JERRY J. BIGNER
Emeritus Professor
Department of Human Development and Family Studies
Colorado State University
Ft. Collins, CO80523
Educational Background:
BA 1966
MS 1968
PhD 1970
Professional Development:
1966-1968 Laboratory and Teaching Assistant, University of Georgia
Nursery School-Kindergarten
(Teach and assist in three-, four-, and five-year-old groups; perform
psychological assessments of children; assist in data collection for faculty
research projects.)
1967 Head Teacher, Project Head Start, Community Action Program,
Athens, Georgia
(Plan and conduct instructional activities for two groups of kindergarten
age, disadvantaged children; supervise support staff.)
1968 Consultant, Community Action Program, Athens, Georgia
(Perform in-service training for Head Start Program staff; develop
training materials; conduct on-site evaluations of classrooms, staff, and
programs.)
1968-1970 Teaching and Research Assistant, Department of Home
and Family Life, School of Home Economics, Florida State University,
Tallahassee,
Florida
(Instruct undergraduate courses in child development [Conception to
Age Five; Middle Childhood Development])
1970-1974 Assistant Professor of Home Economics (Child and Family
Development), Department of Home Economics, Indiana University, Bloomington,
Indiana
(Instruct undergraduate and graduate courses in child development,
family development, parent-child relations, developmental theory, research
methods; guide thesis and dissertation research; serve on department and
University committees; conduct research projects.)
1974-1980 Director, Human Development Laboratories Program, Department
of Human Development and Family Studies, Colorado State University, Ft.
Collins, Colorado
(Provide administrative leadership for preschool and day care center
programs; develop budget and hold financial responsibilities for unit operations;
supervise faculty and graduate student involvement in laboratory programs;
supervise equipment needs and condition; facilitate research use of laboratory
facilities and resources; develop plans for laboratory implementation.)
1974-2004 Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor, Department
of Human Development and Family Studies, Colorado State University, Ft.
Collins, CO 80523
(Instruct undergraduate and graduate courses in lifespan individual
and family development, parent-child relations, marriage and family relationship,
child development, early childhood education, administration, child guidance,
socialization, developmental theory, family theory, research methodology;
guide thesis research; act as station director of Western Regional Experiment
Station Research Project, W-144 "Development of Social Competencies in
Children;" serve on various department, college, and University committees;
advise undergraduate students).
2004 (Present) Professor Emeritus, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO 80523
Research Activities:
Publications in Periodicals:
Bigner, J. J., Fruhauf, C. A., & Mahoney, D. (Eds.) (2009). Older GLBT family and community life: Contemporary experiences, realities, and future directions. Journal of GLBT Family Studies, 5(1/2), 1-202.
Bigner, J. J., & Tasker,
F. (Eds.). (2007). Gay and lesbian parenting: New directions. Journal
of GLBT Family Studies. Republished: Bigner, J. J., & Tasker, F.
(Eds.). (2007). Gay and lesbian parenting: New directions.
Bigner, J. J., & Gottlieb, A. R. (Eds.). (2006). Interventions with families of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people: From the inside out. Journal of GLBT Family Studies, 2(3/4), 1-252. Republished: Bigner, J. J., & Gottlieb, A. R. (Eds.). (2006). Interventions with families of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people: From the inside out. New York: Haworth Press.
Current-Juretschko, L., & Bigner, J. J. (2005).An exploratory investigation of gay stepfathers' perceptions of their role. Journal of GLBT Family Studies, 1(4), 1-20.
Smetana, D., & Bigner, J. J. (2005). Therapeutic experiences of lesbian couples: An exploratory qualitative analysis. Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy, 4, 23-49.
Bigner, J. & Wetchler,
J. (Eds.). (2004). Working with same-sex couples. Journal of Couple
and Relationship Therapy, 3(2/3), 1-157.
Republished: Bigner, J. & Wetchler, J. (Eds.). (2004). Working with
same-sex couples.
Bigner, J. J. (2004). Working with gay and lesbian parents. In J. Bigner & J. Wetchler (Eds.), Special edition: Working with same-sex couples. Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy, 3(2/3), 85-94. Republished: In J. Bigner & J. Wetchler (Eds.), (2004), Relationship therapy with same-sex couples.NewYork: Haworth Press.
Whalen, D., Bigner, J. J., & Barber.C. (2000). The grandmother role as experienced by lesbian women. Journal of Women and Aging, 12 (3/4), 38-57.
Siegenthaler, A., & Bigner, J. J. (2000).The value of children to lesbian and non-lesbian mothers. Journal of Homosexuality, 39, 73-92.
Bigner, J. J. (1999). Raising our sons: Gay men as fathers. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 10, 61-77. Republished in T. R. Sullivan (Ed.), Queer families, common agendas: Gay people, lesbians, and family values (pp. 61-77). New York: Harrington Park Press.
Bigner, J. J., & Yang, R. K. (1996). Parent education in popular literature: 1972-1990. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 23, 3-27.
Bigner, J. J., Cook, A. S., Guest, R. E., Valentine, L. (1993). The personal inventory as a psychotherapeutic technique in treating a person with AIDS. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 23, 207-217.
Bigner, J. J., & Jacobsen, R. B. (1992). Adult responses to child behavior and attitudes toward fathering: Gay and nongay fathers. Journal of Homosexuality, 23, 99-112.
Valentine, L., Bigner, J. J., Cook, A. S., & Guest, R. E. (1992). Assessment of interpersonal themes in therapy with a person with AIDS. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 3, 71-86.
Jacobsen, R. B., & Bigner, J. J. (1991). Black versus white single parents and the value of children. Journal of Black Studies, 21, 302-312.
Bigner, J. J., & Bozett, F. W. (1990). Parenting by gay fathers. Marriage and Family Review, 14, 155-176.
Bigner, J. J ., & Jacobsen, R. B. (1989a). The value of children for gay and heterosexual fathers. Journal of Homosexuality, 18, 163-172.
Bigner, J. J., & Jacobsen, R. B. (1989b).Parenting behaviors of homosexual and heterosexual fathers. Journal of Homosexuality, 18, 173-186.
Miller, J. A., Turner, J. G., Bigner, J. J., & Jacobsen, R. B. (1982). The value of children for farm families. Psychological Reports, 50, 793-794.
Miller, J. A., Bigner, J.
J., Jacobsen, R. B., & Turner, J. G. (1981). Are children in farm families
economic assets? A comparison of mothers and fathers.
Miller, J. A., Jacobsen, R. B., & Bigner, J. J. (1981a). Liberal arts versus vocational college students and the value of children: A comparative analysis. Journal of College Student Personnel, 22, 436-439.
Miller, J. A., Jacobsen, R. B., & Bigner, J. J. (1981b). The child's home environment for lesbian and heterosexual mothers: A neglected area of research. Journal of Homosexuality, 7, 49-56.
Bigner, J. J., & Jacobsen, R. B. (1981). Models of developmental research: Individuals and families. The Personnel and Guidance Journal, 40, 184-192.
Bigner, J. J., Jacobsen, R. B., & Phelan, G. K. (1981). Cultural correlates of parent-nonparent stereotypes: A multivariate analysis. Home Economics Research Journal, 4, 184-192.
Miller, J. A., Bigner, J. J., Jacobsen, R. B., & Turner, J. G. (1980a). The value of children for farm families: Transition in the 80s. MEDA News, 6, 4.
Bigner, J. J., & Jacobsen, R. B. (1980b).Children's perceptions of "goodness" and "badness" in sibling roles. Home Economics Research Journal, 8, 274-280.
Chitwood, D. G., & Bigner, J. J. (1980). Young children's perceptions of old people. Home Economics Research Journal, 8, 369-374.
Jacobsen, R. B., Bigner, J. J., Gardner, D. B., & Miller, J. A. (1980). Behavioral cues from children: Analysis of adult responses to childhood danger versus nondanger situations. Home Economics Research Journal, 9, 72-76.
Bigner, J. J., Gardner, D. B., Jacobsen, R. B., & Miller, J. A. (1979).The change in life aspirations for farm youth. Journal of Extension, July-August, 32.
Bigner, J. J. (1977). Attitudes toward fathering and father-child activity. Home Economics Research Journal, 6, 98-106.
Bigner, J. J. (1974a). Second-borns' discriminations of sibling role concepts. Developmental Psychology, 10, 564-573.
Bigner, J. J. (1974b). A Wernerian developmental analysis of children's descriptions of siblings. Child Development, 45, 317-323.
Bigner, J. J. (1972a). Parent education in popular literature: 1950-1970. Family Coordinator, 21, 313-320.
Bigner, J. J. (1972b). Sibling influence on sex-role preference of young children. Journal of Genetic Psychology, 121, 271-282.
Bigner, J. J. (1971a). Sibling position and definition of self. Journal of Social Psychology, 84, 307-308.
Bigner, J. J. (1971b). Fathering: Research and practice implications. The Mental Health Digest, 3, 22-25.
Bigner, J. J. (1970). Fathering: Research and practice implications. Family Coordinator, 19, 357-362.
Publications in Books:
Bigner, J. J. (2007). Foreword. In V. Clarke & E. Peel (Eds.), Out in psychology: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer perspectives. West Sussex, UK: John Wiley & Sons.
Bigner, J. J. (Ed.). (2006). An introduction to GLBT family studies. New York: Haworth Press.
Bigner, J. J. (2006). Disclosing
gay or lesbian orientation within marriage. In C. A. Everett & R. Lee
(Eds.),
When marriages fail: Systemic family therapy interventions and
issues (pp. 85-99).
Bigner, J. J. (2000). Gay
and lesbian families. In W. C. Nichols, M. A. Pace-Nichols, D. S. Becvar,
& A. Y. Napier (Eds.), Handbook of family therapy: Dynamics
and therapeutic interventions (pp. 279-298).
Bigner, J. J., & Bozett,
F. W. (1997). Parenting by gay fathers. Reprinted in A. Sullivan (Ed.),
(2000).
Same-sex marriage: Pro and con, a reader (pp. 261-263).
Bigner, J. J. (1999). Lesbian
mothers. In C. Smith (Ed.), Encyclopedia of parenting (pp. 249-251).Westport,
CT:
Bigner, J. J. (1999). Gay
fathers. In C. Smith (Ed.), Encyclopedia of parenting (pp. 195-197).Westport,
CT:
Bigner, J. J. (1996). Working
with gay fathers: Developmental, post-divorce, and therapeutic issues.
In R.-J. Green & J. E. Laird (Eds.), Lesbian and gay
couple and family relationships: Therapeutic perspectives (pp. 370-403).
Bigner, J. J. (1995). Gay
and lesbian parents. In D. Levinson (Ed.), Encyclopedia of marriage
and the family (pp. 324-328).
Bigner, J. J., & Bozett,
F. W. (1990a). Parenting by gay fathers. In F. W. Bozett (Ed.), Homosexuality
and family relations (pp. 155-176).New
Bigner, J. J., & Bozett,
F. W. (1990b). Parenting by gay fathers. In F. W. Bozett (Ed.), Homosexuality
and family relations (pp. 155-176).New
Bigner, J. J., & Jacobsen, R. B. (1989a).The value of children to homosexual and heterosexual fathers. In F. W. Bozett (Ed.), Homosexuality and the family (pp. 163-172). New York: Harrington Park Press.
Bigner, J. J., & Jacobsen,
R. B. (1989b). The value of children to homosexual and heterosexual fathers.
In F. W. Bozett (Ed.), Homosexuality and the family (pp. 163-172).
Bigner, J. J., & Jacobsen,
R. B. (1989c). Parenting behaviors of homosexual and heterosexual fathers.
In F. W. Bozett (Ed.), Homosexuality and the family (pp. 173-186).New
Bigner, J. J., & Jacobsen,
R. B. (1989d). Parenting behaviors of homosexual and heterosexual fathers.
In F. W. Bozett (Ed.), Homosexuality and the family (pp. 173-186).
Miller, J. A., Bigner, J.
J., Jacobsen, R. B., & Staley, B. (1982). Family homocide
prevention. In N. Stinnett (Ed.), Family strengths 4.Lincoln, NE:
Bigner, J. J., Miller, J.
A., & Jacobsen, R. B. (1980). Future aspirations for farm/nonfarm youth:
A multivariate analysis and implications for farm family life. In N. Stinnett
et al., (Eds.), Family strengths: Positive models for family life.
Bigner, J. J., Miller, J. A., & Jacobsen, R. B. (1979). An analysis of life aspirations and goals for farm and nonfarm youth. In G. Jensen (Ed.), Proceedings of the fifth annual update in quality parenting series (pp. 73-80). Logan, UT: Utah State University Press.
Bigner, J. J. (1979). The
school-age child. In G. Scipien et al.,
(Eds.), Comprehensive pediatric nursing (2nd ed.) (pp. 179-190).
Bigner, J. J. (1977). Fathering:
Research and practice implications. In D. Rogers (Ed.), Issues in child
psychology (2nd ed.). (pp. 155-161).
Bigner, J. J. (1976). Parent
education in popular literature: 1950-1970. In Resources for teaching
about family life education (pp. 76-82).
Bigner, J. J., (1975). The
school-age child. In G. Scipien et al.,
(Eds.), The child in the family: Comprehensive nursing care (pp.
156-167).
Bigner, J. J. (1974). Parent
education in popular literature: 1950-1970. In R. Albrech
& E. Bock (Eds.), Encounter: Love, marriage, and family (pp.
414-425).
Textbooks:
Bigner, J. J. (2010). Parent-child relations: An introduction to parenting (8thed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Bigner, J. J. (2010). Instructor's manual to accompany Parent-child relations: An introduction to parenting (8thed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Bigner, J. J., & Grayson, T. (2009). Foundations in human development. Redding, CA: BVT Publishing.
Bigner, J. J. (2007). Parent-child
relations: An introduction to parenting (7th ed.) (Korean
language edition).
Bigner, J. J. (2006). Parent-child
relations: An introduction to parenting (7th ed.).
Bigner, J. J. (2006). Instructor's
manual to accompany Parent-child relations: An introduction to parenting
(7th
ed.).
Bigner, J. J. (2002). Parent-child
relations: An introduction to parenting (6thed.).
Bigner, J. J., & Gerhardt,
C. (2002). Instructor’s manual to accompany Parent-child relations
(6thed.).
Bigner, J. J. (1998). Parent-child
relations: An introduction to parenting (5thed.).
Bigner, J. J. (1998). Instructor's
manual to accompany Parent-child relations: An introduction to parenting
(5thed.).
Bigner, J. J. (1994).
Individual and family development: A lifespan interdisciplinary approach.
Bigner, J. J. (1994). Parent-child
relations: An introduction to parenting (4th ed.).
Bigner, J. J. (1994). Instructor's
manual to accompany Parent-child relations: An introduction to parenting
(4th ed.).
Bigner, J. J., (1989). Parent-child
relations: An introduction to parenting (3rd ed.).
Bigner, J. J. (1989). Instructors
manual to accompany Parent-child relations: An introduction to parenting,
3rd ed..
Bigner, J., J., & Lagoni,
L. (1987). 4-H good times with guidance and discipline.
Bigner, J. J. (1985). Parent-child
relations: An introduction to parenting (2nd ed.).
Bigner, J. J. (1985). Instructor's
manual to accompany Parent-child relations: An introduction to parenting,
2nd ed.
Bigner, J. J. (1983). Human
development: A lifespan approach.
Bigner, J. J. (1983). Instructor's manual to accompany Human development: A lifespan approach. New York: Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc.
Bigner, J. J. (1979). Parent-child
relations: An introduction to parenting.
Bigner, J. J. (1968). A
sourcebook for Head Start Personnel.
Major Presentations:
Bigner,
J. J. (2005). Meeting the Clinical Needs of GLBT Couples and Families.
FCS
Centennial Seminar, “New Frontiers in Marriage and Family Therapy,”
Bigner, J. J. (2005). "Postcards
from Buster,"
Bigner, J. J., & Wetchler, J. (2003). Co-facilitators, “Working With Same-Sex Couples,” Preconference Institute, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Long Beach, CA
Bigner, J. J. (2001). Resolving the enigma of gay men as parents. Invited Keynote Address, National Organization for Men Against Sexism, Denver, CO.
Current, L., & Bigner, J. J. (2001). The role of gay stepfathers. National Organization for Men Against Sexism, Denver, CO.
Whalen, D., & Bigner, J. J. (1998).Gay and lesbian grandparents. Parents, Family, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Denver, CO.
Bigner, J. J. (1998). Understanding homosexuality: Gay fathers. University of Phoenix, Denver, CO.
Siegenthaler, A. L., & Bigner, J. J. (1997). The (Lack of) Difference: Lesbian and Non-Lesbian Mothers. The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality and the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, Washington, DC.
Siegenthaler,
A. L., & Bigner, J. J. (1997). The (Lack of) Difference: Lesbian and
Non-Lesbian Mothers.
Bigner, J. J. (1997). Understanding homosexuality: Gay fathers. University of Phoenix, Denver, CO.
Bigner, J. J. (1997). Gay and lesbian parents. Metropolitan State College, Denver, CO.
Bigner, J. J. (1996). Understanding homosexuality: Gay fathers. University of Phoenix, Denver, CO.
Bigner, J. J., & Yang, R. (1995). Parent education in popular literature: 1972-1990. National Council on Family Relations, Portland, OR.
Bigner, J. J. (1995). Publishing your text. National Council on Family Relations, Portland, OR.
Bigner, J. J. (1994). Hate-free
zones in MFT.
Bigner, J. J. (1993). Gay and Lesbian Parents: Family Issues. U. S. West Council on Pluralism in the Workplace.
Bigner, J. J. (1992). Homophobia and Parenting. University of Phoenix, Denver.
Bigner, J. J. (1992). Homophobia in the Workplace. State of Colorado, Department of Personnel Services.
Bigner, J. J. (1992). Family Perspectives and Attitude Formation. Denver Public Schools, Curriculum Services.
Valentine, L., Bigner, J. J., Cook, A. S., & Guest, R. E. (1991).Peacemaking Interventions for Persons with AIDS and Their Families. American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Dallas, TX.
Bigner, J. J. (1991). Homophobia
and Parent-Child Relationships.
Bigner, J. J. (1991). Homophobia. State of Colorado, Division of Youth Services, Office of Human Resources. July 25.
Bigner, J. J .(1991). Family
Therapy with Persons with AIDS: A 12-Step Program Approach.
Bigner, J. J. (1991).Gay Parenting .Common Bonds Conference, University of Colorado, Boulder. Bigner, J. J. (1990). Gay and Lesbian Parents. Parents and Friends of Gays and Lesbians, Denver.
Bigner, J. J. (1990). Raising Children in Homosexual Families: Insights and Issues. Distinguished Leader Roundtable, Families and Health Section, National Council on Family Relations, Seattle.
Bigner, J. J. (1990). Communicating With Hostile Audiences. Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Colorado.
Bigner, J. J. (1990). Using Effective Discipline with Children. Larimer County Department of Social Services, Day Care Provider Training.
Bigner, J. J. (1990). Codependency: A Perspective for Primary Caregivers and Providers. Family Support Group Project, National Federation of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Denver.
Bigner, J. J. (1989). Codependency: A Homosexual Perspective. Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Denver.
Bigner, J. J. (1989). Gay and Lesbian Parents: Issues, Perspectives, and Implications. National Council on Family Relations, Family Health Section, New Orleans.
Bigner, J. J. (1988). Children's Reactions to Chronic Stress. Families and Health Conference, Ft.Collins.
Bigner, J. J. (1988). Issues,
Challenges, and Coping Strategies of Contemporary Alternative Families.
Bigner, J. J. (1987). The Values of Children: An Analysis of Developmental Changes in Parental Attitudes. National Council on Family Relations, San Francisco.
Bigner, J. J. (1986). Parenting and the Value of Children Among Gay and Nongay Fathers. Seventh Annual Conference on Gay Fathers Coalition International, Chicago.
Bigner, J. J. (1986). Today's Child in Today's Society. North Central region Conference, Boy Scouts of America, Ft.Collins..
Bigner, J. J. (1985). The values of children: Age, Ethnic Status, and Residence Differences. National Council on Family Relations, Dallas.
Bigner, J. J., & Martin, D. H. (1984). Friendships and the Family. Seventh National Symposium on Building Family Strengths, Lincoln, NE.
Heward, L., Bigner, J. J., & Jacobsen, R. B. (1984). Developmental Changes in Adults' Attitudes About the Values of Children. Seventh National Symposium on Building Family Strengths, Lincoln, NE.
Durkee,
K. D., Bigner, J. J., & Jacobsen, R. B. (1984). Perceptions of Children's
Competence: Is ThereIntrafamily Agreement? Seventh
National Symposium on Building Family Strengths,
Bigner, J. J. (1984). The Values of Children: An Analysis of Developmental Changes in Parental Attitudes. National Council on Family Relations, San Francisco..
Bigner, J. J. (1984). Research
in Higher Education in Human Development.
Bigner, J. J., Jacobsen, R. B., & Turner, J. G. (1982). Development of Social Competencies in Children. Rocky Mountain Council on Family Relations, Greeley, CO.
Bigner, J. J., Jacobsen, R. B., Busch-Rossnagel, N., & Stillwell, S. (1982). The Development of Social Competencies in Children: Traditional Versus Contemporary Factors. Fifth National Symposium on Building Family Strengths, Lincoln, NE.
Bigner, J. J., Jacobsen, R. B., Turner, J. G., & Miller, J. A. (1982). The Values of Children for Adults: Parental Status, Age of Child, Ethnic Group, And Residence Differences. National Council on Family Relations, Washington, DC.
Bigner, J. J. (1979). Raising
Children in a Changing society.
Bigner, J. J. (1979). Responsible Parenting. UtahStateUniversity Cooperative Extension Service Conference, Logan, UT.
Bigner, J. J. (1978). Preparing Young Children for Educational Experiences. Contracting Corporation of America, Casper, WY.
Bigner, J. J. (1977). Families and Children Under Pressure: Issues, Problems, and Solutions. Colorado State University Cooperative Extensive Service Conference, Ft. Collins, CO.
Bigner, J. J. (1976). Planning Individualized Programs for Young Children. Contracting Corporation of America, Loveland, CO.
Bigner, J. J. (1976). Save the Children. Rocky Mountain Council on Family Relations, Denver, CO.
Bigner, J. J. (1976). Teenagers
Who Are Parents.
Bigner, J. J. (1975). Sibling Relations. Rocky Mountain Council on Family Relations, Denver, CO.
Bigner, J. J. (1975). Comparing
Theories of Child Development.
Bigner, J. J. (1974). Social Power and Influence in Sibling Relationships. Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Philadelphia, PA.
Bigner, J. J. (1973). Invited Address, Sibling Influence on the Developing Individual. Biennial Meeting of the International Society for the Study of Behavior Development, Ann Arbor, MI.
Bigner, J. J. (1972). Sibling Influences on Sex-Role Preferences of Young Children. International Congress of Psychology, Tokyo, Japan.
Professional Activities:
Editor, Journal of GLBT Family Studies, 2003 -
Editor, Haworth Series in GLBT Family Studies, 2003-2007
Expert Witness for HedyHalpern and Colleen Rogers, Michael Leshner and Michael Stark, Michelle Bradshaw and Rebekah Rooney, Peter Magee and David Briggs, Dawn Onishenko and Julie Erbland, Carolyn Rowe and Carolyn Moffatt, Barbara McDougall and Gail Donnelly, Alison Kemper and Joyce Barnett (Applicants) vs. the Attorney General of Canada, the Attorney General of Ontario, and Novina Wong, the Clerk of the City of Toronto, 2001.
Editorial Board, Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy, 2000-present
Consulting Reviewer, Scientific Review Committee, Wayne F. Placek Award, Division 44, American Psychological Association, 2004
Vice President, Secretary, and Board Member,
Reviewer, Journal of Family Issues, 1996-present
Expert Witness Testimony, 1990-present (Please contact me for specific case references).
Therapist, Arapahoe Mental Health Center, Littleton, CO 1993-1994
Board Member, Foundation for Family Development, Denver, CO 1992.
Board Member, Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Denver, CO 1989-1992.
Facilitator, Gay and Lesbian Parents Support Group, Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Denver, CO 1989-1992.
Facilitator, Coming Out/Being out Support Groups, Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Colorado, Denver, CO 1988-1992.
Therapist, Department of Client Services,
Private Practice, Denver, CO, 1988-1994.
Consultant, Cherry Creek School District, Curriculum Services, 1987-1991.
Consultant, State of Texas Coordinating Board of Colleges and Universities, 1986, 1994.
Editorial Board, Home Economics Research journal, 1980-1986.
Team Leader, Family Life Education Curriculum Development Project, American Home Economics Association, 1984.
Participant, Research Forum for the White House Conference on Children, Youth, and Families, 1981.
Secretary,
Board Member,
Project Director, Western Regional Experiment Station Research Project, W-144, "The Development of Social Competencies in Children," 1977-1985.
Editorial Board, Family and Community Health, 1979-1982.
Board Member,
Consultant, "Wanted: Healthy Babies" Adolescent Peer Education Project, National Foundation/March of Dimes — American Home Economics Association, 1975-1977.
Reviewer, Child Development, 1977-1979.
Reviewer, Developmental Psychology, 1975-1976.
Professional Memberships:
Fellow, Rockway Institute for LGBT Research & Public Policy
Research Member,
National Council on Family Relations
Omicron Nu: National Honorary Society for Home Economics
Sigma Xi: National Research Honorary Society
Awards and Recognitions:
Ally, SOGLBT, Colorado State University, 2003.
Centennial Laureate, College of Human Sciences,
Distinguished Alumni Award, College of Human Sciences, Florida State University, 2007.