SAES-422 Multistate Research Activity Accomplishments Report
Sections
Status: Approved
Basic Information
- Project No. and Title: WCC23 : Textile and Apparel Research Coordination
- Period Covered: 11/01/1999 to 11/01/2000
- Date of Report: 01/06/2002
- Annual Meeting Dates: 11/08/2001 to 11/08/2001
Participants
Carol Whitaker, American Samoa Community College, Administrative Advisor Hsiou-Lien Chen, Oregon State University, Secretary Molly Eckman, Colorado State University Barbra Harger, University of Hawaii Carol Salusso, Washington State University, Chair
Major decisions made during the meeting include:
* Information for inclusion in SAES-442 and on the web site should be forwarded to Carol Salusso, Web Master, by January 15, 2002.
* A special effort will be made by the committee members to solicit new members to join the committee with individuals assigned to contact particular states.
* Carol Salusso is organizing a prototype video-conference for early Spring term among those universities who wish to pioneer this process.
* This will be followed up by a graduate lecture video-conference to a broader group of participants. A special topic session for be submitted for ITAA on the technology of distance education.
* The next meeting will take place during the ITAA possibly on Sunday, August 11 from 8-12 a.m. in New York City.
* Continuing officers are Carol Salusso, Chair, and Hsiou-Lien Chen, Secretary.
* Information for inclusion in SAES-442 and on the web site should be forwarded to Carol Salusso, Web Master, by January 15, 2002.
* A special effort will be made by the committee members to solicit new members to join the committee with individuals assigned to contact particular states.
* Carol Salusso is organizing a prototype video-conference for early Spring term among those universities who wish to pioneer this process.
* This will be followed up by a graduate lecture video-conference to a broader group of participants. A special topic session for be submitted for ITAA on the technology of distance education.
* The next meeting will take place during the ITAA possibly on Sunday, August 11 from 8-12 a.m. in New York City.
* Continuing officers are Carol Salusso, Chair, and Hsiou-Lien Chen, Secretary.
Accomplishments
* Three WCC-023 members are participating in W-194 Community Economic Development by Merchandising, Producing, and Distributing Textiles and Sewn Products.
* Another western university received donations of LECTRA software ($300,000 WSU) to support apparel design studios. (Oregon and Colorado have Lectra).
* Technical Resource provided funds ($20,394 OSU) to upgrade the CAD lab.
* Equipment and furnishings in studios and classrooms were updated across the department with areas of expansion ($800,000, WSU).
* Student enrollments in clothing and textiles have increased dramatically across the nation and particularly at western universities (from 50% to 300% over 5 years)
* Blackwell has donated scholarships to clothing and textiles ($20,000 CSU).
* CSU is offering a workshop on protective clothing for extension agents
* WSU is offering a Fashion Institute to train trainers and youth within 4-H and Extension
* Research projects and garment designs include:
Colorado State University
Dress for Success in the Popular Press
Exhibition as Experiential Learning and Scholarly Activity
International Retailing
Internet Usage by Manufacturers, Wholesalers and Retailers
Social Responsibility as a Predictor of Clothing Purchase
Use of Anonymous Support Software for Apparel Design Critiques
Viable International Markets for U.S. Apparel Specialty Retailers
Natural fibers such as Flax fiber: environmentally friendly processing;
Ultra-Violet protective clothing: new finishes for enhanced protection;
Evaluation appearance management for women on welfare The web and E-commerce as a direct marketing umbrella integrated into the classroom
Wearable art experimental design
University of California-Davis
Antimicrobial Finishes for Socks and Hospital Textiles
Nano-textiles Textiles for Textile Applications
Adolescent Clothing Style Preferences
Computer Graph Communications
Fiber Sculpture--Using Recycled Agricultural Wastes
Shining Cloth--Recycling Textiles Globally
Oregon State University
Contemporary and historic apparel design and designers with particular emphasis on 18th century men‘s fashion and 20th century couture designers; apparel manufacturing with emphasis on west coast manufacturers.
Consumer Behavior, Social Perception, Fashion Theory
Spectroscopic characterization of fiber microstructures and fiber
degradation mechanisms.
Study of naturally colored cotton fiber and pigments,
Environmentally friendly techniques for disinfestation of cotton textiles.
Consumer behavior as it relates to clothing and textiles; clothing
disposition.
Merchandising and economic aspects of textiles and apparel; human resource management and training issues in retailing; consumer behavior.
Historic costume, particularly dress of the Far West; historic textiles, particularly quilts; ethnographic studies of textiles and clothing; ideals of beauty, body image and physical attractiveness.
Washington State University
Body Form Variation, Apparel Sizing, and Body Image Stimuli
Data management tools and technology based information dissemination.
Functional apparel design and wearable art.
Social / Psychological /Cultural aspects of human appearance with a focus on body image and advertising
University of Wyoming
Fit at any size body image
The science of textile hand with emphasis on wool products.
Wearable art with emphasis on quilting
* The WCC-023 is linked to the International Textiles and Apparel Association site.
Future Plans:
* A distance learning workshop for WCC-023 members is being planned for Spring term 2002
* The WCC-023 members will submit a proposal to present a special topic session on the technology of distance education at the 2002 ITAA Meeting
* Another western university received donations of LECTRA software ($300,000 WSU) to support apparel design studios. (Oregon and Colorado have Lectra).
* Technical Resource provided funds ($20,394 OSU) to upgrade the CAD lab.
* Equipment and furnishings in studios and classrooms were updated across the department with areas of expansion ($800,000, WSU).
* Student enrollments in clothing and textiles have increased dramatically across the nation and particularly at western universities (from 50% to 300% over 5 years)
* Blackwell has donated scholarships to clothing and textiles ($20,000 CSU).
* CSU is offering a workshop on protective clothing for extension agents
* WSU is offering a Fashion Institute to train trainers and youth within 4-H and Extension
* Research projects and garment designs include:
Colorado State University
Dress for Success in the Popular Press
Exhibition as Experiential Learning and Scholarly Activity
International Retailing
Internet Usage by Manufacturers, Wholesalers and Retailers
Social Responsibility as a Predictor of Clothing Purchase
Use of Anonymous Support Software for Apparel Design Critiques
Viable International Markets for U.S. Apparel Specialty Retailers
Natural fibers such as Flax fiber: environmentally friendly processing;
Ultra-Violet protective clothing: new finishes for enhanced protection;
Evaluation appearance management for women on welfare The web and E-commerce as a direct marketing umbrella integrated into the classroom
Wearable art experimental design
University of California-Davis
Antimicrobial Finishes for Socks and Hospital Textiles
Nano-textiles Textiles for Textile Applications
Adolescent Clothing Style Preferences
Computer Graph Communications
Fiber Sculpture--Using Recycled Agricultural Wastes
Shining Cloth--Recycling Textiles Globally
Oregon State University
Contemporary and historic apparel design and designers with particular emphasis on 18th century men‘s fashion and 20th century couture designers; apparel manufacturing with emphasis on west coast manufacturers.
Consumer Behavior, Social Perception, Fashion Theory
Spectroscopic characterization of fiber microstructures and fiber
degradation mechanisms.
Study of naturally colored cotton fiber and pigments,
Environmentally friendly techniques for disinfestation of cotton textiles.
Consumer behavior as it relates to clothing and textiles; clothing
disposition.
Merchandising and economic aspects of textiles and apparel; human resource management and training issues in retailing; consumer behavior.
Historic costume, particularly dress of the Far West; historic textiles, particularly quilts; ethnographic studies of textiles and clothing; ideals of beauty, body image and physical attractiveness.
Washington State University
Body Form Variation, Apparel Sizing, and Body Image Stimuli
Data management tools and technology based information dissemination.
Functional apparel design and wearable art.
Social / Psychological /Cultural aspects of human appearance with a focus on body image and advertising
University of Wyoming
Fit at any size body image
The science of textile hand with emphasis on wool products.
Wearable art with emphasis on quilting
* The WCC-023 is linked to the International Textiles and Apparel Association site.
Future Plans:
* A distance learning workshop for WCC-023 members is being planned for Spring term 2002
* The WCC-023 members will submit a proposal to present a special topic session on the technology of distance education at the 2002 ITAA Meeting
Impacts
Publications
Refereed Presentations:
Anderson, J.L. & Gloeckner, G.W. (2001). Artificial neural networks: Benefits and burdens of using neural networks in educational decision-making. American Educational Research Association Annual Conference. (2001, April). Seattle, Washington.
Evenson, S. L., Jordan, C., Bryant, N., *Salusso, C., Schactler, C., and Shaffer-White, V. ( 2001) Building student internships with a USDA challenge grant. International Textiles and Apparel Association Annual Meeting and Proceedings, Kansas City, Missouri.
Lee, Y. & C. R. Jasper (2001). Perceived Control over Appearance As a Moderating Factor in the Upward Social Comparison Process with the Media Models. Presented at the Expanding Horizons: Joint World Conference of Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles / International Textiles and Apparel Association, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Lin, T. & Salusso, C. (2001). Incorporating posture into apparel sizing of pants for women 50 and olderand others. International Textiles and Apparel Association Annual Meeting and Proceedings, Kansas City, Missouri.
Meier, H. & Salusso, C. (2001). Illustrating three-dimensional apparel designs through linking CAD programs. International Textiles and Apparel Association Annual Meeting and Proceedings, Kansas City, Missouri.
Stobart, R.H., Cameron, B. A. and Brown, D. M. 2001. "Clean color of U.S. wool fiber: comparison of scoured and carded wools", The 10th International Wool Textile Research Conference - Abstracts, Aachen, Germany.
National Juried Fiber and Wearable Art Exhibition:
Brown, D.M. (2001). "The Littlest Mermaid Goes to the Opera". Everyone Loves Sulky America 2000 Challenge, Honorable Mention, Professional Wearable Art. This piece is now part of a traveling exhibit Fall 2000 - Fall 2001 featured at sewing and quilting expositions and trade shows in the U.S. and Canada.
Cho, K. S. (2001). "Dragon Flies Toward the 21st Century," Outstanding Graduate Student Designer for 2001 International Textiles and Apparel Association Juried Design Competition.
Meyer, S.M. (2000). "Harp and Harold Angel Sing". Everyone Loves Sulky American 2000 Challenge, Cloth Doll category. The piece was selected to be part of the traveling exhibit Fall 2000 featured at sewing and quilting expositions and trade shows in the U.S. and Canada.
Professional Journal:
Burns, L.D. & Bryant, N. O. (2001) The business of fashion: Designing, manufacturing and marketing. 2nd Edition. New York: Fairchild Publications.
Gaal, B. & Burns, L. D. (2001). Apparel descriptions in catalogs and perceived risk associated with catalog purchases. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 19 (1), 22-30.
Lennon, S. J., & Burns, L. D.(2000). Diversity of research in textiles, clothing, and human behavior: The relationship between what we know and how we know. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 18 (4), 213-226.
Liebman, M., Cameron, B.A., Carson, D.K., Brown, D.M. and Meyer, S.S. (2001). Dietary fat reduction behaviors in college students: relationship to dieting status, gender and key psychosocial variables. Appetite, 36, 51-56.
Chen, H. (2001). Microwave radiation decontamination of mildew infected cotton, Textile Research Journal, 71(3), 247-245.
Chen, H. and Yokochi, A. (2000). X-Ray Diffractometric study of microcrystallite size of naturally colored cottons. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 76, 1466-1471.
Eckman, M., Clemons, S., & Oliver, B. (2001). An empirical analysis of the Journal of Interior Design. Journal of Interior Design, 27(2).
Fiore, A. M., & Ogle, J. P. (2000). Facilitating the integration of textiles and clothing subject matter by students part one: Dimensions of a model and taxonomy. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 18(1), 31-45.
Gaal, B. and & Burns, L.D. (2001). Apparel Descriptions in Catalogs and Perceived Risk Associated with Catalog Purchases. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal
McKenna, J., Bickle, M.C., Schuchardt, J., Schiever, E. (2001). Increasing skills of educators through distance education. Consumer Interests Annual Volume 47, 2001.
McKenna, J., Bickle, M.C., Meyer, S. T., & Mabry, G. C. (2001). Credit unions and e-commerce: Using a virtual community to expand member services. In R.R. Dholakia, L. Kolbe, A. Venkatesh, & P. Zoche (Eds.), COTIM- 2001: Vol. 4. Proceedings From E-Commerce to M-Commerce. Kingston, RI: RITIM, University of Rhode Island, CDROM.
Ogle, J. P., & Damhorst, M. L. (2000). Dieting among adolescent girls and their mothers: An interpretive study. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 28(4), 428-463.
Ogle, J. P., & Fiore, A. M. (2000). Facilitating the integration of textiles and clothing subject matter by students part two: Substantiating the applicability of proposed structures. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 18(2), 73-89.
Ogle, J. P., & Schofield-Tomschin, S. (2001). Indigenous knowledge in visual merchandising of textile products. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal.
Ogle, J. P., Eckman, M. J., & Leslie, C. A. Appearance cues and the shootings at Columbine High: Construction of a social problem in the print media. Sociological Inquiry. Refereed. Date of acceptance letter: January 2001. (To be published in 2002.)
Ogle, J. P., & Damhorst, M. L. Mothers and Daughters: Interpersonal approaches to body and dieting. Journal of Family Issues. Refereed. Date of acceptance letter: June 2001. (To be published in 2003).
Pedersen, E. L. (2001). Men‘s Head and Facial Hair in the Far West: 1873-1899. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal.
Books:
Burns, L.D. and Bryant, N.O. (2001). The Business of Fashion: Designing, Manufacturing and Marketing. New York: Fairchild Publications.
Chapters in Books
Hsu, H. and Burns, L.D. (2001). Clothing evaluative criteria: A Cross-national Comparison of Taiwanese and United States Consumers. In H.B. Lakner and S. Douglas (Ed.). International Issues Related to Textiles, Apparel, and Related Industries. Monument, CO: International Textile and Apparel Association.
Anderson, J.L. & Gloeckner, G.W. (2001). Artificial neural networks: Benefits and burdens of using neural networks in educational decision-making. American Educational Research Association Annual Conference. (2001, April). Seattle, Washington.
Evenson, S. L., Jordan, C., Bryant, N., *Salusso, C., Schactler, C., and Shaffer-White, V. ( 2001) Building student internships with a USDA challenge grant. International Textiles and Apparel Association Annual Meeting and Proceedings, Kansas City, Missouri.
Lee, Y. & C. R. Jasper (2001). Perceived Control over Appearance As a Moderating Factor in the Upward Social Comparison Process with the Media Models. Presented at the Expanding Horizons: Joint World Conference of Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles / International Textiles and Apparel Association, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Lin, T. & Salusso, C. (2001). Incorporating posture into apparel sizing of pants for women 50 and olderand others. International Textiles and Apparel Association Annual Meeting and Proceedings, Kansas City, Missouri.
Meier, H. & Salusso, C. (2001). Illustrating three-dimensional apparel designs through linking CAD programs. International Textiles and Apparel Association Annual Meeting and Proceedings, Kansas City, Missouri.
Stobart, R.H., Cameron, B. A. and Brown, D. M. 2001. "Clean color of U.S. wool fiber: comparison of scoured and carded wools", The 10th International Wool Textile Research Conference - Abstracts, Aachen, Germany.
National Juried Fiber and Wearable Art Exhibition:
Brown, D.M. (2001). "The Littlest Mermaid Goes to the Opera". Everyone Loves Sulky America 2000 Challenge, Honorable Mention, Professional Wearable Art. This piece is now part of a traveling exhibit Fall 2000 - Fall 2001 featured at sewing and quilting expositions and trade shows in the U.S. and Canada.
Cho, K. S. (2001). "Dragon Flies Toward the 21st Century," Outstanding Graduate Student Designer for 2001 International Textiles and Apparel Association Juried Design Competition.
Meyer, S.M. (2000). "Harp and Harold Angel Sing". Everyone Loves Sulky American 2000 Challenge, Cloth Doll category. The piece was selected to be part of the traveling exhibit Fall 2000 featured at sewing and quilting expositions and trade shows in the U.S. and Canada.
Professional Journal:
Burns, L.D. & Bryant, N. O. (2001) The business of fashion: Designing, manufacturing and marketing. 2nd Edition. New York: Fairchild Publications.
Gaal, B. & Burns, L. D. (2001). Apparel descriptions in catalogs and perceived risk associated with catalog purchases. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 19 (1), 22-30.
Lennon, S. J., & Burns, L. D.(2000). Diversity of research in textiles, clothing, and human behavior: The relationship between what we know and how we know. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 18 (4), 213-226.
Liebman, M., Cameron, B.A., Carson, D.K., Brown, D.M. and Meyer, S.S. (2001). Dietary fat reduction behaviors in college students: relationship to dieting status, gender and key psychosocial variables. Appetite, 36, 51-56.
Chen, H. (2001). Microwave radiation decontamination of mildew infected cotton, Textile Research Journal, 71(3), 247-245.
Chen, H. and Yokochi, A. (2000). X-Ray Diffractometric study of microcrystallite size of naturally colored cottons. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 76, 1466-1471.
Eckman, M., Clemons, S., & Oliver, B. (2001). An empirical analysis of the Journal of Interior Design. Journal of Interior Design, 27(2).
Fiore, A. M., & Ogle, J. P. (2000). Facilitating the integration of textiles and clothing subject matter by students part one: Dimensions of a model and taxonomy. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 18(1), 31-45.
Gaal, B. and & Burns, L.D. (2001). Apparel Descriptions in Catalogs and Perceived Risk Associated with Catalog Purchases. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal
McKenna, J., Bickle, M.C., Schuchardt, J., Schiever, E. (2001). Increasing skills of educators through distance education. Consumer Interests Annual Volume 47, 2001.
McKenna, J., Bickle, M.C., Meyer, S. T., & Mabry, G. C. (2001). Credit unions and e-commerce: Using a virtual community to expand member services. In R.R. Dholakia, L. Kolbe, A. Venkatesh, & P. Zoche (Eds.), COTIM- 2001: Vol. 4. Proceedings From E-Commerce to M-Commerce. Kingston, RI: RITIM, University of Rhode Island, CDROM.
Ogle, J. P., & Damhorst, M. L. (2000). Dieting among adolescent girls and their mothers: An interpretive study. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 28(4), 428-463.
Ogle, J. P., & Fiore, A. M. (2000). Facilitating the integration of textiles and clothing subject matter by students part two: Substantiating the applicability of proposed structures. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 18(2), 73-89.
Ogle, J. P., & Schofield-Tomschin, S. (2001). Indigenous knowledge in visual merchandising of textile products. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal.
Ogle, J. P., Eckman, M. J., & Leslie, C. A. Appearance cues and the shootings at Columbine High: Construction of a social problem in the print media. Sociological Inquiry. Refereed. Date of acceptance letter: January 2001. (To be published in 2002.)
Ogle, J. P., & Damhorst, M. L. Mothers and Daughters: Interpersonal approaches to body and dieting. Journal of Family Issues. Refereed. Date of acceptance letter: June 2001. (To be published in 2003).
Pedersen, E. L. (2001). Men‘s Head and Facial Hair in the Far West: 1873-1899. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal.
Books:
Burns, L.D. and Bryant, N.O. (2001). The Business of Fashion: Designing, Manufacturing and Marketing. New York: Fairchild Publications.
Chapters in Books
Hsu, H. and Burns, L.D. (2001). Clothing evaluative criteria: A Cross-national Comparison of Taiwanese and United States Consumers. In H.B. Lakner and S. Douglas (Ed.). International Issues Related to Textiles, Apparel, and Related Industries. Monument, CO: International Textile and Apparel Association.