“ While domestic science was once a stepping stone for women to have a career, there is room for everyone now. - Ryan Lehman THE CANDLE JOURNAL OF PHI UPSILON OMICRON Vol. 104 No. 1 • Spring 2023 GAMMA ALPHA CHAPTER UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSINSTEVENS POINT DEFINING THE FCS FAMILY ” RYAN LEHMAN
CONTENTS THE CANDLE Journal of Phi Upsilon Omicron Vol. 104 No. 1 Editor & Media Coordinator: Brad Golliher [email protected] Copyright 2023 Phi Upsilon Omicron, Inc. All rights reserved. Published in Spring and Fall by Phi Upsilon Omicron, National Honor Society in Family and Consumer Sciences, a member of the Association of College Honor Societies. Opinions expressed by authors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the policies of Phi Upsilon Omicron. “FAMILY: The Foundation & Legacy of FCS” is the theme for THE CANDLE Fall 2022 through Spring 2024. Send articles addressing this theme to: [email protected] Other articles of professional interest, research briefs, letters to the editor, and news of chapters are also welcome. The deadline for the Fall 2023 issue is October 1, 2023. 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 14 15 16 18 18 20 21 22 23 VIEW THECANDLE DIGITALLY www.phiu.org/digital_spring2023 LOADING... SCAN QR CODE PAGE WILL LOAD ENJOY THE CANDLE FROM THE PRESIDENT PHI U PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS & THE IMPACT THAT CAN BE MADE IN YOUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE PHI U FOUNDATION: WE CAN ALL BE PART OF THE FCS LEGACY RE-ENGAGE WITH PHI U & ENJOY BENEFITS OF ALUMNI MEMBERSHIP MASEN THORMODSGARD: 2022 KAREN P. GOEBEL CONLCAVE TRAVEL AWARD RECIPIENT THE FAMILY OF FCS ON THE COVER: RYAN LEHMAN 2021-2023 PHI U ALUMNI RESERACH GRANT REFLECTIONS FROM A PHI U CHAPTER ADVISOR LOCAL HONORARY PHI U MEMBERS CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT CHAPTER NEWS IN MEMORIAN NATIONAL OFFICE NEWS UPCOMING DUE DATES MEET THE PHI U TEAM CHAPTER ROSTER
FROM THE PRESIDENT by Dr. Kyle L. Roberson, E-Chapter, National President DEFININGFAMILY unit, 2. all the descendants of a common ancestor (Oxford English Dictionary). Within that context, we have heard terms like nuclear family—a family unit consisting of two adults and any number of children living together, extended family—grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, either all living nearby or within the same household, and reconstituted family—also known as blended family or step family. Then there are single-parent families, same-sex families, childless families, culturally diverse families, and the list goes on. Families can also be identified by different dimensions such as marriage type, location, and kinship. We can see why it is so hard to define family with this multitude of terms and situations. Research has called for “redefining” (Sharma, 2013) or “not defining” (Bernardes, 2008) the term and the structure of family. Family is so much broader than any given term or definition. For most, the term family describes familiarity, comfort, and positive feelings of belonging or connectedness. Using personal observations about what family means, leads me to think of family as a sense of belonging and not tied to biological or marital ties. My immediate family will always be present and closest to my heart, as anyone would expect, as should yours. But my families go well beyond those. My definition of family revolves around community and feeling comfortable, protected, and accepted in those communities. When viewing the meaning in that regard, I have several families. If we all viewed our communities, whether that is your neighborhood, work environment, church, school, sports clubs, etc. as family, we would all be looking out for each other, and our communities would thrive on these familial bonds. Ellen Swallow Richards, the founder of Home Economics, now known as Family and Consumer Sciences, stated, “The quality of life depends upon the ability of society to teach it’s members how to live in harmony with their environment—defined first as family, then the community, then the world and its resources.” There is much wisdom in these words, and as I reflect on them, I think Ellen felt the same way I do, and how I hope you will consider broadening or redefining your definition of family. Thanks for reading this issue of The Candle. I know I am looking forward to reading more about my Phi U family members and sharing in their successes. The Candle is yet another way for our Phi U family to stay connected. As always, I am here to serve you, so please reach out if I can be of service. Work hard, Do good, Be faithful! ow does time fly by so fast? Here we are in the late Spring of 2023, and it seems like I was just installed yesterday as your national president. I have found that time ticks away very quickly when you enjoy something. When you get to spend time with family, it seems like there is never enough time, or it goes by too quickly. That is why we each need to learn to appreciate our time. My time with each of you has really just begun. Although I have been a member of Phi Upsilon Omicron since my initiation into the Phi Chapter at South Dakota State University in 2012, I have years left to learn more about my Phi U family beyond just my presidency. In our honor society, we consider you family for life, and you might hear us say, “Once Phi U, Always Phi U.” We mean that! Staying connected to your family is important, and nurturing those relationships to help strengthen those bonds is equally important. Our national theme, Family: The Foundation & Legacy of FCS, focuses on that keyword, Family. What does that really mean? The traditional family is a concept we are familiar with. Family is defined as: 1. a group of one or more parents and their children living together in a H 3 References: Bernardes, J. (2008). We must not define “The Family”! Marriage and Family Review, 28(3-4), 3-20. https://doi. org/10.1300/J002v28n03_03 Oxford English Dictionary. (2003) Oxford University Press. Retrieved from https://www.oed.com/view/ Entry/67975?redirectedFrom=family#eid Sharma, R. (2013). The family and family structure classification redefined for the current times. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2(4), 306-310. https:// doi.org/10.4103%2F2249-4863.123774
is more than our biological family – we have family all around us!” In fact, your chapter will be working as a family unit to plan, develop, and implement your Professional Project in your community. This Professional Project will allow you the opportunity to strengthen the family ties within your chapter and encourage family ties in your community. The Professional Project provides chapters with the opportunity to develop and implement a project that exemplifies the purposes of Phi Upsilon Omicron. Specifically, a well-developed project recognizes and promotes academic excellence and enhances qualities of leadership by allowing chapter members to utilize the skills and knowledge they have gained as Family and Consumer Sciences or related area majors, to serve individuals, families, and/or the community. A true Professional Project also encourages lifelong learning and commitment to advance FCS by going beyond simply implementing the service project. It provides members with the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills and encourages commitment to the field by allowing them to employ professional knowledge while “making a difference” serving others. It is important for you to understand the definition and values of Family and Consumer Sciences, as endorsed by Phi U as you plan your project. We use the definition and values developed by AAFCS – “FCS is a field of study focused on the science and art of living and working well in our complex world. Through research, experiential education and technology, our professionals help people develop the essential knowledge and skills to: lead better lives, be work and career ready, build strong families, and make meaningful contributions to our communities.” We do understand that some of your programs may not be named FCS, but your programs fall into this definition category. I highly encourage you to read and follow the guidelines for the Professional Project that we have developed for you. The Professional Project Tips can be found on Greek Track. This resource provides the guidelines, tips, and rubric that I hope will be very helpful to your chapter as you develop, encourage participation, and present an amazing Professional Project in your community. My team and I will look forward to reading about the differences that you have made through this project across the United States! I wish for your chapter the very best as you work together to make a difference in your community! If you should have questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me: Dr. Susan Miller, Professor-Fashion Marketing, University of Central Oklahoma – [email protected] or 405-974-5807. s the President-Elect of Phi Upsilon Omicron, one of my main responsibilities is to oversee the Professional Projects. Having been a Phi U chapter advisor for some 24 years, I have worked with students planning and completing professional projects in various communities and with many wonderful organizations. An impact was made in every instance! These opportunities have been some of the most rewarding, memorable and heartwarming experiences that I have had in my life, and I know that our students have had those same feelings. We have bonded with many of these organizations for lifelong relationships, and other FCS student organizations have continued to reach out to them in different ways. As defined in the guidelines, your project should be centered around our national theme, “Family: The Foundation & Legacy of FCS”. Our President, Dr. Kyle L. Roberson, stated in his article in the fall issue of The Candle, “Family A by Dr. Susan Miller, Gamma Gamma, President-Elect PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS THE IMPACT THAT CAN BE MADE IN PHI U & YOUR COMMUNITY
have no doubt that the advisors reading this article shepherded submissions and prepared letters of support, while alumni readers might be reflecting about the scholarships, fellowships, and/or awards they received as active members. The financial support offered by the Phi U Educational Foundation is tangible and certainly important as students work within tight budgets to complete their educational goals. In addition, the less tangible supports that each of us can draw from our Phi Upsilon Omicron activities and relationships are equally important to the legacy of Phi U, to the legacy of FCS, and to the individual legacies we have the opportunity to create. I challenge each of us to consider how we will shape our own legacy and to include Phi U in the narrative of our personal and professional legacies. In summary, just like any other goal, we must plan! Plan your legacy; remember to recognize the legacy of someone who made a mark on your life, and keep in mind that your contributions to Phi U (time, treasure, and talent) can be important components of the legacy you build. hat is a legacy?” Alexander Hamilton reflects in a final scene of Hamilton upon his realization that he had been mortally wounded. He echoes the love he holds for his family, the bonds he has made with co-workers and friends, and the importance of his work building the foundation of the new nation that he was part of envisioning. Today, we can google “what is a legacy” and learn that it is: • an amount of money or property left to someone in a will or • the long-lasting impact of particular events, actions, etc. that took place in the past, or of a person’s life. Envisioning… lasting… left to someone… These are important and empowering words and phrases that resonate with the goals of the Phi Upsilon Omicron Educational Foundation. Wisely, and with the idea of creating a legacy that continues to benefit active and alumni members of our national honor society, a group of visionary Phi U’s established the Phi Upsilon Omicron Educational Foundation in 1970. This Foundation exists for the express purpose of providing financial support to members so that they can realize their educational goals and their professional aspirations. In other words, the Phi U Educational Foundation “W by Dr. V. Ann Paulins, Theta, Gamma Advisor, Educational Foundation Chair WE CAN ALL BE PART OF THE FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES LEGACY THROUGH THE PHI U FOUNDATION, supports your opportunity to be part of the legacy! Our president of Phi Upsilon Omicron, Inc., Dr. Kyle L. Roberson, recognized the importance of both family and legacy when he announced the current organizational theme: “Family: The Foundation & Legacy of FCS.” Reflection about the Phi U theme, and the opportunities to apply to and be considered for scholarships, fellowships, and awards can give us all pause to think. We can think about the benefactors who have come before us with a vision to support and encourage future family and consumer sciences students and professionals. Many of our benefactors surely did not envision a world of online learning, communication via text messaging, and teaching our students to avoid internet scams that jeopardize their financial and mental well-being – but nevertheless they faithfully pledged funds to support and engage future FCS scholars. Likewise, many of us – students and professionals alike – cannot be certain what our futures hold, but we can plan and strategize to be ready to face the future! A busy time among the Directors of the Phi Upsilon Omicron Educational Foundation is upon us – reviewing the submissions for scholarships, fellowships, and awards. I hope the students reading this article have submitted applications, or are inspired to do so next year. I LEGACY. WHAT IS A LEGACY? IT'S PLANTING SEEDS IN A GARDEN YOU NEVER GET TO SEE… -Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton
towards offering flexible participation choices while rebuilding trust amongst members (Bennett, 2021). Involvement means something different to each of us but does not detract from the truth that we each have something to offer Phi Upsilon Omicron. Personal attitudes, beliefs, and values offer an individualized mindset that steers our commitment and involvement in the world around us. Dweck’s Fixed and Growth Mindset Theory is popular amongst a wide variety of educators. Succinctly put, this theory assumes that individuals predominately think from a fixed or growth mindset. A fixed mindset being that one sees life as predetermined, while a growth mindset allows for change. Even though individuals can relate to both and move freely between the two, personal development flourishes when one has a growth mindset. The Benefit Mindset builds upon Dweck’s theory: by including the collective context in which an individual resides. Benefit Mindset describes everyday leaders who discover their strengths to make valuable contributions to causes that are greater than the self, leaders who believe in making a meaningful difference, positioning their actions within a purposeful context (Buchanan & Kern, 2017, Abstract). n her article, Building Strength for the Future, published in the fall 2003 issue of The Candle, Dr. Lynette Olson urged us to commit to our lifelong membership to Phi Upsilon Omicron. Using Robert Putnam’s Social Capital Theory, she explains why our service is expected and provides an involvement checklist to steer us in a helpful direction. Social capital was only a buzzword then, but its framework is now used to transform communities around the world. Tristen Claridge, the founder and director of The Institute for Social Capital, writes that building “social capital means to improve social structures and social attitudes, values, and, behaviors …. At the individual level, building social capital involves the actions and intentions of the individual. At the societal level, it relates to social structure and organization” (Claridge, 2004). Interaction between people is mandatory for building social capital. The past three years have taught me that time connecting with others is a balancing act that beats at the heart of my wellbeing. Providing genuine opportunities to engage in meaningful roles that grow relationships is a challenge within our polarizing environments. Emerging from a worldwide pandemic brought forth a transformed understanding of commitment. Current engagement trends lean heavily I RE-ENGAGE WITH ENJOY BENEFITS PHI U & OF ALUMNI MEMBERSHIPBenefitMindset.com - All resources provided on this website are made available on a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License by Kacy Markham, Beta Delta, National Alumni Councilor
What would feed your mindset and break down any barriers hampering your involvement? What actions are you willing to take to fulfill your duty? There are no wrong answers when you are honest with yourself. Your individual growth nourishes the social capital needed to strengthen the foundation of our FCS legacy. Come as you are and reconnect with your Phi Upsilon Omicron family. INVOLVEMENT CHECKLIST CONTRIBUTE FINANCIALLY • Major funding source for administrative costs • Annual Alumni Fee $25 • Lifetime Alumni Fee $350 (payment plan of $125 over 3 years) • Donate to the Community Impact Grant • Sponsor a collegiate • Contribute to a scholarship or award fund • Match a gift or create something new • Provide funds to sponsor a collegiate’s annual fees PARTICIPATE & SERVE Provide a sense of belonging: • Send a letter, text, or email * • Start a new chapter • Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Spend time together: • Attend local meetings • Join in on a Phi U Chapter Chat or Virtual Coffee Break Gift your time and energy: • Use your skills to benefit others by asking how you can help • Submit an article to The Candle – October 1st & March 1st • Set an example through mentoring others • Advocate for FCS positions Work for the common good: • Carry out a professional project with your chapter • Serve as a local officer or advisor • Join the National Council or Educational Foundation Celebrate achievements and traditions: • Attend Conclave 2024 hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Stout • Complete a Chapter Spotlight recognition form • Celebrate our annual Founders’ Day, February 10th References Bennett, C. (2021, December 5). 2022 Community Engagement Trends. Social Pinpoint. Retrieved February 27, 2023, from https://www.socialpinpoint.com/blog/2022- community-engagement-trends/ Buchanan, A., & Kern, M. L. (2017, June 8). View of The benefit mindset: The psychology of contribution and everyday leadership. International Journal of Wellbeing. Retrieved February 27, 2023, from https:// internationaljournalofwellbeing.org/index.php/ijow/article/ view/538/593 Claridge, T. (2014). What does it mean to build social capital? • Institute for Social Capital. Institute for Social Capital. Retrieved February 27, 2023, from https://www. socialcapitalresearch.com/what-does-it-mean-to-buildsocial-capital/ Olson, L. J. (2003, Fall). Building Strength for the Future. The Candle, 84(2), 1. Hosted by TAU CHAPTER 7
to the 2022 Conclave in Columbus, Ohio, possible. As anticipated, it was a wonderful investment in not only each attendees’ professional development, but also for the benefit of our chapter as a whole. Attendance required detailed planning, including research, meetings, budgeting, and coordination. Months beforehand, I researched Conclave’s details, including the timeline, itinerary, events, and overall ith the occasion emphasized by the National Office as the best investment that can be made in a Phi U Chapter, and consistent encouragement from advisors Dr. Karen P. Goebel, Jeanne Schwass-Long, and Dr. Kristy Burkholder, attendance at Conclave has always been a high priority for Nu Chapter of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Elaborate planning, intentional fundraising efforts, and the Karen P. Goebel Conclave Travel Award made our attendance W 2022 KAREN P. GOEBEL MASEN THORMODSGARD NU CHAPTER PRESIDENT CONCLAVE TRAVEL AWARD RECIPIENT CONCLAVE: REFLECTING AND LOOKING FORWARD benefits. Throughout the spring and beginning of fall semester, I spoke with individuals to gauge interest in attendance; being prepared with information to offer to others was key in doing so. With a solidified count of attendees, I was able to research and lay out accurate costs of attendance, while ensuring accurate bookkeeping, and adhering to a reasonable budget. Beyond this, I took responsibility for registration, the booking of flights and planning of transporation, along with coordination of payment. Consistently throughout each academic year, including during the planning process this fall, Nu Chapter fundraises through events and fundraisers that bring funds into the chapter that add to opportunities, such as Conclave, for our members and executive board. Some of these efforts have included wrapping gifts at our university’s bookstore during the holidays and selling apparel. The most significant fundraising effort that supported our attendance to Conclave this year was a grant funded by Ms. Michelle Gregoire, a University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Human Ecology alumna; the approval of this grant was acknowledged in September by the School of Human Ecology’s Dean, Dr. Soyeon Shim. During Conclave, Dr. Karen P. Goebel, Sara Ventura, and I (Masen Thormodsgard) had the opportunity to attend a variety of panels and meetings, as well as have conversations with numerous people, all of which certainly benefited our leadership skills, and enlightened us with new ways to improve our chapter’s functioning and success. Having stepped into the presidency near the close of the pandemic, I, along with the rest of Nu Chapter, had to reacclimate and adjust to a new normalcy. We have been operating as we saw best fit with an awareness of opportunity for improvement; Conclave shed light on where and how to take action on those improvements. Dr. Lindsay Barnhart of Tau Chapter at the University of Wisconsin-Stout was particularly inspiring. She actively listened about pain points, offering suggestions and stories of their chapter’s success; there was no contention, only sincere care and interest in helping us improve our chapter. Additionally, the round robin table discussions gave us the opportunity to speak to peers and mentors in a formal setting about topics such as Initiation, GreekTrack, and recruiting new members. The conversations had, meetings attended, and panelists listened to, were of Nu Chapter’s biggest benefit to our attendance. It granted us a clear awareness of our growth areas. Since returning to Madison, the Nu Chapter advisors, executive board, and I have been working intently on the ideation and implementation of the opportunity areas we identified in Columbus, OH. We are looking forward to what the future of Nu Chapter holds, especially with the knowledge of the benefits that Conclave provided us. In retrospect, Conclave is certainly a wonderful investment and one that everyone should consider. See you all in 2024!
by Melissa Martin, Beta Delta, Executive Director- Phi Upsilon Omicron, “Guest Point of View: The Family of FCS”, Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences, vol, 114, no. 4, page 6, 2022, published by AAFCS - “reprinted with permission.” I am an only child, but I never thought of my family as being small. My childhood memories are filled with numerous grandparents, step-grandparents, and even great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. In fact, I was a teenager before I realized that some of those who were often at holiday, birthday, and other parties weren’t actually related to me at all—they were close family friends. Today, I have special friends, their children, and their parents who I regard as family. These are the people I know I can count on in an emergency, who will lift my spirits, and encourage and support me. My hope is that they would rely on me to do the same. We come from different backgrounds, have varying interests, and in some cases are passionate about opposing ideas. When I think about the various aspects, related areas of study, and multiple professions that make up the field of family and consumer sciences (FCS), I feel that same sense of family. We may be distant or closely related, have different areas of focus, subscribe to various research methodologies and resources, or have conflicting passions about topics for which to advocate or study, but in the end . . . we are one family: The family of FCS! When we combine our passions, our voices, our strengths, and our knowledge, we become a powerhouse for change and for community solutions, a sounding board for individuals and families, and a champion for healthy societies. As Executive Director for Phi U, I have the unique opportunity to serve an organization filled with both collegiate and alumni members who will shape or have shaped our profession, but there are so many more who want to connect, grow, support, and encourage one another to make our family stronger. That is why we value our relationship with other FCS organizations such as the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences and the Alliance for Family and Consumer Sciences. Although your immediate family may be small, I encourage you to expand your horizons and make new connections that foster new relationships and opportunities for our field. It’s up to us to build and maintain our family, our network, and our impact on the world around us. Our new President, Dr. Kyle L. Roberson, has just announced the 2022– 2024 theme, “Family: The Foundation & Legacy of FCS,” which will underlie Phi U’s programs. We can’t wait to see how our chapters will utilize this theme in their activities and communities. I encourage others outside of the honor society and Phi U to think about their families as well. How can you better support your family? What about the family of FCS? How can others better support you? We’d love to hear from you! Find us on social media @phiunational or at www.phiu.org. THEFAMILY FCS OF JOIN US & OTHER FCS PROFESSIONALS AT THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES ANNUAL CONFERENCE! SEE YOU IN BALTIMORE! 9
MEMBER GUIDE Anticipate the changes in your life! Keep your address and email current so as to keep up-to-date on Phi U news and activities. HOW TO MAKE AN EMAIL OR ADDRESS CHANGE Go to www.phiu.org and login to create an account through GreekTrack, Phi U’s new membership platform. From there you can update your profile. You may also contact national@ phiu.org or call 270-904-1340. HOW TO SUBMIT TO THE CANDLE Send all news and photos to [email protected]. All submissions become property of Phi U and are subject to editing. Please include the name of your chapter, as well as full names and chapters of inviduals in the photo (with their permission). Photos must be 1 MB (1,024 KB) or larger to ensure print quality. Phi Upsilon Omicron is a certified member of the Association of College Honor Societies. ON THE COVER RYAN LEHMAN PHOTO BY: Tom Charlesworth, UWSP University Communications and Marketing Photography Photographer 10
Ryan Lehman didn’t plan on following in his parents’ and grandmother’s footsteps. The Crandon native knew their occupation had its challenges and long hours. Yet this month, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point December graduate begins a job teaching middle and high school FCS classes for the New Glarus School District. His parents have been totally supportive of his decision to join the “family business,” he said. His mother, now retired, taught FCS in Crandon, his dad teaches middle school in Crandon, and his grandmother was a kindergarten teacher in White Lake. His parents and grandparents attended UW-Stevens Point, and his mom completed her student teaching at Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids, where Ryan completed his own student teaching. “It feels very full circle for me,” he said. “I chose to major in education because of my personal values as a lifelong learner. My parents instilled it in me. There isn’t a day as a teacher that you aren’t learning. You learn from your students.” When Lehman first arrived at UW-Stevens Point he planned to study data analytics. Finding that it wasn’t a good fit for him, he looked inward. As the youngest of four siblings, he recalls spending many hours in the kitchen with his mom, and enjoying cooking. Now when he visits home, he cooks for everyone. He also served as a cook at a golf course for four summers. “I looked at my interests – cooking, human development and the way that people grow throughout their lives. I also knew that FCS was an option from my mom’s teaching.” He attended a meeting of the Stevens Point Association of Family and Consumer Sciences student organization and within a week declared an FCS major. His professor, Susan Turgeson, coordinator of the FCS program, encouraged him to take leadership roles in the group. He has since served multiple roles, including president and vice president. Lehman’s proudest accomplishment was reestablishing the UW-Stevens Point chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron. This national FCS honor society includes members in a range of majors, including health, dietetics and early childhood education. His efforts at UW-Stevens Point earned him the Chancellor’s Leadership Award. “Ryan’s leadership with SPAFCS and Phi Upsilon Omicron helped open even more doors for students to participate in leadership and service experiences and have access to scholarship dollars,” said Turgeson. “Ryan was able to think beyond the benefits to himself and create a lasting legacy. His work paved the way for the multitude of future students at UWSP.” In addition to his FCS major, Lehman has minors in health education and business administration. He will be able to teach classes in health and financial literacy at the middle and high school level. “What we really teach are life skills,” he said, from cooking and child development to home and financial planning. “Classes in family and consumer sciences build skills for a career as a chef or interior designer, yet these are skills you can also use when you have your own home, giving students a dual outlook.” As a student teacher, Lehman loved knowing students in his cooking classes enjoyed the hands-on aspects and getting to eat the fruits of their labor. They learn technical skills, problem-solving, communication, kitchen mathematics, safety and sanitation, as well as how to bake, broil and sauté, he said. “You can see the pride on their faces when they realize they made something that smells good and tastes good,” he said. “You see that lightbulb click on and see their eyes light up, and they want to keep going and keep learning.” Lehman looks forward to teaching sixth through 12th graders at his new job, building relationships and seeing them develop skills as they grow from adolescents into adults. FCS teaching has been a traditionally female field, and he hopes to break that stigma for his students. “Everyone needs to learn to cook,” Lehman said. “While domestic science was once a stepping stone for women to have a career, there is room for everyone now. I hope to be a role model for young men, who can become the FCS educators of the future.” UW-STEVENS POINT GRADUATE THROUGH FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION TEACHING LIFE SKILLS as published in the Stevens Point Gazette, DECEMBER 23, 2022 - “reprinted with permission.” 11
society in many different ways. Illiteracy costs $225 billion a year to the U.S. alone due to non-productivity in the workforce, crime, loss of tax revenue, and unemployment. Another $230 billion is lost to annual healthcare costs due to illiteracy (Louie, 2019). Considering the cost to all stakeholders, reading programs must stay relevant in the prison setting. Encouraging leisure reading for the incarcerated can help them pass their time while simultaneously increasing their reading proficiency. Manning et al. (2012) explain that reading as a leisure activity is an excellent predictor for improving comprehension, vocabulary, and reading speed. METHODOLOGY Purposive sampling was used to recruit research participants. Requirements of the study participants included having children in PreK – 4th grade. Initially, the research team hoped to have enough interest that random sampling could be incorporated. However, the lack of respondents to the recruitment effort left the researchers electing to use the (N = 14) that volunteered to participate. The study design included four instructional periods related to literacy in some capacity. Each instructional session occurred before the prisoners selected books for their children. They were encouraged to pre-read each book and journal about what books they would be recording and mailing to their children. Pre- and post-surveys of the reading motivation inventory were administered. The presurvey was administered before any instruction, and the post-survey was administered five months later, after all instruction, reading, and recording of the books they sent home to their children. The instrument included 21 questions that assessed overall reading motivation, with subparts to distinguish elements of reading as part of self, reading efficacy, reading for recognition, and reading to do well in other realms (Schutt & Malouff, 2007). This article reports on subparts of the survey instrument, “Reading As Part of Self” and “Reading Efficacy” motivation. FINDINGS The research participants included a diverse group of fathers that found the project to be a rewarding experience. Most of the participants were White (42.8%) and Native American (42.8%), with one Black and one Hispanic, averaging 35.3 years of age (SD = 7.29), range 23-48. Each averaged 3.43 children, with the average age being 11. The children who were quasi-participants (N = 21), were the child(ren) the books and recordings got mailed to, averaged 5.5 years old (SD = 2.19), range 3-10. Reading motivation evidenced PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The study was designed to measure two different phenomena. This report will focus on the reading motivation levels as measured through pre- and post-surveys using the Adult Reading Motivation Scale (Schutt & Malouff, 2007). Knowing that a lack of literacy proficiency is common among incarcerated persons, the study developed the following research question to determine if participation in a parentchild reading program might increase prisoner reading motivation. Research Question: Is the parent-child reading program positively affecting the parents’ reading motivation? REVIEW OF LITERATURE Illiteracy is an epidemic in this country and around the world. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (2019), 32 million U.S. adults cannot read, while 21% of U.S. adults read at or below the 5th-grade level. Illiteracy impacts everyone, not only those who cannot read the morning paper or fill out a job application but 12 Dr. Kyle L. Roberson (Research PI) & Telly Mikel (SD State Pen. Correctional Educator) Provided by Dr. Kyle L. Roberson 2021-2023 PHI U ALUMNI RESEARCH GRANT by Dr. Kyle L. Roberson, E-Chapter, National President PARTICIPATION IN A PARENT-CHILD READING PROGRAM: INCARCERATED FATHERS INCREASE THEIR READING MOTIVATION
slight overall gains (see Table 1). There were two dips from pre- to post-survey questions (2 and 21) the researchers suspect were answered differently based on how the participants viewed the questions after the interventions. With question two, the question’s wording might have confused how they viewed reading as more or less important after using reading to connect with their children. Question 21 (not shown Table 1) may be confusing because the reading they did for the study had little to do with reading to improve job or university performance. Question ten was interesting because researchers evidenced why this dip would be noticeable during recording sessions and are confident the participants answered honestly. After reading aloud, and not reading as quickly or easily as they thought they could, even with children’s books, the participants rated themselves as slower readers on the post-survey. (See Figure 1 Above) LIMITATIONS The major limitation of this study was it did not have a larger population sample. Ideally, the project target population was (N = 30), and the researcher wanted to use random sampling to achieve that number, which means the recruitment needed References American Academy of Pediatrics. (2021). Early literacy. https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/early-childhood/earlychildhood-health-and-development/early-literacy/ Louie, H. (2019) Illiteracy as a social determinant - and related healthcare cost. MedLearn Publishing. https:// medlearn.com/illiteracy-as-a-social-determinant-andrelated-healthcare-costs/ Manning, C., Aliefendic, J., Chiarelli, M., Haas, L., & Williams, S. (2012). Inspirational impetuous: Lifelong learning. Texas A&M University: SRATE Journal, 21(1), 11-17. Schutte, N. S., & Malouff, J. M. (2007). Dimensions of reading motivation: Development of an adult reading motivation scale. Reading Psychology, 28(5), 469-489. https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02702710701568991 National Center for Education Statistics. (2019). Fast Facts. Adult Literacy. Institute of Educational Sciences. Retrieved August 3, 2022. https://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display. asp?id=69 to be well over the target population. Ideally, measuring the increased reading motivation levels of the children would have added another component to the study. Due to time and funding constraints, the researchers used only data from the incarcerated parents and kept the children as pseudo-participants. No data was collected directly from the children, only observations and perceived experiences as recorded by the incarcerated parent, relaid to researchers through their journal entries and semistructured interviews. DISCUSSION AND FUTURE RESEARCH Improved reading motivation has several benefits for the prisoner population. It is widely accepted the more someone reads, the better they improve their life chances. This research study attempted to increase reading motivation by providing a secondary motivator, encouraging participation in a reading program so parents could read to their children even when separated by distance. Reading is one method for a parent to bond with their child(ren) and carries huge benefits in language literacy (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2021). During this study, some prisoners struggled with their reading fluency. As the study progressed, we saw improved reading confidence and fluency in the later recording sessions. Future research that still revolves around a parent-child reading program could include additional literacy instruction for the prisoners. Interventions may consist of structured fluency practice, comprehension training, or a book club that encourages discussion and further reading outside of what they would read to their child(ren) for a parent-child reading program. A longitudinal study could provide data to determine if increased reading motivation and efficacy reduce recidivism. Additionally, a study could investigate whether increased reading motivation and use of the prison library among the prisoner population decrease prison violence and misconduct. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I want to acknowledge financial contributions and gift-in-kind donations from Phi Upsilon Omicron, Women’s Story Book Project of Texas, and REACH Literacy. I would also like to express my appreciation for the contributions of my research assistants. Additionally, thanks go out to my liaison from the South Dakota State Penitentiary, Mr. Mikel, a dedicated correctional educator. 13
MARTHA L. REW Tips for Chapter Advisor Success! Having been a Phi U Alpha Alpha Chapter Advisor since 2001, I have a few tips which were helpful to me throughout the years. I was originally invited to join Phi U as an Honorary Member which brings all of the same opportunities and privileges as other members. Soon afterwards, Dr. Carolyn Bednar invited me to serve with her as a co-advisor which helped me “ease” into the responsibilities of this role. Several years later, I assumed the role as chapter advisor which I have enjoyed each year since my retirement this year. I want to share my Top Five Tips for Chapter Advisor Success. I am sure you can add your own experiences to this list! Tip #1: Share the Work! Reach out to other colleagues (staff and retirees too) who relate well with students and would like to contribute to their success. At Texas Woman’s University, we are a three-department/ college chapter. We try to have one advisor from each department and divide and conquer the advisors’ duties. Dr. Joyce Armstrong is a long-time Professional Project Advisor, and Dr. Anna Magie is a new advisor from our third department. This way, we each bring our special talents to share with our collegiate chapter. When I was nearing retirement, I sought a replacement advisor so there would be a smooth transition and new faculty, Mrs. Angie Griffin, stepped up to the plate! Tip #2: Leadership! Don’t just assume newly elected officers have adequate leadership skills. Take advantage of leadership workshops offered at your institution, and stay aware that each new officer understands their roles and the expectation of working together as a team. Most importantly, when new officers are elected there must be a thorough officer transition session from one team to another. Take advantage of GreekTrack, and post all documents, materials, and projects as a permanent archive for future leadership needs. When your officers are cohesive, it is much less stress on advisors!! Tip #3: Connecting! With the advent of Chapter Chats (major topics for all members) and Coffee Breaks (just for advisors), these are informal and “to-the-point” methods of keeping current and getting answers to on-demand questions. I always leave these virtual meetings with new ideas to implement and share. Tip #4: Stay Positive! As the years roll on, it is important to realize members and officers may be different from time to time. Allow each chapter to chart their own course, implement new ideas and projects, and omit what does not work for them anymore. Remember we are advisors and not officers ourselves! Make sure they stay on track and accept the uniqueness of each group. Tip #5: Keep the Fires Burning! Just as Phi U is the Light of the Home, YOU are the Light of the Chapter! Students come and go, but the chapter advisor is the ember that keeps a chapter bright year after year. Share your wisdom, sense of service, and leadership to help each member contribute to Phi U in some small way. It’s the journey of an advisor that is so worthwhile to see the growth of each member along the way. FROM A PHI U CHAPTER ADVISOR REFLECTIONS as provided by Martha L. Rew and Dr. Marty Frost 14
Alpha Sigma Chapter Cynthia Hunter Assistant Lecturer of Interior Design Ball State University Muncie, IN Linda Taylor, Ed.D. Assistant Professor of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies Ball State University Muncie, IN Alpha Beta Chapter Cecilia Brooks, Ph.D., CFLE Assistant Professor- Dept. of Psychology and Family Science Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS Sungpo Yi, Ph.D. Nutrition Assistant Professor Southern University and A&M College Baton Rouge, LA Beta Sigma Chapter Keith Dooley, Ph.D. Associate Professor & Department ChairFamily and Consumer Sciences University of Tennessee at Martin Martin, TN DR. MARTY FROST One of my first assignments as a new Assistant Professor at SUNY Plattsburgh in September 1980 was to assume the faculty advisor role of the Beta Epsilon Chapter of Phi U. The chapter consisted of a dozen or so returning collegiate members that fall. I scheduled a meeting with the officers who had been elected the previous spring, and we made a plan for bi-weekly meetings for the semester. This was the beginning of the most satisfying professional involvement of my entire career! Upon the tragic death of the thenDistrict 1 Councilor in the early 1990s I was invited to complete her term, after which I was elected to a second term on the National Council. Chosen for this important role intensified my commitment to leadership in the Phi U “family” and encouraged greater participation at the national level. I was subsequently selected as chair of the Educational Foundation Finance Committee and afterward, as Chair of the Educational Foundation. Over the course of my 42 1/2 years advising the Beta Epsilon Chapter, I am most proud of having accompanied officers to all but one Phi U Conclave. We traveled from Lexington (twice!) and Bowling Green, KY, to Tuscaloosa, AL, to Grapevine, TX, to Menominee, WI, to Savannah, GA, to Fargo, ND, to Boise, ID, to Columbus, OH, to Natick, MA, to Buffalo, NY, and to several other cities in between! Other highlights include the Beta Epsilon Chapter’s receipt of the top national award for its professional project and several district/region awards for excellence in the professional program of work as exemplified in their professional project reports. Another special event occurred when I was awarded the National Advisor Award in the early 1990s. My advice to long-term and to new advisors is to enjoy the opportunity to mentor young leaders who will become the stalwarts of the next generation of Phi U greatness! Getting involved at the local, regional, and national leadership levels within Phi U has cemented my life-long commitment to this outstanding honor society in family and consumer sciences. I hope it will inspire you too! Dr. Marty B. Frost has a named scholarship with the Phi Upsilon Omicron Educational Foundation. PHI U WELCOMES OUR NEWEST HONORARY MEMBERS Beta Iota Chapter Alexis Motley Dietetic Internship DirectorCollege of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences Southern University and A&M College Baton Rouge, LA Brandi Gunn Research Assistant/InstructorCollege of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences Southern University and A&M College Baton Rouge, LA Keisha Dandridge Ceasar Child Development Director/Instructor Southern University and A&M College Baton Rouge, LA Samii Kennedy-Benson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor- Apparel Merchandising & Textiles Southern University and A&M College Baton Rouge, LA
BETA SIGMA TAU The Beta Sigma Chapter, at the University of Tennessee at Martin, serves the community by preparing, packaging, and distributing meals to the those in need each month during the academic school year. Members determine a high protein entrée to prepare using Pinterest and cookbooks. The students then calculate the proper portion of protein needed for 36 servings, shop for all ingredients needed, and prepare the entrées in the FCS food science lab at the university. The fully prepared entrées are taken to Trinity Presbyterian Church, where the entrées are assembled into meal packets with items that church members have provided and then transferred to We Care Ministries where volunteers distribute the meals to members of the Martin community. Students help with meal assembly and distribution at We Care Ministries when their schedules allow. “I am truly proud to help serve the community by providing some comfort and nourishment,” says Alley James, Beta Sigma Vice President. Members of the Tau Chapter at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, set a collective goal to bring support and happiness to educators in and outside their community. Members gathered to create crafted gifts and eliminated stress on teachers by helping prepare resources for their lessons. Students created pencil flower vases and snowmen made-of socks and rice to thank local teachers. Participating members used the time to gain new professional friendships and learn valuable skills. University of Tennessee at Martin University of Wisconsin-Stout
IOTA ALUMNI Iota Alumni Chapter, from the University of Kentucky, held their annual holiday meeting by welcoming Lois Barber, a long-time volunteer at the Hope Center in Lexington, KY. The Hope Center’s mission is to care for homeless and at-risk persons by providing life-sustaining and life-rebuilding services. Lois and her team of volunteers prepare breakfast once a month to over 100 individuals in the substance abuse recovery program. In her time at the center, she started a toy drive to provide a holiday gift to the children of the homeless. Iota Alumni Chapter donated new toys for this program which exemplifies the theme of, “Family: The Foundation & Legacy of FCS”. In conjunction with Bluegrass Home Economists, the chapter held their meeting virtually, hosting Danielle Dreilinger, author of, “The Secret History of Home Economics: How Trailblazing Women Harnessed the Power of Home and Changed the Way We Live,” an informative presentaion focusing on the food aspects of FCS. University of Kentucky The Phi U National Council wants to recognize chapters for their leadership and service, with the “Phi U Chapter Spotlight.” This initiative will recognize chapters for their leadership and service within the university and community setting. BECOME PART OF THE PHI U CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT WE WANT TO SPOTLIGHT YOUR SUCCESSES AND TELL EVERYONE ABOUT IT! SCAN QR CODE FOR SUBMISSION FORM LEADERSHIP, SERVICE & RECOGNITION: STAY CONNECTED WITH OUR NEW MEMBERSHIP MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE, REGISTER YOUR ACCOUNT TODAY! Upload Files Collect Dues Chapter Roster Chapter Blog Fundraising Financial Manager Forms Cloud Access AND MUCH MORE!! SCAN ME WWW.PHIU.ORG
CHAPTER NEWS BETA DELTA ALPHA SIGMA NU GAMMA ALPHA TAU Beta Delta Chapter, at Western Kentucky University, used their time together during Founders’ Day 2023 to initiate four new members as well as to celebrate the day with a “1909 fun facts” presentation. Alpha Sigma members participated in Ball State’s Dance Marathon for Riley Hospital and raised $725 for the local hospital during the event. Members of Nu Chapter, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, came together to create cozy tie-blankets to be donated to Project Linus. The local organization provides handmade blankets to children who are ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. Members of Gamma Alpha Chapter, at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, in partnership with Delta Dental of Wisconsin, prepared 300 hygeine kits. The kits included hygeine items like toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, cloth masks, and cleaning wipes. The kits were then donated to the local Boys and Girls Club and the Salvation Army. Tau Chapter, at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, used their meeting times to assemble female hygiene bags to donate to Menomonie Middle Schoolers. The chapter also volunteered at River Heights Elementary School, where they assisted with their Valentine’s Dance and Family Night by serving 500 meals to attending families. Name Chapter Date of Death In Memoriam * Imogene passed at the age of 96. Genevieve passed at the age of 100. Anne Cook Linda Gray Imogene Haggard* Johnnie Hoopes Genevieve V. Ritzman* Priscilla Visek Beta Sigma Beta Sigma Iota Gamma Gamma Xi 12/23/22 11/13/22 02/13/23 01/28/22 01/01/23
NATIONAL OFFICE NEWS JOIN US FOR THIS AMAZING SERIES! These interactive virtual sessions will review various information that benefit all Phi U chapter members. Previous sessions can be found on Phi U’s YouTube channel. ALSO AVAILABLE AT WWW.PHIU.ORG REGARDLESS IF YOU ARE A NEW OR VETERAN ADVISOR, WE WANT TO CONNECT WITH YOU! STAY TUNED FOR THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF OUR ‘VIRTUAL COFFEE BREAKS’ JUST FOR PHI U CHAPTER ADVISORS! OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE AN INFORMAL AND INVITING SETTING TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES, ASK QUESTIONS, SEEK ADVICE, AND TELL OUR STORIES TO HELP US ALL ACHIEVE #FCSSUCCESS! THE PHI U JEWELRY & MERCH STORE IS NOW LIVE! Throughout the country, we have many alumni who are not involved in a local Phi U alumni chapter but still want to connect with each other. And now, no matter where you live, an eChapter can always be close by. Using Facebook, this chapter is easy to access to connect with other alumni and share information in yet another avenue for Family: The Foundation & Legacy Of FCS! WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact Brooklyn Sorenson at [email protected] eCHAPTER WANTSYOU! PHI U BLING ORDER YOURS TODAY AT WWW.ACGREEK.COM/PHIU @phiunational 20
UPCOMING DUE DATES COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT MAY 1st The purpose of the Phi Upsilon Omicron Community Impact Grant is to support Phi Upsilon Omicron alumni members who demonstrate leadership through service by implementing projects which positively impact their communities. Collegiate members graduating from undergraduate programs during the spring semester of the grant application year are eligible and are encouraged to apply. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH PAPER MAY 1st Undergraduate student members of Kappa Omicron Nu and Phi U are eligible to submit research papers for presentation at the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Annual Conference. PROFESSIONAL PROJECT REPORTS MAY 1st A well-developed project recognizes and promotes academic excellence and enhances qualities of leadership by allowing chapter members to use the skills and knowledge they have gained as Family and Consumer Sciences majors to serve individuals, families, and/or the community, providing members with the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills and commitment to the field by allowing them to employ their professional knowledge while serving others. CHAPTER ANNUAL REPORTS MAY 15th Each chapter’s President’s Annual Report, Treasurer’s Annual Report, and Publicity Chair Annual Report are to be submitted. All forms can be found under the “Collegiate Chapter Officers” login on www.phiu.org 21
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