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Faculty Profile
Elizabeth Knott, Associate Professor
East Carolina University
Department of Higher, Adult and Counselor Education
Office: 227 Ragsdale
Phone: (252) 328-6825
Email: knotte@ecu.edu
Background:Seven years experience in community based services and programming, primarily with older adults; 2 years as Graduate Research Assistant at NCSU; 2 years as Assistant Professor, Texas Women's University; 26 years at ECU as Assistant/Associate Professor. Numerous publications and scholarly presentations on older adults and aging, diversity, women's issues and death education. Advisor/committee member on numerous theses and dissertations at ECU, NCSU and George Washington University. Professional service to LVA-Pitt Co (10 yrs, President and member of the Board), Family Violence Services (8 yrs, member of the Advisory Board) and other community groups and educational institutions at the state and local level. Membership in national, state and local educational organizations and associations.
Education:
Ed.D., 1982, Adult and Community College Education, North Carolina State University
M.Ed., 1980, Adult and Community College Education, North Carolina State University
B.A., 1972, Art and History, Meredith College
Courses Taught:
ADED 6001, 6002, 6003 – Special Topics
ADED 6379 – Adult Literacy
ADED 6445 – Intro to Adult Education
ADED 6446 – Community Education and Community Development
ADED 6454 – Educational Gerontology
ADED 6453 - The Adult Learner
ADED 6461 – Intro to Training and Development
ADED 6450 – Community College Education
ADED 6462 – Seminar in Training and Development
ADED 6481 – Developing Programs in Adult Education
ADED 6487 – Instructional Strategies
ADED 6490 – Issues and Trends in Adult Education
ADED 6492, 6493 – Directed Readings in Adult Education
ADED 6550 – Leadership & Communication in Education
ADED 6989, 6990 – Internship in Adult Education
ADED 7000 & 7001 Thesis
Research Interests:
Aging and older adults, women, oral histories with older adults, early teacher education and oral histories with public school teachers pre-1950s
Vivian W. Mott, Ph.D., Professor and Chair;
Interim Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, Research, and Faculty Development
East Carolina University
Department of Higher, Adult, and Counselor Education
Office: 213 B Ragsdale
Phone: (252) 328-6177
Email: mottv@ecu.edu
Background:
Vivian W. Mott, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of the Department of Higher, Adult, and Counselor Education, is a Cyril O. Houle Research Scholar, Salzburg Fellow, and recent recipient of the Grumman Award from the North Carolina Adult Education Association, the ACHE Exemplary Professional Contributions Award, the NCAEA Gruman Award for Lifelong Service to Adult and Continuing Education, East Carolina University's Centennial Women of Distinction Award, and other teaching and research awards. Dr. Mott's research interests focus on the development of professional expertise, reflective practice, multicultural issues, and ethics in education and business. She is co-editor of two books, Organization & Administration of Adult/Continuing Education, Charting a Course for Continuing Professional Education, and author of numerous journal articles, book chapters, and book reviews. Her work has been published in Adult Education Quarterly, Continuing Studies in Education, Journal of Transformative Education, and the New Directions on Adult and Continuing Education series.
Education:
Ph.D. , University of Georgia
M.Ed., University of Tennessee
B.S./B.A., University of Tennessee
Courses Taught:
ADED 6307: Proposal Writing for Grants and Contracts
ADED 6445: Introduction to Adult Education
ADED 6453: The Adult Learner
ADED 6454: Educational Gerontology
ADED 6461: Introduction to Training and Development
ADED 6462: Seminar in Training and Development
ADED 6484: Organization and Administration of Adult Education
ADED 6487: Instructional Strategies
ADED 6490: Issues and Trends in Adult Education
ADED 6491: Research Problems in Adult Education
ADED 6989/6990: Internship in Adult Education
ADED 7000: Thesis
ADED 9000
Research Interests:
Development of Professional Expertise, Reflective Practice, Ethnic/Women's Studies and History of Adult Education
Steven Schmidt, Assistant Professor
East Carolina University
Department of Higher, Adult and Counselor Education
Office: 221 B Ragsdale
Phone: (252) 328-1118
Email: schmidtst@ecu.edu
Background: Dr. Steven Schmidt is an Assistant Professor of Adult Education in the Department of Higher, Adult and Counselor Education. Dr. Schmidt's background is in workplace training and development. Prior to joining the faculty of ECU, he worked in employee training and development at Harley-Davidson Motor Company.
Education:
Ph.D., Adult Education, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
M.S., Administrative Leadership (Adult Education), University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
B.A., Marketing, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
ADED 6003 – Special Topics Seminar
ADED 6445 – Introduction to Adult Education
ADED 6453 – The Adult Learner
ADED 6461 – Introduction to Training and Development
ADED 6462 – Seminar in Training and Development
ADED 6487 – Instructional Strategies
ADED 6495 - Educational Program Evaluation
ADED 6492 – Directed Readings
ADED6493 – Directed Readings
COAD 6358 – Classroom Measurement and Assessment
LEED 8060 – Program Evaluation
Research Interests:
Online teaching and learning, educational program evaluation, workplace training and development and cultural competence.
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