Faculty/Staff Information
Melissa Cannon
She/Her/Hers
, Gerontology: Aging and Older Adulthood
88512 | cannonm@wou.edu
TH 346
Why I chose WOU
I love the students, beautiful campus, and the collaborative nature of the work that we do!At WOU since
09/16/2016Hobbies
I enjoy cooking, reading, playing games, and being outside, especially with my husband and our dog, Wasco.Fun fact
I also have a cat named George Michael.Hometown
Berthoud, COFavorite book/movie
Office Hours
| Mon | Tues | Weds | Thurs | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 - 4:00 | 2:00 - 5:00 pm Todd Hall 346 | |||
| Todd Hall 346; please email cannonm@wou.edu for Zoom meeting | ||||
Classes Taught
| Course | Title | Location | Days | Times |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GERO 411 | PRACTICUM IN GERONTOLOGY II | ONLINE CRS | ------- | - |
| GERO 460 | HOUSING & LONG-TERM CARE OLDER | HYBRD* CRS | ------- | - |
| GERO 460 | HOUSING & LONG-TERM CARE OLDER | BELL 110A | -M----- | 1600-1750 |
Areas of responsibility
Education
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Urban Studies. Field Areas: Community Development and Gerontology. Portland State University, Portland, OR. Dissertation Title: Challenges, Experiences, and Future Directions of Senior Centers Serving the Portland Metropolitan Area. Fall 2009 – Spring 2015.
Graduate Certificate, Gerontology. Portland State University. Fall 2009 – Winter 2013.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Community Development. Concentration: Housing and Economic Development. Portland State University. Fall 2007 – Winter 2009.
Associate of Arts (A.A.). Front Range Community College, Fort Collins, CO. Fall 2004 – Spring 2006.
Professional experience
Associate Professor. Western Oregon University, Department of Gerontology. Fall 2020-Present.
Assistant Professor. Western Oregon University, Department of Gerontology. Fall 2016.
Instructor. Marylhurst University, Department of Human Sciences. Spring 2016.
Instructor. Portland State University, School of Community Health. Fall 2015 – Spring 2016.
Instructor. Portland State University, University Studies. Summer 2015, Winter 2016.
Project Coordinator. Portland State University, Institute on Aging. Oral Health America Wisdom Tooth Project: “Tooth Wisdom: Get Smart About Your Mouth.” Fall 2015.
Surveyor. MIG, Inc., Portland, OR. Tualitin Hills Parks and Recreation District Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. Summer 2015.
Instructor. Portland State University, Urban Studies and Planning. Summer 2015.
Office Coordinator. Marten Law, Portland, OR. June 2013 – June 2015.
Teaching Assistant. Portland State University, School of Community Health. Fall 2013 – Spring 2014.
Interviewer. Portland State University, School of Community Health. Multnomah County Adult Care Home Program Resident Satisfaction Survey 2013. Summer 2013.
Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant. Portland State University, Institute on Aging. Fall 2009 – Spring 2013.
Awards and honors
Professional memberships
Board Member; Education & Membership Committees. Oregon Gerontological Association (current)
Co-Convener. Environmental Gerontology Interest Group. Gerontological Society of America (GSA) (2018–current)
Member, Age-Friendly Design Committee. Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) (2016–current)
Member, Publications & Resources. Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) (2016–2018)
Member, Publications Committee (AGHE Representative). Gerontological Society of America (GSA) (2016–2018)
Member. Gerontological Society of America (GSA) (2010–Present)
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