Meredith Pitt

Master of Social Work - Bowling Green State University, August 2020 – May 2022
Licensure: July 13, 2022

Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Gerontology - Bowling Green State University, August 2016 – August 2017

Master of Arts in Education with a Human Resource Development Stran - The University of Findlay, Findlay, OH, August 2014 – December 2017

Juris Doctorate - Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH, August 1993 – May 1996

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Arts Administration - The University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, August 1990 – December 1992​

Professional Experience

TEACHING AND ADVISING

Assistant Professor of Gerontology
Social Work and Healthcare Professions, University of Findlay
2017 - Present
• Instructor of record for seven Gerontology courses, including The Aging Process, Sociology of  Aging, Psychology of Aging, Ethics and Aging, Gender and Aging, Selected Topics in Gerontology,  and Gerontology Internship

Club Advisor

Gerontology Club, University of Findlay
2014 - Present
Faculty Advisor

Phi Sigma Sigma, University of Findlay
2019 – Present
Affiliate Contract Reviewer

College of Health Professions, University of Findlay
• Reviewer of affiliate agreements between various health care providers and university programs,  including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Nuclear Medicine, Sonography, PET, and  Physician Assistant

Visiting Professor of Gerontology
Social Work, University of Findlay
2016 – 2017
• Instructor of record for seven Gerontology courses, including The Aging Process, Sociology of  Aging, Psychology of Aging, Ethics and Aging, Gender and Aging, Selected Topics in Gerontology,  and Gerontology Internship

Adjunct Instructor

Social Work, University of Findlay
2009 – 2016
Adjunct Instructor

Owens Community College
2010 - 2013

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Attitudes about aging amongst college students: a comparison between the United States and Japan
Use of the Fabroni Attitude Scale, a 27-question instrument meant to measure the level of ageism in an individual, administered to college students in the United States and Japan for comparative  research.

Aging simulation with students in the health professions: a lesson in empathy or instilling a fear of growing old?

Utilization of an aging “suit" which is meant to simulate aspects of the aging process as the students  engage in a variety of activities of daily living in a home environment.