Faculty

Barbara Stewart, Ed.D.

Department Chair

Human Development and Consumer Sciences

Office 110C, Isabel C. Cameron

Phone 713-743-4119

Fax 713-743-4032

Email bstewart [at] uh.edu

Curriculum Vitae

Education

Doctor of Education, Curriculum and Foundations, Brigham Young University, Area of Specialization: Higher Education, 1979
Master of Science, Home Economics and Consumer Education, Utah State University, Area of Specialization: Social-Psychological Aspects of Apparel, 1974

Other Appointments

Professor - Global Retailing and Retailing and Consumer Science
Coordinator of the Retailing and Consumer Science Undergraduate Program

Classes

HDCS 3304: Visual Merchandising
GRET 6332: Consumer Aspects of Global Retailing
HDCS 4300 Research Concepts
HDCS 2301: Consumer Science

Awards & Honors

Research Excellence Award, College of Technology 2019-2020
Best Published Manuscripts, selected by the Computers in Education Division, American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, June 27, 2011.
Technology Alumni Association 2003 Outstanding Faculty Award, Technology Alumni Association.
Fluor Daniel Award for Excellence in Research 2002-2003, College of Technology 2002-2003
Who’s Who in Retailing and Consumer Services, European Institute of Retailing and Consumer Services (EIRASS) 2002.
Research Citation by International Textiles and Apparel Association 2002.
Article of the Year Award 2001, Culture shock and consumer confidence in the aftermath of September 11th”, Customer Relationship Management: The Journal of the Society of Consumer Affairs Professionals International.
University of Houston Alumni Association Outstanding Faculty Award 1999
College of Technology Faculty Excellence Award 1992
University of Houston Faculty Appreciation Recognition 1991
Society of Consumer Affairs Professionals International, Winning Peer Presentation 1991
Society of Consumer Affairs Professionals International, Marketing Research Award 1989 (with Joe Militello)
Society of Consumer Affairs Professionals International, Marketing Research Award 1989 (with Harriet Griggs)

Roofe, N., Stewart, B., Sartain, K., Jackson, J., & Landry, A. (in press). Mentoring: Perspectives for a Diverse FCS Profession, Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Greer, T., Johnson, O., Stewart, B., & Hutchins, H. (in press). Surviving COVID-19: Exploring experiences among first-generation college students in STEM at a Minority-Serving Institution, College Student Journal.
Russell, M., Stewart, B., & Brooks, B. (2023). Advancing Gender Equality and Women’s Leadership Capacity: Mentoring, Networking, Training. Advancing Women in Leadership Journal, 42, 88-97. https://awl-ojs-tamu.tdl.org/awl/article/view/439
Stewart, B., Byrd, S., Roofe, N., Russell, M., Ravola, M., Brooks, L., & Coots, E. (2023). Outcomes of the AAFCS Leadership Academy to enhance professional leadership qualifications, Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 115(2), 7-15. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.14307/JFCS115.2.7.
Stewart, B., Byrd, S., Roofe, N., Russell, M., Ravola, M., Brooks, L., & Coots, E. (2023). A decade of the AAFCS Leadership Academy: Preparing leaders for AAFCS and the profession, Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 114, (4), 43-51. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.14307/JFCS114.4.43.
Stewart, B. l., Miertschin, S. L., & Goodson, C. (2021). Family and Consumer Science assessment: Fifteen years of application and improvement, TAFCS Research Journal, 8(1), 24-51.
Stewart. B., Goodson, C., & Miertschin, S. (2021). Retail format usage: Pre-COVID-19 benchmark data, pandemic practice, and emergent influence, Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science, 56-71. 10.9734/jesbs/2021/v34i1130367
Stewart, B., Goodson, C., & Miertschin, S. (2021). COVID-19 Technology Student Success Challenges: Influence of Tools and Strategies. ASEE Computers in Education Journal, 12(2).
Stewart, B., & Stewart, J. (2021). Pandemic panic and retail reconfiguration: Consumer and supply chain responses, Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 113(1), 7-16. doi:10.14307/JFCS113.1.7.
Stewart, B., Goodson, C., & Miertschin, S. (2021). Pandemic online transitions: Student reactions, adaptations, and course feature preferences, Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 21(1), 38-52.
Stewart, B., Miertschin, S., & Goodson, C. (2020). COVID-19 Transitions to online formats and pre-pandemic foundations for student success: Time management and lifestyle variables. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 20(10), 165-181.
Stewart, B., Goodson, C., Miertschin, S., Schroeder, S., Chakraborty, M., & Norwood, M. (2020). Promoting STEM to Middle School Girls through Coding and Fashion. Computers in Education Journal, 11(1), 1-9.
Stewart, B., & Colombi, C. (2019). A reflective practice-based framework for teaching visual merchandising via online course pedagogy. International Journal of Design Education, 13(3), 51-66.doi:10.18848/2325-128X/CGP/v13i03/51-66.
Miertschin, S., Goodson, C., & Stewart, B.L. (2019). Mobile technology and student academic success: What do students find valuable? Computers in Education Journal, 10(1).
Miertschin, S., Stewart, B. L., & Goodson, C. (2017). Mobile devices and lifelong learning: The student’s perspective. Computers in Education Journal, 8(7), 80-93.
Goodson, C., Miertschin, S., & Stewart, B. L. (2016). Time management skills and student performance in online courses, Computers in Education Journal, 7(2), 37-48.
Goodson, C., Miertschin, S., & Stewart, B. L. (2015). Design of on-line courses: Implications for student time management. Computers in Education Journal, 6(1), 92-105.
Miertschin, S., Goodson, C., & Stewart, B. L. (2013). Managing time in on-line courses: Student perceptions. Computers in Education Journal, 4(2), 101-112.
Stewart, B.L., Goodson, C.E., Miertschin, S. L., Norwood, M.L., Ezell, S. (2013). Online student support services: A case based on quality frameworks. Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, 9(2), 290-303.
Stewart, B. L., Goodson, C., & Miertschin, S. L. (2012). Offsite distance education faculty: A checklist of considerations. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 104(4), 15-27.
Goodson, C., Miertschin, S. L., & Stewart, B. L. (2012). Distance delivery of courses: What components are important to students? Computers in Education Journal, 3(1), 47-58.
Stewart, B. L., Goodson, C., Miertschin, S., Norwood, M., & Ezell, S. (2012). Supporting online students: Quality frameworks reflect value for student services, TAFCS Research Journal 2(7), 7-9.
Stewart, B. L., Goodson, C., & Miertschin, S. L. (2011). Off-site faculty: Perspectives on online experiences. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 11(3), 187-191.
Stewart, B. L., Goodson, C., & Miertschin, S., L. (2010). Global students / global faculty: A model for success factors in the use of off-site faculty. Journal of Online Teaching and Learning, 6(3), 655-664.
Stewart, B. L., Hutchins, H., DeMartino, D., & Bobba, A. (2010). Mitigating challenges of using virtual reality in an online course: A case study. Innovations in Education and Teaching International. 47(1), 103-113.
Waight, C., & Stewart, B. L. (2009). Exploring corporate e-learning research: What are the opportunities? Impact: Journal of Applied Research in Workplace E-learning, 1(1), 68-79.
Goodson, C., Stewart, B. L., Miertschin, S., & Faulkenberry, L. (2009). Student perceptions of academic honesty in an electronic age, Computers in Education Journal, 19(1), 104-112
Stewart, B. L., & Waight, C. L. (2008). E-learning teams and their adult learning efforts in corporate settings: A cross analysis of four case studies. International Journal on E-Learning, 7(2).
Stewart, B. L., Goodson, C., Miertschin, S., & Faulkenberry, L. (2007). Student surveys of teaching effectiveness: One measure for family and consumer sciences evaluation. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 99(4), 36-41.
Vincenti, V., & Stewart, B. L. (2007). Higher education database created by Family and Consumer Sciences Taskforce. Journal of Family and Consumer Science, 99(3), 67-72.
Stewart, B. L. (2006). Online education: Social responsibility in educational access. TAFCS Research Journal, 2(1), 39.
Stewart, B. L., Ezell, S., DeMartino, D., Rifai, R., & Gatterson, B. (2006). Virtual technology and education: A collaborative pilot case. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 7(4)2, 337-385.
*Stewart, B. L., Norwood, M., Ezell, S., & Waight, C. L. (2006). Case study: Collaborative creation of an on-line degree program. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 43(3), 197-210.
Waight, C. L., & Stewart, B. L. (2005). Valuing the adult learner in e-learning: part one – a conceptual model for corporate settings. The Journal of Workplace Learning, 17(5-6), 337 – 345.
Waight, C. L., & Stewart, B. L. (2005). Valuing the adult learner in e-learning: part two – insights from four companies. The Journal of Workplace Learning, 17(5-6), 398-414.
Stewart, B. L. (2004). Online learning: A strategy for social responsibility in educational access. The Internet and Higher Education, 7(4), 299-310.
Stewart, B. L., Waight, C. L., Norwood, M. M., & Ezell, S. D. (2004). Formative and summative evaluation of online courses. Quarterly Review of Distance Education: Research That Guides Practice, 5(2), 101-109.
Stewart, B. L., Fritz, R. L., & Norwood, M. (2004). Cognitive style as a component in meeting workplace demands for consumer services professionals: Benchmarking Professional and Student Styles. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 11(5), 279-285.
Stewart, B. L. (2004). Charter schools: Customizing education to meet demands by constituent groups. Journal of Educational Policy, Research, and Practice.
Stewart, B. L. (2003). Culture shock: Vital component for family and consumer sciences curricula. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 95(4), 105-108.
Stewart, B. L. (2003). Application of multiple talent teaching research to a Family and Consumer Science research course In B. L. Stewart, R. Lovingood, & R. Purcell (Eds.), Research Applications in Family and Consumer Sciences (pp. 62-67). Alexandria, VA: American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Stewart, B. L. (2003). Mitigating culture shock in personal finance. Journal of Personal Finance, 2(1), 26-35.
Stewart, B. L. (2002). Culture shock: Implications for retail education, Retail Education Today, 22(2), 6-11.
Stewart, B. L. (2002). Charter schools: Opportunities to extend educational models, a positive view. Education, 122(4), 777-784.
Stewart, B. L. (2002). Multiple talent teaching for retail education. Retail Education Today, 22(1), 6-11.
Stewart, B. L., Fritz, R., & Norwood, M. (2002). Gender differences in cognitive style of family and consumer science professionals, TAFCS Research Journal, 1(7), 1, 2.
Fritz, R. L., Stewart, B. L., & Norwood, M. (2002). A comparison of field-dependence cognitive styles of professionals in purchasing and consumer service and secondary marketing education students, with implications for workforce development. Journal of Career and Technical Education, 18(2), 66-78.
Stewart, B. L., Purcell, R., & Wuest, B. (2002). Colleges, universities, and research: A productive consolidation. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 94(3), 73, 74.
Stewart, B. L. (2001). Extension of family and consumer sciences through a charter school initiation, Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences. 93(4), 66-70.
Stewart, B. L., Fritz, R. L., & Norwood, M. (2000). Scarcity mandates talent supply chains for the 21st century. TAFCS Research Journal, 1(5), 20, 21.
Stewart, B. L., Fritz, R. L., & Norwood, M. (1999). Comparative field-dependence cognitive styles of consumer services and purchasing professionals and secondary students, TAFCS Research Journal, 1(4), 23, 24.
Norwood, M., Fritz, R. L., & Stewart, B. L. (1998). Cognitive learning styles in marketing education: Teachers and their students, Significance of Marketing Practices for Work Force Preparation, Marketing Education Journal, 23. Marketing Education Association Web site: http://www.nationalmea.org/mejournal/mejguide.html#articles (Also ERIC).
Stewart, B. L., & Durand, J. (1997). Academic preparation for careers in consumer affairs. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 89(1), 26-29.
Stewart, B. L., & Durand, J. (1997). Personal qualities perceived as important in hiring consumer affairs professionals, Advancing the Consumer Interest, 9 (2), 18-23.
Stewart, B. L., & Durand, J. (1996). Perceptions of SOCAP members: the future of consumer affairs. Customer Relationship Management: The Journal of the Society of Consumer Affairs Professionals in Business, 1(1), 36-39.
Stewart, B. L., & Durand, J. (1996). Consumer affairs professionals' perceptions of job market potential. Advancing the Consumer Interest, 8(2), 14-19.
Griggs, H., & Stewart, B. L. (1996). Community building in higher education. Education, 117(2), 185-187.
Stewart, B. L., Duvall, T., & Berkenhoff, B. (1995). Student parent influences on enrollment & perception of home economics. Texas Home Economist, 60 (6), 22-24.
Griggs, H., & Stewart, B. L. (1995). An innovative method for improving program planning. Education, 116(2), 189-91,195.
Griggs, H., & Stewart, B. L. (1994). Using focus groups to improve home economics curriculum, Texas Home Economist, 6(1), 17-18.
Stewart, B. L. (1992). Put the customer at the top of the chart, Mobius, XI (2), 19-21.
Stewart, B. L. (1992). Consumer characteristics and merchandise type as influencers of close out sale patronage, Texas Home Economist, 58(3), 29-30.
Griggs, H. & Stewart, B. L. (1992). Enhancing performance through program consolidation, Texas Home Economist, 58(3), 28-29.
Stewart, B. L., & Shute, R. W. (1991). Accreditation: Historical perspectives and current perceptions, Journal of Home Economics, 83 (2), 42-49.
Stewart, B. L., & Daniel E. (1989). Building enrollment: A 117 percent solution, Journal of Home Economics, 81(1), 50-52.
Stewart, B. L. (1988). Consumers' talent interactions with retail ads, Texas Home Economist, 55 (2), 16, 17.
Hegarty, V., & Stewart, B.L. (1988). Comparison of calcium from commercial supplements, milk and calcium fortified orange juice, Texas Home Economist, 55(2), 10-11.
Stewart, B. L. (1985). Role theory: A guide for home economists, The Distaff, 51(2), 6, 12.
Stewart, B. L., & Shute, R. W. (1983). University prestige and personal ability as factors in business employment practices, Review, 2(1), 8-9.
Stewart, B. L., & Shute, R. W. (1982). Ability vs. institutional prestige in business employment practices, Journal of Professional Studies, 7(2), 21-22.