Dr. Lee Debra Millar Bidwell
Curriculum Vitae

Professor of Sociology
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Longwood University
201 High Street
Farmville VA 23909-1899
434-395-2699
bidwelllm@longwood.edu

Education:

University of Tennessee, Sociology, 1986-1991, Ph.D.
Doctoral Dissertation: "Gender, Social Roles, and Emotion: A Qualitative Study"

University of Tennessee, Sociology, 1984-1986, M.A.
Master's Thesis: "Marital Rape: A Social Psychological Perspective"

Maryville College, Sociology and Political Science, 1980-1984, B.A., Summa Cum Laude

Academic Employment:

Longwood University, Full Professor, August 2001-present

Longwood University, Associate Professor, August 1996-July 2001

Longwood University, Assistant Professor, December 1991-July 1996
Tenure Awarded: May 1996

Longwood University, Instructor, August 1990-November 1991

Maryville College, Adjunct Instructor, August 1987-May 1990 University of Tennessee Evening School, Adjunct Instructor, 1986-1990 (intermittently) Related Experience and Employment: University of Tennessee Department of Athletics, Graduate Assistant, July 1988-July 1989 University of Tennessee Department of Sociology, Graduate Teaching Assistant, September 1985-March 1988 University of Tennessee Department of Athletics, Tutor, September 1985-June 1986 Publications: Sociology of the Family: Investigating Family Issues, coauthored with B. J. Vander Mey. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon Publishers, 2000.

Book Review of Building Partnerships for Service Learning by Barbara Jacoby and Associates. Teaching Sociology, 32 (2004): 138-139.

Book Review of Ladies on the Lot: Women, Car Sales, and the Pursuit of the American Dream by Helen Lawson. Teaching Sociology, 29 (2001): 245-246.

Book Review of Family Violence Across the Lifespan by Barnet, Miller-Perin, and Perin. Teaching Sociology. 25 (1997): 198-199,

"Helping Students Develop a Sociological Imagination Through Innovative Writing Assignments." Teaching Sociology, 23 (1995): 401-406.

Book Review of Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect by Cynthia Crossen Tower. Teaching Sociology 22 (1994): 204-205.

"Writing Assignments in a Marriage and Family Course." In Teaching About Families: A Collection of Syllabi, Projects, & Class Materials, edited by Ginger Macheski, Kathleen S. Lowney, and Tracey Meyers. Washington, DC: American Sociological Association, 1996.

"Syllabus and Supplementary Resources for Teaching Domestic Violence." In Syllabi and Instructional Materials for Family Violence, edited by Ann Goetting. Washington, DC: American Sociological Association, 1991 & 1998.

"The Family Context of Marital Rape." Journal of Family Violence 1 (1986):
277-287. (Co-authored with P. White).

Professional Presentations & Activity:

"It's Right Under Your Nose: Teaching Sociology Using Local Community Research." Paper Presentation, Southern Sociological Society Annual Meeting, April 2004.

"Child Maltreatment: Signs and Symptoms." Workshop requested by Prince Edward County Social Services. Presented to foster parents, adoptive parents, and day care providers. November 15, 2003. Frank Howe, Co-Presenter.

"Small Towns, Big Problems: Rural Domestic Violence." Longwood University, Women's Studies Series, October 2, 2002.

"Why Didn't We Think of This Sooner? Using Faculty-Student Collaborative Projects as an Opportunity for Teaching, Research, and Service." Paper Presentation, Southern Sociological Society Annual Meeting, April 2001.

"Longwood University Faculty Connections Program." Panel Presentation, Southern Sociological Society Annual Meeting, April 2001.
"Enhancing Small and Community College Participation in the Southern Sociological Society." Panel Presentation, Southern Sociological Society Annual Meeting, April 2000.
"Rural Domestic Violence." Presented to the Heart of Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, May 19, 2000.
"Life in the State of Poverty: A Welfare Simulation," Presented to the Virginia Collegiate Honors Council, Lexington, VA, September 25, 1999
"COWS in the Classroom? Integrating Teaching and Technology" Organized and presented roundtable paper, Southern Sociological Society Annual Meeting, April 1999
"Life in the State of Poverty" Welfare Simulation Workshop, February 27, 1999
Presider, Southern Sociological Society Annual Meeting, April 1998
"For Batter or for Worse: The Dynamics of Wife Abuse," Presented to Longwood University and Farmville Community, March 25, 1998
"Why Women Stay: The Dynamics of Wife Abuse," Presented at University of Colorado at Denver, March 9, 1997

"Operating a Graduate Program at a Small College: Benefits and Challenges," Southern Sociological Society Annual Meeting, April 1997

Organizer and Presider, Southern Sociological Society Annual Meeting, April 1996

Panelist and Presider, Southern Sociological Society Annual Meeting, April 1995

Presented a paper for an ill colleague, Southern Sociological Society Annual Meeting, April 1994

Discussant, Southern Sociological Society Annual Meeting, April 1993

"Role Management and Emotion Work in Dual-Income Couples," Southern Sociological Society Annual Meeting, April 1992

"Balancing Work and Family: Emotional Consequences," Southern Sociological Society Annual Meeting, April 1991

Discussant, American Sociological Association Annual Meeting, August 1987

"A Policy Response to Marital Rape,"Southern Sociological Society Annual Meeting, April 1986

Honors, Biographical Listings, Honorary Societies:

Fuqua Excellence In Teaching Award, 2001
Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching, 1988
Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award, 1987
Outstanding Graduate Student Award, 1986
Hilton Smith Fellowship, University of Tennessee, 1984-1985
American Sociological Association Honors Student, 1986
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, 1987
Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society, 1991
Delta Kappa Gamma International Honor Society for Women Educators, 1998
Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, 1999-2002

Membership in Learned Societies or Professional Memberships: American Sociological Association, 1985-present
National Council on Family Relations, 1987-present
Southern Sociological Society, 1985-present
Sociologists for Women in Society--South, 2001-present Committee Responsibilities: Department of Sociology and Anthropology

Chair, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, 2000-present
Faculty Advisor to Sociology and Anthropology Club, 1991-1997
Department Promotion and Tenure Committee, 1996-2000
Member of Faculty Senate, 1995-1996

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences Search Committee, 1997-1998
Faculty Marshall, 1993-1996
Member of College Council, 1993-1995

University

Chair, Academic Affairs Committee, 2005-2006
Chair, NCAA Self-Study Committee on Compliance, 2005-2006
Sexual Misconduct Committee, 2003-Present
Honors Committee, 2004-present
SACS Committee on Undergraduate Education, 2000-2002
Academic Affairs Committee Agenda Setting Subcommittee, 2000-2005
Honors Director Search Committee, 1999
Intercollegiate Athletic Council, 1997-1999
Faculty Status Committee, 1998-2000
Student Affairs Committee, 1999-2000
Athletic Ad Hoc Gender Equity committee, 1999-present
Tenure and Promotion Issues Committee, 1998-2000
Honors Program Committee, 1998-present
Women's Studies Advisory Committee, 1998-present
Men's Basketball Coach Search Committee, Spring 1999
Longwood University Scholarship Task Force, 1996-1997
College Disciplinary Board, 1996-2000
Committee on Educational Policy, 1995-1996
Academic Rules and Regulations Committee, 1994-1995
Faculty Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Student Evaluations, 1994-1996
Search Committee, Director of Student Union and Activities, 1994
Search Committee, Field Hockey and Lacrosse Coach, 1994
Financial Aid Committee, 1993-1996
Lecture Committee, 1991-1994
Chair, Subcommittee on Residence Halls for SACS Self-Study, 1991-1992
Secretary, Longwood Assembly, 1992-1993

Regional

Southern Sociological Society, Chair Committee on Small Colleges, 2002-2005
Southern Sociological Society, Program Committee, 2004-2005
Southern Sociological Society, Nominations Committee, 1999-2001
Southern Sociological Society, Abstract and Paper Reviewer, 1994-1996

National/International

Reviewer for Teaching Sociology, an American Sociological Association publication, 1996-present
American Sociological Association Membership Committee Campus Representative, 1990-1991

Service to College Community/Local Community:

Certified OCTAA (On Campus Talking About Alcohol) Instructor, 1998-2001

Board of Directors, Stepping Stones Child Care Center (nonprofit organization), 2000-2003

Member Clerk of Session, College Presbyterian Church, January 1995-1999

Cub Scout Leader, Den 1, Pack 6596, September 1995-1997

Sunday School Teacher, College Presbyterian Church, September 1995--present

Member, Prince Edward County P.T.A.; Chair, Nominating Committee, 1995

High Youth Group Leader, College Presbyterian Church, 1993-1994

Volunteer, F.A.C.E.S Food Pantry

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