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Dr. Tracy L. Dietz

Academic Associate Dean

University of North Texas

Department of Management

(940) 565-3534

Email: Tracy.Dietz@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, University of North Texas, 1995
    Major: Sociology - Social Organization and Disorganization
    Specialization: Diversity, Health, Aging Studies
    Dissertation: Bureaucracy and the Mexican American Elderly: Utilization of Formal and Informal Social Services.
  • MA, University of North Texas, 1992
    Major: Sociology
    Dissertation: 'Predictors of Health Care and Social Service Utilization and Perceived Need among the Disabled Elderly in Canada.'
  • BA, Stephen F. Austin State University, 1990
    Major: Sociology
    Specialization: Communications

Professional Positions

    Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Coordinator, Assessment and Accreditation, University of Central Florida, Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. University of Central Florida, Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. (2007 - 2009).
  • Associate Professor, University of Central Florida, Department of Sociology. University of Central Florida, Department of Sociology. (2003 - 2009).
  • Interim Co-Director, Information Fluency Initiative (QEP),, University of Central Florida. University of Central Florida. (2007 - 2007).
  • Faculty Fellow, Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, University of Central Florida. Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, University of Central Florida. (2006 - 2007).
  • Assistant Professor, University of Central Florida, Department of Sociology & Anthropology. University of Central Florida, Department of Sociology & Anthropology. (1997 - 2003).
  • Post Doctoral Research Fellow, University of New Hampshire, Family Research Laboratory. University of New Hampshire, Family Research Laboratory. (1996 - 1997).
  • Research Scientist, University of North Texas, Minority Aging Research Institute. University of North Texas, Minority Aging Research Institute. (1995 - 1996).

    • Professional

  • Associate Dean, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2009 - Present).

Licensures and Certifications

  • Graduate Certification in Aging Studies, (1994 - Present).
  • Post-doctoral Research Fellowship, University of New Hampshire. (1996 - 1997).

Professional Memberships

  • AACSB. (2009 - Present).
  • Society for the Study of Social Problems. (1992 - Present).
  • American Sociological Association. (1991 - Present).
  • Southwestern Social Science Association. (1991 - Present).
  • Southwestern Sociological Association. (1991 - Present).
  • Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society. (1989 - 2005).

Development Activities

  • Conference Attendance, AACSB Global Accreditation Conference, AACSB. Atlanta,Georgia,United States of America. (September 13, 2022 - September 15, 2022).
  • Conference Attendance, AACSB Associate Dean's Conference, AACSB. St. Petersburg,Florida,United States of America. (October 27, 2021 - October 29, 2021).
  • Conference Attendance, AACSB Global Accreditation Conference, AACSB. Virtual,Virtual,United States of America. (September 22, 2020 - September 25, 2020).
  • Conference Attendance, AACSB Global Accreditation Conference, AACSB. San Antonio,TX,United States of America. (September 15, 2019 - September 17, 2019).
  • Conference Attendance, Society for the Study of Social Problems Annual Meeting, Society for the Study of Social Problems. New York,NY,United States of America. (August 2019 - August 2019).
  • Conference Attendance, Southwestern Social Science Association Annual Meeting, SSSA. Orlando,Texas,United States of America. (October 10, 2018 - October 13, 2018).
  • Conference Attendance, ICAM, AACSB. Honolulu,Hawaii,United States of America. (April 20, 2018 - April 24, 2018).
  • Conference Attendance, Southwestern Social Science Association Annual Meeting, SSSA. Austin,Texas,United States of America. (April 12, 2017 - April 15, 2017).
  • Workshop, Continuous Improvement Review Seminar, AACSB. Minneapolis,MN,United States of America. (September 17, 2016).
  • Conference Attendance, Southwestern Social Science Association Annual Meeting, SSSA. Las Vegas,Nevada,United States of America. (April 2016 - April 2016).
  • Seminar, Impact Forum, AACSB. Tampa,Fl,United States of America. (October 10, 2015 - October 22, 2015).
  • Conference Attendance, Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Social Problems, SSSP. Chicago,Illinois,United States of America. (August 2015 - August 2015).
  • Conference Attendance, Southwestern Social Science Association Annual Meeting, SSSA. Denver,Colorado,United States of America. (April 2015 - April 2015).
  • Conference Attendance, ICAM, AACSB. Tampa,Fl,United States of America. (April 26, 2015 - April 28, 2015).
  • Conference Attendance, Associate Deans Conference, AACSB. San Antonio,Tx,United States of America. (November 11, 2014 - November 13, 2014).
  • Conference Attendance, Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Social Problems, SSSP. San Francisco,CA,United States of America. (August 2014 - August 2014).
  • Conference Attendance, Southwestern Social Science Association Annual Meeting, SSSA. San Antonio,Tx,United States of America. (April 2014 - April 2014).
  • Conference Attendance, Accreditation Conference, AACSB. St. Louis,Mo,United States of America. (September 22, 2013 - September 24, 2013).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • ACCT 4800 - Internship, 1 course.
  • BUSI 4700 - Topics in International Business Practices and Policies, 2 courses.
  • DSCI 4800 - Cooperative Education, 1 course.
  • FINA 4800 - Internship, 1 course.
  • LSCM 4800 - Logistics Internship, 2 courses.
  • MGMT 3880 - Business Ethics and Social Responsibility, 7 courses.
  • MGMT 4800 - Internship, 2 courses.
  • MGMT 5260 - Employment, Placement and Personnel Planning, 7 courses.
  • MGMT 5550 - Emerging Issues in Health Services Management, 6 courses.
  • MGMT 5660 - International Management, 2 courses.
  • MGMT 5710 - Seminar in Business Ethics and Social Responsibility, 6 courses.
  • MKTG 4800 - Internship in Marketing, 2 courses.

Directed Student Learning

  • Dissertation Defense Committee Member, Counseling and Higher Education. (January 1, 2017).
  • Supervised Research, "O Mercado de Trabalho Para Os Tecnologos," Other - Outside UNT. (July 30, 2017 - November 6, 2017).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book Chapter

  • Wright, J.D., Donley, A., Dietz, T.L., McNamara, R.H. (2008). Elderly Homelessness: A Growing Concern. Homeless in America. Greenwood Press.
  • Dietz, T.L., Jasinski, J.L., R. Tewksbury & E. E. Mustaine. (2003). Does Theory Really Guide Survey Research? Why is Theory Important in Surveys?. Controversies in Criminal Justice Research. Cincinnati, OH, Anderson Publishing.
  • Dietz, T.L., R. Tewksbury & E. E. Mustaine. (2003). The Value of Purely Theoretical Research vs. More 'Practical' Research. Controversies in Criminal Justice Research. Cincinnati, OH, Anderson Publishing.

    • Journal Article

  • Lanier, D.N., Dietz, T.L. (2012). Time Dynamics of Elder Victimization: Evidence from the NCVS, 1992 to 2005. Social Science Research. 41 (2) 444-463.
  • Dietz, T.L. (2011). Substance Misuse, Suicidal Ideation and Suicide Attempts Among a National Sample of Homeless. Journal of Social Service Research. 37 (1) 1-18.
  • Dietz, T.L. (2009). Drug and Alcohol Use among the Older Homeless: Predictors of Reported Current and Lifetime Substance Abuse Problems in a National Sample. Journal of Applied Gerontology. 28 235-255.
  • Lanier, D., Dietz, T.L. (2009). Elder criminal victimization: Its relative rate compared to non-elders, 1992-2005. Social Science Journal. 46 442-458.
  • Dietz, T.L. (2007). Predictors of Reported Current and Lifetime Substance Use Related Problems among a National Sample of Homeless. Substance Use & Misuse. 42 (11) 1745-1766.
  • Dietz, T.L., Jasinski, J.L. (2007). The Effect of Item Order on Reports of Intimate Partner Violence: An Examination of the Revised Conflict Tactics Scales. Social Science Research. 36 (1) 353-373.
  • Dietz, T.L. (2006). Data Analysis Exercises to Teach Research in Sociology of Aging On-line: An Examination of Student Satisfaction. Educational Gerontology. 32 (10) 807-824.
  • Nabors, E.L., Dietz, T.L., Jasinski, J.L. (2006). Domestic Violence Beliefs and Perceptions among College Students. Violence and Victims. 21 (6) 783-799.
  • Dietz, T.L. (2006). The Effect of Data Analysis Modules in a Large Enrollment Introductory Sociology Course: Lessons for the Social Sciences. Innovative Higher Education. 31 (1) 27-42.
  • Dietz, T.L., Wright, J.D. (2005). Age and Gender Differences and Predictors of Victimization of the Homeless. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect. 17 (1) 37-60.
  • Dietz, T.L., Castora, M. (2005). Attitudes Toward Welfare State Spending for Old Age Programs: An Analysis of Period and Cohort Differences. Care Management Journals: The Journal of Long Term Home Health Care. 6 (4) 205-214.
  • Dietz, T.L., Wright, J.D. (2005). Victimization of the Elderly Homeless. Care Management Journals: The Journal of Long Term Home Health Care. 6 (1) 15-22.
  • Jasinski, J.L., Dietz, T.L. (2003). Domestic Violence and Stalking among Older Adults: An Assessment of Risk Markers. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect. 15 (1) 3-18.
  • Dietz, T.L., Jasinski, J.L. (2003). Explaining Female Perpetrated Partner Violence and Aggression: Masculinity, Femininity, and Violence. Women & Criminal Justice. 15 (1) 81-100.
  • Dietz, T.L., Wright, J.D. (2003). Racial and Ethnic Identity of Older Adults Residing in Assisted Living Facilities in Central Florida. Care Management Journals: The Journal of Long Term Home Health Care. 3 (4)
  • Dietz, T.L. (2002). Predictors of Success in Large Enrollment Introductory Courses: An Examination of the Impact of Learning Communities and Virtual Learning Resources on Student Success in an Introductory Level Sociology Course. Teaching Sociology. 30 (1) 80-88.
  • Dietz, T.L. (2001). The Mexican American Elderly and Supplemental Security Income: Reasons and Characteristics Associated with Non-Use. Journal of Applied Gerontology. 20 (3) 292-306.
  • Tsang, C.R., Dietz, T.L. (2001). The Unrelenting Significance of Minority Statuses: Gender, Ethnicity, and Economic Attainment Since Affirmative Action. Sociological Spectrum. 21 (1) 61-80.
  • Dietz, T.L. (2000). Disciplining Children: Characteristics Associated with the Use of Corporal Punishment and Non-Violent Discipline. Child Abuse & Neglect. 24 (12) 1529-1542.
  • Dietz, T.L. (1998). An Examination of Violence and Gender Role Portrayals in Video Games: Implications for Gender Socialization and Aggressive Behavior. Sex Roles: A Journal of Research. 38 (5/6) 425-442.
  • Dietz, T.L., John, R., Roy, L.C. (1998). Intra-ethnic Diversity: Patterns of Service Utilization among Four Groups of Hispanic Elderly. International Journal on Aging and Human Development. 46 (3) 247-266.
  • Dietz, T.L. (1997). Familial Support and the Older Mexican American. Southwest Journal on Aging. 12 (1/2) 38-45.
  • Dietz, T.L. (1997). Family and Formal Assistance with Activity Limitations: Who Helps the Mexican American Elderly?. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences. 19 (3) 334-353.
  • John, R., Roy, L.C., Dietz, T.L. (1997). Setting Priorities in Aging Populations: Formal Service Use among Mexican American Female Elders. Journal of Aging & Social Policy. 9 (1) 69-86.
  • Dietz, T.L. (1997). The Mexican American Elderly and Formal Service Utilization: Effective Policy and Programming. Southwest Journal on Aging. 13 (1) 45-51.
  • Roy, L.C., Dietz, T.L., John, R.K. (1996). Determining Patterns of Formal Service Use among Mexican American Elderly: Improving Empirical Techniques for Policy and Practice. Journal of Gerontological Social Work. 26 (3-4) 65-81.
  • John, R.K., Dietz, T.L., Giddings, R., Roy, L.C., Salvini, M. (1996). Improving American Indian Eldercare Through Enhanced Community Educational Resources. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education. 17 (1) 65-82.
  • John, R.K., Salvini, M., Dietz, T.L., Giddings, R., Roy, L.C. (1996). Training in Support of the American Indian Eldercare Campaign: Replication of an American Indian Home-Care Training Program. Educational Gerontology. 22 (8) 723-734.
  • Dietz, T.L. (1995). Patterns of Intergenerational Assistance within the Mexican American Family: Is the family taking care of the older generation's needs?. Journal of Family Issues. 16 (3) 344-356.

Presentations Given

  • Dietz, T.L., Factors Associated with Filing for Medical Bankruptcy, Southwestern Social Science Association, Houston, Texas, (2010).
  • Young, D.L., Dietz, T.L., Chase, D.Z., Early Warning: The Key to Compliance in Substantive Change, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, (2009).
  • Dietz, T.L., Dumps and Dire Straights: An Examination of Community Characteristics and Proximity to Hazardous Waste Sites on Health in Florida, Southwestern Social Science Association, Denver, Colorado, (2009).
  • Dietz, T.L., Beliefs about the Definition and Cause of Domestic Violence among College Students: Examining the Effects of Gender and Video Gaming, International Conference on Parent Education and Parenting, Denton, Texas, (2009).
  • Dietz, T.L., Age and Gender Differences in Self-Reports of Mental Health Symptomology and Substance Use among a National Sample of Homeless, Southwestern Social Science Association, Las Vegas, Nevada, (2008).
  • Marinara, M., Dzuiban, C., Dietz, T.L., Moody, J., Sadri, H., Planting Flowers: Keeping the QEP Momentum Going, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, (2007).
  • Dietz, T.L., Student Reports of Understanding of and Experiences with Sexual Harassment, Society for the Study of Social Problems, Montreal, Canada, (2006).
  • Dietz, T.L., Drug and Alcohol Use Among the Older Homeless, Society for the Study of Social Problems, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, (2005).
  • Dietz, T.L., Innovative Strategies for Teaching Introductory Sociology, American Sociological Association, Chicago, Illinois, (2005).

    • Keynote/Plenary Address

  • Dietz, T.L., Alpha Kappa Delta Induction Ceremony for Texas Wesleyan University, Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, Texas, (2010).

    • Paper

  • Dietz, T.L. (Author), Society for the Study of Social Problems, Older Workers: A Cross-cultural Examination of Attitudes toward Older Employees and Their Effect on the Work Enviornment, New York, NY, United States of America. (2019 - 2019).
  • Dietz, T.L. (Author), Andrade, L. (Author), Society for the Study of Social Problems, Cracking the Glass Ceiling in Higher Education, Las Vegas, NV, United States of America. (2011 - 2011).

Service

University Service

  • Committee Member, Evaluation of Prior Learning. (November 1, 2021 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Faculty Credentialing Committee. (August 8, 2017 - Present).
  • Faculty Advisor, Women in Business Student Organization. (August 2012 - Present).
  • Committee Member, FIREL Business Law Clinical Professor Search Committee. (2019 - 2019).
  • Committee Member, MGMT Clinical Faculty Search Committee. (2019 - 2019).
  • Committee Member, Department of Management Chair Search Committee. (2018 - 2019).
  • Committee Member, Doctoral Comprehensive Exam Committee. (2018 - 2019).
  • Committee Member, Vice Provost for International Efforts Search Committee. (January 14, 2016 - 2018).
  • Southwestern Social Science Association. (2010 - 2013).
  • Associate Dean for Assessment and Academic Reporting. (2009 - 2011).
  • Southwestern Social Science Association. (2009 - 2009).

Public Service

  • Task Force Chair, Feral Cat Community -- Cooke County. Gainesville, TX. (June 2017 - Present).
  • Board Member, Gainesville Independent School District Foundation. Gainesville, Texas. (March 2016 - Present).
  • Other (Transporter), Kindred Hearts Animal Transport. Texas. (2015 - Present).
  • Other (Volunteer), DASH Meals on Wheels. Gainesville, TX. (2014 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Krum Feral Cat Oversight Committee. Krum, Texas. (2014 - Present).
  • Other (Other Community Service Activities), UNT Feral Cat Group. Denton, Texas. (2011 - Present).
  • Other (Volunteer Transporter), National Brittany Rescue and Adoption Network. Valley View, TX. (September 12, 2019 - September 14, 2019).
  • Committee Member (Fund Raising Team), Abigail's Arms Family Crisis Center. Gainesville, Texas. (August 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018).
  • Committee Member, GISD Educational Foundation -- Grant Review Committee. Gainesville, Texas. (November 1, 2017 - December 8, 2017).

Professional Service

  • Committee Member, Society for the Study of Social Problems. (August 2017 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Society for the Study of Social Problems. (August 2015 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Southwestern Social Science Association. (2010 - Present).
  • Editorial Review Board Member, Journal of Social Service Research. (2009 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Social Service Research. (2009 - Present).
  • Board of Advisors, Southwestern Social Science Association. New Orleans, Louisiana. (2009 - Present).
  • Program Organizer, Southwestern Social Science Association. (April 2008 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, The Gerontologist. (March 2022 - March 2022).
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, The Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences. (February 2022 - February 2022).
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, The Psychology of Violence. (June 2021 - June 2021).
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Human Resource Management. (May 2021 - May 2021).
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Human Resource Management Journal. (February 15, 2020 - May 15, 2020).
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, The Open Biomedical Engineering Journal. (April 15, 2020 - May 8, 2020).
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Human Resource Management. (2019 - 2019).
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Psychology, Crime, and Law. (2019 - 2019).
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Texas A&M University. (2019 - 2019).
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Substance Abuse and Misuse. (July 2017 - July 2017).
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Social Service Research. (June 1, 2017 - June 21, 2017).
  • Discussant, Southwestern Social Science Association. Austin, Tx. (April 12, 2017 - April 15, 2017).
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Taylor and Francis. Denton, TX. (January 15, 2017 - February 10, 2017).
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Forensice Criminology. Denton, TX. (January 16, 2017 - February 8, 2017).
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Feminist Criminology. (2016 - 2016).
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health. Denton, Texas. (2016 - 2016).
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journals of Gerontology. Denton, Texas. (2016 - 2016).
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Sex Roles (Journal). (2016 - 2016).
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Violence Against Women. (2016 - 2016).
  • Committee Chair, Society for the Study of Social Problems. (August 2015 - August 2016).
  • Committee Member, Society for the Study of Social Problems. (August 2015 - August 2016).
  • Board of Directors, Society for the Study of Social Problems. (2012 - 2013).
  • Board of Directors, Society for the Study of Social Problems. (2011 - 2012).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Psychology of Violence. (2010 - 2010).
  • Committee Chair, Society for the Study of Social Problems. (2010 - 2010).
  • Committee Member, Society for the Study of Social Problems. (2010 - 2010).
  • Committee Member, Southwestern Social Science Association. (2010 - 2010).
  • Editorial Review Board Member, American Sociological Association. (2009 - 2010).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Teaching Sociology. (2009 - 2010).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Justice Quarterly. (2009 - 2009).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Sex Roles. (2009 - 2009).
  • Board of Advisors, Society for the Study of Social Problems. (2009 - 2009).
  • Committee Member, Society for the Study of Social Problems. (2009 - 2009).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Sociological Spectrum. (2009 - 2009).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, The Gerontologist. (2009 - 2009).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), The SoTL Commons Conference. (2009 - 2009).

Consulting

  • Other (General Program Director), Southwestern Social Science Association, various, United States of America. (April 15, 2008).