Faculty Vita

Susan Eklund, Ph.D.

Academic Degrees

Certification/Licenses

Professional Experience

Faculty load

Other Administrative Responsibilities

Faculty Teaching

Selected Publications

Hill. C. L. & Eklund, S. J.(2002) Cross-Cultural Gerontological Counseling: Current Models and Common Practices. In P. B. Pedersen, J. G. Draguns, W. J. Lonner, & J. E. Trimble (Eds.), Counseling across cultures, Fifth edition. Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.

Hawkins, B. A., Eklund, S. J., Foose, A.K., & James, D.R. Cognitive function and adaptive behavior of adults with Down Syndrome: Modeling Changes with Age. In press for Mental Retardation.

Bales, S. S. , Eklund, S. J. & Siffin, C. F.(2000) Children's perceptions of the elderly before and after a school-based intergenerational program. Educational Gerontology,26, 677-689.

Lombardi, J. A., Surburg, P. Eklund, S., & Koceja, D. (2000). Age differences and changes in midline-crossing inhibition in the lower extremities. Journal of Gerontology: MEDICAL SCIENCES, 55A, M293-M298.

Yang, J., Hawkins, B. A., Eklund, S. J., Binkley, A. L., Weixing, S., Hseih, C., & Li, X. (1999) Lifestyle factors and health outcomes of older adults in China, Australia, and the United States - An investigation and evaluation of physical fitness. Journal of Beijing University of Physical Education, 3, (Dec), 79 - 90.

Hawkins, B. A., Peng, J., Hseih, C. , Eklund, S. J.(1999). Leisure constraints: A replication and extension of construct development. Leisure Sciences , 21, 179-192.

Yang, J. , Sun, W., Li, X., Hawkins, B.A., Eklund, S. J.& Binkley, A. L.(1998). Lifestyle and health outcomes in older adults in China, Australia, and the United States - Investigation and evaluation of health outcome. Journal of Tianjin Institute of Physical Education, 13(4), 36-41.

Yang, J., Sun, W., Li, X., Hawkins, B. A., Eklund, S. J., & Binkley, A. L. (1998) Investigation and comparison of life style and health outcome of Chinese, Australian, and American aged subjects. Journal of Beijing University of Physical Education, 21(4), 25-29.

Yang, J., Sun, W., Li, X., Hawkins, B.A., Eklund, S. J, & Binkley, A. L (1998) Lifestyle and health state in older adults in China, Australia, and America - An investigation and evaluation of social resources. Journal of Tianjin Institute of Physical Education, 13(4), 22-27.

Hawkins, B.A., Binkley, A. L., Eklund, S. J., & Yang, J.(1998) Cross-cultural comparisons of the daily activity patterns and life satisfaction of older adults in China, Australia, and the United States. World Leisure & Recreation Journal, 40(4).

Rogers, N. B., Hawkins, B. A., & Eklund, S. J.(1998) The nature of leisure in the lives of older adults with mental retardation. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 42, 122-130.

Fly, A. D., Shier, N. W., Hawkins, B. A., Eklund, S. J., Yang, J., & Binkley, A. L.(1997). Self-reported food intake patterns of older adults in Australia, China, and the United States. Health Education Monographs.

Warren, J. R., Shier, N. W.,Fly, A. D., Eklund, S. J., Torabi, M. R., Koceja, D. M. (1997) Diet and blood sugar control - The Glycemic Index in older persons. Health Education Monograph Series, 15(3),57-61.

Hawkins, B. A., Eklund, S.J., Kim, K. A., Green, K., Foose, A. & Ardovino, P. (1997). Five Dimensional Life Satisfaction Index (2nd ed.). Indiana University Center on Aging and Aged, Bloomington, IN. (Assessment instrument.)

Funded Projects

Eklund, S. J., Siffin, C. F., & Glenn, D.D. - Creating a sense of community through intergenerational interaction in a school (Small grant from Indiana University Center on Aging and Aged) 1996, $5000

with Barbara Hawkins - Fitness, Activity/Lifestyle, and Related Health Outcomes Among Aging Adults - A Cross-Cultural Study of China, Australia, and the United States - RUGS International Projects and Activity Grant - Indiana University. 1994 - $750

with Barbara Hawkins and Gary Seltzer (University of Wisconsin) - Functional Competence of Aging Adults with Mental Retardation: Comparing Persons With and Without Down Syndrome - National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, US Department of Education. 1997-98 - $49,000

with Barbara Hawkins - Aging-Related Change in Adults with Mental Retardation - ARC Research Grants. 1993 - $25,000

" with Barbara Hawkins - Rehabilitation Research and Training Center, Consortium on Aging and Developmental Disabilities - Improving the Community Integration of Elderly Persons with Mental Retardation - National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, US Department of Education. 1991-1992 - $38,812

with Barbara Hawkins and B. L. Martz - Detection of Decline in Adults with Developmental Disabilities - Rehabilitation Research and Training Center, Consortium on Aging and Developmental Disabilities, (National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, US Department of Education) 1990-91, $53,320

with Barbara Hawkins - Aging and Developmental Disabilities: National Implementation Project (ADD-OHDS, US Department of Health and Human Services). 1988-91, $287,565

with Barbara Hawkins - Aging and Developmental Disabilities: National Dissemination, (US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Developmental Disabilities). 1988-89, $95,565

with Barbara Hawkins - Gerontological Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Training grant. (US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging). 1988-89, $148,050

with Barbara Hawkins and B. L. Martz - Consortium for Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Improving Community Integration of Elderly Persons with MR/DD -- Detection of Decline in Aging Adults with Developmental Disabilities (National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, US Department of Education) 1989-90, $53,320

Eklund, S. J. Alzheimer's Awareness Days: A Pilot Project, (Sandoz Pharmaceuticals). 1988, $5,000

with Barbara Hawkins - Aging and Developmental Disabilities: A Training Package for the Indiana Department of Human Services. Grant #VR-87-4, Department of Human Services, State of Indiana, 1987-1988, $31,577.

with Barbara Hawkins - Sourcebook and Professional Training Manual for Gerontology and Developmental Disability Education. Seed grant from Indiana Department on Aging and Community Services, 1986-1987. $9,000.

with Barbara Hawkins - Interagency Planning for a Population in Need-The Aged Developmentally Disabled, Administration on Developmental Disabilities, Department of Health and Human Services. 1986-1987, $20,000

with Nicholas Anastasiow - Facilitative Environments Encouraging Development (FEED), US Ooffice of Education, Bureau of Education of the Handicapped, Outreach. July 1, 1977 - June 30, 1980, $514,294

Current Professional and Academic Association Memberships

American Psychological Association, Divisions 9, 16, 20

American Educational Research Association

Gerontological Society of America

Association for Gerontology in Higher Education

Midwest Educational Research Association

American Association for Mental Retardation

American Society on Aging

National Council on Aging

Conference Presentations

Chechowich, F. & Eklund, S. J. Elder's perceptions of changes in their spiritual lives between the ages of 60 and 80. Paper presented at AERA Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 26, 2000.

Eklund, S. J. & Moore, C. Symposium on levels of training in gerontology. AGHE Annual Meeting, Myrtle Beach, SC, February, 2000.

Bales, S. S., Eklund, S. J., & Siffin, C. F. (1999, April). Children's perceptions of elders before and after a school-based intergenerational program. Paper presented at the meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Albuquerque, NM.

Sung, H. & Eklund, S. J. (1998, April). Person-Environment congruence and depression among Korean-American elderly: Implications for services to older adults. Presented at American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Diego, CA.

Eklund, S. J., Siffin, C. F., Glenn, D. D. & Bales, S. S. (1998, March). Intergenerational classes in schools: Success stories and challenges . Presented at the National Council on Aging (NCOA), Washington, DC.

Hill, C., Eklund, S. J., Cumberlander, N., Chow, J., & Ormerod, M. (1998, February). Students' experiences on an emeritus faculty committee: A method of enhancing gerontological education. Presented at Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE), Winston-Salem, NC.

Yang, J. Hawkins, B. A., Eklund, S. J. & Binkley, A. L. (1997, November 20). Investigation and comparison of the lifestyle and health of older subjects in China, Australia, and the United States. The Fifth National Sports Science Conference of China. Invited presentation. Beijing, China.

Hawkins, B. A. & Eklund, S. J. (1997, April). Age related changes in people with Down Syndrome: Longitudinal findings. Eighth International Roundtable on Aging and Disabilities. Invited presentation. Chicago, IL.

Hawkins, B. A., Hsieh, C., Eklund, S. J.,Yang, J. & Binkley, A. L. (1997, November). An exploration of the lifestyles of older adults in China, Australia, and the United States. Presented at the 1997 Leisure Research Symposium, NRPA, Kansas City, MO.

Hawkins, B. A., Hsieh, C. ,Peng, J., & Eklund, S. J. (1997, November). An exploration of the nature and process structure of leisure constraints among adults with mental retardation. Presented at 1997 Leisure Research Symposium, NRPA, Kansas City, MO.

Eklund, S. J., Glenn, D. D., & Siffin, C. F. (1997, March). Intergenerational programs in schools: Benefits for old and young. Presented at American Educational Research Association, Chicago.

Eklund, S. J., Glenn, D. D.,& Siffin, C. F. (1997, February). Creating an intergenerational community in a school setting. Presented to Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, 1997 Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.

Hawkins, B. A., Eklund, S. J., & Yang, J. (1997, February). Multidisciplinary cross-cultural research on lifestyle and health: China, Australia, and the United States. Presented to Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, 1997 Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.

Kim, K., Eklund, S.J., & Mueller, D.J. (1996, November). Memory self-efficacy, memory performance, and psychological well-being in Korean-American older adults. Presented at the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, D.C.

Brattain-Rogers, N., Hawkins, B., & Eklund, S. J. (1996, October). The impact of aging on the leisure of older adults with mental retardation: Perspectives of the Indiana Focus Group. Presented to the National Recreation and Park Association Congress, Kansas City, MO.

Research Areas

I am a life-span developmental psychologist with interest in applying knowledge of human development to various areas of eduation and human services. My work for the past 15 years has emphasized adult development and aging. I teach courses on these topics, as well as doing research, and consulting with community agencies. My current research interests include: aging in persons with lifelong developmental disabilities, especially mental retardation, and focusing on both physical change and cognitive change with age; using intergenerational relationships in schools to create a sense of community (shared responsibility); factors related to life satisfaction in China, Australia, and the US. Director, Center on Aging and Aged.

Service/Outreach Projects

University Service

University Graduate School - Graduate Council 1988-91; 1995-98, Graduate Faculty Committee 1983-86; 1988-90, Graduate Council Awards Committee 1995-98 (Chair 1998), Grant-in-Aid Committee 1998-99

Society for Advanced Study 1988- present

Alliance for Distinguished Professors 1990- present

Indiana University Center on Aging and Aged, Director, 1990-present

Institute for the Study of Developmental Disabilities (now Institute for Community and Disability), Chair, Search and Screen Committee for Director of Center on Aging with Disabilities, 1997-98

School of Education Service

Faculty Salary Equity Review Committee (Chair) 1997-98

Selection Committee for First Armstrong Chair in Education (Chair)-1997

Committee on Emeritus Faculty (Chair) 1996-98

Research, Development, and Equipment Committee 1979-81; 1995-99

Departmental Service

Faculty Merit Review Committee 1989, 1999

School Psychology Student Award Committee 1994-97 (Chair)

Several search and screen committees for faculty positions over the years

Several Third Year Review Committees for Faculty

Have served as dossier preparer and mentor to several junior faculty in the tenure and promotion process

Professional Service - National

American Educational Research Association (AERA) Committee on the Status of Women 1995-98

American Educational Research Association (AERA) SIG, Adulthood and Aging Abstract Reviewer 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1999

Div. on Counseling and Human Development- Abstract Reviewer 1995, 1996, 1997

Gerontological Society of America (GSA)Faculty Sponsor, Indiana University Student Chapter of GSA 1997-present

Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE), Institutional Representative for Indiana University 1986-present

Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE), Program Committee 1988-92; 1995-99

Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE), Abstract Reviewer 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE), Chair, Program Evaluation Committee 1996-97

Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE), Awards Committee 1997-98

White House Conference on Character Building, Washington, DC - Invited participant, 1997

White House Conference on Aging - Alternate delegate from Indiana - 1997

Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging and Mental Retardation - (University of Illinois at Chicago) - Coordinating Council of Principal Investigators - 1988-98

Manuscript Reviewer for: The Gerontologist 1998-99, Mental Retardation 1995-present

Professional Service - State

Indiana Federation of Older Hoosiers 1988-97, Advisory Board, Convention Planning Committee, Awards Committee, Chair - 2 years, Evaluation Committee, Chair

Community Service

Area 10 Agency on Aging, Facilities Committee 1997

Bloomington Adult Community Center (formerly Older Americans Center)Board, ex officio 1986 - present

Evergreen Institute on Elder Environments, Advisory Board - Vice -President 1998 - present, Executive Committee 1998 - present

Co-sponsor, New Beginnings Program to orient recent retirees and new older residents to Bloomington 1998-present

Bloomington Convalescent Center - Family Council, Secretary 1997; treasurer 1998 - present

Bloomington Convalescent Center - Family Council, Executive Committee 1997-present

Consultant to Bloomington Convalescent Center on Assessment of Depression in Elders 1997

Honors/Awards

W. George Pinnell Award - Indiana University System-Wide Award for Distinguished Service - 2001

Distinguished Teaching and Mentoring Award from the University Graduate School, Indiana University - 2000

University Distinguished Service Award - Indiana University - 2000

Charter Fellow, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) - for distinguished contributions to gerontological education - 1997.

The Governor's Voluntary Action Program Community Service Award, State of Indiana - 1992.

Award for Exceptional Service and Leadership in Service to the Elderly in Indiana, Indiana Federation of Older Hoosiers - 1990.

Certificate of Merit Award for Distinguished Service in Aging, Indiana Governor's Office -1990.

Certificate of Merit Award for Distinguished Service in School Psychology, Department of Public Instruction, State of Indiana - 1980.

Distinguished Service Award, Indiana Psychological Association - 1980.

Human Development Award from the School Psychology Division of the Indiana Psychological Association for distinguished contributions to and impact upon the profession - 1980.