Deb Jordan

Professor Department of Recreation Sciences College of Health and Human Performance Phone: 252-737-2990 Email: jordand@ecu.edu Website: https://hhp.ecu.edu/faculty/jordan/ Areas of expertise: leisure behavior, the meaning of parks, state parks and their visitors, leadership through parks and recreation, outdoor recreation and leadership, social issues and leisure, inclusion (fully involving all people in parks and recreation opportunities), impact of … Read more

Jim Decker

Associate Professor Department of Kinesiology College of Health and Human Performance Phone: 252-328-0001 Email: deckerj@ecu.edu Website: http://www.ecu.edu/cs-hhp/exss/deckerj.cfm Areas of expertise: adapted physical education, physical activity and sports for individuals with disabilities

Paul DeVita

ProfessorDepartment of KinesiologyCollege of Health and Human Performance Phone: 252-737-4563 Email: devitap@ecu.edu Website: https://scholars.ecu.edu/display/F14505331, https://hhp.ecu.edu/kine/biomechanics-lab/ Areas of expertise: biomechanics, locomotion – walking and running, knee function and health, muscle function, skeletal loads and stresses, biomechanics of human movement, biomechanics of human locomotion, biomechanics associated with aging, obesity and osteoarthritis, neuromuscular-skeletal function

Marina Alexander

Associate Professor Department of Interior Design and Merchandising College of Health and Human Performance Phone: 252-328-2597 Email: alexanderm@ecu.edu Areas of expertise: Use of three-dimensional body scanners and technology in the apparel industry, mass customization of apparel, visual merchandising, consumer behavior and leadership studies.

Alan C. Taylor

Associate Professor Department of Human Development and Family Science College of Health and Human Performance Phone: 252-737-2414 Email: tayloral@ecu.edu Areas of expertise: Grandparent-grandchild relationships, grandfather involvement, family life education, family aging issues/intergenerational relationship issues

Natalia Sira

Associate Professor, Child Life Department of Human Development and Family Science College of Health and Human Performance Phone: 252-328-5584 Email: siran@ecu.edu Areas of expertise: bio-ecological systemic approach to human development, health and behavior; eating behavior; coping with cancer and other chronic conditions; influence of family dynamic on health outcomes

Damon L. Rappleyea

Associate Professor Director, Marriage and Family Therapy Program Department of Human Development and Family Science College of Health and Human Performance Phone: 252-737-2416 Email: rappleyead@ecu.edu Website: https://hhp.ecu.edu/faculty/rappleyea/ Areas of expertise: adolescent and couples violence, domestic violence, marriage, marriage and relationship education, cross-cultural marriages, MFT professional development, relationships, online dating

Angela L. Lamson

Professor Department of Human Development and Family Science College of Health and Human Performance Phone: 252-737-2042 Email: lamsona@ecu.edu Areas of expertise: Medical family therapy, integrated behavioral health care, trauma, military and veteran health, and compassion fatigue

Archana Hegde

Associate ProfessorEarly Childhood EducationDepartment of Human Development & Family ScienceCollege of Health and Human Performance Phone: 252-737-5712 Email: hegdea@ecu.edu Areas of expertise: Early childhood care and education (international and national perspectives), issues related to quality child care, teacher professional development and early childhood mental health