Dave Schramm

Human Development & Family Studies Dept

Family Life Specialist


David Schramm

Contact Information

Phone: 435-797-8183
Email: david.schramm@usu.edu

Educational Background

PhD, Human Development and Family Studies, Auburn University, 2007
MS, Family, Consumer, and Human Development, Utah State University, 2003
BS, Marriage, Family, and Human Development, Brigham Young University, 2001

Licensures & Certifications

Certified Family Life Educator, National Council on Family Relations, 2003

Biography

Dr. Dave Schramm works as a Family Life State Extension Specialist and Associate Professor

Teaching Interests

Relationship, marriage, parenting, family life education, personal well-being, workplace positivity

Research Interests

Relationship, marriage, and parenting education. Also enjoy studying and creating resources related to personal flourishing and well-being.

Awards

Distinguished Team Award, Facebook Live Team, 2019

Epsilon Sigma Phi IOTA Chapter

Diversity Team Award, Relationship Education for Incarcerated Women, 2019

Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Marketing/Public Relations Team Award, Strong Parents, Stable Children, 2019

Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

Peer Recognition Award, 2019

Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

Western Region Extension Excellence Award, 2019

Association of Public Land-grant Universities. National Institute of Food and Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture.

Provost Award for Creative Extension Programming, 2012

University of Missouri

Distinguished Research/Creative Activity Award, 2011

College of Human Environmental Sciences - University of Missouri

Early Career Achievement Award, 2010

National Awards Committee for Family Life and Human Development State Specialists; National Council on Family Relations


    Publications | Book Chapters

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Publications | Fact Sheets

    An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

    Publications | Curriculum

      An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

      Publications | Journal Articles

      Academic Journal

      • Higginbotham, B., Turner, J., Duncan, S., Schramm, D., (2023). Time allocation changes for family life Extension educators: The impact of COVID-19. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 11:3, doi: https://doi.org/10.55533/2325-5226.1402
      • Turner, J., Kopystynska, O., Bradford, K.P, Schramm, D., Higginbotham, B., (2021). Predicting parenting and stepparenting difficulties among newly remarried parents.. Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, 62:7, 511-531. doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/10502556.2021.1925857
      • Harris, V.W, Schramm, D., Marshall, J., Lee, T., (2012). Marital quality, context, and interaction: A comparison of those currently receiving government assistance with those who are not. Marriage & Family Review, 48:4, 386–414.
      • Adler-Baeder, F., Robertson, A., Schramm, D., (2010). Conceptual framework for marriage education programs for stepfamily couples with considerations for socioeconomic context. Marriage & Family Review, 46:4, 300–322.

      Professional Journal

      • Galovan, A., Schramm, D., Strong relationality and ethical responsiveness: An integrative meta-model for family science..
      • Futris, T., Schramm, D., Duncan, J., (2016). Preparing future child welfare professionals to strengthen couple relationships. Family Science Review, 21, 74-95.

      An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

      Publications | Other

      An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

      Teaching

      HDFS 6220, 7220 - Interpersonal Family Relationships, Fall 2023
      HDFS 7220, 6220 - Interpersonal Family Relationships, Fall 2021
      CEFC 5700 - CEU Special Topics in FCHD, Fall 2019
      HDFS 6220, 7220 - Interpersonal Family Relationships, Fall 2019
      HDFS 6900 - Topical Seminar in Human Development and Family Studies, Spring 2019
      HDFS 6980 - Graduate Practicum, Fall 2018
      FCHD 6900 - Topical Seminar in Family, Consumer, and Human Development, Spring 2018
      FCHD 6980 - Graduate Practicum, Fall 2017
      FCHD 6220, 7220 - Interpersonal Family Relationships, Fall 2017
      FCHD 6900 - Topical Seminar in Family, Consumer, and Human Development, Fall 2017
      FCHD 6980 - Graduate Practicum, Summer 2017
      FCHD 6980 - Graduate Practicum, Spring 2017

      Extension

      Utah Marriage Commission, 2021 - Ongoing
      Utah Marriage Commission , 2021 - Ongoing
      Deepen Your Relationship Pool: Eight Great Principles for Connected Couple Relationships, 2017 - Ongoing
      Road to Happiness and Meaning, 2017 - Ongoing
      Divorce Education, 2015 - Ongoing
      Strong Parents, Stable Children, 2014 - Ongoing
      Healthy Relationships Utah, 2006 - Ongoing

      Graduate Students Mentored

      Julia Prouty, Human Devt. and Family Studies
      Audrey Johansen, Human Devt. and Family Studies
      Shelby Allen, Human Devt. and Family Studies
      Brenna Sorensen, Human Devt. and Family Studies, October 2021
      Ariel Finlinson, Human Devt. and Family Studies, September 2021
      Kiersten Wilson, Human Devt. and Family Studies, August 2021
      Kiersten Wilson, Human Devt. and Family Studies, August 2021
      Rachel Smith, Human Devt. and Family Studies 2021
      Sarah Hodgskiss, Human Devt. and Family Studies 2021
      Sarah Hodgskiss, Human Devt. and Family Studies, August 2019 - August 2021
      Rachael Smith, Human Devt. and Family Studies, November 2017 - May 2021
      Ben Stout, Human Devt. and Family Studies, January 2018 - May 2019
      Kayla Clawson, Human Devt. and Family Studies, January 2018 - May 2019
      Tasha Killian, Human Devt. and Family Studies, November 2016 - May 2018
      Jennifer Johnson, Human Devt. and Family Studies, September 2016 - May 2018
      Sheryl Goodey, Human Devt. and Family Studies, August 2016 - May 2018