Human Development and Family Studies

Joanna Bissell-Havran focuses on teaching adolescent development, research methods, and motivation in the HDFS World Campus program.

Bo Cleveland studies individual differences in substance use and misuse as well as how individuals’ characteristics modify the impact of experiences on substance use and addictive behaviors. His work focuses on person-context and person-experience interactions.

Marc McCann's priority is to prepare undergraduate students for internships and careers in human services via coursework (455, 490, 495A, 495B) and connections with alumni and other professionals in the field.

Megan collaborates with faculty and staff to design and support career-oriented educational opportunities for HDFS undergraduates, as well as maintains relationships with key partners and community organizations that host interns and relevant programs for HDFS students.

Taylor Porter focuses on teaching in the Child Maltreatment and Advocacy Studies Minor, inspiring advocates for children and families and serving as an advisor to the CMAS minor.