Associate Professor Emerita of Child and Family Development
Jerri J. Kropp is a Associate Professor emerita of Child and Family Development in the School of Human Ecology at Georgia Southern University. She was awarded emeritus status on August 1, 2020. She joined Georgia Southern in 1993.
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About Jerri J. Kropp (Emerita)
Jerri J. Kropp is a Associate Professor emerita of Child and Family Development in the School of Human Ecology at Georgia Southern University. She was awarded emeritus status on August 1, 2020. She joined Georgia Southern in 1993.
| Present | Emeritus Faculty, Georgia Southern University ‐ College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Emeriti, Retired, and In Memoriam | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Grants
| 2012 | Faculty Service Awards |
| Georgia Southern University | |
| $497 | |
| 2001 - 2004 | U.S. Department of Education CCAMPIS Grant (Child Care Access Means Parents in School) |
| Department of Education | |
| Role: Primary Director | |
| Colleague(s): Alice Hall, J. Taulbee | |
| $82,750 | |
| 2002 | Good Nutrition for Infants and Toddlers: Laying the Foundation for Lifelong Healthy Eating Habits |
| Georgia Southern University | |
| Colleague(s): Padmini Shankar, F. Brown | |
| $1,341 | |
| 2002 | Professional Development Grant |
| Georgia Southern University | |
| $552 | |
| 2001 | Professional Development Grant |
| Georgia Southern University | |
| $650 | |
| 2000 | Crossing Borders |
| College of Education, Georgia Southern University | |
| Colleague(s): M. Griffin | |
| $500 | |
| 2000 | Crossing Borders |
| College of Education, Georgia Southern University | |
| Colleague(s): B. Nelson | |
| $500 | |
| 1998 | A Retrospective Study of the Influences on Childhood Obesity: a Focus Group Approach |
| Georgia Southern University | |
| Colleague(s): K. Guion, D. Hamilton | |
| $1,120 | |
| 1987 | Training Preschool Teachers: Stages of Emerging Competence |
| Northeast Missouri State University | |
| $577 | |
| 1986 | Child Care/Day Care Training Program |
| Missouri Department of Social Services, Division of Family Services | |
| Colleague(s): J.P. Kropp, C. Roat | |
| $1,200 | |
| 1986 | Nightmares in the Closet: an Analysis of Preschoolers’ Dreams |
| Northeast Missouri State University | |
| Colleague(s): M.J. Herde | |
| $1,113 | |
| 1983 | Discrepancy in Sex Role Stereotyping: Effect on Children’s Memory |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | |
| Colleague(s): M.L. Trepanier | |
| $800 |
Professional Service and Affiliations
| 2015 - Present | Member, Review Committee, Association of Child Life Professionals | 2012 - Present | Board Member, GA Department of Early Care & Learning (DECAL) (appointed by Gov. Deal) | 2011 - Present | Member, Bright From the Start DECAL Standards Review Committee | 2012 - 2017 | Executive Committee, Gulf South Summit on Service-Learning & Civic Engagement Through Higher Ed. | 2014 - 2016 | Member, Georgia Comprehensive Assessment Task Force (appointed by DECAL Commissioner) | 2012 - 2013 | Member, Compensation Committee, Georgia Southern University | 2007 - 2013 | Vice President, Program and Professional Development | 2003 - 2013 | Governing Board member, Georgia Association on Young Children (GAYC) | 2007 - 2010 | Member, Georgia Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (GACCRRA) Advisory Board | 1993 - 2010 | Advisory Board Member, Practical Parenting Partnerships | 2006 - 2007 | Member, Bright from the Start Quality Systems Indicator Advisory Board | 2005 - 2007 | Chair, Quality Improvement and Accreditation | 2005 - 2006 | Member, Bright from the Start Birth to Five Consortium | 1995 - 2005 | Accreditation Validator, National Academy of Early Childhood Programs | 2001 - 2004 | Advisory Board Member, Georgia TEAMS | 1995 - 2001 | Advisory Board Member, Georgia Child Care Council (appointed by Governor Miller) |
Honors and Awards
- Service Award, School of Human Ecology, 2015
- Service Award, School of Human Ecology, 2014
- Certified Child Life Specialist, 2014
- Volunteer of the Year, Camp Twin Lakes, Rutledge, GA, 2013
- Certified Trainer, Better Brains for Babies, 2012
- University Award for Excellence in Service, 2010-2011
- Service-Learning Faculty Fellow, College of Health and Human Sciences, 2010-2012
- College of Health and Human Sciences Award for Service, 2008-2009
- Invited by Bright from the Start GA Dept. of Early Care and Learning to attend two Trainer Institutes on the Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC), 2009-2010
Courses
- CHFD 2135 Child Development
- CHFD 3134 Child Development: Principles & Techniques
- CHFD 4130 Administration of Programs for Children and Families
- CHFD 4137 Psychosocial Care of Children in Hospitals
- CHFD 4136 Assessment of Children
- CHFD 4790 Internship in Child & Family Development
- CHFD 6131 Assessment of Children’s Development
- FACS 4238 Child Life Practicum
- GSU 1220 Girls and Boys, Books and Toys (seminar)
- FYE-H 1220 Animal Assisted Therapy (Honors seminar)
- FCS 433 Practicum in Child Development
- FCS 471 Child Development
- FCS 474 Parenting
- FCS 475 Assessment of the Preschool Child
- FCS 476 Administration of Preschool Programs
- FCS 491 Internship in Family & Child Studies
- FCS 572 Preceptorial in Child Development
- FCS 578 Readings in Child and Family Development
- HEC 490 Special Problems in Family Sciences: Working with Children in Hospitals
| 1983 | PhD in Child and Family Development, University of Georgia | |
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| 1979 | MS in Child and Family Development, University of Georgia | |
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| 1976 | AB in Psychology, West Georgia College | |
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Contact Information
Contact Information
School of Human Ecology
Georgia Southern University
P.O. Box 8034
Statesboro, Georgia 30460
912-478-5676
Fax: 912-478-0276
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