|
Dr.
Kathleen
M. Perez
| Department
of Sociology |
Office: 402
Lindquist Hall |
| Campus
Box 25 |
Office
Phone: (316) 978-7152 |
| Wichita
State University |
Fax:
(316) 978-3281 |
| Wichita,
KS 67260-0025 |
Email:kathy.perez@wichita.edu |
Education
Ph.D. in Sociology, Purdue University, West Lafayette,
Indiana. 1984.
M.A.
in Sociology, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. 1980.
B.A.
in Sociology, Clarke College, Dubuque, Iowa. 1979.
Courses
Taught
-
Introduction
to Sociology (Soc 111Q)
-
Contemporary
Social Problems (Soc 320Q)
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Health and
Lifestyle (Soc 338Q)
-
Urban
Sociology (Soc 534)
-
Sociological
Statistics (Soc 501)
-
Applied
Quantitative Methods (Soc 512)
Primary
Research Interests
-
Family
-
Divorce
and Remarriage
-
Social
Problems
-
Teaching
Sociology
Administrative
Positions
| August,
1993 to July, 1998 |
Chair,
Department of Sociology
|
| August,
1997 to July, 1998 |
Graduate
Coordinator, Department of Sociology
|
|
May,
1992 to August, 1992 |
Acting
Chair, Department of Sociology |
Publications
| 1996 |
Workman
Eells, Laura and Kathleen O'Flaherty. "Gender
Perceptual Differences in Relation to Marital
Problems." Journal of Dovorce and Remarriage
25: 95-116. |
| 1993 |
O'Flaherty,
Kathleen and Laura Workman Eells. "The
Development of Remarriage Preparation Programs.”
Journal of Divorce and Remarriage 20: 229-245. |
| 1992 |
O'Flaherty,
Kathleen. "Introducing
Students to the Concept of the Sociological Imagination: A
Written Assignment." Teaching Sociology 20(4):
326-328. |
| 1989 |
Klinger-Vartabedian,
Laurel and Kathleen O'Flaherty. "Student
Perceptions of Presenter Self-Disclosure in the College
Classroom Based on Perceived Status Differentials." Contemporary
Educational Psychology 14: 153-163. |
| 1988 |
O'Flaherty,
Kathleen and Laura Workman Eells. "Courtship Behavior
of the Remarried."
Journal of Marriage and The Family 50 (May):
499-506. |
| 1987 |
Marshall,
Harvey and Kathleen O'Flaherty. "Suburbanization
In the Seventies: The 'Push' Hypothesis
Revisited." Journal of Urban
Affairs 9(4): 249-262. |
| 1986 |
O'Flaherty,
Kathleen and Harvey Marshall. "Racial
Characteristic of Central City Schools, Family Income and
the Suburbanization of Black and White Families with
Children." Journal of Urban Affairs Volume 8,
no. 4: 1-13. |
| 1985 |
O'Flaherty,
Kathleen and Maureen Siera. "The Use of Supplemental
Instruction in an Introduction to Sociology Course. American Sociological Association Teaching Newsletter Volume 10, no. 6:
13-16. |
|
1983 |
Perrucci,
Robert, Kathleen O'Flaherty and Harvey Marshall. "Market
Conditions, Productivity and Promotions Among University
Faculty." Research in Higher
Education Volume 19 no. 4: 431-449. |
Applied Research Projects
| 2001 |
“Listening
to the Youth.” Survey Design and Analysis Project Prepared
for the Office of the Bishop and Office of the Synod,
Catholic Diocese of Wichita. |
| 1999- |
United Way of the Plains Community
Indicators Database. Grant #4358
($23,890) with additional funding provided
on a yearly basis (Ongoing Project). |
| 1998- |
Department
of Sociology Alumni Survey Final Report. |
| 1997 |
Disciples 2000 Lenten Faith Sharing
Groups-Program. Assessment.
Prepared for the Millennium Steering. Committee,
Catholic Diocese of Wichita. |
| 1995 |
Formative Evaluation of Hopenet, Inc Final
Report. Prepared for the Board of Directors of Hopenet,
Inc. |
| 1994 |
Formative Evaluation of the Teen Heartline for Help. Prepared
for the Board of Directors of the Teen Heartline for Help,
St. Joseph Medical Center. |
| 1992 |
IAM/Boeing Health and Safety Institute
Survey Project. |
| 1989 |
Service
Evaluation Survey. Prepared for the executive director of
Catholic Social Services, Inc. |
| 1987 |
Diocesan Leadership Training Program First
Year Assessment Final Report.
Prepared for the Office of Pastoral Life and
Ministry, Diocese of Wichita. |
| 1987 |
Impact Of Demographic And Other Structural
Characteristics On Accessibility To And Utilization Of
Health Care And Housing By The Urban And Rural Elderly.
Final Report Submitted to the American Association
of Retired Persons and the Andrus Foundation.
(Elena Bastida, Principal Investigator: Kathleen
O'Flaherty, Co-Principal Investigator). |
| 1987 |
Postcensal Population Estimates of the Age
Distribution of Diocesan Priests, 1988-2012.
Prepared for the Vicar General, Diocese of Wichita. |
| 1987 |
St. Paul Parish/Newman Center Needs
Assessment Final Report.
Prepared for the Pastoral Council of the Newman
Center at Wichita State University. |
| 1986 |
Marital Behavior of Serially Monogamous
Catholics. Prepared
for the Family Life Office, Diocese of Wichita. |
| 1986 |
Postcensal Population Estimates.
Prepared for Mid-American Health Centers, Inc.,
Wichita. |
| 1986 |
Development of Parish Profiles.
Prepared for the Chancellor, Diocese of Wichita. |
External
Grants
| 2000 |
United
Way of the Plains Community Indicators Database. Grant #4358
($23,890). |
Professional
Service
Within the University or Community
| 2001 |
WSU-LINK
Advisory Board, Member |
| 2001 |
College
Council Representative, Department of Sociology |
| 2001 |
Faculty
Advisor, St. Paul Newman Center, Wichita State University |
| 1997- |
United
Way of the Plains Board of Directors, Member (1997-2001)
(2002- ) |
| 1997- |
United
Way of the Plains Community Planning Committee, Member |
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