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Southern Utah University is a caring campus community where students come to explore their interests and prepare for meaningful careers and life experiences. With more than 145 undergraduate programs* and 18 graduate and certificate programs across six academic colleges, SUU proudly offers world-class, project-based learning opportunities where students gain professional experience before entering the job market. Located in the world’s best backyard, SUU is the University of the Parks thanks to its close proximity to several outdoor recreational areas and its educational partnerships with the National Park Service. SUU’s safe, residential campus allows students - more than 10,000 - to create lifelong friendships along with once-in-a-lifetime outdoor adventures in conjunction with innovative academic endeavors.
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Michelle Orihel
Associate Professor of History
Specializing in history lessons in pop culture, gender history in the United States, and the English revolution
Women in U.S. History Women in Colonial America Gender History in the United States Political Associations Journalism History Revolutionary America Gender History Opposition Politics Colonial America English Revolution Early American Culture Early American Women History Lessons in Pop Culture
Michael Ostrowsky
Professor of Sociology
Sociologist specializing in the topics of education, drug use, deviance, delinquency theories, and violent behavior
Social Psychology Delinquency Theories, Trends and Issues Sociology of Drugs Violent Behavior in Sports Fans Applied Research Sociology Juvenile Delinquency Self Esteem Violent Behavior Crime Criminology Drug Abuse Sociology of Sports Alcohol Use and Violent Behavior Marijuana Use and Violent Behavior Sociology of Education Trends in Crime
Rachel Parker
Assistant Professor of Arts Admin / Director of Arts Admin
Specializing in arts administration, grant writing, and leadership
Arts Administration Art Advocacy in Rural Communities Arts Education Rural Communities Leadership Leadership in the Arts Grant Writing Marketing the Arts Legal Issues in the Arts Community Engagement Experiential Learning Stage Management Theatre
Mary Pearson
Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer
Specializing in entrepreneurship in rural communities, financial accounting reporting requirements, and the history of accounting principles
Accounting Ethics History of Accounting Principles Cost-Volume Profit Analysis Financial Analysis and Decision Making Planning and Zoning in Rural Communities Education Business Accounting Enterpreneurship Accounting Financial Planning Business Administration Strategic & Business Planning Entrepreneurship in Rural Communities Accumulation and Flow of Managerial Accounting Information Finanical Accounting Reporting Requirements Accounting and Profitability Analysis
Tony Pellegrini
Department Chair of Teacher Education/Professor of Education
Specializing in online learning strategies in higher education, asynchronous learning, and web-based instructional tools
Information and Technology in Education Family and Parent Involvement in Education Higher Education Leadership Online Learning Strategies in Higher Education Higher Education Asynchronous Learning 21st Century Learning Online Learning Web-based Instructional Tools Curriculum Design Education and Educational Leadership Higher Education Administration Public School Funding and Resources
Todd Robert Petersen
Professor of English
Specializing in formal structures of visual storytelling, creative writing, film theory, and aesthetics
Traditional and Contemporary Models of Successful Writing Creative Writing Techniques Coming-of-Age Storytelling Project-Based Learning in HIgher Education Project Management Fictional Rhetoric Film Adaptation Experiential Education Visual Narrative Theory Creative Writing Storytelling Project Based Learning Creative Writing in Higher Education Religious and Inspiration Fiction Formal Structures of Visual Storytelling
Kris Phillips
Department Chair and Associate Professor of Language & Philosophy
Specializing in epistemology, metaphysics, individual variation, and the philosophy of religion, mind, dance, and education
Metaphilosophy Philosophy of Religion Epistemology Philosophy of Dance Philosophy of Education Metaphysics Philosophy Philosophy of Mind History of Modern Philosophy Pre-College Philosophy
Josh Price
Associate Professor of Economics
Specializing in the economics of public policy, choice architecture, and litigation consulting
Behavioral Ecnomics Policy Analysis and Management Economic Losses Health Economics Data Analysis Behavioral Economics Economics of Public Policy Sports Economics Choice Architecture Economics of Education Litigation Consulting Higher Admission Standards for NCAA Student Athletes Labor Economics
Ty Redd
Professor of Chemistry
Specializing in molecular and cell biology, environmental chemistry, environmental contaminants, and macromolecular host guest science
Organic Macrocycles Environmental Contaminants Water Research Physical Science Molecular and Cellular Biology Chemical Biology Chemistry Organic Chemistry Environmental Chemistry Water Treatment Urbanization and Water Quality
Ravi Roy
Associate Professor of Political Science
Specializing in neoliberalism, political education programs, and the Deming system of profound knowledge
Political Associations Political Education Pograms Deming System of Profound Knowledge Leadership Public Policy Public Administration Neoliberalism Political Science American Government Theoretical Foundations for Issues in Public Administration Political Communication Political Science annd International Relations
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