Allred, Shorna Broussard
Associate Professorresearch
research and scholarship focus
Shorna R. Broussard's research program blends human factors and natural sciences to improve resource management and conservation. The goal of her research program is to develop a fundamental understanding of human behavior for the purposes of improving resource conservation and management. An understanding of human social, political, and psychological processes will enhance our ability to conserve and manage our natural resources and encourage an open and informed exchange of ideas.
primary investigator of
contract, grant, or research in progress
submitted impact statement
- Human dimensions of natural resources | 2007 Impact statement
affiliations
faculty appointment in
- Natural Resources (NTRES/DNR) | Cornell department
member of graduate field
- Natural Resources | graduate field
teaching
teaches
- NTRES 4970 - Individual Study in Environmental Science and Resource Policy (TBA -) | fall 2009 class
- NTRES 7900 - Graduate-Level Thesis Research (TBA -) | fall 2009 class
- NTRES 8900 - Master's Thesis Research (TBA -) | fall 2009 class
- NTRES 9900 - Doctoral-Level Thesis Research (TBA -) | fall 2009 class
- NTRES 4970 - Individual Study in Environmental Science and Resource Policy (TBA -) | spring 2009 class
- NTRES 7900 - Graduate-Level Thesis Research (TBA -) | spring 2009 class
- NTRES 8900 - Master's Thesis Research (TBA -) | spring 2009 class
- NTRES 9900 - Doctoral-Level Thesis Research (TBA -) | spring 2009 class
service
outreach focus
Extension program focuses on natural resource management with emphasis on forest and water resources and conservation related attitudes and behavior. Conservation of water and forest resources in the United States is heavily dependent upon the voluntary actions of individuals and behavior change is at the center of many natural resource management dilemmas such as non-point source water pollution and the threatened sustainability of forestlands. Her program focuses on building the capacity of watershed groups, family forest owners, and related organizations to achieve both social and environmental outcomes for natural resources.
current professional activities
• Communications and Education Associate Editor of the Journal of Forestry for 3 years (2002-
2005). During tenure as editor, I organized a special issue on education for the journal in 2003
and reviewed approximately 5-10 manuscripts per year.
• Elected for 3 years to the University Faculty Senate at Purdue University (2002-2005).
• Chair of Faculty Affairs subcommittee of the Diversity Action Team at Purdue University, a
committee leading the charge of broadening the participation of culturally diverse individuals in
College of Agriculture and enhancing diversity of faculty, staff, and student in the School of
Agriculture. Led the development and implementation of a College-wide diversity climate
survey of faculty, staff, and students in 2006.
• Served on 2 Purdue University search committees (FNR Department Head Search Committee
and FNR Department Natural Resource Planner Search Committee)
• American Forest Foundation Independent Standards National Review Panel (appointed)
• Purdue University Faculty Fellow 2001-2002
• School of Agriculture Public Issues Road-Mapping Committee
• Department of Forestry and Natural Resources Graduate Committee
• Department of Forestry and Natural Resources Budget and Steering Committee
• Instructor 2001, Explore Purdue Minority Recruitment Program, Office of Admissions
• Member of Western Coordinating Committee: Reduction of Error in Rural and Agricultural
Surveys (Chaired by Don Dillman)
• Served on a review panel for the Environmental Protection Agency STAR grant program.
2005). During tenure as editor, I organized a special issue on education for the journal in 2003
and reviewed approximately 5-10 manuscripts per year.
• Elected for 3 years to the University Faculty Senate at Purdue University (2002-2005).
• Chair of Faculty Affairs subcommittee of the Diversity Action Team at Purdue University, a
committee leading the charge of broadening the participation of culturally diverse individuals in
College of Agriculture and enhancing diversity of faculty, staff, and student in the School of
Agriculture. Led the development and implementation of a College-wide diversity climate
survey of faculty, staff, and students in 2006.
• Served on 2 Purdue University search committees (FNR Department Head Search Committee
and FNR Department Natural Resource Planner Search Committee)
• American Forest Foundation Independent Standards National Review Panel (appointed)
• Purdue University Faculty Fellow 2001-2002
• School of Agriculture Public Issues Road-Mapping Committee
• Department of Forestry and Natural Resources Graduate Committee
• Department of Forestry and Natural Resources Budget and Steering Committee
• Instructor 2001, Explore Purdue Minority Recruitment Program, Office of Admissions
• Member of Western Coordinating Committee: Reduction of Error in Rural and Agricultural
Surveys (Chaired by Don Dillman)
• Served on a review panel for the Environmental Protection Agency STAR grant program.
background
educational background
- Ph.D. 2001 Oregon State University Forest Resources (Policy and Education)
- M.S. 1997 Pennsylvania State University Forest Resources (Education)
- B.S. 1994 Pennsylvania State University Environmental Resource Management
awards and distinctions
• Top 40 Young Professionals of Greater Lafayette (2006).
• Selected as a honoree by the Natural Resources and Environmental Management Program of the
Cooperative Extension System (2002).
• Received a Search for Excellence Award - Leadership in Educational Programming from the
Oregon State University Extension Association (2000).
• Selected as a honoree by the Natural Resources and Environmental Management Program of the
Cooperative Extension System (2002).
• Received a Search for Excellence Award - Leadership in Educational Programming from the
Oregon State University Extension Association (2000).
featured in
- CALS helps make sure water under the bridge runs clear | Cornell Chronicle feature
publications
selected publications (listing in progress)
- Broussard, S.R., LaLopa, M., and A. Ross-Davis. (2007). Synergistic Knowledge Development in Interdisciplinary Teams. Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education 36: 129-133.
- Broussard, S.R. and J.C. Bliss. 2007. Institutional Commitment to Sustainability: An Evaluation of Natural Resource Extension Programs in Universities in Alabama and Oregon. International Journal Sustainability Higher Education 8(3): 272-284
- Schaaf, K. A. and S.R. Broussard. Private Forest Policy Tools: A National Survey Exploring the American Public's Perceptions and Support. 2006. Forest Policy and Economics 9(4): 316-334.
- Schaaf, K.A., A. L. Ross-Davis and S. R. Broussard. 2006. Exploring the Dimensionality and Social Bases of the Public�s Attitudes toward Forest Management. Landscape and Urban Planning 78(1/2): 135-146.
- Frimpong, E.A., Ross-Davis, A.L., Lee, J.G., and S.R. Broussard. 2006. Biophysical and Socioeconomic Factors Explaining the Extent of Forest Cover on Private Ownerships in a Midwest (USA) Agrarian Landscape. Landscape Ecology (21): 763-776.
- Withrow-Robinson, B., Broussard, S.R., Simon-Brown, V., M. Engle, and A.S. Reed. 2002. Seeing the Forest, Art about Forests & Forestry. Journal of Forestry 100(8): 8-14.
- Broussard, S.R., S.B. Jones, L.A. Nielsen, and C.A. Flanagan. 2001. Forest Stewardship Education with Urban Youth. Journal of Forestry 99(1): 37-42.
- Broussard, S.R. and S.B. Jones. 2001. Extension, Communities, and Schools: Results of a Collaborative Forestry Education Project in Philadelphia. Journal of Extension 39(3).
contact
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Keywords: and evaluation, community groups, effectiveness, environmental attitudes and behavior, forest landowners, human dimensions of natural resources, policy design, watershed groups