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Dr. Marie Saracino
Abbreviated Vitae
Professor
Department of Human Sciences
msaracino@sfasu.edu
Ph.D. 1987, Major: Family Life Education & Consultation, Kansas State University Manhattan, Kansas
M. S.1984, Major: Family Life Education & Consultation, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas
B.S. (HIGHEST HONORS), 1982, Major: Human Development, University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, Hawaii
Kenner, J., Mize, L., Gilbert, P., & Saracino, M. (2001). University students knowledge of credit and credit card usage. Family Relations and Human Development/Family Economics and Resource Management Biennial, 4, 76.
Saracino, M., & Mize, L. (2005). Instructor's manual and test bank for speaking of sexuality: Interdisciplinary readings (2ed.). Los Angeles: Roxbury Press. Saracino, M.
Mize, L. (2001). Instructor's manual and test bank for speaking of sexuality: Interdisciplinary readings. Los Angeles: Roxbury Publishing.
Madanoglu, M., Yooshik, Y., & Saracino, M.. Evaluation of Destination Attributes Influencing Travel Decisions: Travelers from Germany, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom. Presented at the Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism, Las Vegas, Nevada, January 5-7, 2003. Kenner, J., Mize L., Gilbert P.
Saracino M. University Student?s Knowledge of Credit and Credit Card Usage. Accepted for presentation at the 2001 Pre-Conference of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Annual Meeting, Providence, Rhode Island, June 28-29, 2001.
Saracino, M., & Gilbert, P. Bully Behavior: Research and Intervention Strategies. Presented at the Annual Conference of North Texas Student Council on Family Relations, Denton, Texas, October, 2004.
Saracino, M., Mize, L. Sibling Relationships in Adulthood. Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, San Antonio, Texas, March, 2004.
Saracino, M., & Gilbert, P. Peer Dynamics: Bullying Behavior, Research, and Interventions. Presented at the Annual Conference on Parent Education, Dallas, Texas, February, 2004.
Saracino, M. Issues and Challenges Facing a Graying America. Presented at the State Professional Development Conference for Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Dallas, Texas, July, 2002.
Saracino, M., & Gilbert, P. Peer Relationships, Friendships, Play, and Peer Acceptance. Presented at the Annual Conference of the Houston Association for the Education of Young Children, Houston, Texas, September 21, 2002.
Gilbert, P., & Saracino, M. Professionalism: Attitude, Responsibilities, and Development. Presented at the Annual Conference of the Houston Association for the Education of Young Children, Houston, Texas, September 21, 2002.
Saracino, M.. Resiliency and the Family: Coping in Adverse Situations. Presentation at the Annual Parent Education Conference, Denton, Texas, February, 2002.
Kenner, J., Mize L., Gilbert P., & Saracino M. University Student's Knowledge of Credit and Credit Card Usage. Accepted for presentation at the 2001 Pre-Conference of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Annual Meeting, Providence, Rhode Island, June 28-29, 2001.
Saracino M. Characteristics of Resilient Families: Couples Relationships. Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Texas Council on Family Relations, Dallas, Texas, April 5, 2001.
Saracino, M. "Resilient Families/Children: Positive Outcomes in Adverse Situations." Presentation at the Annual State Development Conference for Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Dallas, Texas, July 21, 2000.
Department Service:
Faculty Instructor and Coordinator for Family and Child Development (FCD) Program
1. Reviewed and revised four selected courses in conjunction with other FCD faculty to meet ExCET criteria for Family and Consumer Sciences certification standards.
2. Revised selected Child Development/Family courses in collaboration with FCD faculty and Elementary Education faculty to meet new Early Childhood certification standards.
3. Reviewed and revised FCD program course offerings and core curriculum courses for the department.
4. Advised students for major and minor areas of study in Child and Family Development and Human Sciences.
5. Collaborated with the departments of Sociology and Rehabilitation Services to develop minor areas of study for students in the respective program areas of Child/Family Development, Gerontology, and Rehabilitative Services.
6. Collaborated with Early Childhood Lab instructors and other Family/Child Development faculty regarding meeting undergraduate students' programmatic needs.
Advisor to Family and Child Development Club (FCD)
1. Scheduled, arranged, and accompanied club members in attending the Annual Meeting of the North Texas Student Council on Family Relations (2004), Annual Conference of the Texas Council on Family Relations, Ft. Worth, Texas, April, 2000, 2002, 2003; Annual Conference on Parent Education, Denton, Texas, February, 2001, 2002, 2003, and Annual Conference of Texas Association for Education of Young Children, Galveston, Texas, October, 2001.
2. Assisted club officers in scheduling meetings, activities, soliciting guest speakers, and implementing community service projects.
3. Recruited and scheduled students to participate in Showcase Saturday beginning in November, 1999 to the present , and to lead departmental tours and Early Childhood Lab tours for visiting high school students in April, 2000.
4. Presented information regarding professional development opportunities and encouraged students to attend professional conferences and workshops.
5. Assisted club president in soliciting SORF (Student Organizations Resource Funds) funds for club activities and conference expenses. FCD club awarded funding for the academic years 1999-2000, 2000-2001, 2001-2002, and 2002-2003, and 2004-2005.
Full Graduate Faculty Member
1. Taught two graduate level courses: Studies in Child Development, and Family Studies on a rotating basis. Assisted students in methods of searching and evaluating research data, methodology, and results.
2. Reviewed and evaluated theoretical frameworks pertaining to child development and family relationships and interactions.
3. Reviewed written assignments and graded/critiqued research papers and oral presentations. Assisted students on an individual basis as needed, reviewed drafts of research papers, and assisted with referencing format in body of the paper and reference list.
4. Thesis advisor for 3 graduate students Master's level research project, (1992- 2000).
5. Coordinated efforts to design new brochure for graduate programs in the department, and coordinated efforts to redesign new brochures for the undergraduate program.
6. Participated in review of courses offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Committees:
Organizational Chair for Implementation of Self -Study for Department AAFCS Re-Accreditation Application, 2005-2006.
Chair of Graduate Program Committee for Department of Human Sciences.
Member of Department of Human Sciences Scholarship Committee 1999-2000.
Member of Department of Human Sciences Curriculum Committee.
Chair of Department of Human Sciences Assessment Committee, 2004-2005.
Member of Department of Human Sciences Assessment Committee, 1999- 2002. Assisted in collecting and evaluating, and reporting students' evaluation responses for 1999-2003.
Membr of Building Use Committee for Department of Human Sciences.
Member of Merit Review Committee for Department of Human Sciences.
Member of Department of Human Sciences Task Force for evaluation of HMS 236 Lab assignments and utilization of Early Childhood Lab facilities.
University Service:
Member of College of Education Tenure Committee, 2004-2006.
Faculty Senate Representative for College of Education, 2000-2003 ( Member of Professional Development Committee).
Committee Member for the selection of the SFA Foundation's Faculty Achievement Award for Research, 2002.
Graduate Council Representative for College of Education, 1995-1998
(Chair, Graduate Students Affairs Committee 1996-1997).
Community Service
Invited and attended Meeting of the Nacogdoches County School's Co-op Literacy Project, October 17, 2002.
Member of Board of Directors, Nacogdoches Community Coalition ( 1997-1999).
Member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Nacogdoches, Texas, 1990 to present. Presently serving as member of Board of Worship. Previous chairperson of Stewardship Committee, Social Ministry Committee, and Board of Christian Growth. Bible study leader for adults at various.