Emeritus Faculty

Professor and Extension Specialist Emerita, Family Studies and Human Development

After 19 years of dedicated service to the UA as Extension Specialist and Professor, Dr. Sherry Betts retired in 2008. Dr. Betts compiled an outstanding and impressive track record in the area of community outreach, focusing on youth development and family education in Cooperative Extension.  She was the recipient of the 2004-05 Henry and Phyllis Koffler Prize, which is the highest honor given in the public service/outreach category at the UA. Dr. Betts also received the CALES Alumni Achievement Award.

Professor and Director Emeritus, Family Studies and Human Develpment

Dr. Cate joined the UA as the Director of the school in 1994.  He retired in 2006, after 12 years of dedicated service. Dr. Cate provided significant leadership to all the School’s programs, particularly with respect to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty members and to mentoring graduate students. He built a national and international reputation in his area of scholarship, especially in the study of close relationships. Dr. Cate served as Editor of Family and Consumer Science Research Journal for two terms.

Professor Emeritus, Family Studies and Human Development

Dr. Victor Christopherson came to the UA in 1958 and retired in 1994. He served as Division Chair of Family Studies for 19 years and served as the School’s acting director for two terms. He is the author or co-author of five books and numerous articles, and was recognized as an inspiring teacher and a pioneering researcher in his field of the biological and cultural influences in human development and socialization.  Dr. Christopherson was a recipient of the CALES Lifetime Achievement Award.

Legacy Leader and Professor Emerita, School of Family and Consumer Sciences

Dr. Goetz, an alumus and a former faculty member at the UA, was a recognized national leader in consumer economics. She served as president of the American Council of Consumer Interests.   After retiring from the University of Alabama, Dr. Goetz founded the Council of Alumni and Friends of the Norton School. She established an endowment to support students and faculty. Dr. Goetz was a recipient of numerous awards, including the CALES Lifetime Achievement Award.

Professor and Director Emerita, Retailing and Consumer Sciences, Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing

Ellen Goldsberry, PhD. Dr. Goldsberry is faculty emeriti of University of Arizona, Retail and Consumer Sciences.  She was the founding director of the Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing (TJLC) and the Global Retailing Conference. Ellen’s vision for TJLC was to establish a center that expanded opportunities for students to interact with industry professionals. Dr.

Professor and Director Emerita, Home Economics

As the School Director from 1956 until 1975, Dr. Hall brought the school’s programs to national distinction by serving as an effective leader. She served as president of the American Home Economics Association (AHEA) and developed links with Russia and Latin America. She spearheaded a one-million dollar campaign that culminated in 1960 with the creation of a new, state-of-the-art building that served as the School’s home until 2008, when construction of McClelland Park was completed.

Associate Professor Emerita, Family Studies and Human Development

Dr. Christensen retired in 2006 after 15 years of dedicated service at the UA. Dr. Christensen made outstanding contributions in teaching, research and outreach, and she conducted significant research that advanced our understanding of children’s emotional competence and regulation, particularly with respect to the children of underprivileged families. Regarded as one of the most effective and caring instructors and advisors/mentors within the Norton School, Dr. Christensen received several teaching awards.

Legacy Leader and Professor Emeritus, Family Studies and Human Development

Dr. Hine taught thousands of students, and joined in marriage and subsequently counseled hundreds of couples.  Many of his former students recognize him as one of the most caring and effective of teachers. Dr. Hine’s scholarly work has also greatly informed our understanding of what makes relationships strong, as evidenced by a 2004 Arizona Daily Star article, which reported on his 20-year longitudinal study of more than 100 couples. Dr. Hine was a recipient of the CALES lifetime Achievement Award. 

Professor Emerita, Family Studies and Human Development

Since joining the UA in 1959, Dr. Kearns received the UA Humanitarian Award, entered the UA Hall of Fame, and received the CALES Lifetime Achievement Award. She was appointed by President Reagan to the Board for International Food and Agriculture,  received the World Food Prize Distinguished Service Award, named Fullbright Professor, and; served as Consortium for International Development Executive DirectorCurrently she serves on several Goards and consults internationally..

Professor Emerita, Family Studies and Human Development, Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Norton School Council of Alumni and Friends, Treasurer

Originally from Newport, RI, I received my undergraduate and masters degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. My Ph.D. is from the Ohio State University in career and technical education.

Professor Emerita, Family and Consumer Sciences

First appointed as a quarter-time academic advisor in the school for students from Brazil, Kenya and Nigeria on AID Scholarships, Dr. Knorr was concurrently employed by AZ Dept.

Professor Emerita, Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Joining the UA in 1964, Dr. Manning produced numerous home economics teachers, directed 25 research and service projects and developed curriculum on child development, housing, textiles, food and nutrition, and consumer education, and service projects, including support for home economics teachers.  She was a recipient of the CALES Lifetime Achievement Award. She served on the Council for International Federation of Home Economics and President of the Arizona Home Economics Association.

Professor Emerita, Family Studies and Human Development

Joining the CALES at UA in 1976 as a human development specialist, Dr. O’Brien served an associate director of Cooperative Extension until her retirement in  2003. She is the author of five books and numerous articles regarding child maltreatment, and, based on her book, she was invited to the White House Rose Garden for the signing of the Child Protection Act in 1984.  To recognize her passion and her work in diversity, the CALES developed the Shirley J. O’Brien Award for Diversity

Professor Emeritus, Family Studies and Human Development

After 30 years of dedicated service, Dr. Ridley retired in 2009 as a Professor. An author of numerous research articles, Dr. Ridley built a national and international standing in his field of interpersonal and marital relationships.  His long-time, cumulative contribution to student development at the undergraduate and graduate levels is both comprehensive and impressive.  Dr. Ridley was a recipient of the CALES Faculty Teaching Award.  Dr.

Legacy Leader, Family Studies and Human Development

Dr. David Rowe was recognized internationally by numerous disciplines, ranging from human development to molecular genetics.  After receiving a B.A. from Harvard University and his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado, Dr. Rowe joined the UA in 1988. He published 170 papers and 3 books and is known for his seminal work on blending behavioral and molecular genetics and twin studies on antisocial behaviors. Dr. Rowe received a CALES Research Award and an UA Extraordinary Faculty Award.

 

Professor Emerita, Family Studies and Human Development

Growing up in Washington, D. C., I was in one of the first cohorts of children to desegregate D. C. public schools. Thus, from an early age, I became acutely aware of societal prejudices and negative stereotypes regarding academic abilities of ethnic minority children. Later, as a high school student, I took my first psychology course and became intrigued with the study of human behavior and development.

Legacy Leader and Extension Specialist Emerita, Youth Development and Cooperative Extension

After more than 30 years of service in Cooperative Extension, Dr. Shirley Jo Taylor retired in 2000. Dr. Taylor’s contributions to youth development and 4H were truly outstanding.  More than a decade, Dr. Taylor has also served on the School’s Alumni and Friends Council.  Dr. Taylor is a recipient of the UA’s Sydney Wood Award and also the CALES Lifetime Achievement Award.  Recently, Dr. Taylor established an endowment in support of student Externships in Cooperative Extension.