Assistant Professor, and Director, C. C. Wheeler Institute

Phone: (309) 677-3202

Fax: (309) 677-3813

Email: krandall@bradley.edu

Kevin Randall joined the Department in 2006, and teaches Introduction to Family & Consumer Sciences, Family Systems and Applications, and Family Relations. In addition to his service as director of the C.C. Wheeler Institute, his current research focuses on (a) the effects of a brief, family-focused intervention on academic success through growth factors of school engagement; (b) a comprehensive investigation of the Duke Older Americans Resources and Services Procedures -a multidimensional functional assessment of older adults, centenarians in particular; and (c) ethics education through experiential learning in Family and Consumer Sciences.

Background

Dr. Randall worked as a prevention research scientist for Iowa State University's Partnerships in Prevention Science Institute, evaluating randomized-controlled trials of family and school based preventive interventions. In addition to the reduction of risk factors for youth substance and conduct problem behaviors, his research focus included the protective factors of increased parenting competencies, student school engagement, and academic success. His recent publications are found in Psychology of Addictive Behaviors and School Psychology Quarterly.

Degrees & Certification

Dr. Randall received his Ph.D. and M.S. from Iowa State University; his Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary; and his B.S. in education from Illinois State University. He is a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) through the National Council on Family Relations (www.ncfr.org).

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