Professor

PhD University of Minnesota.

Research Interests: Historic and cultural aspects of the designed near environment, and approaches.

Mary Pedersen, Instructor

MA Washington State University

Marilyn A. Read, Associate Professor

PhD Oregon State University.

Research Interests: Impact of the design of childrens environments on childrens social development. Investigation of color, light and spatial definition.

Lavon Reese, Office Coordinator

Carmen Steggell, Associate Professor, Graduate Program Coordinator & Program Leader,Housing Studies

PhD Oregon State University.

Research Interests: Technologies for aging in place, housing theory, affordable housing, home buyer education.