Faculty
Dr. Richard B. Maye
Dr. Kelly A. Dagan
Dr. Janet E. Buhrmann
Richard B. Maye
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Teaching Responsibilities (beyond those rotated by all departmental members):
- Introduction to Criminal Justice (160)
- Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (205)
- Sociological Aspects of Deviance (260)
- Criminology (341)
- Penology (343)
- Juvenile Delinquency (344)
- Sociological Theory (386)
Research Interests:
- Specialty in Criminal Justice
- Public Policy and Public Administration
Education:
- B.A. in Social Work from Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- B.A. in Sociology and Anthropology from University of Illinois at Springfield, Springfield, IL
- M.A. in Public Administration from University of Illinois at Springfield, Springfield, IL
- PhD in Theology from International Theological Seminary in Van Nuys, CA
Dissertation on A Sociological History and Analysis of the African American Church
Interests:
- Public awareness on Social Issues: hunger, homeless, nutrition and affordable housing
Kelly A. Dagan
Associate Professor of Sociology
Gender and Women’s Studies Program
Teaching Responsibilities (beyond those rotated by all departmental members):
- The Sociological Imagination (First Year Seminar) (SOC 130)
- Social Problems (218)
- Sociology of Sport (280)
- Sociology of Religion (376)
- Stratification (306)
- Race & Ethnicity (302)
- Sociology of Gender (304)
- Sexuality in Society (307)
- Sociological Theory (387)
- Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Systems – Non credit- bearing course on the prevention of and protection against sexual assault.
Research Interests:
- Sociology of Emotions
- Issues of Inequality, primarily focused on sex and gender
Originally From:
- Mecca, Ohio
Education:
- B.A. Degree in Sociology from Hiram College, Hiram, Ohio
- M.A. & PhD In Sociology from Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
- Social Organization-with a focus on inequality
- Dissertation on The Sociology of Emotions
- Social Organization-with a focus on inequality
Janet E. Buhrmann
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Teaching Responsibilities (beyond those rotated by all departmental members):
- Introduction to Social Science Methodology (SOC 186)
- Social Research I: Qualitative Methods (SOC 384)
- Social Research II: Quantitative Methods (SOC 385)
- Family Relationships Across the Life Course (SOC 224)
- Parenting (SOC 327)
- Aging and the Life Course (SOC 337)
- Environmental Sociology (SOC/ENVS 317)
- Gender and Women’s Studies
Research Experience:
- Head Start Bureau (U. S. Administration for Children and Families)
- U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
- U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Denver, CO
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO
- Colorado Department of Transportation
Education:
- Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
- Graduate Certificate in Environmental Policy from Colorado University, Boulder, CO
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from University of Texas at San Antonio
Research Interests:
- Ethnographic Research
- Environmental Justice
- Consumer and Consumption Issues
- Health Disparities / Medical Sociology
- Gender Equality
- Race and Ethnicity