External Funded Research

Colvin, J., Gerald, B. L. Humphries, J. H., & Chestnut, L. Enhancing Experiential Education and Undergraduate Research Through Development of a Resource and Research Laboratory. Submitted November 11, 2005, to the Louisiana Board of Regents Support Fund Enhancement Program. $13,430.44. Funded April 2006 for $12,500.00.

Murimi, M., Colvin, J., & Higgins, E. The Effect of School Environment and Food System on Food Choices, Physical Activity, and Weight Status of School-aged Children. USDA NRI. $100,000. 2003-2004. Funded Feb. 2004.

Murimi, M., Colvin, J., & Higgins, E. Methodology to Evaluate Food Intake and Policy Effects of Team Nutrition Program in Schools. USDA FANRP ERS. $25,000. 2003-2004. Funded Oct. 2003.

Chestnut L. & Colvin, J. Enhancing Child Development through Integrated Outdoor Playground Equipment. Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation. $2730. Funded March 2003.

Colvin, J. Caregivers of Older Adults Online: Perceptions of Internet-based Social Support. (May 2002). Pew Internet & American Life Project Writing Fellowship. Funded by the Pew Charitable Trusts. ($2,000). Five Fellowships awarded nationally.

External Proposals Submitted

Colvin, J., & Harpel, T. The Experiences Of Men Caring For A Family Member With Cancer. American Cancer Society. $284,000. Submitted April 1, 2005. Not funded.

Murimi., M., Colvin, J., & Higgins, E. The Effect of the School Environment and Food System on Food Choices, Physical Activity, and Weight Status of School-aged Children. USDA NRI. $419,969. Submitted June 14, 2004. Not funded.

Higgins, E., Dowd, D. & Colvin, J. Small Non-profit Assistance Programs. Submitted to U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. Requested $210,005. Submitted May 17, 2004. Not funded.

Internal Proposals Funded

Harpel, T. & Colvin, J. Equipping Students to Assess and Identify Growth and Development of Young Children. Louisiana Tech University College of Applied and Natural Sciences. Innovative Instruction Grant. Funded Jan. 2004. ($453.00).

Internal Proposals Submitted

Colvin, J., & Harpel, T. Proposal Submitted to Innovative Instruction in Undergraduate Courses. ANS Faculty Mini-Grant 2004-2005. Equipping Students with Assessment Tools to Identify Growth and Development of Young Children. $541.17. Submitted December 3, 2004. Not funded.

Refereed Publications

Colvin, J., & Lanigan, J. (2005). Ethical Issues and Best Practice Considerations for Internet Research. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 97(3), 34-39.

Murimi, M., Guthrie, J., Colvin, J., Liner, K., & Guinn, J. Development of a Methodology to Evaluate Effects of Team Nutrition Program in Schools. A Technical Paper. ERS – Economic Research Service, a Division of USDA. Submitted December 17, 2004. Accepted and in Press.

Colvin, J., Chenoweth, L., Bold, M., & Harding, C. (2004). Caregivers of older adults: Advantages and disadvantages of Internet-based social support. Family Relations, 53(1), 49-57.

Jones, J., Ryan, C., Garner, B., Tolman, N., & Camp, B. (1998). Caregivers of the older adult: The role of the Family and Consumer Scientist. Massachusetts Avenue Building Assets Fund Grants Program 1992-1996. American Association of Family and Consumer Scientists.

Manuscripts Submitted

Gravener, S., Colvin, J., Humphries, J., Dowd, D., & Chestnut, L. “Tell Me About Your Picture” Exploring Development Through Children’s Art. Dimensions. Submitted May 20, 2006.

Colvin, J., Chenoweth, L., & Bold, M. Factors Leading Caregivers of Older Adults to Seek Online Social Support. Journal of Family Nursing. Submitted June 30, 2006.

Colvin, J., Chenoweth, L., & Bold, M. Perceptions of Online Social Support Networks Among Caregivers of Older Adults. Research on Aging. Submitted May 30, 2006.

Refereed Presentations at Professional Meetings

Colvin, J. An Active, Integrative Learning Experience: Issues in Gerontology. Interactive Round Table Skills Exchange. National Council on Family Relations. Nov. 19, 2005. Phoenix, AZ.

Colvin, J., Chenoweth, L., & Bold, M. Internet-based Social Networks: Perceptions of Online Caregivers of Older Adults. Texas Council on Family Relations. April 1, 2005. Fort Worth, TX.

Colvin, J., Chenoweth, L., & Bold, M. Factors Leading Caregivers of Older Adults to Seek Online Social Support. Poster Presentation. National Council on Family Relations, Nov. 17-20, 2004. Orlando, FL.

Colvin, J., & Pumphrey, A. Will you play with me? Exploring the value of play. Louisiana Early Childhood Association. Annual State Meeting. October 23, 2004.

Colvin, J., & Pumphrey, A. Exploring “The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly” Impact of Media on Children and Adolescents. Area conference sponsored by the Arkansas Parent Educators Network. Hot Springs, AR. April 12, 2004.

Colvin, J., Chenoweth, L., & Bold, M. What’s So Supportive About Internet-based Social Networks? Perceptions of Online Caregivers of Older Adults. Round Table Presentation. National Council on Family Relations, Nov. 17-22, 2003. Vancouver, BC.

Colvin, J. Using Web-based Resources for Parent Educators and Parents. Area conference sponsored by the Arkansas Parent Educators Network. Hot Springs, AR. March 4, 2003.

Colvin, J., Chenoweth, L., & Bold, M. Ethical Issues and Best Practice Considerations for Reaching Special Populations Online: Caregivers of Older Adults. Refereed Poster Presentation. National Council on Family Relations, Annual Conference, Houston, Texas, November 2002.

Jones, J. & Ryan, C. Assisting Caregivers of the Older Adult: The Role of the Family and Consumer Scientist. National Conference of the American Association of Family and Consumer Scientists, Atlanta, Georgia, June 1998.

Garner, B., & Colvin, J. Enhancing Moral Development Through Stories. Louisiana Early Childhood Education Association. Baton Rouge, LA. April 1998.

Garner, B., & Colvin, J. Enhancing Moral Development Through Stories. Louisiana Early Childhood Education Association District II. Monroe, LA. March 1998.

Community Educational Presentations

Child Care Mini-Conference. Sponsored by the Center for Children and Families. Presented a 3-hour training entitled Why Do Children Do That? Understanding Child Development. January 21, 2006.

Invited Guest Speaker. Sunrise Kiwanis International of Ruston. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. May 17, 2005

Invited Guest Speaker. Kiwanis International of Ruston. Early Childhood Development. January 13, 2005. Ruston, LA.

Training Staff Development Session for Methodist Children’s Home staff. Ruston, LA. Brain and Social/Emotional Development among Young Children and Adolescents. June 15, 2004. 2 hours.

Colvin, J., & Pumphrey, A. Understanding Brain Development. Parenting Today Series. Lincoln General Hospital, Ruston, LA. Sponsored by the Louisiana Tech Center for Children and Families and the Lincoln General Hospital Community Education. April 29, 2003.

Colvin, J., & Pumphrey, A. The Impact of Media on Your Child. Parenting Today Series. Lincoln General Hospital, Ruston, LA. Sponsored by the Louisiana Tech Center for Children and Families and the Lincoln General Hospital Community Education. April 15, 2003.

Community Service

Love and Logic Toolbox for Teachers and Parents.” 19^th Annual Bruce Everist Lecture Series. Presented by the Center for Children and Families. March 14, 2006. Ruston, Louisiana

“Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.” 18^th Annual Bruce Everist Lecture Series. Presented by the Center for Children and Families. May 10, 2005. Ruston, Louisiana

“Child and Youth Coalition. Fall 2004 to present. Representing Center for Children and Families.

“Solutions to Poverty” Community Conversations. Sponsored Representing Center for Children and Families. November 2004.

National Certification

Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE)
through the National Council of Family Relations (NCFR)
November 2000