Sherri A. Gahring

Professor Emerita

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Selected Scholarship

  • Gahring, S., Bruin, M., Martinson, B., & Hannert, A. (2008). Integrating public engagement with community development at the University. Galaxy III National Extension Conference.
  • Lee, S., Johnson, K., Gahring, S., & Lee, S. (2008). Business strategies of successful rural retailers in competition with large discount retailers. Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, 32(6), 969-979.
  • Lee, S., Johnson, K., Gahring, S. (2008). Small-town consumers’ disconfirmation of expectations and satisfaction with local independent retailers. International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, 36(2), 143-157.
  • Gahring, S., & Pesch, R. (2007). Using evaluation to improve retail analysis and development program. National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals. Philadelphia, PA.
  • Gahring, S. (2007). Sun and heat stress protective clothing for outdoor workers. Midwest Green Expo., Minneapolis Convention Center.
  • LaBat, K., DeLong, M., Gahring, S., & Lee, P. (2005). A longitudinal study of sun protective attitudes and behaviors. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 33(3), 240-254.
  • Gahring, S. & LaBat, K. (2004). Evaluation of sun protective practices and attributes of outdoor transportation workers. International Textile and Apparel Association, Portland, Oregon. Available through: www.itaaonline.org.
  • DeLong, M., Gahring, S., Bye, E., & Johnson, K. (2002). Using the Internet to enhance business opportunities in rural areas. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 94(3), 33-38.

Teaching

Resident Teaching

 

  • ADes 1221 Fundamentals of Garment Assembly
  • ADes 2214 Softlines Analysis

Outreach Teaching

 

  • Small Store Success Strategies
  • Designing the Future: Community Strategies
  • Sun Safety for Outdoor Workers

Professional, Institutional, and Community Leadership and Service

  • Extension Community Vitality Honors and Awards Committee, 2008-09.
  • Extension Faculty Consultative Committee, 2007-08.
  • College of Design Honors and Awards Committee (Chair) 2007-08.
  • MN Textile Center, Education Outreach Chair, 2006-07.
  • Co-Program Leader for the Retail Analysis and Development Extension Program, 2004-09.

Selected Honors and Awards

  • College of Design Outstanding Outreach Team Award, for Designing the Future: Community Strategies Project, 2008.
  • Extension Dean and Director’s Double Bottom Line Award for the Retail and Analysis and Development Program, 2006.
  • Extension Dean and Director’s Distinguished Team Award for the Retail and Analysis and Development Program, 2005.
  • Minnesota Association for Extension Educators’ Team Award for Retail Analysis and Development Program, 2005.
  • Excellence in Extension Community Vitality Programming award for the Retail Analysis and Development Extension Program, 2005.
  • Outstanding Support to Minnesota 4-H, 2002.
  • Outstanding Contributions to College and Community Award for the College of Human Ecology, 2000.

Sherri A. Gahring

Specialties & Expertise:

Sustainability for small retailers, Community Development and First Impressions, Protective clothing for sun exposure and pesticide use, Youth development through apparel

Contact

Address
240 McNeal Hall
1985 Buford Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
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