Clarissa Uttley

Relationship to PSU and the PCD:
Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Studies, Education Department

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Personal and professional areas of interest:
  • Social emotional development of young children
  • Diversity awareness in young children
  • Multicultural awareness in college students and faculty
  • Influence of pets on human development
  • Quantitative methodology
  • Survey development and validation
  • Program evaluation

Goals and visions about diversity at PSU?
Short term: Collect baseline data from students and faculty on perception of diversity on campus.
Long term: Establish department/staff to continually assess diversity issues on campus, address these issues, and support PSU faculty, staff, and students in becoming a more diverse setting.

Fun fact:
I am a vegan and my dog and I are certified pet assisted therapy facilitators.