Kelly Hamshaw
Senior Lecturer
Research Specialist, Center for Rural Studies
Self Design Major Program Director, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
PRONOUNS she/her
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Natural Resources, University of Vermont, 2024
- MS, Community Development and Applied Economics, University of Vermont, 2011
- BS, Natural Resources, University of Vermont, 2006
The Department of Community Development and Applied Economics
BIO
My teaching focuses on how communities can become more sustainable and resilient, especially in the face of difficult challenges and complex issues, to improve quality of life for all. As a teacher, my ultimate aim is to inspire a new generation of engaged citizens who are equipped with the necessary tools, competencies, and mindset for creating lasting change through community-based solutions. I have experience in designing and teaching service-learning courses that actively connect students to community organizations through meaningful learning experiences. Providing high quality and meaningful advising for my advisees is a top priority. I particularly enjoy connecting students to campus resources and brainstorming internship opportunities.
In my role as a researcher in the ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Center for Rural Studies, I have worked on a variety of projects related to rural affordable housing, disaster resilience, development of community indicators, and conducting of program evaluations for non-profit organizations.
Courses
CDAE 2020 - Sustainable Community Dev
CDAE 3510 - Contemp Policy Iss:Comm Dev
CDAE 3710 – Local Community Initiatives
CDAE 3730 – Project Planning and Development
Publications
Awards and Achievements
- President’s Distinguished Senior Lecturer Award, Faculty Recipient (2021)
- Kroepsch-Maurice Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award, Senior Lecturer (2020)
- Joseph E. Carrigan Award, Faculty Recipient (2019)
- Thomas F. Patterson Jr. Award, Faculty Recipient (2018)
- Vermont Campus Compact Engaged Educator of the Year (2017)
Area(s) of expertise
Affordable housing, rural community planning, international development, environmental education
Bio
My teaching focuses on how communities can become more sustainable and resilient, especially in the face of difficult challenges and complex issues, to improve quality of life for all. As a teacher, my ultimate aim is to inspire a new generation of engaged citizens who are equipped with the necessary tools, competencies, and mindset for creating lasting change through community-based solutions. I have experience in designing and teaching service-learning courses that actively connect students to community organizations through meaningful learning experiences. Providing high quality and meaningful advising for my advisees is a top priority. I particularly enjoy connecting students to campus resources and brainstorming internship opportunities.
In my role as a researcher in the ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Center for Rural Studies, I have worked on a variety of projects related to rural affordable housing, disaster resilience, development of community indicators, and conducting of program evaluations for non-profit organizations.
Courses
CDAE 2020 - Sustainable Community Dev
CDAE 3510 - Contemp Policy Iss:Comm Dev
CDAE 3710 – Local Community Initiatives
CDAE 3730 – Project Planning and Development
Publications
Awards and Achievements
- President’s Distinguished Senior Lecturer Award, Faculty Recipient (2021)
- Kroepsch-Maurice Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award, Senior Lecturer (2020)
- Joseph E. Carrigan Award, Faculty Recipient (2019)
- Thomas F. Patterson Jr. Award, Faculty Recipient (2018)
- Vermont Campus Compact Engaged Educator of the Year (2017)
Areas of Expertise
Affordable housing, rural community planning, international development, environmental education