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Whitney Brosi
Assistant Professor
Area: Gerontology/Family Science 328B HES
Stillwater OK 74078-6122
Phone: 405-744-3350
Fax: 405-744-2800
whitney.brosi@okstate.edu
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Educational Background:
| Degree |
Institution |
Area of Study |
| Ph.D. |
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI |
Family & Child Ecology; Marriage & Family Therapy |
| M.S. |
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR |
Human Development & Family Science |
| B.S. |
Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO |
Child & Family Care Resources |
Research Areas:
- Elderly Recipients of Family Care
- Elderly Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
- Relationships of Choice in Late Life
- Transgenerational Family Therapy
Awards:
- Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers & Educators (2006 - 2007)
- Outstanding Graduate Faculty Mentor, College of Human Environmental Sciences, Oklahoma State University (2006 – 2007)
Professional Memberships:
- National Council on Family Relations (NCFR)
- Chair, Issues in Aging Focus Group
- Gerontological Society of America (GSA)
Grants:
- Brosi, W. (PI), Hermann, J. (Co-PI), Johnston, J. (Co-PI), & Jaco, L. (Co-PI). Empowering Older, Rural Oklahomans and their Communities: Assessment and Education on Contextual Barriers to Positive Nutrition and Health (2007 - 2008). USDA ($326,000).
- Brosi, W. (PI). Increasing Efficiency and Well-being in Family Care Systems by Improving Communication and Decision Making Between Caregivers and Elderly Recipients (2007-2009). Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station ($77,771).
- Brosi, W. (PI). An Evaluation of ADvantage Consumers’ Experiences with Formal Care Services (December, 2005 – February, 2007). Long Term Care Authority ($78,463).
- Brosi, W. (PI) & Ingham, R. (Co-PI). Legal Service Utilization and Policy Needs of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (June, 2005 – May, 2006). The Borchard Foundation Center on Law & Aging ($20,000).
- Brosi, W. (PI). Older Consumers’ Satisfaction with Formal Services (April, 2005 – May, 2006). Oklahoma Department of Human Services – Aging Services Division ($40,353).
- Brosi, W. (PI). Familial Involvement in Medical Visits with Patients 65 and older (2001 - 2002). Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation ($3,000).
Publications
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Course(s) Taught:
| Lifespan Human Development |
HDFS 2113 |
| Lifespan Human Development: Honor’s Seminar |
HDFS 2114 |
| Adulthood & Aging |
HDFS 4413 |
| Coping with Family Crises |
HDFS 5423 |
| Aging in the Medical Context |
HDFS 5453 |
| Aging in the Family |
HDFS 5493 |
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