Mary Senter

Sociology

Anspach Hall 142
(989) 774-3160
sente1ms@cmich.edu

Education

Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1982
M.A., University of Michigan, 1973
B.A., Smith College, 1971

Teaching Expertise

• Introduction to Research Methods
• Social Inequality
• Sociology of Sex and Gender

Research Interests

• Applied Sociology
• Public Opinion

Current projects

Most of Senter's current work can be called Applied Sociology. She is engaged in program evaluation and needs assessment projects, using telephone and web surveys and focus groups.

Selected Publications

Senter, Mary S. and Richard Senter, Jr. "A Comparative Study of Traditional and Nontraditional Students' Identities and Needs." NASPA Journal, 35 (1998): 270 - 280.

Senter, Mary S. and Richard Senter, Jr. "Student Outcomes and the Adult Learner: The Impact of an Extended Graduate Degree Program on Occupational Success." Continuing Higher Education Review, 61 (1997): 75 - 87.

Senter, Mary S., John Dinan, Joseph E. Finck and William Miles. "Implementing an Advanced Composition Program with Faculty from Across the Curriculum." Innovative Higher Education, 1992.