Rebecca A. Marcon
Current Position: ProfessorEDUCATION:
Louisiana State University; Ph.D. in Psychology, August, 1981.
Emphasis: Developmental Psychology
Minor: Speech with specialization in Communication Theory
University of California, Los Angeles; M.A. in Education-Area II:
Psychological Studies in Education; June, 1976.
California State University, Fullerton; B.A. in Psychology; June, 1974.
Minor: Spanish
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
8/00 to present Professor, Department of Psychology, University
of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida. Courses taught:
lifespan developmental psychology, child psychology,
research methods, applied developmental psychology,
practicum in applied psychology, supervision of
independent study, honors, and masters thesis
8/94 to 8/00 Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University
of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida. Courses taught:
lifespan developmental psychology, child psychology,
adolescent psychology, honors seminar in children and
public policy, research methods, supervision of
independent study, practicum experience, and honors
and masters thesis
8/91 to 8/94 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University
of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida. Courses taught:
human development, child psychology, adolescent
psychology, research methods, supervision of independent
study, practicum experience, and thesis.
8/89 to 8/91 Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology,
Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina. Courses
taught: introductory psychology, personality, advanced
research methods, supervision of independent study, and
practicum experience.
1/87 to 8/89 Senior Research Associate, Research and Evaluation,
District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, D.C.
Directed research and evaluative studies in areas of:
early childhood education, alternative secondary
education, minority gifted and talented, early indicators
of school failure, and AIDS education.
8/81 to 12/86 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Clemson
University, Clemson, South Carolina. Courses taught:
introductory psychology, infancy to young adulthood,
lifespan developmental psychology, practicum in applied
developmental, personality, health psychology, and
abnormal psychology.
8/80 to 6/81 Instructor, Department of Psychology, Louisiana State
University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Taught four
sections of adolescent psychology as a part-time
faculty member.
8/78 to 6/80 Graduate Assistant, Department of Human Development and
Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University,
Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
6/78 to present Licensed Educational Psychologist, State of California
(#711)
9/76 to 6/78 School Psychologist, Pomona Unified School District,
Pomona, California.
PUBLICATIONS:
Bursor, D., Marcon, R., & Coon, R. (1981). The effects of a disabled cross-age tutor on the perceptions of normal kindergarten children. Journal for Special Educators, 17, 166-173.
Marcon, R., & Coon, R. (1983). Communication styles of bilingual preschoolers in preferred and nonpreferred languages. Journal of Genetic Psychology, 142, 189-202.
Marcon, R. (1985). Variation in children's nonverbal communication as a function of listener and second-language development. Journal of Genetic Psychology, 146, 459-468.
Marcon, R., Coon, R., & Buco, S. (1986). The listener's influence on preschoolers' code selection in familiar and unfamiliar language contexts. Bilingual Review, 13, 26-34.
Marcon, R. (1987). Bilateral surface temperature recordings during joint hemorrhaging in hemophiliacs [Summary]. Proceedings of the 8th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, 8, 143-144.
Marcon, R. (1987). Early learning and early identification study: 1986-87. Washington, DC: District of Columbia Public Schools.
Marcon, R. (1988). P.A.U.S.E.: Evaluation and update of an alternative secondary program. Washington, DC: District of Columbia Public Schools.
Marcon, R. (1989). Early learning and early identification study: 1987-88. Washington, DC: District of Columbia Public Schools.
Marcon, R. (1990). Early learning and early identification study: 1988-89. Washington, DC: District of Columbia Public Schools.
Marcon, R., & Labbe', E. (1990). Assessment and treatment of children's headaches from a developmental perspective. Headache, 30, 586-592.
Marcon, R. (1992). Inner-city children: Type of preschool experience does matter [Summary]. Proceedings of the National Head Start Research Conference: Vol 1, (pp. 139-141). Washington, DC: ACYF.
Marcon, R. (1992). Differential effects of three preschool models on inner-city 4-year-olds. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 7, 517-530.
Marcon, R. (1993). Predictors of parent involvement and its influence on school success [Summary]. Proceedings of the National Head Start Research Conference: Vol 2, (p. 380). Washington, DC: ACYF.
Marcon, R. (1993). Socioemotional versus academic emphasis: Impact on kindergartners' development and achievement. Early Child Development and Care, 96, 81-91.
Marcon, R. (1994). Early learning and early identification follow-up study: Transition from the early to the later childhood grades 1990-93. Washington, DC: District of Columbia Public Schools.
Marcon, R. (1994). Doing the right thing for children: Linking research and policy reform in the District of Columbia Public Schools. Young Children, 50(1), 8-20.
Marcon, R. (1995). Fourth-grade slump: The cause and cure. Principal, 74(5), 17-20.
Marcon, R., & Freeman, G. (1996). Linking gender-related toy preferences to social structure: Changes in children's letters to Santa since 1978. Journal of Psychological Practice, 2, 1-10.
Marcon, R. (1997). The "D.C. Study": A longitudinal look at children's development and achievement under varying educational and familial conditions [Summary]. Proceedings of the National Head Start Research Conference: Vol 3, (p. 621). Washington, DC: ACYF.
Marcon, R. (1999). Predicting parent involvement and its influence on school success: A follow-up study [Summary]. Proceedings of the National Head Start Research Conference: Vol 4, (p. 616-617). Washington, DC: ACYF.
Marcon, R. (1999). Differential impact of preschool models on development and early learning of inner-city children: A three cohort study. Developmental Psychology, 35, 358-375.
Marcon, R. (1999, August). Early learning and early identification follow-up study: The junior high school years, 1993-96. Part A: Study overview and design; academic achievement. Washington, DC: District of Columbia Public Schools.
Marcon, R. (1999). Positive relationships between parent school involvement and public school inner-city preschoolers' development and academic performance. School Psychology Review, 28(3), 395-412.
Marcon, R. (2002). Moving up the grades: Relationship between preschool model and later school success. Early Childhood Research and Practice, 4 (1).
Marcon, R. (2003). Growing children: The physical side of development. Young Children,
58(1), .
PRESENTATIONS:
Gottfried, N., Seay, B., Elliot, L., & Marcon, R. (1981, April). Naturalistic observation methods in clinical assessment. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta.
Marcon, R., & Coon, R. (1981, August). Second-language acquisition and the development of pragmatic code selection skills. Poster session presented at the meeting of the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development, Toronto.
Marcon, R. (1982, March). Variation in children's nonverbal communication in response to changes in their listener's verbal code. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans.
Marcon, R. (1982, August). Bilingual communication: The listener's influence on children's communicative code. Poster session presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.
Marcon, R. (1983, March). Daily activities and emotional responses of diabetic campers. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta.
Marcon, R. (1983, December). Bleeding episodes among juvenile hemophiliacs: Group and individual predictions. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy and the World Congress on Behavior Therapy, Washington, D.C.
Marcon, R. (1984, August). Behavioral correlates of spontaneous bleeding in juvenile hemophilia: Preventative possibilities. Poster session presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto.
Marcon, R. (1984, November). Hemophilia camp: Does a week away from home and all that glorious freedom to run, jump, and trip increase bleeds? Poster session presented at the meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Philadelphia.
Marcon, R., & Lundquist, D. (1985, March). Predictors of successful second-language learning: Risk-taking and related characteristics. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta.
Marcon, R., & Braddy, D. (1986, March). Relief: A significant influence on hemophilic pain. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Orlando, FL.
Marcon, R. (1986, March). Assessment and treatment of children's migraine headaches from a developmental perspective. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Orlando, FL.
Marcon, R., & Caldwell, K. (1987, March). Normative joint skin-temperature and moderating influences in juvenile hemophilia. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta.
Marcon, R. (1987, February). Bilateral surface temperature recordings during joint hemorrhaging in hemophiliacs. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, D.C.
Marcon, R., & Caldwell, K. (1987, April). The influence of attention and medical treatment on self-reported pediatric pain. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Baltimore.
Marcon, R. (1987, December). An ongoing evaluative study: Impact of different program models on children's development. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Mini-Conference on Early Childhood, Alexandria, VA.
Marcon, R., Boldrick, E., & Harkins, C. (1988, March). The impact of parental involvement on preschoolers' school success. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans.
Marcon, R. (1988, March). Refocusing reinforcement: Preliminary findings in reduction of children's hemophilic hemorrhaging. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans.
Marcon, R. (1988, August). Four-year-olds: Differential effects of three preschool models. Poster session presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Atlanta.
Marcon, R. (1988, August). Cluster analysis: Creating independent variables in evaluation research. Poster session presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Atlanta.
Marcon, R. (1988, November). Identifying effective public school curriculum for disadvantaged preschoolers. Paper presented at the U.S. Department of Education National Conference on Early Childhood Issues: Policy Options in Support of Children and Families, Washington, D.C.
Marcon, R. (1989, March). Parental involvement and early school success: A follow-up of differential effects. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.
Marcon, R. (1989, August). Three preschool models: Replication and follow-up of differential effects. Poster session presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, New Orleans.
Marcon, R. (1990, April). Impact of preschool experiences on first grade performance of disadvantaged children. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta.
Marcon, R. (1990, April). Evaluating alternative secondary programs: Why successful programs fail. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, San Francisco.
Marcon, R. (1991, March). Socioemotional versus academic emphasis: Impact on kindergartners' development and achievement. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans.
Marcon, R. (1991, April). Differential effects of three preschool models on inner-city four-year-olds: A three cohort study. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Seattle.
Marcon, R. (1991, June). Inner-city children: Type of preschool experience does matter. Paper presented at the First National Head Start Research Conference, Arlington, VA.
Marcon, R. (1991, September). Implications of the national transition study. Invited discussant at the National Policy Forum on Transition sponsored by U.S. Department of Education (OERI), Chevy Chase, MD.
Marcon, R., Pederson, S., Maggart, M., Bishop, F., & Dolan, W. (1992, March). Inflated perceptions of peer alcohol and drug use among college students. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Knoxville, TN.
Marcon, R., Bishop, F., Dolan, W., Pederson, S., & Maggart, M. (1992, April). Adolescent egocentrism: An influence on alcohol use? Paper presented at the Biennial Conference on Human Development, Atlanta.
Marcon, R. (1993, March). At-risk preschoolers: Early predictors of future grade retention. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta.
Marcon, R. (1993, March). Differential effects of preschool models on inner-city children: Following the 'class of 2000' at year five. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, New Orleans.
Marcon, R. (1993, March). Parental involvement and early school success: Following the 'class of 2000' at year five. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, New Orleans.
Marcon, R. (1993, November). Predictors of parent involvement and its influence on school success. Poster session presented at Second National Head Start Research Conference, Washington, D.C.
Marcon, R., Scott, M., Schalau, M, Freeman, G., Schoenberger, F., & Steward, T. (1994, March). Content analysis of children's letters to Santa: Toy and non-toy requests. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans
Marcon, R., Fletcher, M., & Auerbach, A. (1994, April). Early language deficits associated with subsequent maladaptive behaviors of inner-city children: A longitudinal analysis. Paper presented at the Biennial Conference on Human Development, Pittsburgh.
Freeman, G., Sims, T., Kutsch, K., & Marcon, R. (1994, March). Linking gender-related toy preferences to social structure: Changes in children's letters to Santa since 1978. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Savannah, GA.
Marcon, R., & Kutsch, K. (1995, April). 'All I want for Christmas': Language pragmatics and children's letters to Santa. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Indianapolis, IN.
Marcon, R. (1995, April). Differential effects of preschool models on inner-city children: The 'class of 2000' transitions from third to fourth grade. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Indianapolis, IN.
Marcon, R., Rouse, P., Bartlett, B., Burk, H., & Bettis, S. (1996, March). Eriksonian development of inner-city early adolescents. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Norfolk, VA.
Schalau, M., & Marcon, R. (1996, March). Influence of current parent and peer attachments on adolescent lovestyle. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Norfolk, VA.
Schalau, M., & Marcon, R. (1996, March). Parenting style: Impact on attachment in late adolescents. Paper presented at the Biennial Conference on Human Development, Birmingham, AL.
Marcon, R. (1996, March). Head Start graduates: Making the transition from the early to the later childhood grades. Paper presented at the Biennial Conference on Human Development, Birmingham, AL.
Marcon, R. (1996, June). The "D.C. study": A longitudinal look at children's development and achievement under varying educational and familial conditions. Poster session presented at the Third National Head Start Research Conference, Washington, D.C.
Marcon, R. (1997, April). Influences on psychosocial development of inner-city early adolescents. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Washington, D.C.
Marcon, R., Randall, T., & Brooks, C. (1997, April). Differential impact of preschool models on achievement of inner-city children. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta.
Clark, D., & Marcon, R. (1997, April). Coping strategies of inner-city adolescents: Response to recent personal conflicts. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta.
Marcon, R. (1998, February). Respondent for panel on Fostering science, mathematics, and technology learning. Presented at the invitational NSF/AAAS Forum on Early Childhood Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education, Washington, D.C.
Marcon, R. (1998, March). Impact of language deficits on maladaptive behavior of inner- city early adolescents: A longitudinal analysis. Paper presented at the Biennial Conference on Human Development, Mobile, AL.
Marcon, R. (1998, April). The study and status of early childhood programs in the DC public schools. Presented as a member of the Early Childhood Accountability panel at a national forum on "How Government Supports Early Childhood Programs," Ann Arbor, MI.
Marcon, R. (1998, June). Does developmentally appropriate practice work for all children? Working session presented at the National Association for Education of Young Children's Early Childhood Professional Development Conference, Miami.
Marcon, R. (1998, July). Predicting parent involvement and its influence on school success: A follow-up study. Poster presented at the Fourth National Head Start Research Conference, Washington, D.C.
Marcon, R. (1999, March). Impact of parent involvement on children's development and academic performance: A three cohort study. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Savannah, GA.
Marcon, R. (1999, April). Demographic and educational influences on academic motivation, competence, and achievement in minority urban students. Poster session presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Albuquerque, NM.
Marcon, R. (1999, April). Evaluating Pre-K in Washington, DC: Learning what facilitates school success and what doesn't. In C. Ripple & W. Gilliam (Chairs), Evaluating state-funded preschool initiatives: Methodologies and findings. Symposium conducted at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Albuquerque, NM.
Marcon, R. (2000, April). Impact of preschool model on educational transitions from early childhood to middle childhood and into adolescence. Poster session presented at the Conference on Human Development, Memphis, TN.
Marcon, R. (2000, July). Educational transitions in early childhood, middle childhood, and early adolescence: Head Start vs. public school pre-kindergarten graduates. Poster session presented at the Fifth National Head Start Research Conference, Washington, D.C.
Marcon, R., Stores, J., & Hunter, B. (2001, March). Anthropometric correlates of low-income preschoolers' cognitive and motor development. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta.
Broderick, J., Marcon, R., Bennett, J., Cooper, A., & Clark, T. (2001, March). Enhancing quality of Head Start teachers' classroom language interactions. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta.
Marcon, R. (2001, April). Goals, activities, and reflections of inner-city adolescents: A follow-up comparison of early childhood models. Poster session presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Minneapolis, MN.
Marcon, R. (2001, April). Involve me and I’ll understand. Poster session presented at the Twelfth International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL.
Marcon, R. (2002, June). Rate of physical growth and its affect on Head Start children’s motor and cognitive development. Poster session presented at the Sixth Head Start National Research Conference, Washington, DC.
MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION:
Marcon, R. Long-term differential preschool effects on school competence
and academic achievement: Transition to fourth grade.
Marcon, R. Impact of Head Start on transition to fourth grade.
Marcon, R. Predicting predictors: Grade retention, parent involvement,
and children at-risk for becoming high school dropouts.
Marcon, R. Relationships between early language deficits and later
maladaptive behavior.
RESEARCH IN PROGRESS:
Marcon, R. Longitudinal study of the effects of different preschool
models on children's development, acquisition of early school
skills, and school competence.
Marcon, R. Early identification of factors that place young children
at-increased-risk for later school failure.
Marcon, R. Predicting parent involvement and its role in children's
school competence.
Marcon, R. Interrelationship of language and social development in
inner-city children.
Marcon, R. Relationship between anthropometric measures
and cognitive development in economically disadvantaged
children.
GRANTS RECEIVED:
Marcon, R. (1981, November).
How infants change families: An observational study.
Clemson University Faculty Research Grant.
Direct costs only: $600.
Marcon, R. (1982, April).
Variation in stress perception of chronically ill children.
BRSG S07 RR 07180, Biomedical Research Support Grant Program
Division of Research Resources, National Institutes of Health
Direct costs only: $7500.
Marcon, R. (1982, October).
Supplement to BRSG S07 RR 07180, NIH.
Direct costs only: $2295.
Marcon, R. (1984, November).
Surface and skin temperature: A pilot study.
South Carolina Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation.
Equipment costs only: $895.
Marcon, R. (1985, July).
Psychophysiological components of spontaneous bleeds in
juvenile hemophilia.
Clemson University Provost Research Award.
Direct costs only: $2000
Marcon, R. (1989, October).
Psychophysiological components of spontaneous bleeds in
juvenile hemophilia.
Davidson College Faculty Research Grant.
Direct costs only: $2768.
Marcon, R. (2000, October).
Anthropometric correlates of cognitive development in
low-income preschoolers.
Human Growth Foundation.
Direct costs only: $7500.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS, HONORS, AND AWARDS:
American Psychological Association (Division 1)
Society for Research in Child Development
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Southeastern Psychological Association
Selected as SEPA/CEPO Visiting Scholar (1993-95)
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
Psi Chi National Psychology Honor Society
State of Florida Teaching Incentive Program (TIP) Award
in recognition of exceptional undergraduate teaching (1994, 1998)
University of North Florida Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award
(1999-00)
UNF’s Nominee for Carnegie Professor of the Year Award (2000-01)
Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Technology;
Twelfth International Conference on College Teaching and Learning (2001)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:
Southeastern Psychological Association Convention Program Committee
(1987, 1989-1992, 1994-2001)
Chair, CEPO Student Research Awards on Minorities and Women (1990-1996)
Ad Hoc Reviewer for Scholarly Journals:
Family Science Review (1996-97)
Early Childhood Research Quarterly (1995-97)
Journal of Early Intervention (1994)
Reviewer for National Head Start Research Conference (1996, 1998, 2002)
Consulting Board of Editors, Early Childhood Research Quarterly (1997-2000)
Reviewer for U.S. Department of Education (1999)
Field Initiated Research Grants; OERI: National Institute on Early
Childhood Development and Education
Research in Review Editor, Young Children (1999-2002)
Editorial Board, Early Childhood Research Quarterly (2000-03)
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
South Carolina Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation (1982-86)
District of Columbia Public Schools (1989-present)
Southeastern Regional Vision for Education (1991-93)
Episcopal Children's Services Head Start program (1999-present)
UNIVERSITY SERVICE:
University of North Florida
Faculty Advisor, Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology
(1992-1997)
Faculty Advisor, Psychology Club (1992-1995)
Coordinator, Psychology Department Phone-a-thon (1992-1996)
External Member, Sociology Selection Committee (1992-93)
Member, College of Arts and Science Curriculum Committee (1993-95)
Member, Psychology Visiting Professor Selection Committee (1993-94)
Chair, Psychology Assistant Professor Selection Committee (1994-95)
Ex-officio member, UNF Honors Program Council (1994-95 AY, 1996-97)
Member, Psychology Assistant Professor Selection Committee (1995-96)
Member, UNF Intercollegiate Athletics Committee (1995-98)
Member, Academic Review Subcommittee of IAC (1996-98)
Coordinator, Undergraduate Psychology Orientation Program (1996-98)
Coordinator, Psychology Department Effectiveness Cycle Needs Assessment
(1997-98)
Member, College of Arts and Sciences Associate Dean Search Committee
(1997-98)
Member, College of Health Genesis Research Professorships Committee
(1998, 2000)
Member, Provost's Task Force on General Education (1998-2000)
Member, Assessement Subcommittee of Provost's Task Force (1998-2000)
Member, College of Arts and Sciences Dean Search Committee (2000-01)
Member, Developmental Psychology Assistant Professor Search Committee (2000-01)
Member, Ad hoc Planning Committee for Fine Arts Theater lecture series (2002)
Chair, Developmental Psychology Assistant Professor Search Committee (2002-03)
Davidson College
Academic Advisor to Psychology Majors (1989-91)
Faculty Advisor, Spencer House (1990-91)
Clemson University
Academic Advisor to Psychology Majors (1981-86)
Member, Psychology Assistant Professor Selection Committees (1982-84)
Member, Psychology Department Research Ethics Committee (1983-86)
Faculty Advisor, Men's Water Polo (1984-85)
Member, Psychology Department Curriculum Committee (1984-86)
Chair, University Interdisciplinary Family Life Colloquium (1984-86)