Kathleen Gossman Jones, MA
Sociology Department
401 A Brewster Building
East Carolina University
jonesk@ecu.edu
252.737.2338
Education
Master of Arts, Sociology, and 18 hours in Women’s Studies, East Carolina University.
(Greenville, NC. 2006)
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, East Carolina University.
(Greenville, NC. 2000)
Additional Coursework at Atlantic Christian College, Wilson, NC, 1988-1989
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 1975
Jefferson Community College, Louisville, KY, 1969-1970
Academic and Professional Experience
Full Time Instructor East Carolina University (Fall 2012)
Part Time Instructor East Carolina University (Fall 2006-Summer 2012)
 Introduction to Sociology (2110)
 Introduction to Women’s Studies (2400)
 Introduction to Sociology of Gender (3400)
 Courtship and Marriage (1025)
 Readings in Sociology (4523)
 Sociology of Deviant Behavior (3220)
 Modern Social Problems (2111)
 Directed Readings in Women’s Studies (unpaid, one-to-one student courses, credited for
1-3 course hours)
Owner/Operator JGA Consultants (2007-present)
 Conduct statistical analyses, facilitate focus groups, telephone surveys, and personal
interviews and generate reports to document findings (aligned with various grant and/or
institutional guidelines).
 Research and coordinate grants. Currently contracting with the University Health
Systems of Eastern Carolina on a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant.
Independent Psychometric Consultant
Educational Insights, Inc. (Fall 2005-present)
 Provide psychometric services including administration of intellectual and educational
assessment instruments, teacher interviews, student interviews, and
psychosocial/educational history collection. (2005-present)
Part-time Instructor
Pitt Community College (Fall 2008-present)
 Introduction to Sociology 210
Facilitator
East Carolina University School of Nursing
 provided facilitation services with nursing instructors and staff for the Advanced Entry
MSN program research grant.
Graduate and Undergraduate Assistant
East Carolina University
 Department of Sociology, Dr. Rebecca Powers and Dr. Jill Suitor (Purdue University):
contacted and completed detailed interviews with women for a 15-year follow up to an
original study prepared by Drs. Powers and Suitor (2005).
 Communication Dept., provided undergraduate and graduate assistance to Dr. Linda
Godbold-Kean by conducting surveys and data entry. (1998-2005)
 provided graduate assistance to faculty members in the Department of Sociology
Presenter
National Women’s Studies Association (June 2008).
 Panel: “Taking Action: Connecting Across State, Institution, Discipline, and Generational
Boundaries.” A collaboration with colleagues in NC and KY.
Presenter
Southeastern Sociological Conference (2004)
 Paper: “Social and Political Advocacy in Pitt County, NC”
Project Assistant
ECU Department of Psychology
 Conducted in-depth interviews of families dealing with childhood cancers.
Project Assistant
ECU Department of Psychology
 Conducted surveys at the women’s prison in Raleigh, NC as part of an ongoing program.
(1998)
Service/Placement Manager
Action Staffing (Wilson, NC)
 Responsible for recruitment, all aspects of human resource management, and providing
temporary staffing to local business markets. (1989-1996)
Trainer
Winn-Dixie Louisville, Inc. (Louisville, KY)
 Responsible for training all front end staff for new store openings, which includes office
and bookkeeping personnel, cashiers, baggers and customer service representatives.
(1969-1988)
Community Activities
Faculty Advisor
 My Voice. Student Organization, East Carolina University (2007-2012)
Co-directed and produced the Vagina Monologues (2007-2011)
Thesis Committee Member
 Department of Psychology, East Carolina University (Fall 2007)
Volunteer
North Carolina Food Bank (2005)
 Provided services by conducting surveys throughout Eastern NC for a national program
seeking to better serve citizens accessing services through food banks, homeless
shelters and soup kitchens.
Board of Directors
Marley Fund (2001-2008)
 This organization funds research and prevention for feline leukemia and feline AIDS
Volunteer
Marley Fund (2008-2009)
 Dog rescue placement volunteer
Volunteer Coordinator
American Red Cross (2002-2003; 1988-1991)
 Provided telephone services to promote awareness and increase participation in blood
drives and other volunteer assistance.
Family Advocate
Wesley Shelter (Rape Crisis & Domestic Violence Program), Wilson, NC (1993-1997)
 Provided advocacy services including crisis counseling, safety and long-term planning,
and court advocacy for women who had been raped and/or sexually assaulted.
 Worked with children to provide programming designed to promote a nurturing and
healthy environment while living in the domestic violence shelter.
Board of Directors
Wilson Families in Action (1991-1993)
 Community based group dedicated to an alcohol and drug free lifestyle for teens
Chairperson
School Board at St. Gregory Catholic Church School, Samuels, KY. (1985-1987)
President
Parent Teacher Association at St. Gregory Catholic Church. (1982-1983)