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Leisha Bridwell

Abbreviated Vitae

Associate Professor
Department of Human Sciences
lbridwell@sfasu.edu

MFA Louisiana Tech University, 1995, Interior Design
B.S. Stephen F. Austin State University, 1986, Interior Design

Refereed Publications

Swearingen, S. & Bridwell, L. (2005). Strategies for Recruiting and Marketing Interior Design Programs. Southwest Regional Proceedings of the Interior Design Educators Council. Shreveport, La.

Swearingen, S. & Bridwell, L. (2005). Unraveling the Communication Mystery: Community Projects in a Simulated Design Firm/Studio Environment. Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences 87th Annual Meeting Proceedings: Sizing Up America!

Bridwell, L. & Swearingen, S. (2004). A Thematic Approach to Design Through Utilization of Concept Boards. Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences 86th Annual Meeting Proceedings: Uniting Generations for Life Long Well-Being.

Bertocino, D. and Bridwell, L. (2002). Fostering Creativity in Entry Level Design Studios. International Conference Proceedings of the Interior Design Educators Council. Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Bridwell, L. and Underwood, R. (2002). Implementation of the National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Regarding Housing, Interiors, and Furnishings. Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences 84th Annual Meeting Proceedings. Houston, Texas.

Bertocino, D. and Bridwell, L. (2001). Music: A Stimulator for Creativity. Southwest Regional Proceedings of the Interior Design Educators Council. Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Swearingen, S. and Bridwell, L. (2000). Integrating the WWW into the Classroom. Southwest Regional Proceedings of the Interior Design Educators Council. Oklahoma City, OK.

Perritt, M., Swearingen, S. and Bridwell, L. (1999). Marketing the Interior Design Program: Strategies for Approaching Students of Various Age and Interest Levels. Regional Conference Proceedings of the Interior Design Educators Council. El Paso, Texas.

Swearingen, S., Bridwell, L. (1999). Healthcare Design: Utilization of A Standards Manual to Create a Master Plan. International Conference Proceedings of the Interior Design Educators Council. Clearwater, Florida.

Perritt, M., Bridwell, L. (1997). The International Client: A project for the Design Studio. International Conference Proceedings of the Interior Design Educators Council. Cincinnati, Ohio: University of Cincinnati.

Swearingen, S., Kenner, J., Bridwell, L. (1997). On the Road in Education. International Conference Proceedings of the Interior Design Educators Council. Cincinnati, Ohio: University of Cincinnati.

Swearingen, S., Kenner, J., Bridwell, L. (1997). On the Road. Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences 79th Annual Meeting Proceedings. Galveston, Texas.

Non-Refereed Publications

Bridwell, L. (2000-2001). Primary contributor/editor. Housing, Furnishings, and Equipment Production, Management and Services Reference Book. Family and Consumer Sciences Curriculum Center at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.

Foreign: Bertocino, D. and Bridwell, L. (2002). Fostering Creativity in Entry Level Design Studios Nationally peer reviewed poster accepted at the International Interior Design Educators Council Conference. Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Swearingen, S., Bridwell, L. (1999). Healthcare Design: Utilization of A Standards Manual to Create a Master Plan (nationally peer reviewed). Oral presentation at the International Conference Interior Design Educators Council. Clearwater, Florida: April 1999.

Bridwell, L., Perritt, M. (1997). The International Client: A project for the Design Studio Nationally peer reviewed oral presentation at the International Conference of the Interior Design Educators Council. Cincinnati, Ohio: March 1997.

Swearingen, S., Kenner, J., Bridwell, L. (1997). On the Road in Education. Nationally peer reviewed poster accepted for the International Conference of the Interior Design Educators Council. Cincinnati, Ohio: March 1997.

Presentations

Bertocino, D. and Bridwell, L. (2002). Fostering Creativity in Entry Level Design Studios Nationally peer reviewed poster accepted at the International Interior Design Educators Council Conference. Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Swearingen, S. & Bridwell, L. (2005). Strategies for Recruiting and Marketing Interior Design Programs. Oral presentation at the Regional Interior Design Educators Council Conference. Shreveport, La.

Bertocino, D. and Bridwell, L. (2001). Music: A Stimulator for Creativity. Oral presentation at the Regional Interior Design Educators Council Conference. Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Swearingen, S. and Bridwell, L. (2000). Integrating the WWW into the Classroom (peer reviewed). Oral presentation at the Regional Interior Design Educators Council Conference. Oklahoma City, OK.

Perritt, M., Swearingen, S. and Bridwell, L. (1999). Marketing the Interior Design Program: Strategies for Approaching Students of Various Age and Interest Levels (peer reviewed). Oral presentation at the Regional Conference Interior Design Educators Council Conference. El Paso, Texas. October, 1999.

Bridwell, L., Swearingen, S. (1998). Utilizing A Standards Manual Through Master Planning (peer reviewed). Oral presentation at the Regional Conference of the Interior Design Educators Council Conference, Nacogdoches, Texas: October 1998.

Bridwell, L. & Swearingen S.(2006)Creative Strategies for Marketing Post-secondary Programs. Referred poster presentation accepted for the Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences 88th Annual Meeting. Austin, TX

Swearingen, S. & Bridwell, L. (2005). Unraveling the Communication Mystery: Community Projects in a Simulated Design Firm/Studio Environment. Oral presentation at the Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences 87th Annual Meeting. Dallas, TX.

Bridwell, L. and Swearingen, S.(2004) A Thematic Approach to Design Through Utilization of Concept Boards. Referred Poster Presentation accepted for the Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences 86th State Meeting. San Antonio, TX.

Bridwell, L. (2003). Concept Boards: Their Usefulness in Teaching Design. Accepted workshop for the Professional Development Conference for Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers. Corpus Christi, Texas.

Bridwell, L. and Underwood, R. (2002). Implementation of the National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Regarding Housing, Interiors, and Furnishings (peer reviewed poster session. Accepted at the Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences 84th Annual State Meeting. Houston, Texas.

Kenner, J., Swearingen, S., Bridwell, L., (1997). On the Road. Peer reviewed poster session accepted for the Texas Association for Family and Consumer Sciences State Meeting. Galveston, TX.

Service Activities

UNIVERSITY SERVICE:
WORKSHOPS
Bridwell, L. and Perritt, M. “The Many Hats of a Professional Interior Designer.” Presentation/workshop at the AAUW Math and Science Fair at Stephen F. Austin State University. 2000.

“The Many Hats of a Professional Interior Designer.” Presentation/workshop at the AAUW Math and Science Fair at Stephen F. Austin State University. 1999.

“Decorating A Dorm Room on a Budget.” Oral presentation at Parents’ Day event at Stephen F. Austin State University. October 1998.

“How to Decorate Your Dorm Room.” Oral presentation at Parents’ Day event at Stephen F. Austin State University. September 1996.

UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES
2004-2005 MemberCommunications Mastery
2003-present Member Faculty Senate
2004-2005 Member Faculty Senate sub-committee:Administration and Finance
2003-2004 Member Faculty Senate sub-committee:Faculty Government and Involvement
2003-present Member ACE Mentorship Program
2002-present Full Member Graduate Faculty
2000 Member Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Committee---Planning Support
1999 Member SFASU 75th Anniversary Convocation Decoration Sub-Committee
1997-1998 Member New Faulty Orientation Committee

COLLEGE COMMITTEES/ASSIGNMENTS
2005-present Member Student Retention Council

DEPARTMENT COMMITTEES/ASSIGNMENTS
1995-present Advisor American Society of Interior Designers
1995-present Member FIDER Accreditation Committee
2002-2004 Member Faculty Evaluation Committee
2001-present MemberConvocation Planning Committee
1997-2003 Co-Chair Show Case Saturday
1999-2000 Member Curriculum Committee
2001-2002 Member Office Management Committee
2001-2002 Chair Building Policy Committee
1997 Chair Show Case Saturday Display

COMMUNITY SERVICE
INVITED SPEAKER
“Beautifying the Home: Tips on how to incorporate color and pattern.” Invited
guest speaker. Pilot Club Luncheon, March 1999.

“Selecting Interior Design Materials and Finishes.” Oral presentation at the Central Heights High School. In conjunction with a Tenet Emerging Technology grant that Jeff Hightower received. February 1998.

“A Beautiful Home.” Oral presentation at the Calvary Baptist Church Women’s
Retreat at Camp Gilmont, Gilmer, Texas. January 1998.

Awards

Interior Design Educators Council, Conference Award for Best Presentation

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