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C. André Christie-Mizell:

CURRICULUM VITAE C. André Christie-Mizell, Ph.D.

Office of the Dean • College of Arts and Science • Vanderbilt University 350F Buttrick Hall • PMB 357801 • 2301 Vanderbilt Place

Nashville, TN 37235 • (615) 343-3141 [phone] • (615) 343-8543 [fax] [email protected]

November 2016

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS 1997 Ph.D. Sociology/Social Psychology, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 1993 M.A. Sociology, Ohio State University, Columbus OH 1990 B.A. Sociology, Oberlin College, Oberlin OH Psychology License: OH #5687 POSITIONS HELD 2016-present Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, College of Arts & Science, Vanderbilt University 2016-present Professor of Sociology, Vanderbilt University Professor of American Studies (secondary), Vanderbilt University Affiliated Faculty: Center for Medicine, Health and Society RWJF Faculty for the Center for Health Disparities at Meharry Medical College 2010-2016 Associate Professor of Sociology, Vanderbilt University Associate Professor of American Studies (secondary), Vanderbilt University Affiliated Faculty: Center for Medicine, Health and Society RWJF Faculty for the Center for Health Disparities at Meharry Medical College 2007-2010 Associate Professor of Sociology, Kent State University 2005-2007 Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Akron 2005-2010 Child and Family Psychologist Efficacy Psychological & Educational Associates, LLC. Akron, OH 2000-2005 Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of Akron 2000-2005 Child and Family Psychologist Reserve Psychological Consultants, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 1997-2000 Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC) Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology, Affiliate Faculty for the Women Studies 1997-1999 Postdoctoral Clinical Psychology Resident Columbia Area Mental Health, Child & Adolescent Unit (Columbia, SC) AREAS OF RESEACH EXPERTISE Physical and Mental Health • Social Psychology (racial group identity, self-concept) • Family (Parent-child relationships) • Stratification and Inequality (Race-ethnicity, Gender) • Quantitative Methods


PUBLICATIONS [Peer-reviewed articles (*current or former graduate student)]: *Tyndall, Benjamin D. and C. André Christie-Mizell. 2016. “Mastery, Homeownership, and Adult Roles during the Transition to Adulthood.” Sociological Inquiry, 86: 5-28. Christie-Mizell, C. André, Stacye A. Blount, *Whitney N. Laster Pirtle, *Helena E. Dagadu, *Erika T. A. Leslie, and *Peter S. Vielehr. 2015. “Psychiatric Medication, African Americans and the Paradox of Mistrust.” Journal of the National Medical Association, 107: 51-59. Christie-Mizell, C. André, *Whitney N. Laster Pirtle, *Benjamin D. Tyndall, and David M. Merolla. 2015. “Race-Gender Differences in the Impact of History of Heavy Drinking on Current Alcohol Consumption during the Transition to Adulthood.” Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, 42: 137-58. Christie-Mizell, C. André, *Whitney N. Laster, *Helena E. Dagadu, and *Stacye A. Blount. 2014. “The Use of Psychiatric Medication, Human Capital, and the Amplification of Mistrust.” Sociological Spectrum, 34: 222-243. *Dagadu, Helena E. and C. André Christie-Mizell. 2014. “Heart Trouble and Racial Group Identity: Exploring Ethnic Heterogeneity among Black Americans.” Race and Social Problems, 6:143-160 *Aya Kimura Ida and C. André Christie-Mizell. 2012. “Racial Group Identity, Psychosocial Resources, and Depressive Symptoms: Exploring Ethnic Heterogeneity among Black Americans.” Sociological Focus, 45: 1–22. Christie-Mizell, C. André, Jacqueline Keil, *Mary Therese Laske and *Jennifer Stewart. 2011. “Bullying Behavior and Parents’ Work Hours: The Consequences of Adolescents’ Perceptions of Time Spent with Parents.” Youth & Society, 43: 1570-1595. Christie-Mizell, C. André *Aya Kimura, and Verna M. Keith. 2010. “African Americans and Physical Health: The Consequences of Self-Esteem and Happiness.” Journal of Black Studies, 40: 1189-1211. Kowaleski-Jones, Lori and C. André Christie-Mizell. 2010. “Depressed Mood and Body Weight: Exploring Race Differences in Adolescence.” Youth & Society, 41: 503-518. Christie-Mizell, C. André and Robert L. Peralta. 2009. “The Gender Gap in Alcohol Consumption during Late Adolescence and Young Adulthood: Gendered Attitudes and Adult Roles.” Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 50: 410-426. Keil, Jacqueline M. and C. André Christie-Mizell. 2008. “Motherhood: Beliefs, Fertility, and Earnings of African American, Hispanic, and Non-Hispanic White Mothers.” Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 30: 299-323. Christie-Mizell, C. André, *Erin M. Pryor, and *Elizabeth R. B. Grossman. 2008. “Child Depressive Symptoms, Spanking and Emotional Support: Differences between African American and European American Youth.” Family Relations, 57: 335-350. Christie-Mizell, C. André and Rebecca J. Erickson. 2007. “Mothers and Mastery: The Consequences of Perceived Neighborhood Disorder.” Social Psychology Quarterly, 70: 340-365. Christie-Mizell, C. André, Jacqueline M. Keil, *Aya Kimura, and *Stacye A. Blount. 2007. “Gender Ideology and Motherhood: Exploring Race Differences in Earnings.” Sex Roles, 57: 689–702.


*Severtis, Jr., Ronald J. and C. André Christie-Mizell. 2007. “Greek-Letter Membership and College Graduation: Does Race Matter?” Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, 34: 95-117. Christie-Mizell, C. André. 2006. “The Effects of Traditional Family and Gender Ideology on Earnings: Race and Gender Differences.” Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 27: 48-71. Christie-Mizell, C. André. 2004. “The Immediate and Long-term Effects of Family Income on Child and Adolescent Bullying.” Sociological Focus, 37: 25-41. Christie-Mizell, C. André, Lala Carr Steelman and *Jennifer Stewart. 2003. “Seeing Their Surroundings: The Effects of Neighborhood Setting and Race on Maternal Stress Levels.” Social Science Research, 32: 402-428. Christie-Mizell, C. André. 2003. “Bullying: The Consequences of Interparental Discord and Child’s Self-Concept.” Family Process, 42: 237-251. Christie-Mizell, C. André. 2003. “Racial Variation in the Effects of Sons versus Daughters on the Disruption of the First Marriage.” Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 38: 41-60. Mizell, C. André and Lala Carr Steelman. 2000. “All My Children: The Consequences of Sibling Group Characteristics on the Marital Happiness of Young Mothers.” Journal of Family Issues, 21: 858-887. Mizell, C. André. 2000. “Racial and Gender Variations in the Process Shaping Earnings’ Potential: The Consequences of Poverty in Early Adulthood.” Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, 27: 113-138. Mizell, C. André. 1999. “Earnings’ Potential: The Consequences of Family Background, Adolescent Self-Concept and Adult Labor Force Factors.” Journal of African American Men, 4: 89-118. Mizell, C. André. 1999. “Life Course Influences on African American Men’s Depression: Adolescent Parental Composition, Self-Concept and Adult Earnings.” Journal of Black Studies, 29(4): 467-490. Mizell, C. André. 1999. “African American Men’s Personal Sense of Mastery: The Consequences of the Adolescent Environment, Self-Concept and Adult Achievement.” Journal of Black Psychology, 25: 210-230. Mizell, C. André. 1999. “Rising Above Poverty: The Consequences of Poverty Status and Individual Characteristics on Earnings.” Working Paper Series (Paper #106). Chicago, IL: Joint Poverty Research Center. Mizell, C. André and Clyde W. Franklin, II. 1995. “Some Factors Influencing Success among African-American Men: A Preliminary Study.” The Journal of Men's Studies, 3: 191-204. Book Reviews, Edited Volumes, or Invited Pieces Christie-Mizell, C. André. 2004. “Between Politics and Markets: Firms, Competition, and Institution change in Post-Mao China.” (Author: Yi-min Li). Contemporary Sociology, 33 (4): 469-470.

Christie-Mizell, C. André (editorial board). 1999. Perspectives: Race and Ethnicity, edited by Amber Ault. Bellevue: Coursewise Publishing.


Mizell, C. André , Steve O. Buckridge, CJ, Kimberlynne M. Darby, Susan Freeman, Marilyn E. Hegarty, and Nicole C. Raeburn. 1998. “Being Lesbian/Gay/Queer in the University: An E-Mail Conversation.” A review of Poisoned Ivy: Lesbian and Gay Academics Confronting Homophobia by Toni A. H. McNaron (Temple University Press). Journal of Women’s History, 10(1): 157-174. Mizell, C. André. 1993. "Roundtable Hearings on the Problems of African American Males in Urban America by the United States Senate (1991)." Journal of African-American Male Studies, 1: 56-62. Mizell, C. André. 1993. "A Review of Lois Benjamin's The Black Elite." Journal of African-American Male Studies, 1: 63-64. Peer Reviewed Publications in Submission or Progress Christie-Mizell, C. André. Gender and Racial-Ethnic Variations in the Impact of Neighborhood Disadvantage and Interpersonal Resources on Gang Membership.” Revise and Resubmit at Victims and Violence. Hearne, Brittany N. and C. André Christie-Mizell. “Educational Attainment in Young Adulthood, Depressive Symptoms, and Race-ethnicity: The Long-reach of Parenting Styles in Adolescence.” Under review at Social Psychology of Education. Vielehr, Peter S. and C. André Christie-Mizell. “Day-to-Day Discrimination, Family Social Support, and Depressive Symptoms: Racial and Ethnic Contrasts.” Revise and Resubmit at Sociological Perspectives Christie-Mizell, C. André. “Mental and Physical Health: Race-Gender differences in the Impact of Marital Status and Parenthood in the Transition to Adulthood. Christie-Mizell, C. André, Erika T. A. Leslie, and Brittany H. Hearne. “Self-Rated Health: The Effects of Discrimination and Racial Group Identity among Black Americans.” Christie-Mizell, C. André and Benjamin D. Tyndall. “Racial and Ethnic Contrasts in Marital Status, Parenthood and Mastery during the Transition to Adulthood.”

Christie-Mizell, C. André and David M. Merolla. “"The Black-White Gap in Mathematics Achievement, Siblings, and Region: Family Wealth in Context".” Christie-Mizell, C. André, and Erika T. A. Leslie “Depression and Discrimination: How Racial Group Identity Matter Differently for African Americans Compared to Caribbean Blacks.” Christie-Mizell, C. André. “The Intergenerational Development of Mastery: The Impact of Race and Gender.” Jacobs, Anna W. and Christie-Mizell, C. André. “Gender Variations in the Relationship between Work Arrangements, Sense of Control, and Depression.” C. André Christie-Mizell, Benjamin D. Tyndall, Helena E. Dagadu, Brittany H. Hearne, and Erika T. A. Leslie. “Gender Differences in Depressive Symptoms among Young Adults: The Consequences of Current Alcohol Consumption and Early Alcohol-related Risk Factors.”


GRANTS Christie-Mizell, C. André (Co-PI) and Matthew Haber (Co-PI). 2015. “College Preparation for High School Students: Lessons in Privilege and Diversity.” Edward E. Ford Leadership Grant administered through University School of Nashville. Project Period: 06/01/15 to 08/31/16. Amount: $20,000 Christie-Mizell, C. André (PI). 2015. “Race-Gender Differences in Young Adult Alcohol Consumption: The Consequences of Early Alcohol-Related Risk Factors.” Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Meharry Medical College. Project Period: 06/01/15 to 12/31/16. Amount: $20,000 Christie-Mizell, C. André (PI). 2012. “Racial Variation in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Poverty, and the Family Context.” Robert Wood Johnson Research Foundation Pilot Grant Program at Meharry Medical College. Project Period: June 2012 to December 2013. Amount: $40,000 Christie-Mizell, C. André. 2010. “Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Mental and Physical Health Outcomes for Children and Adolescents in Foster Care.” Robert Wood Johnson Research Foundation Pilot Grant Program at Meharry Medical College. Project Period: November 2010 to March 2012. Amount: $20,000 Christie-Mizell, C. André. 2007. “Protective Factors for Preventing Violence and Behavior Problems in the Lives of Foster Care Children.” Research and Creative Activity Grant, Kent State University. Awarded for Fall 2008 and Spring 2009. Amount: $25,000 Christie-Mizell, C. André (Consultant: Statistics/Methodology). With Ronica N. Rooks (PI). 2006. “Explaining Racial Disparities in Quality of Care and Health Care Utilization among Black and White Adults: The Chronic Illness and Caregiving Survey.” Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. $50,000. Christie-Mizell, C. André. 2004. “Earnings and Gender Ideology.” Faculty Research Grant, The University of Akron. $8,000. Received: March 2004. Grant Period: May to August 2004. Christie-Mizell, C. André. 2002 Grant Research Fellowship, Institute for Health and Social Policy, The University of Akron. $24,000. Mizell, C. André (Statistical Consultant/Methodologist). 1999. With Paul L. Beasley (PI), Kenneth Campbell, Saundra Glover, Jamil A. Khan, Leonard Pellicier, Walter H. Peters, Emily P. Smith and John S. Wilson. “Studying and Improving the College Graduation of Racial Minorities.” Funded by the U.S. Department of Education under the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Programs. $760,000 (over four years). Mizell, C. André. 1998. “Future Earnings: The Consequences of Social Location and Individual Characteristics.” University of South Carolina, Research and Productive Scholarship Committee. Received: April 1998. Grant Period: May 1998 to May 1999. Amount: $4,607. Mizell, C. André. "Rising Above Poverty: The Consequences of Poverty Status and Individual Characteristics on Earnings." Joint Poverty Research Center (University of Chicago and Northwestern University), Chicago, IL. Received: April 1998. Grant Period: May 1998 to June 1999. Amount $16,060.


GRANTS IN PROGRESS Christie-Mizell, C. André (PI) and Richard T. Serpe (Co-PI). “Private Identities and Public Displays: Race, Self, and Mental Health Outcomes.” National Science Foundation. Christie-Mizell, C. André (PI). “Protective Factors for Preventing Violence in the Lives of Foster Care Children.” National Institutes of Health/National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. Christie-Mizell, C. André (PI). “Educational Achievement and Bullying Behavior: The Consequences of the Neighborhood Context.” Spencer Foundation Christie-Mizell, C. André (PI). “Improving the Mental and Physical health of Children in Foster Care: The Impact of Placement Type and Chronic Poverty. William T. Grant Foundation. AWARDS AND HONORS 2015 Distinguished Faculty Award, Organization of Black and Professional Graduate Students, Vanderbilt University. 2007 University Faculty Engagement Award, Provost Office at The University of Akron. 2006 Excellence in Mentoring, Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program, The University of Akron 2006 Faculty Mentoring Award, Department of Sociology, The University of Akron 2005 Member of African American Research Scientist Consortium, National Institutes of Health. 2004 Butchel College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Teaching Award, The University of Akron. 2004 Chairs’ Award for Teaching Excellence, The University of Akron, 2004 Faculty Mentoring Award, Department of Sociology, The University of Akron. 1996 Clyde W. Franklin Prize in Race and Gender for Outstanding Doctoral Student, Department of Sociology, The Ohio State University. 1996 Outstanding Achievement in Education, New Day Community Outreach Center, Cleveland, GA. 1994 Outstanding Masters' Student, Department of Sociology, The Ohio State University. 1993 ASA Minority Fellow, funded by the NIMH (September 1993 through August 1996). 1992 Honorable Mention NSF Graduate Fellowship Competition. 1990 Comfort Starr Scholar, Outstanding Senior Sociology Major, Oberlin College. INVITED TALKS Christie-Mizell, C. André. “Racial and Ethnic Contrasts in Marital Status, Parenthood and Mastery during the Transition to Adulthood.” Psychological Sciences, Clinical Brownbag Series, Vanderbilt University, September 2015. Christie-Mizell, C. André. “Race, Child’s Antisocial Behavior, and Father’s Involvement.” Human and Organizational Development, Vanderbilt University, October 2013. Christie-Mizell, C. André. “Child and Adolescent Antisocial Behavior: The Consequences of Father’s Involvement.” Department of Sociology and the Criminal Justice Research Center, The Ohio State University, February 2012. Christie-Mizell, C. André. “Child Antisocial Behavior and Race-Ethnicity: The Consequences of Father’s Involvement.” Alpha Kappa Delta Honors’ Speaker, Department of Sociology, Kent State University, May 2012. Christie-Mizell, C. André. “Maternal Depression and the Use of Corporal Punishment: Does Race Matter?” Belmont University (Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Programs), January 2013.


PRESENTATIONS AND CONFERENCES: Sessions Organized or Invited Christie-Mizell, C. André. Racial and SES Contrasts in Physical and Mental Health. Southern Sociological Society 2015. Christie-Mizell, C. André, Laura M. Carpenter, Ellen M. Granberg, and Joan B. Wolf. Author Meets Critics: What’s Wrong with Fat? by Abigail Saguy. Southern Sociological Society 2013. Christie-Mizell, C. André. Session Organizer on Race and Health. Association of Black Sociologists, August 2006. Christie-Mizell, C. André and Jennifer Stewart. Co-organizers of Regular Session on Race and Mental Health. North Central Sociological Association, April 2002. Mizell, C. André and Lynn Weber. Political Sociology Session Organizer. Theme: Race and Political Power. Co-organized three regular sessions: “New Visions of Public Policy and the State,” “Gender and Race in Political Processes,” and “Globalization and Democracy.” American Sociological Association, August 2000. Works Presented Jacobs, Anna W. and Christie-Mizell, C. André. “Gender Variations in the Relationship between Work Arrangements, Sense of Control, and Depression” American Sociological Association Annual Meeting 2015. Christie-Mizell, C. André and Mary Laske Bell. “Current Alcohol Consumption, History of Heavy Drinking, and Depressive Symptoms: Gender Differences during Emerging Adulthood.” American Sociological Association 2014. Christie-Mizell, C. André. “Racial Differences in the Consequences of Body Weight for Physical and Mental Health.” Southern Sociological Society 2014. Brown, Tyson H., Taylor W. Hargrove, and C. André Christie-Mizell. “Racial/Ethnic Health Disparities: The Consequences of SES, Discrimination, and Neighborhoods.” Paper presented at the Fourteenth International Conference on Social Stress Research, Vancouver, Canada 2014. Christie-Mizell, C. André, Whitney N. Laster, Helena Dagadu, and Stacye A. Blount. “African Americans and the Use of Psychiatric Medications: Trust versus Mistrust.” American Sociological Association 2013. Christie-Mizell, C. André, Whitney N. Laster, Helena Dagadu, and Stacye A. Blount. “The Black-White Gap in Utilization of Psychiatric Medications and the paradoxical operation of mistrust.” Association of Black Sociologists 2012. Helena E. Dagadu and C. André Christie-Mizell. “Heart Trouble and Racial Group Identity: Exploring Ethnic Heterogeneity among Black Americans.” The XIII International Conference on Social Stress Research, Dublin Ireland 2012. Tony N. Brown, Whitney N. Laster, R. Jay Turner, and C. André Christie Mizell. “Winners Never Quit, Quitters Never Win: Investigating the Association between John Henryism and Health Status among Adults” The XIII International Conference on Social Stress Research 2012.


C. André Christie-Mizell, Aya Kimura Ida, and Mary Therese Laske. “Child and Adolescent Behavior Problems, Fathers' Involvement and Children's Perceptions. American Sociological Association 2011. Christie-Mizell, C. André, Mary T. Laske, and David M. Merolla. “Drinking, Multiple Role Occupancy, and Traditional Family Role Attitudes in the Transition to Adulthood.” Annual Meeting of the Society for Study of Social Problems, August 2010. Christie-Mizell, C. André and Aya Kimura Ida. “Depressive Symptoms, Group Identity, and Psychosocial Resources: A Comparison of African Americans and Caribbean Blacks.” The XII International Conference on Social Stress Research, November 2010. David M. Merolla and C. André Christie-Mizell. “Race, Ethnicity, and Wealth: Explaining the Educational Gap in Standardized Test Scores.” American Sociological Association 2009. Aya Kimura Ida and C. André Christie-Mizell. “Maximizing Resiliency: Does Group Identity Facilitate the Effects of Psychosocial Resources? American Sociological Association 2009. Christie-Mizell, C. André, Robert L. Peralta, and Mary T. Laske. “Maternal Depression and Race: The Consequences Alcohol Use and the Neighborhood Context.” American Sociological Association 2008. Christie-Mizell, C. André, Jacqueline M. Keil, Jennifer Stewart, and Erin M. Pryor. “Child and Adolescent Bullying Behavior: Parents’ Work Hours and Children's Perceptions of Time” American Sociological Association 2008. Christie-Mizell, C. André. “The Physical Health Consequences of Self-esteem and Happiness for African Americans.” North Central Sociological Association, March 2008. Christie-Mizell, C. André and Jacqueline M. Keil. “Motherhood, Beliefs, and Earnings” American Sociological Association 2007. Christie-Mizell, C. André and Robert L. Peralta. “Explaining the Gender Gap in Alcohol Consumption: The Consequences of Gender Role Orientation and Adult Roles.” American Sociological Association 2007. Christie-Mizell, C. André. “Motherhood, Gender Ideology, and Fertility.” Joint Meetings of the Midwest Sociology Society and the North Central Sociological Association, April 2007. Elizabeth R. B. Grossman, Christie-Mizell, C. André, and Erin M. Pryor. “The Moderating Effects of Social Capital on Maternal Depression.” Joint Meetings of the Midwest Sociology Society and the North Central Sociological Association, April 2007. Lori Kowaleski-Jones and Christie-Mizell, C. André. “Depression and Adolescent Overweight: Exploring Race Differences.” American Sociological Association, August 2006. Christie-Mizell, C. André, Jacqueline M. Keil, Aya Kimura, and Stacye A. Blount. “Gender Ideology and Earnings: Exploring Race Differences in Earnings.” American Sociological Association, August 2006 Christie-Mizell, C. André, Erin Pryor, and Elizabeth R. B. Grossman. “Child and Adolescent Depression: The Consequences of Race, Spanking, Maternal Depression, and Emotional Support.” Association of Black Sociologists, August 2006.


Christie-Mizell, C. André and Jennifer Stewart. “Bullying and Parents’ Time.” American Sociological Association, August 2005. Jeannine Gailey, R. Frank Falk, and C. André Christie-Mizell. “Is Attribution of Responsibility a Multidimensional or Unidimensional Concept?” American Sociological Association, August 2004. Christie-Mizell, C. André. “Getting a Job to Getting Tenure: An Assistant Professor’s View.” Association of Black Sociologists, August 2004. Christie-Mizell, C. André and Rebecca J. Erickson. “Mothers, Mastery, and the Neighborhood Context.” The 9th International Conference on Social Stress Research, May 2004 Christie-Mizell, C. André and Jennifer Stewart. “Maternal Psychological Distress: Perceived Neighborhood Disorder, Neighborhood Location, and Race.” American Sociological Association, August 2002. Christie-Mizell, C. André. “Peer Conflict: The Effects of Marital Distress and Self-Concept.” North Central Sociology Association, April 2002. Christie-Mizell, C. André and Jennifer Stewart. “Mexican American Mothers and Psychological Distress: The Impact of Neighborhood Perceptions and Neighborhood Location.” North Central Sociological Association, April 2002. Mizell, C. André. “Rising Above Poverty: The Consequences of Poverty Status and Individual Characteristics on Earnings.” Joint Poverty Research Center Conference, Washington, D. C. June 1999 Mizell, C. André. “Family Systems’ Theory: Accounting for Race and Family Dynamics in Therapy.” Colloquium: Columbia Area Mental Health. November 1998. Mizell, C. André. “African American’s Men’s Depression: Parental Composition, Self-Concept and Adult Earnings.” American Sociological Association, August 1998. Mizell, C. André and Lala Carr Steelman. “Getting Around Structure: Social Psychological Pathways to Educational Attainment for African American Males.” American Sociological Association, 1998. Mizell, C. André. “Structural and Social Psychological Factors in the Adolescent Educational Aspirations, Adult Educational Attainment and Adult Mastery of African American Males.” Colloquium: Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, November 1997. Mizell, C. André. “Therapy as Education: Issues in the Clinical Treatment of Impoverished, Adolescent African American Males.” American Sociological Association, August 1997. Mizell, C. André. "Pedagogical and Contextual Issues in the Mental Health Treatment of African American Males." Sociological Practice Association, June 1996. Mizell, C. André. "The Role of Mental Health in the Social Mobility of African American Males." Midwest Sociological Association Meeting, April 1996. Mizell, C. André. "Social Psychological Determinants of Upward Mobility for African American Men." North Central Sociological Association, April 1995.


EDITORSHIPS AND EDITORIAL BOARDS Deputy Editor: American Sociological Review (2014-2015) Editorial Boards: Journal of Health and Social Behavior (2016 – present)

Social Psychology Quarterly (2009-2011) Journal of Marriage and Family (2004-2007)

2013 Nominated for the editorship of Social Psychology Quarterly (declined) 2015 Nominated for the editorship of Journal of Health and Social Behavior (application submitted) UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE SERVICE (*=VU service): Multicultural University Courses Committee (Chair)* Biomedical Sciences Committee* Junior Advisory Review Committee* Trans-institutional Programs Review Panel* Health Care Solutions Steering Committee for Vanderbilt's Strategic Planning Initiative* University Benefits Committee* Committee on the Evaluation of Teaching and Learning* Dissertation Enhancement Grant Committee* Marshall and Rhodes Scholarship Committee* Office of Multicultural Affairs Learning Community Faculty Research Grant Committee, Chair McNair Scholarship Program Faculty Mentor Arts and Sciences Teaching Award Committee Arts and Sciences Graduate Council DEPARTMENT SERVICE (*=VU service): Lecturer Evaluation Committee, Chair* Nominations Committee* Graduate Program Committee (2010-11; 2013-14) * Speakers Committee, Chair* Acting Chair Director of Graduate Studies Chair Review Committee Cultural Diversity Committee Faculty Research Grant Committee, Chair Faculty Advisory Committee to Chair Recruitment Committee, Chair Retention, Tenure and Promotion Committee


PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: Member: Association of Black Sociologists Society for Study of Social Problems (Sections: Family, Mental Health, Race and

Ethnicity) Committees: 1. C. Wright Mills Award Committee, Member (2008-09) and (2013-14). 2. Election Committee, Member (2008-09) 3. Membership Committee Representative for the Upper Middle Region (2008-11) American Psychological Association (Sections: Clinical, Community, Health and Family)

American Sociological Association (Sections: Alcohol and Drugs, Education, Family, Race and Ethnicity, Mental Health, and Social Psychology) Committees: 1. Oliver Cromwell Cox Award, Member (2005-06) 2. Graduate Student Paper Award – Social Psychology Section (2009-2010) 3. Cooley-Mead Award, Member (2011-2012) 4. Rose Series Editorial Board (2012-2013) 5. Chair, Publications Committee Mental Health Section (2015-2017) 6. Nominations Committee Social Psychology Section (2015-2016) National Council on Family Relations (Sections: Ethnic Minorities, Family Health, and Family Therapy)

North Central Sociological Association Ohio Psychological Association Southern Sociological Association Other Activities: Board Member for the Summit County Ohio Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health (ADM) Board. January 2001 to January 2008. Chairperson of the ADM’s Evaluations and Standards Committee.


THESES, COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS, AND DISSERATIONS (LAST EIGHT YEARS): Student Committee Type Role 1. Timothy Adkins M.A. Thesis Member 2. Marka Anderson (VU) M.A. Thesis Member 3. Stacye Blount Dissertation Chair 4. Stacye Blount Specialty Comp. (Medical) Chair 5. Sam Buemi M.A. Thesis Chair 6. Nakia V. Collins (VU) M.A. Thesis Chair 7. Helena Dagadu (VU) M.A. Thesis Chair 8. Helena Dagadu (VU) Specialty Comp (Soc. Psych & Race) Chair 9. Helena Dagadu (VU) Dissertation Chair 10. Joseph Dippong M.A. Thesis Member 11. Kaetchen Eriksen M.A. Thesis Member 12. Elizabeth Grossman Specialty Comp. (Inequality) Member 13.William Hale (VU) Dissertation Member 14.Davida Harris M.A. Thesis Chair 15.Brittany Hearne M.A. Thesis Chair 16.Aya Kimura Dissertation Chair 17.Aya Kimura Specialty Comp. (Soc. Psych) Chair 18.Mary Laske (VU) M.A. Thesis Chair 19. Mary Laske (VU) Specialty Comp. (Race/Racism) Member 20. Mary Laske (VU) Dissertation Chair 21.Whitney Laster (VU) Specialty Comp. (Mental Health) Chair 22.Whitney Laster (VU) Specialty Comp. (Race) Member 23. Whitney Laster (VU) Dissertation Member 24. Erika Leslie (VU) M.A. Thesis Chair 25. Erika Leslie (VU) Specialty Comp. (Soc. Psych) Chair 26. Erika Leslie (VU) Specialty Comp. (Soc. Stratification) Member 27. Erika Leslie (VU) Dissertation Chair 28.Staci McCabe M.A. Thesis Chair 29.David Merolla Specialty Comp. (Inequality) Chair 30.David Merolla Dissertation Chair 31.Steve Mullet M.A. Thesis Member 32.Tina Norris Dissertation Chair 33.Elizabeth Piatt Specialty Comp. (Inequality) Member 34.Elizabeth Piatt Dissertation Member 35.Ariane Prohaska Dissertation Member 36.Erin Pryor Specialty Comp. (Inequality) Chair 37.Erin Pryor Dissertation Chair 38.Erin Rehel (VU) Specialty Comp (Work/Family) Member 39.Jean-Anne Sutherland Specialty Comp. (Soc. Psych) Member 40.Jean-Anne Sutherland Dissertation Chair 41.Shobana Swami Dissertation Chair 42.Melanie Tabak (Psychology) Dissertation Member 43.Courtney Thomas Specialty Comp. (Soc. Psych & Race) Chair 44.Lori Tuttle M.A. Thesis Member 45.Benjamin Tyndall (VU) M.A. Thesis Chair 46.Benjamin Tyndall (VU) Specialty Comp. (Soc. Psych & Family) Chair 47.Benjamin Tyndall (VU) Dissertation Chair 48. Peter Vielehr (VU) M.A. Thesis Chair 49. Myounghun Yun (Religion) (VU) Minor Area Examination (Social Psych) Chair

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