Faculty Profile

Tracy Dietz

Tracy Dietz

Title
Academic Associate Dean
Department
Management
College
College of Business
Associate Professor
Dean's Office
College of Business

    

Education

PhD, University of North Texas, 1995.
Major: Sociology - Social Organization and Disorganization
Degree Specialization: Diversity, Health, Aging Studies
Dissertation Title: Bureaucracy and the Mexican American Elderly: Utilization of Formal and Informal Social Services.
MA, University of North Texas, 1992.
Major: Sociology
Dissertation Title: '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
Degree Specialization: Communications

Current Scheduled Teaching*

MGMT 5710.003, Seminar in Business Ethics and Social Responsibility, Spring 2024 Syllabus

* Texas Education Code 51.974 (HB 2504) requires each institution of higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.

Previous Scheduled Teaching*

MGMT 5710.002, Seminar in Business Ethics and Social Responsibility, Fall 8W2 2023 Syllabus SPOT
MGMT 5660.001, International Management, Spring 8W2 2023 Syllabus SPOT
MGMT 5710.001, Seminar in Business Ethics and Social Responsibility, Fall 8W2 2022 Syllabus SPOT
MGMT 4800.888, Internship, Summer 10W 2022 Syllabus
MKTG 4800.888, Internship in Marketing, Summer 10W 2022 Syllabus
LSCM 4800.888, Logistics Internship, Summer 10W 2022
BUSI 4700.888, Topics in International Business Practices and Policies, Summer 10W 2022 Syllabus
MGMT 5660.001, International Management, Spring 8W2 2022 SPOT
MGMT 3880.001, Business Ethics and Social Responsibility, Fall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
MGMT 5550.001, Emerging Issues in Health Services Management, Spring 8W2 2021 Syllabus SPOT
MGMT 3880.003, Business Ethics and Social Responsibility, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
MGMT 5550.001, Emerging Issues in Health Services Management, Spring 8W2 2020 Syllabus
MGMT 3880.001, Business Ethics and Social Responsibility, Fall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
MGMT 3880.026, Business Ethics and Social Responsibility, Fall 2019 SPOT
MGMT 5550.001, Emerging Issues in Health Services Management, Spring 8W2 2019 SPOT
MGMT 5550.080, Emerging Issues in Health Services Management, Spring 8W2 2019
MGMT 5710.002, Seminar in Business Ethics and Social Responsibility, Fall 2018 SPOT
MGMT 5550.001, Emerging Issues in Health Services Management, Spring 8W2 2018 SPOT
MGMT 5260.001, Employment, Placement and Personnel Planning, Fall 8W2 2017 SPOT
MGMT 5260.080, Employment, Placement and Personnel Planning, Fall 8W2 2017 SPOT
MGMT 3880.002, Business Ethics and Social Responsibility, Fall 2016 Syllabus SPOT
MGMT 5260.001, Employment, Placement and Personnel Planning, Fall 8W2 2016 SPOT
MGMT 5260.080, Employment, Placement and Personnel Planning, Fall 8W2 2016 SPOT
MGMT 3880.001, Business Ethics and Social Responsibility, Summer 5W2 2016 Syllabus SPOT
MGMT 3880.001, Business Ethics and Social Responsibility, Spring 2016 Syllabus SPOT
MGMT 5260.001, Employment, Placement and Personnel Planning, Fall 8W2 2015 SPOT
MGMT 5260.026, Employment, Placement and Personnel Planning, Fall 8W2 2015 SPOT
MGMT 5260.080, Employment, Placement and Personnel Planning, Fall 8W2 2015 SPOT
MGMT 5550.001, Professional Project in Health Services Management, Spring 2012

* Texas Education Code 51.974 (HB 2504) requires each institution of higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.

Published Publications

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.
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Overall
Summative Rating
Challenge and
Engagement Index
Response Rate

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  • Overall Summative Rating (median):
    This rating represents the combined responses of students to the four global summative items and is presented to provide an overall index of the class’s quality. Overall summative statements include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 5 = Excellent, 3 = Good, and 1= Very poor):
    • The course as a whole was
    • The course content was
    • The instructor’s contribution to the course was
    • The instructor’s effectiveness in teaching the subject matter was
  • Challenge and Engagement Index:
    This rating combines student responses to several SPOT items relating to how academically challenging students found the course to be and how engaged they were. Challenge and Engagement Index items include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 7 = Much higher, 4 = Average, and 1 = Much lower):
    • Do you expect your grade in this course to be
    • The intellectual challenge presented was
    • The amount of effort you put into this course was
    • The amount of effort to succeed in this course was
    • Your involvement in course (doing assignments, attending classes, etc.) was
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