CURRICULUM VITAE
BETSY CRANE, Ph.D.
318 Dartmouth Ave.
Swarthmore, PA 19081
Education
Ph.D. Cornell University, 2000
Field of Study - Human Service Studies, Program Evaluation and Planning.
Dissertation: Building a Theory of Change and a Logic Model for an Empowerment-Oriented Family Support Training and Credentialing Program.
Dissertation advisors: Jennifer Greene, Moncreiff Cochran, Davydd Greenwood
Master of Arts in Communication: University of Texas at Austin, l972
Graduate Program in Mental Health Information
Fellowship from National Institute of Mental Health
Thesis on public information practices in three human service settings
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Nazareth College of Rochester, Rochester, NY, l971
Minor in Psychology
Semester Abroad. City of London College. Sociology, London, England, Fall1969
Academic Positions
2012-Present PROFESSOR, Center for Human Sexuality Studies, School of Human Service Professions, Widener University, Chester, PA
2009- 2012 PROFESSOR & DIRECTOR, Graduate Programs in Human Sexuality, Center for Education, Widener University, Chester, PA
2007-2009 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR & DIRECTOR, Graduate Programs in Human Sexuality, Center for Education, Widener University, Chester, PA
2007- 2012 ADJUNCT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR in the Department of Psychiatry, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Binghamton, NY [teach sexuality course for 3rd year medical students]
2001–2007 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Department of Sociology; and Coordinator, Ph.D. Program in Administration and Leadership Studies at Dixon University Center, Harrisburg, PA. [initiated this offsite program in Fall 2001]
1994 - 2000 EXTENSION FACULTY, Cornell University, Dept. of Human Development, College of Human Ecology
Curriculum author, training system co-developer and Senior Trainer for NYS Family Development Training and Credentialing (FDC) Program, a statewide interagency training-the-trainer credentialing program that has been adopted in 17 other states.
Also, Senior Trainer for Family Resolutions Project, a statewide training program for NYS Department of Social Services, on the practice of family group decision-making for child welfare and juvenile justice personnel.
LECTURER in Human Sexuality, Department of Human Service Studies, Cornell University. Spring & Summer semesters
1989 – 1990 LECTURER, Women and Health, Sociology Dept., Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY
Professional Positions
1990 ‑ 1994 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Planned Parenthood of Tompkins Co., Ithaca, NY. CEO of $2 million health care agency providing family planning, sexually transmitted disease, abortion, and preventive reproductive health care services, obstetrical and surgical care, and community education and training programs. Led advocacy activities for public policies that support reproductive health.
1979 ‑ 1990 DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION, Planned Parenthood of Tompkins County, Ithaca, NY. Provided training and technical assistance regarding sexuality-related issues for teachers and human service workers, as well as family life and sexuality education programs for parents and youth. Managed public relations and marketing.
l978 ‑ l979 OUTREACH WORKER/TEEN COUNSELOR, Family Planning Center, Cortland County Health Department, Cortland, NY
l976 ‑ l977 NEWS REPORTER, Cortland Standard, Cortland, NY
l974 ‑ l975 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR, River Region Mental Health ‑ Mental Retardation Board, Inc., Louisville, KY. Seven county agency providing mental health, mental retardation, drug and alcohol services
l973 ‑ l974 MEDIA LIAISON SPECIALIST, Alternatives Project, Mass media mental health education program funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, River Region Mental Health ‑ Mental Retardation Board, Inc., Louisville, KY.
1971 ‑ 1972 PUBLIC INFORMATION INTERNSHIPS, Austin State School, Austin, TX, Rochester Mental Health Center, Rochester, NY, and Human Opportunities Corporation [community action agency], Austin, TX.
l970 ‑ l971 ATTENDANT, Rochester State Hospital, Rochester, NY
Instruction
Widener University
HSED 500: Proseminar - 2019
HSED 588: International Trip-Amsterdam – Summer 2012 & 2014
HSED 592: Concepts in Human Sexuality – 2007- present
HSED 593: Behavioral Foundations in Human Sexuality – 2012 - 2018
HSED 594: History and Ethics in Human Sexuality – 2009 - present
HSED 668–Sexuality Through Lens of Social Theory – ‘08, ‘11, ‘14, ‘15, ‘17
HSED 690: Practicum - Sexuality Education track - Fall 18
HSED 901: Dissertation Proposal Seminar (synchronous online) – 2014 - 2018
ED714: Qualitative Research Methods - Summer 2007 & 2011; Spring 2012
SOC 610: Sociology of Human Services, Harrisburg, 2001 - 2003
SOC 611: Human Services Administration. 2001 - 2007
SOC 612: Methods for Human Service Practitioners, 2002
SOC 681: Seminar on Children At Risk, 2001
SOC 681: Special Topics- Participation: Principles and Practices in Planning, Research and Evaluation, 2005
SOC 865 - Qualitative Research Methods, 2004 - 2006LDRS 810: Nonprofit Management - 2006
LDRS 601: ProSeminar - 2005
SOC 664: Research Seminar, Harrisburg, 2002 - 2004
HMSV 798: Field Experience, Harrisburg, 2003
SOC 251 – Sociology of Human Sexuality, IUP - 2004-2006
SOC 363 - Sociology of Gender, IUP - 2002 - 2004
SOC 493 – Internship, IUP – 2002 - 2005
HSS 315: Human Sexuality, Cornell University, Dept. of Human Service Studies, Spring 1995 and Summer 1995. Co-taught with Dr. Robert Heasley.
SOC 331: Women and Health, Ithaca College, Dept. of Sociology, 1989 - 1990
Graduate Thesis Advising
Dissertation Advisor/Committee Chair
Have advised 26 completed doctoral dissertations at Widener University:
Martha Goldstein- Shultz (2019). Teachers’ Experiences with LGBTQ Instruction and Other Issues in Connecticut Schools: A Mixed Methods Study.
Kristin Haase (2019). Sexual Arousal and Desire in Heterosexual Females: A Study Based on Pupil Dilation and Cognitive Priming.
Lorena Morena Olvera (2018). Fighting LGBTQ Oppression Through Theater: A Mixed-Methods Study of the Impacts of Theatre of the Oppressed with Queer-Spectrum and Trans-Spectrum Individuals
Rebecca Roberts-Shemish (2018). Teachers Experiences Implementing Two Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy, HIV and STD Prevention Interventions
Alex Bove (2017). Meta, More, or Less? A Phenomenological Study of Polyamorous Men’s Relationships with Their Male Metamours
Randi B. Singer (2016). LGBTQ Training for Obstetrical Care Providers in Two Urban Settings: An Examination of Changes in Attitudes, Knowledge and Intended Behavior.
Jane M. Fleishman (2016). Coming of Age at the Time of Stonewall: Internalized Homophobia, Resilience, Sexual Communication, Relationship Satisfaction, and Sexual Satisfaction in Aging Adults’ Same-Sex Relationships
Angela Towne (2016). Clitoral Stimulation During Penile-Vaginal Intercourse: A Phenomenological Study of Female and Male Experiences.
Rachel Born (2016). Sex Toy Party Consultants’ Readiness as a Sex Information Resource
Zelaika H. Clarke (2015). Coming to My Senses: A Decolonizing Autoethnography on Osunality.
Lisa Meyers (2015). Answering the Call for More Research on
Sexual Pleasure:
A Mixed Methods Case Study of the Betty Dodson
BodysexTM Workshops. (Received CHSS Outstanding Dissertation
Award)
Jina Ashline. (2015). How Medicalization of Sexuality Affects Women’s Decisions to Seek Help from Health Care Providers for Sexual Issues: A Phenomenological Study.
Ashley Mader (2014). Older Adult Experiences of Their Sexuality: A Phenomenological Inquiry
J. L. Pollitt (2014). As She Likes It: Erotic Agency and the Deconstruction of Fifty Shades of Grey.
Elliot Ruggles (2014). Queering Sexual and Gender Development: A Phenomenological Life History Study of People Who Fall Outside Gender and Sexuality Norms
Shannon Criniti (2013). Perspectives on Sexuality Education Among Medical Residents.
Kristen Conklin (2012). Self-Pleasure in Marriage: An Investigation into the Effects of Masturbation and Masturbation Communication in Married Individuals.
Kevicha Echols (2012). Power of the “p”: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Sex-Worker Publications
George Turner (2012). The Social-Sexual Voice of Adults with Mild Intellectual Disabilities: A Qualitative Case Study (Received Outstanding Dissertation Award)
Natasha Watson (2012). The Perspectives of Black Men in a Fatherhood Program About the Joys and Struggles of Their Intimate Relationships With Black Women.
Lindsey Krenzel (2011). What Do Sexuality Counselors Do? A Content Analysis of Job Descriptions to Determine the Roles, Responsibilities, and Qualifications of Sexuality Counselors
Latoya Brooks (2010). Men with Sexual Compulsivity: Relationship between Adult Romantic Attachment Styles and Sexual Behavior Types.
Melanie Davis (2010). Sexuality Education as Perceived by Physicians and Therapists: An Assessment of Attitudes About and Interest in Referring Patients to Sexuality Educators.
Doreen Hardy (2010). When We Dare Not Speak Its Name: Anal Taboo, Anal Health, and Affect Theory.
Tameca Harris-Jackson (2010). Keeping the Faith: Exploring the Relationship Between Religiosity, Self-efficacy, and High Risk Sexual Behaviors among Black American Women
Tiffanie Davis-Henry (2009). Perceptions of Sexual Desire in Postpartum Women: A Comparative Study Among Stay-at-Home and Working Mothers.
Also advised two completed Ph.D. dissertations at Indiana University of Pennsylvania:
Cynthia Bradley-Pugh (2006). The Adoption and Safe Families Act: Judicial and Child Welfare Administrators’ Perceptions of the Impact on African American Families.
Christopher Fetzcek (2006). Changes in Court Administration Pertaining to Matters of Family Law Following Amendments to Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
Advised two completed Master’s theses at Indiana University of Pennsylvania:
Melanie Grant (2003). Family Involvement and Parent-Professional Relationships in Children’s Mental Health: Perceptions of Parents and Professionals.
Moses Kwadzo (2006). Dual Role of International Students Workers in the USA: A Qualitative Study of Stress and Coping (Received Outstanding Graduate Research Award).
Publications
Journal Articles (peer reviewed)
Towne, A., Ruggles, E., Crane, B., & Root, M. (2019). Does she want you to open the door? Focus group discussions about new realities for traditional gendered sexuality. The Qualitative Report, 24(10, 2486-2505. Retrieved from https://nsuworks.nova.edu/tqr/vol24/iss10/6
Singer, R., Crane, B., Lemay, E., & Omary, S. (2019). Improving the attitudes and behavioral intentions of perinatal care providers toward childbearing individuals identifying as LGBTQ: A quasi-experimental study, The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing. 50(7), 303-312 https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20190612-05
Fleishman, J. M., Crane, B., & Koch, P. B. (2019). Correlates and predictors of sexual satisfaction for older adults in same-sex relationships. Journal of Homosexuality. Doi: 10.1080/00918369.2019.1618647
Harris-Jackson, T., Crane, B., & Xu, P. (2018). Exploring self-efficacy as a factor in reducing HIV-risk behavior in Black American women. Journal of Black Sexuality and Relationships, 4(4). 53-69.
Bairstow, A, M., Pillai-Friedman, S., Crane, & B., Milhausen, R. R. (2018). Holy grail or nice option: The meaning of penile-vaginal intercourse in “unconsummated” relationships. Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality. 27(2). doi.org/10.3138/cjhs.2018-0015
Turner, G. W. & Crane, B. (2016). Sexually silenced no more. Adults with intellectual disabilities speak up: A call to action for social work to frame sexual voice as a social justice issue. British Journal of Social Work, Special issue: Sexualities and Social Work in the Contemporary World, 46(8), 2300-2317. doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bcw133
Criniti, S., Crane, B., Woodland, M. B., Montgomery, O. C., & Urdarneta Hartman, S. (2016). Perceptions of U.S. medical residents regarding amount and usefulness of sexual health instruction in preparation for clinical practice, American Journal of Sexuality Education. 11(3). 161-175. DOI: 10.1080/15546128.2016.1198734
Turner, G. W. & Crane, B. (2016). Pleasure is paramount: Adults with intellectual disabilities discuss sensuality and intimacy. Sexualities, 19 (5-6). 677-697. doi: /10.1177/1363460715620573
Turner, G. & Crane, B. (2016). Teaching and learning qualitative methods through the dissertation process: Perspectives from a professor and a graduate. Qualitative Social Work: Special Issue-Teaching Qualitative Research and Inquiry, 15(3), 346-362. doi: 10.1177/1473325015626260
Crane, B., Towne, A. & Crane-Seeber, J. (2013). The four boxes of gendered sexuality: A framework and lesson plan for teaching about the history and effects of gendered sexuality. American Journal of Sexuality Education, 8(4), 274-305. doi:10.1080/15546128.2013.854008
Crane-Seeber J. & Crane, B. (2012). What does evolution have to do with legal enclaves? Critical Perspectives section, Politics and Gender. 9(1) 100-105, doi:10.1017/S1743923X12000748
Crane-Seeber, J. & Crane, B. (2010). Contesting the basis of patriarchal relations: Evolutionary psychology and the denial of history. Journal of Men’s Studies, 18(3), 218-237. doi: 10.3149/jms.1803.218
Crane, B., O’Hern, B., & Lawler, P. (2010). Second career professionals: Transitioning to the faculty role. Journal of Faculty Development, 23(1), 24-29.
Hewitt, N., Crane, B., & Mooney, B. (2010). The Family Development Credential Program: A synthesis of research on an empowerment-based human service training program. Families in Society, 91(1), 1-9. doi: 10.1606/1044-3894.3960
Crane, B. (2010). Using qualitative methods to refine a logic model for the Cornell Family Development Credential Program. The Qualitative Report. 15(4), 899-931. http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR/QR15-4/crane.pdf
Crane, B. (2004). The roots of homophobia and mechanisms for change: A training for trainers, advocates, and educators, Sexuality and Disability, 22(1), 104-105.
Crane, B. (1990). A response to Savin‑Williams: Helping parents be prepared to accept and support their child. Empathy: An interdisciplinary journal for persons working to end oppression on the basis of sexual orientation, 2(1).
Shapiro, C. & Crane Seeber, B. (l983). Sex education and the adoptive family. Social Work, 28(4), 292-296.
Books, Chapters & Monographs
Crane, B. & Crane-Seeber, J. (book in development). Sexy and equal! How gender equality was lost and can return in your relationship.
Dodson, B. A., Meyers, L. & Crane, B. (in development). Ask Dr. Betty.
Crane, B. & Crane-Seeber, J. (2016). Commentary: Gender, sexuality, and transformation: Making historical sense of contemporary public health dilemmas. MOJ Public Health. 4(5), 00097. Doi:10.15406/mojph.2016.04.00097
Heasley, R. & Crane, B. (2016). The sissy boy experience. In A. Goldberg, (Ed.) The Sage Encyclopedia of LGBTQ Studies, pp. 1086-1088. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781483371283.n383
Heasley, R. & Crane, B. (2016). Queer heteromasculinity. In A. Goldberg, (Ed.) The Sage Encyclopedia of LGBTQ Studies, p. 920. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781483371283.n325
Heasley, R. & Crane, B. (2016). Tomboy/sissy. In N. A. Naples (Ed.). The Wiley-Blackwell encyclopedia of gender and sexuality studies. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN: 978-1-4051-9694-9
Crane, B., Bazarsky, D., Criniti, S., & Miller, A. (2011). Sexuality education in the academy: An update on undergraduate and graduate instruction in the United States. Paper presented at the 20th WAS World Congress for Sexual Health, Glasgow, UK. Retrieved from https://www.sexualhealthvisual.com/Video_by_Betsy_Crane_on_Sexuality_Education_in_the_Academy_An_Update_on_Undergraduate_and_Graduate_Instruction_in_the_United_States.html#speaker
Heasley, R., & Crane, B. (2011). Queering classes. In J. Landreau & N. Rodriquez, Queer masculinities: A critical reader in education. New York, NY: Springer.
Crane, B. (2009). Raising boys. In S. Steinberg & M. Kehler (Eds.). Boy culture [Two volumes]: An encyclopedia. Westport, CT: Greenwood.
Crane, B. (2009). Generalist social work practice with families. In J. Poulin (Ed.), Strengths-based generalist practice: A collaborative approach (3rd ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning.
Crane, B. & Crane-Seeber, J. (2003). The four boxes of gendered sexuality: Good girl/bad girl & tough guy/sweet guy. In R. Heasley & B. Crane, B. (Eds.). Sexual lives: A reader on the theories and realities of human sexualities, pp. 196-217. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
Heasley, R., & Crane, B. (Eds.). (2003). Sexual lives: A reader on the theories and realities of human sexualities. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
Heasley, R., & Crane, B. (2001). Sexuality and gender: Human services challenges and opportunities for the 21st Century. In McClam, T. & Woodside. M. (Eds.). Human service challenges in the 21st century. Reading, MA: Council for Standards of Human Service Education, pp.147-158.
Crane, B. (2000). Building a theory of change and a logic model for an empowerment-oriented family support training and credentialing program. (Doctoral dissertation. Cornell University, 2000).
Yeres, S., & Crane, B. (1994). Sexuality education with high risk populations. In J.C. Drolet & K. Clark (Eds.), The sexuality education challenge: Promoting healthy sexuality in young people. Santa Cruz, CA: ETR Associates, pp. 445-463.
Curricula and Training Resources
Crane, B. (2011). Transgender student athletes. DVD produced and distributed by National Collegiate Athletic Association.
Crane, B., Heasley, R. & Loucks, J. (2003). Instructors manual and test bank for Sexual lives: A reader on the theories and realities of human sexualities. New York: McGraw Hill.
Crane, B., Wainui, A. & Dean, C. (1998). Helping families plan for their children’s safety and well-being: Practice manual for NYS Family Resolutions Project, Ithaca, NY: Cornell Empowering Families Project [Manual on family group-decision making for NYS Dept. of Social Services].
Lawrence, B., Dull, J. A., Crane, B. & Dean, C. (1997). Empowerment skills for family workers: Field advisors manual, Ithaca, NY: Cornell Media Services.
Crane, B. & Dean, C. (1996). Empowerment Skills for Family Workers: Trainers Manual, Ithaca, NY: Cornell Media Services. [Curriculum of NYS Family Development Credentialing Program adopted nationally by training and credentialing programs]
Crane, B. & Heasley, R. (1990). Boys will be boys? Sex equity training module. Anchorage, AK: Anchorage School District.
Crane, B. (1989). Family life and emotional health curriculum for Grades K‑5. Ithaca, NY: Ithaca City School District [developed collaboratively with district staff & parents].
Reports and Professional Articles
Hewitt, N., Crane, B., & Mooney, B. (2007, July). Pennsylvania Family Development Credential Program: Perceptions of change by participants. Executive summary. Retrieved October 10, 2008 from http://www.fdc-pa.org/resources.html
Crane, B. (2002, Summer). How a training program leads to change. America’s Family Support Magazine, 21(2), 59.
Crane, B. (2000, Fall). Credentialing: We’re building it together. America’s Family Support Magazine, 19(3), 43-46.
Crane, B. (1999). Families setting and reaching their own goals: Outcomes of NYS Family Development Training & Credentialing Program. Ithaca, NY: Cornell Empowering Families Project.
Crane, B. (1999, Spring), Credentialing is the next step for family support. America’s Family Support Magazine, 18(1), 11-13.
Crane, B. & Yeres, S. (Summer, 1994). [Review of book] Your sexual health, Family Life Educator, 12(4), 29.
Crane, B. (l984, Winter). New meanings for men. Emphasis, issue on Issues of the 80's, New York: Planned Parenthood Federation of America, 14-15.
Crane, B. (1982). Marketing plan for medical and counseling services. Planned Parenthood of Tompkins County. (First marketing plan done by a Planned Parenthood affiliate).
Communicating how? A manual for mental health educators, National Institute of Mental Health, l975. [Multi‑authored manual written at River Region Mental Health‑ Mental Retardation Board, Louisville, KY under supervision of B. Crane]
Morrison, B.J., & Crane, B. (1974). River Region Hospital: A case study of the transition from a state mental hospital to a community mental health inpatient facility. Louisville, KY: River Region Mental Health-Mental Retardation Board, Inc.
Presentations: Academic
Crane, B., Criniti, S., Miller, A., & Bazarsky, D. (2011, June). Sexuality instruction in higher education in the United States: Perceptions of sexologists who are faculty, graduate students and/or alumni. Invited presentation for AASECT panel at 20th World Congress of Sexology, Glasgow, UK.
Crane, B. & Stayton, W. (2011, June). Widener University’s Graduate Programs in Human Sexuality: A 35-year success story and example for advanced training in sexuality education, sex therapy, and research. Oral/poster presented at 20th World Congress of Sexology, Glasgow, UK.
Crane, B. Ruggles, D. Root, M., & Towne, A. (2008, June). Traditional attitudes about gender, relationships, and sexuality: Findings from focus groups with young people in the United States. Oral/poster presented at 19th World Congress of Sexology. Gothenburg, Sweden.
Crane, B. (2007, May). Traditional and changing constructs of femininity and masculinity: Effects of good girl/bad girl &tough guy/sweet guy dualities on young men and women in the United States. Presented at International Conference on Sociology, sponsored by the Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER), Athens, Greece.
Crane, B., Grattan, K. & Reyka, M. (2007, May). What’s the evidence for learning? Professor and students share alternative representations of learning in doctoral qualitative methods class. Presentation at 3rd International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Crane, B. (2006, June). Youth voices on male gendered identity and relationships: Tough guy vs. sweet guy. Presented at 2nd International Colloquium of Studies on Men and Masculinities and 1st National Congress of the Mexican Academy of Gender Studies of Men. Universidad de Guadalajara. Guadalajara, Mexico.
Crane, B. (2005, May). Using qualitative methods to show how change occurs: Developing a program logic model for an empowerment-based training and credentialing program for frontline family workers. Paper presented at 1st International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Crane, B. (2004, March). Family development: Helping families set and reach their own goals through strengths-based practice. Workshop presented at XIV World Congress on Family Therapy. Istanbul, Turkey.
Crane, B. (2003, March). The four boxes of gender and sexuality: The good girl/bad girl & tough guy/sweet guy. Paper presented at 16th World Congress of Sexology. Havana, Cuba.
Crane, B. & Heasley, R. (2003, March). The roots of homophobia and mechanisms for change: training for trainers, advocates, and educators. Pre-conference workshop presented at 16th World Congress of Sexology. Havana, Cuba.
Crane, B. (2000, Sept.). Empowerment skills for family workers: Moving human services toward a partnership paradigm, paper presented at 5th World Congress on Action Learning, Action Research & Process Management (ALARPM) and 9th World Congress on Participatory Action-Research (PAR), Ballarat University, Victoria, Australia.
National/ Regional
Crane, B, Becher, E. & Mial, K (2019, June 15). Exploring Erotic Potential: Research Findings Regarding Experiences with Sexological Bodywork at a Women’s Back to the Body Retreat, and Perceived Impact. Presented at annual meeting of the American Association for Sexuality Counselors, Educators, and Therapists, Philadelphia, PA
Crane, B. & Becher, E. (2017, Nov. 11). Exploring Erotic Potential: Perceptions of Women About Effects of a Back to the Body Retreat. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Scientific Study of Sexuality. Atlanta, GA.
Bairstow, A., Pillai-Friedman, S., Crane, B. & Milhausen, R. (2017, Nov. 11). Disaster or Opportunity? Sexual and Relationship Satisfaction of Heterosexuals Unable to have Penile-Vaginal Intercourse. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Scientific Study of Sexuality. Atlanta, GA
Meyers, L. & Crane, B. (2017, June). Bodysex workshops as somatic sex education: Adding to the research. Presented at annual meeting of the American Association for Sexuality Counselors, Educators, and Therapists. Las Vegas, NV.
Crane, B. (2016, April). Implications of the goddess for gendered sexuality: Then and now. Presented at biennial meeting of the Association for the Study of Women in Mythology. Boston, MA.
Martin, D., Crane, B. & Gadorowski, A. (2016, Nov.). Orgasmic meditation: Who does it and what are the perceived benefits? Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Scientific Study of Sexuality. Albuquerque, NM.
Crane, B. & Heasley, R. (2015, June). Four boxes of gendered sexuality: Good girl vs. bad girl and tough guy vs. sweet guy. Presented at annual meeting of the American Association for Sexuality Counselors, Educators, and Therapists. Minneapolis, MN.
Meyers, L. & Crane, B. (2015, June). Answering the call for more research on sexual pleasure: A mixed methods case study of the Betty Dodson Bodysex™ workshops. Presented at annual meeting of the American Association for Sexuality Counselors, Educators, and Therapists. Minneapolis, MN.
Crane, B. (2014, December). Four boxes of gendered sexuality: Good girl vs. bad girl and tough guy vs. sweet guy. Presented at National Sex Education Conference. Jersey City, NJ.
Turner, G. & Crane, B. (2013, November). The social-sexual voice of adults with mild intellectual disabilities: A qualitative study. Presented at annual meeting of the Society for Scientific Study of Sexuality, San Diego, CA.
Sommer, V. L, Heasley, R., Deeds, J. & Crane, B. (2012, March). Where are the men in gender studies? Presented at annual meeting of the American Men’s Studies Association, Minneapolis, MN.
Bazarsky, D., Crane, B., Criniti, S., & Miller, A. (2011, November). Sex ed in college: A report on a survey regarding undergraduate and graduate instruction in the United States. Presented at annual meeting of the Society for Scientific Study of Sexuality, Las Vegas, NV.
Crane, B., Ruggles, R., Towne, A. & Root, M. (2010, April). Does she want you to open the door? The paradoxes of changing gender norms among young adults. Sexuality Research Symposium. Sponsored by the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality and University of Missouri St. Louis Department of Psychology. St. Louis, MO.
Davis-Henry, T. & Crane, B. (2009, November). Perceptions of sexual desire in postpartum women: A comparative study between stay-at-home and working mothers. Presented at annual meeting of the Society for Scientific Study of Sexuality, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Lawler, P., Crane, B. & O’Hern, B. (2009, October). Transitioning professionals: Challenges of second career faculty. Roundtable Presentation, 34th Annual POD Network Conference, Houston, Texas,
Crane, B., Root, M, Ruggles, D. & Towne, A. (2008, November). Traditional, changing and diverse forms of gendered sexualities: Findings with focus groups with young people. Presented at annual meeting of the Society for Scientific Study of Sexuality. San Juan, PR.
Heasley, R., Crane, B., & Biconik, D. (2007, November). Assessing campus climate for students, faculty and staff related To LGBT Issues: What’s changed? What’s still the same? Presented at national meeting of the Society for Scientific Study of Sexuality. Indianapolis.
Crane, B. & Crane-Seeber, J. (2007, March). Youth voices on male gendered identity and relationships: Tough guy vs. sweet guy. Presented at national meeting of American Men’s Studies Association, Kansas City, MO.
Crane, B., Crane-Seeber, J. & Thompson, K. (2005, Nov.). Youth voices on tough sexuality & relationship choices: Good girl vs. bad girl &tough guy vs. sweet guy. Paper presented at Eastern and Mid-continent Region meeting of Society for Scientific Study of Sexuality, Atlanta
Crane, B., Coates, R., Moylan-Torruella, T., & Whipple, C. (2004, May). Fostering children’s safety and well-being: Making family support principles work in child welfare. Workshop presented at 10th Biennial Conference, Family Support America, Chicago.
Boser, S. & Crane, B. (2003, June). Using qualitative research to foster collaborative critical reflection and transformative learning in higher education. Paper presented at 14th annual conference of Ethnographic and Qualitative Research in Education, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA.
Crane, B. (2003, April). The four boxes of gender and sexuality: Good girl/bad girl & tough guy/sweet guy. Paper presented at national meeting of American Men’s Studies Association, Nashville, TN.
Crane, B., Boser, S., Feroz, B., Fitzpatrick, T, & Grant, M. (2002, Nov.). Participatory reflection for program improvement in graduate education: Can faculty, students and administrators talk? Think Tank session at 16th annual conference of American Evaluation Association, Washington, DC.
Crane, B. (2002, Aug.). The four boxes of gender and sexuality: Good girl/bad girl & tough guy/sweet guy. Roundtable discussion at annual meeting of the American Sociological Association, Chicago.
Crane, B. (2002, June). The four boxes of gender and sexuality: Good girl/bad girl & tough guy/sweet guy. Presentation at Mid-continent Region & Eastern Region conference of Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Big Rapids, MI.
Crane, B. (2002, April). How does it work? Presenting a program theory and logic model for FDC: Family support training that makes a difference. Presentation at 9th Biennial Conference of Family Support America, Chicago.
Crane, B. (2001, Nov.). Naturalizing evaluation: Making strengths-based, solutions-focused evaluation a part of everyday life for providers and consumers. Paper delivered at annual meeting of American Evaluation Association, St. Louis.
Boser, S. & Crane, B. (2001, Nov.). Mainstreaming evaluation into the state and local context: Think tank session facilitated at annual meeting of American Evaluation Association, St. Louis, MO.
Crane, B. (2000, Nov.). Creating a theory of change based on practitioner research: Challenges and lessons learned, paper delivered for panel on “Building Bridges: Practitioner Knowledge Construction and the Academy,” at annual meeting of American Evaluation Association, Honolulu, HI.
Crane, B. (1999, Nov.). Using qualitative methods to elucidate a theory of change: Developing a program logic model for the New York State Family Development Training and Credentialing Program. Paper presented at annual meeting of the American Evaluation Association, Orlando, FL.
Crane, B. (1995, Nov.). Skills for empowering families: Using family development principles to help families regain healthy self-reliance and interdependence with their communities. Annual meeting of National Association for Human Services Education, Seattle, OR
Crane, B. (1989, Aug). Including sexual orientation issues in elementary sex education curricula. 2nd National Conference on Homophobia Education sponsored by the Campaign to End Homophobia, UCLA, Los Angeles. Served on Steering Committee for this organization and organized conferences, 1988 ‑ 1991.
Crane, B. & Heasley, R. (1990, Nov.). AIDS, abuse and addictions: Raising awareness of the impact of homophobia and male role socialization on these and other social problems at annual meeting of National Association for Human Services Education, Boston.
Crane, B. & Terrell, A. (1988). A community organizing approach to sexual literacy. Presented at the annual meeting of Society for the Scientific Study of Sex (SSSS), San Francisco, CA.
Roppel, C.E., Sundel, M., Morrison, B.J., & Crane, B. (l974, April). Alternatives: A mass media preventive education project, paper presented at the meeting of the American Orthopsychiatric Association, San Francisco, CA.
Professional and Applied Academic Activities
Invited Facilitation
Moderator for sessions on gender affirming lifespan approach and protective factors in sexual learning. Annual meeting of American Association for Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, June 16 & 18, 2017, Las Vegas, NV.
Moderator for session on sexuality and aging, Annual meeting of American Association for Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, June 5, 2015, Minneapolis, MN.
Facilitator for two-day strategic planning session, Board of Directors, Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, November 9-10, 2011, Las Vegas, NV.
Facilitator for Visioning Session, Board of Directors, Consortium for Sexuality and Aging at Widener University, September 23, 2011.
Facilitator for one-day strategic planning session, Board of Directors, Foundation for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, May 16, 2008, Cleveland, OH.
Co-Moderator for First National Dialogue on Family Development, May 24, 2006, Sponsored by the Family Development Association of NYS, Albany, NY
Moderator for two-day Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) Annual Grantee Meeting for US DHHS Administration for Children & Families entitled Shared Leadership/Shared Responsibility: We Are All in This Together, Chicago, May 11-12, 2004.
Led session on “Putting Information into Action” at 1995 Social Trends and Outlook Conference on Teen Single Motherhood and Welfare Reform: Preventing Teen Pregnancy and Empowering Teens to Take Control of Their Lives, Albany, NY, Dec. 1995.
Keynote speaker and facilitator for conference on Sexuality Education For the Younger Child: Approaches for the Late Elementary Grades sponsored by Division of Continuing Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 1989.
Invited Professional and Academic Presentations
Crane, B. (2019, Feb. 22). Sexuality, Gender & Relationship Diversities. Keynote for interprofessional training for first year medical and PsyD students. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dewar, R. & Crane, B. (2017, 2018). Sexuality and Disability. Three-hour presentation as guest speakers for PT840 Lifestyle and Disability. Institute for Physical Therapy Education. Widener University.
Crane, B., Cruz, Q., & Levand, M. (2017, Aug. 2). Transgender Identities in Catholic Higher Education, Presentation to Student Affairs staff of Misericordia University, Dallas, PA.
Crane, B. (2017, Feb. 10). Focus on LGBTQ Students. Member of Inclusion Panel at Delaware Valley Student Affairs Conference, Lafayette Hill, PA.
Dewar, R. & Crane, B. (2016, Sept.14). Sexuality and Disability. Guest speakers for PT840 Lifestyle and Disability. Institute for Physical Therapy Education. Widener University.
Crane, B., (2016, Aug. 25). What is Sexuality All About? How Did it Get This Way? Plenary presentation for North Carolina Sexual Health Conference, Cary, NC.
Crane, B. & Heasley, R. (2016, June 23). Let’s Talk About Sex and Gender. University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany.
Crane, B. (2016, May 3). Transgender Student Athletes. Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Inclusion Panel. Delaware Valley University, Doylestown, PA.
Crane, B. (2015, Oct. 19 & 2016, Oct. 3). Sexuality and Disability. Guest speaker for PT840 Lifestyle and Disability. Institute for Physical Therapy Education. Widener University.
Crane, B. (2014 & 2015). Four Boxes of Gendered Sexuality: History and Implications. Temple University. Sociology of Gender and Sociology of Sexuality classes.
Crane, B. (2015, Sept. 23). Supporting and Advocating for LGBT Populations. Guest speaker for N480 Social Justice & Advocacy in Nursing. Widener University.
Crane,
B. (2015, Sept. 1). LGBT Awareness, Advancement Team Retreat,
Widener University.
Crane, B. (2015, June 17). What does it really mean to empower families? An overview of the strengths-based approach and its importance. Invited plenary presentation for The Inaugural Strengths-based Family Worker Conference. Harrisburg, PA: Temple University Harrisburg.
Crane, B. (2015, June 2). The four boxes of gendered sexuality: Good girl vs. bad girl and tough guy vs. sweet guy. Eastern University’s Gender Studies Seminar by the Sea: Summer Session. Oceanwood, Maine (via Skype).
Crane, B. (2015 April 30). Talking About Sex. Young Leaders Forum. Widener University.
Crane, B. (2014, April 4). Growing up sexual: Recovering from mixed messages and confusion. Invited plenary presentation for Keystone Center ECU Alumni Reunion 2014. Renaissance Hotel, Philadelphia, PA.
Crane, B. (2013, Oct. 7). The four boxes of gendered sexuality: Good girl vs. bad girl and tough guy vs. sweet guy. Invited presentation to the Sexperts, undergraduate peer educators, Widener University Health Center.
Crane, B. (2013, June 4). The four boxes of gendered sexuality: Good girl vs. bad girl and tough guy vs. sweet guy. Eastern University’s Gender Studies Seminar by the Sea: Summer Session. Oceanwood, Maine
Crane, B. (2012, Aug. 23). Traditional and changing gendered sexuality for women and men. Invited presentation for Gender and Women’s Studies Program, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.
Crane, B. (2013, April 19). Sex, birth control, and relationships: What’s up with teens? Keynote presentation for Delaware County Teen Pregnancy Coalition conference, Morton, PA.
Crane, B. & Gamburg, S. (2012, March 29). LGBTQAS: Beyond the Acronyms – The Widener Response. Invited presentation to Senior Leadership Team, Widener University, Chester, PA.
Crane, B. (2011, April 13). Demythologizing Sex, Gender, and Sexual Orientation: Understanding Where We’ve Been and Envisioning New Possibilities. Invited keynote for the Second Annual Gender and Sexuality Symposium, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA.
Crane, B. & Heasley, R. (2011, April 13). Complex Intersections of Sex and Gender, continuing education workshop, Second Annual Gender and Sexuality Symposium, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA.
Crane, B. (2011, February 11). Transgender Athletes: Awareness, Preparation, & Policies. Invited by National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to present and create a video recording for use as an educational resource for member colleges/universities, Indianapolis, IN.
Crane, B. (2011, January 13). In the Center and On the Margins: Understanding Our Own and Our Students’ Areas of Privilege and Marginalization and Using Strengths to Reach Goals. Invited speaker for opening colloquium of faculty and staff, Northampton Community College, Bethlehem, PA.
Crane, B. (2010, October 27). Transgender Athletes: Awareness, Preparation, & Policies. Invited speaker for meeting of NCAA Division III Presidents Council, Indianapolis, IN.
Crane, B. (2010, January 27). Good Girls vs. Bad Girls: The Double Standard Then and Now. Featured speaker for the American Council on Education Office of Women in Higher Education Winter Networking Event, Widener University School of Law.
Crane, B. (2009, November, 21). Gender and Sexual Orientation: Diversity Opportunities for Leaders in the 21st Century, Workshop leader for Widener Leadership Conference sponsored by the Student Government Association.
Crane, B. (2009, February 20). Good Girls vs. Bad Girls: The Double Standard Then and Now. Presentation for Widener Women’s Leadership Forum.
Crane, B. (2008, November, 14). The Family Development Credential, Keynote presentation for the Family Connections conference sponsored by Office of Children and Families in the Courts, Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, State College, PA.
Crane, B. (2006, September 28). Juniata College. Lunch with Dr. Betsy Crane: Policy, Practice and Practicing What You Preach, Also presented for Child and Family Services class.
Crane, B. (2004, Aug. 9 and 2006, Aug. 10). Conflicts of identity: How the “good girl/bad girl” dichotomy affects women in leadership roles. Workshop presented for the Leadership Institute for Faculty Women conducted by the Women’s Consortium of the State System of Higher Education, State College, PA.
Crane, B. (1999, September 15). NYS Family Development Credential, federal Head Start Bureau meeting on Competency-Based Training, Washington, DC
Crane, B. (1997, October). NYS Family Development Credential: Process and effects, Brooklyn Coalition on Child Abuse and Neglect. Brooklyn, NY.
Invited Participation
Participatory Evaluation and Parent Engagement Institute: Communities of Practice Coming Together with Families, sponsored by Family Support America, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Kansas City, MO, Sept 20-22, 2004.
Creating a National Policy Framework for Child Well-Being and Family Support, sponsored by Family Support America, University of Kentucky College of Social Work and Search Institute, Lexington, KY, Sept. 17-19, 2003.
Invited Recent Community Presentations/ Civic Engagement
Crane, B. & Cruz, Q. (May 30, 2017). Transgender Youth and Their Families: What to Know, How to Help. Troop 272 of the Boy Scouts of America, Rose Valley, PA
Crane, B. (March 19, 2017). Talking About Sex. Presentation for PFLAG Philadelphia chapter.
Crane, B. (April 4, 2014). Growing Up Sexual: (Recovering from) Mixed Messages & Confusion. Invited plenary, alumni weekend, Keystone Center Extended Care Unit (treatment of sexual compulsivity and trauma) Philadelphia
Crane, B & Heasley, R. (October 21, 2013). Forever Sexual: Enjoying Sensual Pleasures as We Age workshop on sex and aging for Friends LifeCare, Plymouth Meeting Community Center, Plymouth Meeting, PA.
Crane, B & Heasley, R. (May 16, 2013). Forever Sexual: Enjoying Sensual Pleasures as We Age, workshop on sex and aging for Friends LifeCare, Friends Meeting House, Philadelphia, PA
Crane, B. (October 23, 2013). Forever Sexual: Enjoying Erotic Pleasures as We Age, workshop on sex and aging for Forever Young Dinner & Learning, Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.
Crane, B. (October 22, 2012). Forever Sexual: Enjoying Erotic Pleasures As We Age, workshop on sex and aging for Forever Young Health & Wellness Event, Sheraton Hotel, Philadelphia, PA.
Crane, B. (July 6, 2012). Beyond Male/female and Gay/straight: How Being Flexible about Gender and Identity Can Bring Us Closer Together. World of Peace community event. Media, PA.
Crane, B. (March 25, 2012). Panelist on Adolescent Sexuality and Parent Communication, Teen Town Hall meeting hosted by Media Theatre, Media, PA
Crane, B. (March 17, 2012). Plenary panelist for Deepening Men’s Relationships: A Conference for Men & Women about Men’s Relationships. Widener University, Philadelphia, PA.
Crane, B. & Heasley, R. (January 10, 2011). Sexuality Concerns for Prostate Cancer Survivors & Their Partners, for the Prostate Cancer Support Group at Bryn Mawr Health Center, Newtown Square, PA.
Crane, B. (March 30, 2011). Feminism and Social Change: Effects on Gender Identities and Expression, for Women’s History Month Panel, Wells Fargo ODCR Diversity Committee in Chester, PA,
Crane, B & Heasley, R. (April 13, 2010). Sexuality Concerns for Prostate Cancer Survivors & Their Partners, for the Prostate Cancer Support Group at Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr, PA,
Crane, B. (April 1, 2008). Sexuality and Relationships: Then and Now, Visiting Faculty Lecture Series, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Widener University, University College Exton Campus.
Crane, B. & Seabrook, C. (Sept. 18, 2008). Sexuality Concerns for Breast Cancer Survivors. Breast Cancer Support Group. Bryn Mawr Hospital.
Crane, B. & Stayton, B. (Feb. 27, 2008). Sexuality Concerns for Prostate Cancer Survivors & Their Partners, for the Man to Man American Cancer Society Prostate Cancer Support Group at Lankenau Hospital, Wynnewood, PA.
Reviewer for publications
Editorial board reviewer for American Journal of Sexuality Education, 2008 – 2012. Manuscript peer reviewer – 2012 - current.
Peer reviewer for Journal of Sex Research, 2010 - present
Peer reviewer for Journal of Lesbian Studies – May 2015 - Present.
Peer reviewer for Journal of Homosexuality – March 2015 - Present.
Conference Proposal Reviewer, American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, Society for Scientific Study of Sexuality – 2014-present
Member, Scientific Review Committee, World Association for Sexual Health, for 21st Congress for Sexual Health, Sao Paulo, Brazil - Sept. 2013.
Reviewer for Temple University Press, Damaged Goods: How Sexually Transmitted Infections Transform Women’s Sexual Selves - Oct. 2006 and July 2007.
Reviewer for McGraw-Hill, 8th ed. of Hyde & DeLamater textbook, Understanding Human Sexuality, August, 2004.
Curriculum reviewer for the Workforce Training Project being developed by the Human Service Collaborative in partnership with the Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut on behalf of the CT Dept. of Children and Families, 2001.
Recent Media Appearances/Interviews
Crane, B. (Feb. 10, 2016). Interviewed for TV series “Sexish.” New York, NY.
Crane, B. (May 6, 2014). Interviewed by SFGate.com's San Francisco Forty Niners reporter, Kevin Lynch, regarding the first “out” NCAA division 1 college football player and the NFL draft.
Crane, B. (April 22, 2014). New Study: Teen Girls Report Sexual Violence as Normal. Quoted in article for Shape.com by Charlotte Hilton Andersen http://www.shape.com/blogs/shape-your-life/new-study-teen-girls-report-sexual-violence-normal
Crane. B. (Oct. 20, 2013). Sex after 50? After 75? But of course. Interview and photo provided focus of this feature article in Philadelphia Inquirer, by Melissa Dribben, Inquirer Staff Writer. http://articles.philly.com/2013-10-21/news/43222496_1_health-conference-maroon-5-betsy-crane
Crane, B. (Oct. 11, 2012). Forever Sexual, publicity for workshop on sex and aging, CBS Talk Philly, Daytime news program.
Crane, B. (June 27, 2012). How Bright is Your Future in Sex? Guest on Sex Talk With Lou. Online Radio Show, http://toginet.com/shows/sextalkwithlou
Consulting: Technical Assistance and Training
2016: Consultation with director of human resources, University of Rostock, Germany regarding ways to increase LGBT awareness and support, for students, staff and faculty.
2004 – 2014: Training and technical assistance for the Community Action Association of Pennsylvania, regarding implementation of a Family Development Training and Credentialing system in Pennsylvania; facilitated establishment of IUP as the credentialing body for this statewide program and supported transition to Temple University.
1998 – 2002: Training and technical assistance for the Massachusetts Children’s Trust Fund and MA Dept. of Education Early Learning Services, regarding creation of a Family Development Training and Credentialing system in Massachusetts
2000 – 2001: Training and technical assistance for the Connecticut Dept. of Education and CT Children’s Trust Fund to assist an interagency collaborative in replicating the NYS Family Development Training and Credentialing Program.
1999 – 2001: Training and technical assistance for the Alabama Corporate Foundation for Children and Children’s Trust Fund, to assist them in replicating the NYS Family Development Training and Credentialing Program.
1997 – 1999: Technical assistance to the NYS Association for Community Living regarding a Workforce Competency Project, training for staff in mental health community living settings.
1999: Consulted with Prevention Associates, Anchorage, Alaska and led “FDC Training the Trainers Institute” for Head Start and collaborating interagency trainers, regarding replicating the NYS Family Development Credential in Alaska, August 2-6, 1999, Anchorage, AK.
1997: Consulted with Community Action Agencies in Rhode Island, regarding creating a family development training and credentialing system in Rhode Island.
1997: Led FDC Training the Trainers Institute for North Carolina Family Support Training and Credentialing Initiative, October, 1997, Greensboro, NC.
Presentations on Family Development Training and Credentialing Program:
National:
STATES Initiative roundtable on training, Family Resource Coalition of America, Chicago, Dec.1, 1998.
Peer to Peer Meeting of STATES Initiative, sponsored by Family Resource Coalition and Robert Woods Johnson Foundation, New Orleans, Jan. 30, 1997.
Pennsylvania
Co-led PA FDC Instructors Institutes, with B. Mooney, Community Action Association of PA. Training the Trainers Institute for the Pennsylvania Family Development Training and Credentialing Program, Harrisburg, PA- 2005- 2010.
Co-led FDC Instructors Update Meeting, May 4, 2006, Pittsburgh, PA.
Co-led FDC Portfolio Advisor Workshops, Pittsburgh, PA, Sept.27, 2005, and Uniontown, PA, Oct. 14, 2005
New York State:
Youth, Families and Communities, annual conference of NYS Youth Bureau Association, with Cornell Cooperative Extension, Ellenville, NY, Oct. 24, 1999.
Adult Abuse Conference, sponsored by NYS Office of Children and Family Services and NYS Office for the Aging, Saratoga Springs, NY, Sept. 1999.
Families Together annual conference, Sept. 1999, Albany, NY.
NYS Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Association conference, Binghamton, NY, Oct., 1998.
Central New York Council on Adolescent Pregnancy, Annual meeting, Nov. 1997.
National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse - New York State chapter annual conference, Tarrytown, NY, May, 1997.
New York City Parent Educator’s Network, Nov. 1996.
NYS Human Services Educators Association conference, Cazenovia, NY, Oct. 1996.
Presentations on Family Planning, Reproductive Health and Human Services
National:
Workshop on Planning Successful Education Programs: A Marketing Approach, at annual meeting of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Chicago, 1984.
Canada:
Two day seminar on Marketing Family Services for annual meeting of the Ontario Association of Family Services Agencies, Toronto, Canada, 1985
State/Regional:
Presentations on Advocating for Health Care Reform, New Services for the 90s and Ending Homophobia and Heterosexism, at regional meeting of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Harrisburg, PA, 1993.
With Ithaca City School District administrators, presented session on Mentoring: Adult Role Models, Liberty Partnership Conference on helping youth‑at‑risk, SUNY College at Cortland, Cortland, NY, 1990
Keynote address on Increasing Sexual Literacy at Occupational Health Conference, sponsored by Guthrie Medical Center, Sayre, PA., 1989.
Workshops on marketing and outreach strategies for family planning services for Cicatelli Associates, (Region X training center for family planning agencies) in New York, NY in 1994, in Rochester and New York in 1988, and in Batavia, Rochester and New York, 1986.
Workshop on Integrating AIDS Services Into Family Planning Services at regional meeting of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Baltimore, MD, 1988.
Workshop for Marketing Your Agency: Images and Services, a conference for family planning agencies and community health centers, sponsored by the Family Planning Council of Southeastern Pa., Philadelphia, PA, 1985.
Workshop on Teaching Rural Parents at 12th Annual Family Planning Conference of U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Region II and NYS Dept. of Health, Bureau of Family Planning, Syracuse, NY, 1983.
Presentations and workshops on Effective Use of Mass Media for Mental Health Education: The Alternatives Project, a federally sponsored mass media education program in Louisville, Kentucky for the following:
Louisiana Division of Mental Health, New Orleans, 1975
Developmental Disabilities Technical Assistance Team, Chapel Hill, NC, 1975
Nebraska Psychiatric Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, 1974
California Department of Health, Oakland, California, 1974
Texas Dept. of Mental Health & Mental Retardation; University of Texas, Austin, TX, l974.
Academic and Professional Leadership:
Member, Advisory Board, University of Michigan Sexual Health Certificate Program, 2013 – Present
Member, Advisory Board, Program in Human Sexuality, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota Medical School, 2013 – Present
Member, Book Series Advisory Board, Anthem Studies in Sexuality, Gender and Culture. London, UK: Anthem Press.
Board member, Foundation for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, 2007-2018
Member, Advisory Council, Sinclair Institute, 2007- 2014
Chair, Statewide Advisory Council - Pennsylvania Family Development Training and Credentialing Program, 2005-2013
President, Foundation for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, 2008-2010
Board Member, Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) – 2008-2010
Personnel Committee: 2007-Present; Chair; 2011-12
Eastern Region: President-Elect, 2008-2009; President, 2009- 2010. Past-President & Nominating Committee Chair, 2010-2011; Secretary, 2004-2007
Governance Committee 2007-2008
Chair - National Advisory Council for FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community Based Family Resource and Support Programs – served as Chair of the advisory council for this federally funded technical assistance program for state child abuse prevention initiatives, 2003-2005.
International Management Council - Action Learning, Action Research, Process Management (ALARPM) – served as North American co-representative on the Management Council for this international association based in Australia, 2000-2003.
Local Community Service/ Civic Engagement (since 2000)
Fund Drive Co-Chair, Unitarian-Universalist Church of Delaware County, Media, PA, 2009-2010
Adult religious education, Unitarian-Universalist Church of Delaware County, Media, PA. Co-leader for workshop on Raising Boys. March 28, 2009
Member: Indiana County Children’s Roundtable [appointed by Family Court Judge Carol Hanna], 2006-2007.
Founding member & Steering Committee member, Indiana Cares Campaign to End Homophobia, 2002-2007. [community education and training workshops related to sexual orientations].
Religious education teacher, First Unitarian – Universalist Church of Indiana, PA. Taught curricula for youth; and Our Whole Lives: Sexuality Education curricula for adults – 2001-2007
University Service
Co-Chair, Executive Committee, LGBT Task Force, 2011-2015; Member, 2015-present
School and Unit Committees
Member, Academic Council, School of Human Service Studies, 2012 – Present
Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee, Center for Human Sexuality Studies & School of Human Service Professions, 2012 - Present
Chair, Academic Affairs Committee, Center for Human Sexuality Studies, 2013-2015; Member, 2015-present.
Member, Admissions Committee, Center for Human Sexuality Studies, 2012 – 2014, Chair: 2018-2019
Member, Student Affairs Committee, Center for Human Sexuality Studies, 2013-2015
Member – Research Faculty Search Committee, 2014-15
Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee, Center for Education – 2011 - 2012
Chair, Awards Committee, Center for Education, 2008 – 2010
Chair, NCATE Committee for Standard 5: Faculty. 2008
Member, Search Committee for Clinical HSED Faculty member. Spring, 2008
Chair, Diversity Committee, Center for Education. 2007-2008
Member, Diversity Committee, School for Human Service Professions, 2007-2008
Awards and Honors
Distinguished University Professor Award – Widener University; 2014-2017
Gamma Eta Rho – National Honor Society in Human Sexuality – Inducted in 2009
Kappa Delta Pi – International Honor Society in Education – Inducted in 2009
Cambridge Who’s Who Among Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs – 2009
Who's Who in Education, Higher Education (WWEHE) – 2009
2007 Woman of the Year - American Association of University Women (AAUW) Indiana, PA Chapter.
Certificate of Appreciation, April 2007 - Indiana University of Pennsylvania Commission on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues, “for service and contributions toward creating a more inclusive and affirming campus community.”
Dr. Betsy Crane Award – 2002- Present - New York State Family Development Association (FDANYS) created an award in 2002 called the “Dr. Betsy Crane Award.” This honor is awarded annually at their conference in Albany, NY to an outstanding community-based trainer in the NYS Family Development Training and Credentialing Program.
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 1971.
Memberships
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)
American Men’s Studies Association (AMSA)
Association for the Study of Women in Mythology (ASWM)
Foundation for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (FSSS)
Society for Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS)
World Association for Sexual Health (WAS)
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