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Kristi Donaldson
Graduate Assistant
3111 Turlington Hall
352.392.0251 ext 237
kristid@soc.ufl.edu

Office hours
Tuesdays: 12 - 2 p.m.

KRISTI DONALDSON

3111 Turlington Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611
352.392.0251 ext. 237, kristid@soc.ufl.edu

EDUCATION

        M.A. in progress, expected 2008, University of Florida, Sociology
        B.A. 2005, University of Florida, Sociology
             Cum Laude
        B.S. 2005, University of Florida, Public Relations
            Cum Laude

RESEARCH INTERESTS

        Sociology of Childhood, Adolescence, Education, Mental Health, Deviance

TEACHING INTERESTS

         Sociology of Childhood, Marriage and Family, Sociology of Education

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

       Teaching Assistant: Dr. Barbara Zsembik - Spring 2008
            SYA4300 - Methods of Social Research
            University of Florida: Department of Sociology

       Teaching Assistant: Dr. Regina Bures - Fall 2007            
            SYA4300 - Methods of Social Research
            University of Florida: Department of Sociology

       Teaching Assistant: Dr. Barbara Zsembik - Spring 2007
            SYA4300 - Methods of Social Research
            University of Florida: Department of Sociology

       Teaching Assistant: Dr. Chuck Peek – Fall 2006
            SYA4300 - Methods of Social Research
            University of Florida: Department of Sociology

       Teaching Assistant: Mike Foley - Summer 2003
            JOU3101 - Reporting
            University of Florida: Department of Journalism


RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS

        Donaldson, K., Vargas, N., & Coran, J. "Consumption of Leisure: An Analysis  
            of Social Interaction at Live Entertainment Events." Southern Sociological 
            Society's Annual Meeting, Richmond, VA. Session 21: Keep the Beat - Music
            and Social Life (Thurs., April 10, 2008).

        Donaldson, K. "Common and Illicit Substance Use among Adolescents: 
            Predictors and Comparisons." Southern Sociological Society's Annual
            Meeting, Richmond, VA. Session 52: Poster Session (Thurs., April 10, 2008).

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

        American Sociological Association, member (Jan. 2007-Present)
              Section: Children and Youth

        Southern Sociological Society, member (Jan. 2007-Present)

UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES AND SERVICE

        Society of the Social Sciences at the University of Florida, Co-President
              (Jan. 2007-Present)

        Society of the Social Sciences at the University of Florida, Media Management
              and Planning Committee Member (Jan. 2007-Present)
        Conference of the Social Sciences, Moderator. Session C7: Language and                   Culture (Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007)      

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

        Haven Hospice, Care Center Volunteer – Fall 2006 to Spring 2007