Jane D. Lanigan , Assistant Professor
Mailing AddressDepartment of Human Development ContactOffice: EHD 225 |
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Teaching Schedule
| Summer 2008 | |
| HD 495-01 | Instructional Practicum |
| HD 498-01 | Field Placement |
| Fall 2008 | |
| HD 304-01 | Intimate Relationships |
| HD 495-01 | Instructional Practicum |
| HD 498-01 | Field Placement |
Education
| Ph.D. | 2002 | Family Studies | Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX |
| M.A. | 1984 | Early Childhood and Special Education |
George Washington University, Washington, DC |
| B.S. | 1982 | Psychology and Elementary Education |
The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA |
Professional Experience
| August 2006 - present | Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist |
| August 2004 - July 2006 | Instructor Department of Human Development Washington State University Vancouver Half time, nine month position |
| January 2002 - August 2004 | Adjunct Faculty Department of Human Development Washington State University Vancouver |
| June 2002 - July 2006 | Washington Extension Parenting Team Northwest Parenting and Family Education Conference Program Committee Co-Chair, 2005 - present |
| January 1999 - December 2000 | Adjunct Instructor Department of Counseling Development and Higher Education University of North Texas, Denton, TX |
| September 1998 - December 1998 | Graduate Teaching Assistant Department of Family Sciences Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX |
| January 1999 - February 2001 | Parent Education Consultant Independent Contractor Highland Village, TX |
| January 1995 - present | Freelance Writer Highland Village, TX Portfolio includes over 70 popular press parenting articles in Woman's Day, Parenting, Today's Christian Woman, and Hopscotch |
| March 1984 - June 1988 | Special Education Teacher Cobb County Public Schools Marietta, GA |
| January 1983 - March 1984 | Special Education Teacher Fairfax County Public Schools Woodlawn, VA |
Research and Teaching Interests
- The impact of technology and media on individuals and families
- Parent/child and close relationships
- Kinship care
- Program evaluation and research methods
Current Research Programs
- Communication technology and families
- Evaluating public awareness efforts related to parenting education
- Early learning and child development
- Co-parenting and the parenting alliance
Recent Publications
- Lanigan, J. & Peterson, K. (2006). Guilding leadership capacity of family home child care providers. Journal of Family and Consumer Science, 98(1), 70-74.
- Colvin, J. & Lanigan, J. (2005). Ethical issues and best practice considerations for internet research. Journal of Family and Consumer Science, 97(3), 34-39.
- Lanigan, J. D. (2000). Factors that influence the decision to attend parent education classes. Texas Association of Family and Consumer Science Research Journal, 6, 23-2
Community Affiliations
- SELF Council
- Youth Initiative
- WPEN
- Women in Action