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Who We Are
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Jerry Cullum, Director.
Dr. Cullum joined the Frost Center in October of 2012, bringing over ten years
of experience in survey research methodology, program evaluation,
and statistical analyses in the social sciences. He applies these research skills
to provide clients with the reliable and accurate information they need to make
policy and business decisions. Dr. Cullum has helped clients in
academic, non-profit, government, and corporate settings, receiving accolades for his work from the National Institute of
Health (NIH), the American Sociological Association (ASA), and the Rocky Mountain
Psychological Association. He received his PhD in Psychology from the University
of Wyoming, his Master’s from the University of Northern Iowa, and his BA
from Calvin College. His office is located in Suite 220 Anderson-Werkman (100 East 8th Street). He can be emailed at cullum@hope.edu and his telephone number is 616-395-7078.
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Laurie Van Ark, Research Manager.
A Holland native, she holds a BA from Hope College and a masters degree in education administration from the University of Cincinnati. Laurie was formerly employed in central academic administration at Eastern Michigan University and Xavier University in Cincinnati. She has extensive experience in survey technology and development, data analysis, and report writing. Laurie's office is located in Suite 220 Anderson-Werkman (100 East 8th Street), her e-mail is vanark@hope.edu and her telephone number is 616-395-7556. |
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Megan Mullins, Senior Research Associate.
Dr. Mullins holds a Ph.D. in Sociology with an emphasis in research methods and sociological theory. She has 10 years of research experience in service to both private and public sectors as professor, applied social researcher, and evaluator. She has also been a focus group moderator and consultant for several years. As Senior Research Associate, Megan supports all aspects of the Center's research, and enjoys working with the broad spectrum of people that come to the Center for their research needs. Megan telecommutes from Muncie, IN. Her email is mullins@hope.edu, and her telephone number is 269-598-1356.
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Cathy Brooks, Research Associate.
Cathy has a B.A. in English Literature and Art History from Williams College (MA), has logged in many post-grad courses in the Social Sciences and GIS, and has worked in publishing and as an independent GIS consultant. Cathy’s excellent writing ability, GIS background, and other computer skills lend to all areas of Frost Center reports. Her office is located at 220 Aderson-Werkman (100 East 8th Street), Cathy's email is brooks@hope.edu, and her telephone number is 616-395-7234.
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Linda Warner, Research Associate.
After getting her BA in English from Hope College, Linda first worked for the Frost Center in 1992-93 as part of a post-bach research year in which she also worked for Hope’s Sociology and Social Work department. She studied Sociology and Demography for two years at Princeton University, where she was supported by a National Science Foundation fellowship. She has worked in both commercial and academic research positions and also as a technical writer. Linda’s office is located in Suite 220 Anderson-Werkman (100 East 8th Street). Her e-mail is warner@hope.edu and her telephone number is 616-395-7311. |
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Advisory Committee Members
Associate Dean of Research and Scholarship—Karen NordellPearson
Communication—Rebecca Johnson
Economics, Management & Accounting—Steve VanderVeen
Education—Tony Donk
Kinesiology—Kirk Brumels
Political Science—Joel Toppen
Psychology—John Shaughnessy
Sociology & Social Work—Roger Nemeth
Frost Center Director—Jerry Cullum
& Research Manager —Laurie VanArk
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Affiliated Faculty
The Frost Center has provided financial or operational support for many faculty research projects and over the years has worked for most every office and academic department on Hope's campus.
Four previous directors of the Frost Research Center are full-time faculty in the social sciences: Roger Nemeth and Deb Sturtevant of the Department of Sociology & Social Work, and Chuck Green and Scott VanderStoep of the Psychology Department.
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