Sociology Faculty Achievements
PUBLICATIONS:
Foster, G. S., M. Sherrard, J. R. Cosbey and R. L. Hummel. 2001. “Dying to be Old: A
Sociological Analysis of „Old Age‟ as Cause of Death.” Journal of Aging and Identity
6(3): 165-179.
PRESENTATIONS:
Cosbey, J., and M. Steinhour. 2001. “College Students‟ Attitudes Towards Older Adults.”
Paper presented at the Gerontological Society of America, November. Chicago.
Cosbey, J., and D. Miller. 2001. “Applying Sociological Theory to „Real Life‟ Through
Novels.” Paper presented at the Midwest Sociological Society, April. St. Louis.
Foster, G. S., and M. Sherrard. 2001. “Dying to be Old: A Sociological Analysis of „Old
Age‟ as Cause of Death.” Paper presented at the Midwest Sociological Society,
April. St. Louis.
Lloyd, A., and J. Cosbey. 2001. “Planning for Retirement: Do Professors Do Their
Homework?” Paper presented at the Midwest Sociological Society, April. St.
Louis.
SERVICE PROJECTS
One faculty member supervised 5 students during Alternative Spring Break, Lake Metropark,
Madison, Ohio, March, 2001.
Alpha Kappa Delta, Thanksgiving Basket Project, 2001, student initiative
Sociology Club, Christmas Assistance Project, 2001, student initiative.
INTERNSHIPS
20 students were placed in agency settings for internship credit in academic 2001.
FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS
PUBLICATIONS
Foster, G. S., M. Sherrard, J. R. Cosbey and R. L. Hummel. 2001. “Dying to be Old: A
Sociological Analysis of „Old Age‟ as Cause of Death.” Journal of Aging and Identity
6(3): 165-179.
Kashefi, M. 2001. “A Study on the Declining Probability of Social Revolutions:
Structural Factors.” Mehregan 9(3): 108-114.
Kashefi, M. 2001. “A Study on the Declining Probability of Social Revolutions: Social
Agent and Ideology.” Mehregan 9 (4): 98-108.
Kashefi, M. 2001. “Social Statistics Syllabus.” In Cynthia Line (ed). Social Statistics:
Syllabus and Materials. Washington: American Sociological Association.
PRESENTATIONS
Benedict, W. R. 2001. “Victimizations and Perceptions of Crime in School Among
High School Students in a Hispanic Community.” Paper presented at the
Southwest Academy of Criminal Justice, San Antonio.
Benedict. W. R. 2001. “Safety Concerns of High School Students in a Border
Community.” Paper presented at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences,
Washington, D.C.
Cosbey, J. 2001. “Teenagers with ADD: Losers or Leaders?” Paper presented at the
Midwest Sociological Society. April, St. Louis.
Cosbey, J., and M. Steinhour. 2001. “College Students‟ Attitudes Towards Older Adults.”
Paper presented at the Gerontological Society of America, November. Chicago.
Cosbey, J., and D. Miller. 2001. “Applying Sociological Theory to „Real Life‟ Through
Novels.” Paper presented at the Midwest Sociological Society, April. St. Louis.
Duff, A., J. Cosbey and J. Weisenhaus. 2001. “Hull House Revisited.” Paper presented
At the American Association for the Advancement of Social Work with Groups,
October, Akron.
Foster, G. S., and M. Sherrard. 2001. “Dying to be Old: A Sociological Analysis of „Old
Age‟ as Cause of Death.” Paper presented at the Midwest Sociological Society,
April. St. Louis.
Lloyd, A., and J. Cosbey. 2001. “Planning for Retirement: Do Professors Do Their
Homework?” Paper presented at the Midwest Sociological Society, April. St.
Louis.
New-Freeland, L. 2001. “Oral Quality of Life: The Social Smile as a Health Indicator.”
Paper presented at the Midwest Sociological Society, April. St. Louis.
Schaefer, D. 2001. “Needs-Based Activism in a Power-Based Structure.” Paper
Presented at The Society for the Study of Social Problems, Annaheim.
Schaefer, D. 2001. “Graffiti, Broken Windows, and Restorative Justice.” Paper
Presented at the Justice Studies Association, Norton, MA.
AWARDS
Benedict, R. Achievement and Contribution Award in Service, 2001
Benedict, R. Omicron Delta Kappa – Leadership and Service in Collegiate Activities,
2001.
Benedict, R. Faculty member of the Year Award – Illinois Board of Higher
Education Student Advisory Committee.
Eckert, C. EIU Panhellenic Council/Intrafraternity Council Faculty/Staff Member of
The Month, January, 2001.
GRANTS
Hendrickson, D. COS Small Grant Award, 2001
Kashefi, M. TEDE Grant, Fall, 2001
Kashefi, M. Special Projects Grant, Summer, 2001
New Freeland, L. COS Small Grant Award, 2001
Schaefer, D. TEDE Grant, Spring, 2001
Schaefer, D. COS Small Grant Award, 2001
OFFICES
Benedict, R. Vice-Chair, Faculty Senate, 2001-2002
Benedict, R. Editor, Council on Undergraduate Research, Social Science Division
Benedict, R., Councilor, Council on Undergraduate Research, 2001
Eckert, C. Mayor, Philo, Illinois
New Freeland, L. Secretary, Board of Directors of Housing, Outreach, Prevention and
Education, Charleston, IL, 2001.
Schaefer, D. Vice-Chair, Justice Studies Association
SERVICE
Benedict, R. Member, Constitution and Bylaws Committee of the Council on
Undergraduate Research, 2001.
Benedict, R. Faculty Senator, EIU, 2001.
Benedict, R. Expert Witness Testimony, McCredie vs Karls, Madison, Wisconsin
Cosbey, J. Faculty Development Committee, Association for Gerontology in Higher
Education, 2001
Cosbey, J. Program Committee, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education,
2001
Cosbey, J. Committee on Women in the Profession, Midwest Sociological Society,
2001.
Cosbey, J. Council on Academic Affairs, EIU, 2001
Cosbey, J. Committee to Assess Student Learning (CASL), EIU, 2001
Foster, G. Social Sciences Teaching Certification Committee, EIU, 2001
Foster, G. College of Sciences Sciencefest Planning Committee, 2001
Foster, G. University Calendar Committee, EIU, 2001
Hendrickson, D. COS Curriculum Committee, 2001
Hendrickson, D. African American Studies Committee, 2001
Kashefi, M. Minority Scholars Committee, Midwest Sociological Society, 2001
Kashefi, M. University Personnel Committee, EIU, 2001
Kashefi, M. Financial Aids/Grants Committee, EIU, 2001
New Freeland, L., Women‟s Studies, EIU, 2001
Schaefer, D. Nominations Committee, Association for Humanist Sociologists, 2001.
Schaefer, D. Co-Organizer of the Rich Dulka Labor Picnic, 2001
Schaefer, D. Project Advisory Committee, TEEN REACH, Charleston, IL 2001
Schaefer, D. Embarrass Volunteer Steward Executive Committee, Charleston, IL
2001
Wohlstein, R. EIU Representative to the IAI Sociology Panel