Faculty members were recently recognized during the 2024 Faculty Honors Convocation
Three faculty members from the College of Health & Human Sciences were selected as
Integrated Scholars for 2024. These individuals were chosen for their exemplary integration of teaching,
research, and service, which enhances the educational experiences and community engagement
at Texas Tech.
Eight faculty members were honored as Integrated Scholars across the university. They
were notified of their achievement by Vice Provost Genevieve Durham DeCesaro on behalf
of Provost Ron Hendrick. Nominees were chosen based on recommendations from deans,
chairs, colleagues, and students.
The 2024 Integrated Scholars from the College of Health & Human Sciences are:
Sarah D. Asebedo, Ph.D., CFP®, Associate Professor and School Director at the School of Financial Planning, focuses on linking academic research with practical financial planning practices.
Her research explores the application of positive psychology to financial planning,
aiming to enhance financial self-efficacy and improve financial planner-client interactions.
Asebedo’s work also investigates evidence-based methods to enhance professional practices
in financial advising.
Elizabeth Sharp, Ph.D., Professor and former Director of Women's & Gender Studies, conducts research on
gender and family ideologies from an intersectional feminist perspective. Sharp studies
how societal norms and gender expectations influence the lives of women in various
social positions. Her collaborative projects integrate qualitative research with arts
to examine social issues, particularly in how they relate to gender and identity.
Alan Reifman, Ph.D., Professor in Human Development and Family Sciences, researches the transition period known as emerging adulthood. His work focuses on
the challenges young adults face as they transition to traditional adult roles, examining
themes such as personal responsibility and romantic relationships. Reifman’s research
provides insights into how societal changes impact young adults’ life choices.
The Integrated Scholars were awarded at the Faculty Honors Convocation on April 25.