Wilma J. Ruffin, Ph.D. Family and Human Development Specialist P.O Box 967 Normal, Alabama 35762 PHONE: (256) 372-4960 FAX: (256) 372-5840 e-mail: wruffin@aces.edu

Education

• Ph.D., Family Social Science; University of Minnesota
• M.S., Human Development and Family Life, with emphasis in Child Development; The University of Alabama
• B.S., Home Economics Education; Alabama A&M University

Job Summary

Develop, implement and evaluate educational programs and training activities related to family life and human development throughout the life cycle. Provide conceptual leadership and technical support to the organization of Family Resource Networks that focus on programs that contribute to the strength and resiliency of families throughout the life cycle. Provide core leadership for parenting programs with a focus on building strengths in special needs families as divorced parents, single parents, and grandparents parenting grandchildren. Also provide leadership for school-age child care programs and design program modules that encourage parental involvement. Provide technical support to the Family Center with the Family and Consumer Sciences Unit at Alabama A&M University. Family Center programs support and correlate with family programs offered through the System.

Professional Work Experience

• State Program Leader, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University (September 1994-December 1999)
• Family and Youth Educator, Alabama Cooperative Extension Service, Auburn University (June 1993-August 1994)
• Extension District Agent, Alabama Cooperative Extension Service, North Alabama Region-Birmingham District (June 1991-June 1993)
• Administrative Fellow and Research/Teaching Assistant, University of Minnesota (Spring 1988-Spring 1991)