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Department of Sociology
108 Ravine Pkwy.
Oneonta, NY, 13820

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	Lisa Curch Department Chair & Associate Professor 10-B Schumacher Hall Oneonta, NY 13820 607-436-3380 Lisa.Curch@oneonta.edu	Lisa Curch received her M.A. in 1997 from the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL and her Ph.D. in 2002 from the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY. Dr. Curch teaches courses in aging, medical sociology, social policy, social psychology, and sociology of food and eating. She is also the coordinator for the Gerontology Studies major. Her research interests involve social aspects of aging and health (particularly related to food and eating), residential/spatial issues of aging, and media and aging. She currently is working on research in representations of aging and older adults in television animation. Dr. Curch is the author of Food and Eating Experiences of Older Women in a Retirement Community: A Sociological Analysis (2006), in addition to several articles and presentations.

	Ho Hon Leung Associate Professor and Chair of the Department Office: 14-A Schumacher Email: leungh@oneonta.edu Phone: 436-2239	Ho Hon Leung received his Ph.D. in Sociology from McGill University, Canada. His main research areas include ethnic studies, immigration and immigrants, comparative ethnic aging. He recently develops a research interest in ethnic identity and architecture. Collaborated with Raymond Lau, an architect in London, UK, he has research projects in Canada, US, Hong Kong, Greece, China, and Macau. He is the co-editor of a book entitled Investigating Diversity: Race, Ethnicity, and Beyond (Linton Atlantic Books, Ltd, 2008) He is also the chair of steering committee of Center for Social Science Research, which encourages multi- and inter- disciplinary studies on a wide range of topics.

	Nancy Kleniewski Professor President of the College Office: 301 Netzer Email: klenien@oneonta.edu Phone: 436-2500	Nancy Kleniewski received her master’s and doctoral degrees from Temple University. Her areas of specialization are urban sociology, social policy, and social inequality. She has written or edited five books; the most recent are Cities, Change, and Conflict: A Political Economy of Urban Life, 3rd edition (Wadsworth) and Cities and Society (Blackwell).

	Brian Lowe Associate Professor Office:14-E Schumacher Email: lowebm@oneonta.edu Phone: 436-3046	Brian M. Lowe received his BAH and Master’s in Sociology from Queen’s University at Kingston , Ontario and his PhD in Sociology from the University of Virginia . Dr. Lowe’s research and teaching interests include sociological theories, animal and society, cultural and comparative-historical sociology and spectacular conflicts. He is the author of Emerging Moral Vocabularies: The Creation and Establishment of New Forms of Moral and Ethical Meanings ( Lexington books, 2006) and several articles. In 2008 Lowe became Chair of the Animals and Society section of the American Sociological Association.

	Fida Mohammad Professor Website Office: 14-G Schumacher Email: mohammf@oneonta.edu Phone: 436-2166	Fida Mohammad received his Ph.D. from the University of Oregon. His research and teaching covers terrorism, Jihad, and the Sociology of Islam. He teaches courses in Criminal Justice and Sociology, such as Societal Deviance, Criminology, Terrorism& Society, and the Sociology of Islam.

	Robert Moschgat Lecturer Office: 14P Schumacher Email: Robert.Moschgat@oneonta.edu Phone:436-3527	Forthcoming

	Alexander R. Thomas Associate Professor Interim Dean of Behavioral and Applied Science Website Office: 334 Netzer Email: thomasa@oneonta.edu Phone: 436-2520	Alex Thomas received his Ph.D. in 1998 from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Thomas has interests in historical-comparative sociology, particularly related to urban-rural relations, and deviant behavior. His current research focuses on the development of cities and their relationship to the hinterland in the Ancient Near East and the lessons to be learned for modern cities. He is the author of In Gotham's Shadow (2003) and Gilboa (2005) and the co-author of Spotlight on Social Research (2003) and Upstate Down (2009); as well as several articles and presentations. Dr. Thomas is currently serving as interim dean of Behavioral and Applied Science.

	Gregory Fulkerson Assistant Professor Office: 14-B Schumacher Email: fulkergm@oneonta.edu Phone: 436-2834	Gregory Fulkerson received his M.A in Sociology from Western Michigan University in 2000, taught 2 years at Lansing Community College, and earned his Ph.D. in Sociology from North Carolina State University in 2006. He is interested in issues related to globalization, rurality, community, agriculture, and the environment. His current research investigates the local and global processes leading to environmental degradation and the social response to these problems. He is author of several conference presentations, journal articles, and new book, Critical Rural Theory (co-authored). He recently served as book review editor for the journal Rural Sociology and the technical editor for the Journal of World-Systems Research.

	Frank Hughes Lecturer Office: 14-C Schumacher Email: Frank.Hughes@oneonta.edu Phone: 436-2149	Forthcoming

	Elizabeth Seale Assistant Professor Office: 14-I Schumacher Email: sealeek@oneonta.edu Phone: 436-3560	Elizabeth Seale received her PhD from North Carolina State University in 2010. Her interests include race, class, and gender; health and the human body; poverty and social welfare; and global inequality.

	Breea Willingham Dissertation Fellow Office: 14-L Schumacher Email: Breea.Willingham@oneonta.edu Phone: 436-3564	Forthcoming

Adjunct Faculty

	Chris Curch Lecturer of Sociology Office: 14-O Schumacher Email: curchcf@oneonta.edu Phone: 436-3512	Chris Curch teaches introduction to sociology and political sociology.

	Stephen Koonz Lecturer of Sociology Office: 14-N Schumacher Email: koonzsj@oneonta.edu Phone: 436-3512	Stephen Koonz teaches sociology and criminal justice courses

	Cameron Allison Lecturer of Sociology Office: 14-N Schumacher Email: allisonc@otsegocounty.com Phone: 436-3512	Cameron Allison teaches courses in the sociology department.

	Alex Gedmintas Lecturer of Sociology Office: 14-O Schumacher Email: gedminal@delhi.com Phone: 436-3512	Alex Gedmintas teaches courses in the sociology department.

	AnnMarie Mills Lecturer of Sociology and Internship Coordinator Office: N/A Email: millsam@oneonta.edu Phone: 436-3512	AnnMarie Mills teaches courses in the sociology department and coordinates internships for the Human Sercices Pre-Professional Track of the Sociology Major.

	Lisa Ryther Lecturer of Sociology Office: 14-N Schumacher Email: rythlm@oneonta.edu Phone: 436-3512	Lisa Ryther teaches courses in the sociology department.

	James Small Internship Coordinator Office: 14-O Schumacher Email:smalljh@oneonta.edu Phone: 436-3512	James Small coordinates internships for the Criminal Justice Major.

	Polly Smith-Thomas Lecturer of Sociology Office: 14-C Schumacher Email:smithtp@oneonta.edu Phone: 436-3512	Polly Smith-Thomas teaches courses in the sociology department.

Faculty Emeriti

	Marilyn Helterline	Ph.D., University of Notre Dame, Professor Emeritus of Sociology .

	Donald Nielsen	Ph.D., University of New School for Social Research, Professor Emeritus of Sociology .

	Eugene Obindinski	Ph.D., SUNY Buffalo, Professor Emeritus of Sociology .

	Martin Spencer	Ph.D., University of New School for Social Research, Professor Emeritus of Sociology .

	Edward Wesnofske	MA., University of New School for Social

Staff

Michele Myers-Platt

Department Secretary

Office: Main Office Schumacher

Email: myersmf@oneonta.edu

Phone: 436-3512

Michele Myers-Platt serves as the sociology department secretary.

Recent Faculty Activity

The faculty of the Sociology department is comprised of active scholars, producing cutting edge research and active in engaging students in the teaching and learning process that accompanies our ongoing and vibrant research agendas. Here are some showcased and/or recent activities of our faculty (note: this list is not meant to be all-inclusive--please contact faculty for more information).

Recent Books:

Critical Rural Theory

Critical Rural Theory: Structure, Space, Culture (2011)

by Alex Thomas, Brian Lowe, Greg Fulkerson, and Polly Smith

Cities, Change, and Conflict: A Political Economy of Urban Life (2010)

by Nancy Kleniewski and Alex Thomas

Evolution of the Ancient City

Evolution of the Ancient City: Urban Theory and the Archaeology of the Fertile Crescent (2010)

by Alex Thomas

Imagining Globalization

Imagining Globalization: Language, Identities, and Boundaries (2009)

by Ho Hon Leung, Matthew Hendley, Robert W. Compton and Brian D. Haley

Investigating Diversity

Investigating Diversity: Race, Ethnicity, and Beyond (2008)

by Ho Hon Leung, Raymond Lau and Sharon Shaw-McEwen

Emerging Moral Vocabularies

Emerging Moral Vocabularies: The Creation and Establishment of New Moral and Ethical Meanings (2006)

by Brian Lowe

Food and Eating Experiences of Older Women Living in a Retirement Community: A Sociological Study (2006)

by Lisa Curch

Recent Articles and Other Publications:

Jicha, Karl, Gretchen Thompson, Gregory Fulkerson, Jonathon May. 2011. “Individual Participation in Collective Action in the Context of a Caribbean Island State: Testing the Effects of Multiple Dimensions of Social Capital.” Rural Sociology 76(2): 229-256.

Kick, Edward L., James Fraser, Gregory Fulkerson, Laura A. McKinney, and Daniel H. De Vries. 2011. “Repetitive flood victims and acceptance of FEMA mitigation offers: an analysis with community–system policy implications.” Disasters: The Journal of Disaster Studies, Policy and Management 35(3): 510-539.

Schlosser, Jennifer A. (2008). “Issues in interviewing inmates: Navigating the methodological landmines of prison research.” Qualitative Inquiry, 14 (8).

Curch, Lisa, Schlosser, Jennifer A. and Seale, Elizabeth. (2011) Gerontology: Instructor’s Manual. National Social Science Press.

Curch, L. M. (2010). Using prime time animation to engage students in courses on aging. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 31(4), 361-382. Accessible here.

Recent Presentations:

Jicha, Karl, Gretchen Thompson, Gregory Fulkerson, and Kris Merschrod. 2011. “Placing the Community in Community Development: An Examination of Structural Social Capital on the Island of Carriacou, Grenada.” Rural Sociological Society, Boise, Idaho, July 27-August 1.

Fulkerson, Gregory and Elizabeth Seale. 2011. “Cooperstown, New York:
America’s Perfect Simulation of Small Town Life?” Rural Sociological Society, Boise, Idaho, July 27-August 1.

Fulkerson, Gregory and Gretchen Thompson. 2011. “Introducing Structural Social Capital in the Community Development Course” Rural Sociological Society, Boise, Idaho, July 27-August 1.

Fulkerson, Gregory, Laura McKinney, and John Shandra. 2011. “Explaining the Carbon Footprints of Nations: World System Position, Urbanization, and World Polity.” Rural Sociological Society, Boise, Idaho, July 27-August 1.

Curch, L.M., Gendron, T., Teaster, P. & Welleford, E.A. (2011, March). Surviving and thriving as a female gerontologist in an academic setting. Discussion session presented at the meeting of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, Cincinnati, OH.

Curch, L.M. (2011, March). Living and learning in a media-saturated society: Media literacy and implications for gerontology education. Discussion session presented at the meeting of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, Cincinnati, OH.

Life of the Mind 2011 (SUNY College at Oneonta)

Jennifer Schlosser and Jessenia Melgarejo: "Women in Print: Sexist Advertising in Print over Time" (download)
Gregory Fulkerson "Explaining the Carbon Footprints of Nations: World System Position, Urbanization, and the World Polity " (download)

Recent or Present Student Collaborations:

Dr. Lisa Curch

Lilly Powers & Matthew Neill: "The Person in Dementia Care." In progress Fall 2011.
Cassandra Proper: "Social Aspects of Oral Health and Aging." In progress Fall 2011.

Dr. Jennifer Schlosser

John Eggleston: “Understanding the Conditions of Sexual Assault Reporting Among College Students.” In preparation to present in the undergraduate poster session at the Eastern Sociological Society meetings in February, 2012.
William Rothwell: “Understanding the Relationship between Social Class and Bullying.” In preparation to present in the undergraduate poster session at the Eastern Sociological Society meetings in February, 2012.
Jared Reynolds: “The Ravena Case Study: A Booming Railroad Center to a Sleeping Bedroom Community.” In preparation to present in an undergraduate paper session at the Eastern Sociological Society meetings in February, 2012.
Jessenia Melgarejo: “Women in Print: Analyzing Sexist Trends in Advertising over Time.” In preparation to co-present with Dr. Schlosser in the poster session at Life of the Mind II, Faculty Research Showcase at SUNY-Oneonta in October, 2011.

Dr. Ho Hon Leung

Eric Bedell: “New Globalization: Fair Trade or Reality.” Student Research Grant, College at Oneonta Foundation, SUNY College at Oneonta 2008.
Chun Kit Lo: “Hong Kong Ethnic and Cultural Identities: Perspectives from Young Adults.” Student Research Grant 2008.
Sheung Ying Lau: “Art and Artists in the Course of Social Changes: 20th Century and 21st Century.” Student-Initiated Research Grant, College at Oneonta Foundation, SUNY College at Oneonta 2006.
Yan Yin Ruan and Lee Lee Ng: “Chinese Immigrants in a Metropolitan City: Settling or Struggling?” Facility-Initiated Student Research Grant, College at Oneonta Foundation, SUNY College at Oneonta 2005.

Dr. Elizabeth Seale

Katie Downey, Brittany Borko, Demi Malik, and Laura Obernesser: “Family Planning and Health Autonomy among the Low-Income.” Student Interviewers 2011-2012.
Julianne Pettine: “Family Planning and Health Autonomy among the Low-Income.” Independent Study Fall 2011.

Gregory Fulkerson:

Brandi, Matthew and. 2011. "Social Capital in Online Social Networks." Student Research Show, SUNY College at Oneonta.
David Lewis. 2011-2012. "Explaining the Ecological Footprint." Forthcoming presentation for the Eastern Sociological Society (2012).

Upcoming/Future Activity:

Elizabeth Seale: Family Planning and Health Autonomy among the Low-Income.
Elizabeth Seale: Welfare-to-Work Programs in NC and Ohio.
Fulkerson, Gregory and Elizabeth Seale. “A Set of Proposed Theoretical Concepts and Empirical Methods for Studying the Changing Built Environments of Rural Communities in an Urbanizing World: The Case of Cooperstown, New York.”
Fulkerson, Gregory and Fida Mohammad. 2011. “The Failure of the War on Drugs: A Comparative Perspective.” Pakistani Journal of Criminology. <p>Forthcoming</p>.Schlosser, Jennifer A. “Bourdieu and Foucault: A conceptual integration toward an empirical sociology of prisons.” Under review at Critical Criminology.
Schlosser, Jennifer A. Bringing Up Context: Inmates’ Narratives and the Battle Over Expert Knowledge in Prison. Manuscript in preparation; publication agreement with First Forum Press, a division of Lynne Rienner Publishers.
Schlosser, Jennifer A. “Bourdieu and Foucault: A conceptual integration toward an empirical sociology of prisons.” Under review at Critical Criminology.

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