Housing Faculty

Julia O. Beamish, Ph.D.
Julia O. Beamish, Ph.D.
Professor
240B Wallace Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061
jbeamish@vt.edu
Education
Ph.D. Virginia Tech
M.Ed. University of North Carolina - Greensboro
B.S. East Carolina University
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Research Interests Teaching Interests
Application and Evaluation of Universal Design Features Residential Space Planning
Housing Alternatives for Older Adults Universal Design
Kitchen Design Kitchen and Bath Design
Lifestyle and Housing Housing for Older Adults
  Design and Creativity
Career Highlights
Co-Author of books on Kitchen Planning and Bath Planning, published by the National Kitchen and Bath Association and used textbooks and as the basis for exams for certifications in kitchen and bath design
CLAHS Excellence in Graduate Student Advising Award, 2006, Virginia Tech
CLAHS Excellence in Research and Creative Scholarship Award, 2005, Virginia Tech
CLAHS Excellence in Outreach Award, 2003, Virginia Tech
Advised two graduate students who have been recipients of the Joel Polsky Academic Achievement Award of the American Society of Interior Design for Dissertation research.
Past President of the Housing Education and Research Association
Research funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, The Andrus Foundation, the National Kitchen and Bath Association, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

JoAnn M. Emmel, Ph.D.
JoAnn M. Emmel, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
245 Wallace Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061
jemmel@vt.edu
Education
Ph.D. New Mexico State Univeristy
M.S. Iowa State University
B.S. Iowa State University
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Research Interests Teaching Interests
Residential Energy Use Residential Technologies
Residential Technologies Residential Housing
Kitchen Space Planning Sustainability and Resource Conservation in Housing
Kitchen Storage  
Career Highlights
Books Authored: Kitchen Space Planning - Beamish, Parrott, Emmel (2006); Bath Space Planning - Parrott, Beamish, Emmel (2006)
Chapter in Introduction to Housing - Beamish, Goss, Emmel (2006)
Excellence in Research Award, 2004-2005, Virginia Tech
Excellence in Outreach Award, 2002-2003, Virginia Tech
Virginia Association of Family Consumer Sciences - Past President
Association of Home Equipment Educators, President
International Appliance Technical Conference, Past President

Rosemary C. Goss, Ph.D.
Rosemary C. Goss, Ph.D.
Residential Property Management Board Professor
240 D Wallace Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061
rgoss@vt.edu
Education
Ph.D. Florida State University
M.S. Virginia Tech
B.S. Concord University
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Research Interests Teaching Interests
Housing for an Aging Society Residential Property Management
Lifestyles and Housing Choice Housing for an Aging Society
Housing Contraints Historincal Influences on Housing Choice
Multifamily Housing Education Housing Policy
Career Highlights
National Apartment Association Education Institute, Board of Directors, 2004-Present
Housing Education and Research Association, President, 1995-1996
Apartment Career Educator Award, 2006, National Apartment Association Education Institute
Career Advisor Award, 2005, Virginia Tech
CLAHS Excellence in Outreach Award, 2007, Virginia Tech
CLAHS Excellence in Undergraduate Advising Award, 2005, Virginia Tech
Certificate of Teaching Excellence, 1993, 2001, Virginia Tech
Graduate School Commencement Speaker, 1999, Virginia Tech
American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Leaders Award, 1998
College of Family and Consumer Sciences Outstanding Alumni, 1998, Florida State University
125th Anniversary University Distinguished Lecture, 1997, Virginia Tech

Kimberly J. Mitchell, CPM, CAM
Kimberly J. Mitchell, Ph.D., CPM, CAM
Assistant Professor
211 Wallace Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061
kjmitch@vt.edu
Education
Ph.D. Virginia Tech
B.S. Virginia Tech
CPM Institute of Real Estate Management
CAM National Apartment Association
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Research Interests Teaching Interests
Housing Policy Residential Property Management
Multifamily Housing Multifamily Housing Policy
  Multifamily Operations
  Multifamily Asset Operations
  Commercial Property Management
Career Highlights
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Early Doctoral Student Research Grant, 2005
Thirteen years experience within the multifamily housing industry ranging from site operations to executive leadership
Advanced Instructor Faculty, 2006, National Apartment Association Education Institute
KSI Management Company Operational Award, 2001
Outstanding Young Alumna Award 1998-1999, Virginia Tech Alumni Association

Kathleen R. Parrott, Ph.D., CKE
Kathleen R. Parrott, Ph.D., CKE
Professor
240C Wallace Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061
homes@vt.edu
Education
Ph.D. University of Nebraksa - Lincoln
M.S. Cornell University
B.S. Cornell University
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Research Interests Teaching Interests
Residential Design Residential Design and Space Planning
Housing Choices Kitchen and Bathroom Design
  Envitonmental Issues in Housing
  Social and Community Issues in Housing
Career Highlights
Books Authored: Kitchen Planning - Beamish, Parrott, Emmel, 2006; Bath Planning, Parrott, Beamish, Emmel, 2006
CLAHS Excellence in Research and Creative Scholarship Award, 2005, Virginia Tech
Leadership for the Development of the Undergraduate Housing Curriculum
Excellence in Outreach Award, 2003, Virginia Tech
Keynote Address, National Kitchen and Bath Association Annual Conference, 2002
Co-Author of the National Environmental Curriculum, Healthy Indoor Air for America's Homes (funded by the Environmental Protection Agency)
Recipient of 2005 Jeanne M. Preister State/Multi State Award in Recognition for Outstanding Extension Healthy Programming
Co-Author of Home *A*Syst: An Environmental RIsk Assessment Guide for the Home
US Department of Agriculture Secretary's Honor Award, 1997
American Association of Housing Educators - Past President

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