EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND              Ph.D                   University of Tennessee, Knoxville

                                                                                M.S.                   Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

                                                                                B.S.                    Southern University, Baton Rouge

                                                                                Diploma            Southern University Laboratory High School
 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE                  Spring, 1997     Faculty Director- University of  Delaware Paris
 AND ACADEMIC SERVICE                                                     Semester,  Paris, France

                                                                                1983-  Present   Faculty Member
                                                                                                            Department of Consumer Studies
                                                                                                            University of Delaware

                                                                                Summer 1990    Visiting Professor
                                                                                                            Department of Design and Merchandising
                                                                                                            University of Vermont
                                                                                                            Burlington, VT
 
                                                                                Fall 1988            Director, University of Delaware's Semester in
                                                                                                            London Program

                                                                                Summer 1986    Educational Consultant, Microdynamics, Inc.
                                                                                                            Dallas, Texas 75238
 
INTERNATIONAL/DOMESTIC                    Paris, France (Spring, 1997), Faculty Director.
TRAVEL/STUDY TEACHING                        Course taught—Survey of French apparel and interior EXPERIENCE                                                    products
 
                                                                               Paris, France and Milan, Italy (Jan. 1995), Faculty Director.
                                                                               Course taught-- European merchandising  strategies.

                                                                               London, England (Fall, 1988), Faculty Director.
                                                                               Course taught--Product Knowledge-British  manufacturers and
                                                                               retailers

                                                                              Paris, France and Milan, Italy (Jan. 1987) , Faculty Director.
                                                                              Course taught-- Design and merchandising  of French
                                                                              apparel  and  interior  products

                                                                              Dallas/Denver/Los Angeles (Jan. 1988), Faculty Director.
                                                                              Course taught-- Domestic apparel marts,  similarities and
                                                                              differences

PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

LaFleur, R. and Kallal, M. J. (1997) “An instructional model for integrating design and merchandising courses”. International Textile and Apparel Association Meeting Proceedings 1997, Knoxville, TN

LaFleur, R. and Belleau, B. (1997) "African-American men attitudes toward apparel and
the media”.  International Textile and Apparel Association Meeting Proceedings 1997
Knoxville, TN

LaFleur, R. with Marie Ray (1996) “African-American converts--an exploratory study of clothing practices.”   International Textile and Apparel Association Meeting Proceedings 1996, Banff, Alberta, Canada

LaFleur, R. with Bonnie Belleau  (1996) "African-American women attitudes
toward apparel and the media.”   International Textile and Apparel Association Meeting Proceedings 1996 Banff, Alberta, Canada.

LaFleur, R. (1993) “Strategic planning as a framework for incorporating French resource persons into an international travel/study course.”  International  Textile and Apparel Association Meeting Proceedings 1995, Pasadena, CA

LaFleur, R. (1993) “Instructional linkage of design and merchandising processes  using a problem-based learning approach.”  International Textile and Apparel  Association Meeting Proceedings 1995, Pasadena, CA

LaFleur, R. and Cross, N. (1994) “Far east consumers--Factors that predict the importance of made in the USA label.” International Textile and Apparel Association Meeting Proceedings 1994, Minneapolis, MN

LaFleur, R. (1993) "Manufacturer-sponsored logo design competition as instructional strategy for merchandising students.” International Textile and  Apparel Association National Meeting Proceedings 1993, White Sulfur Springs, WV.

LaFleur. R. (1992) “Relating textile properties to product development for  merchandising and design students.” International Textile and Apparel  Association National Meeting 1992, Columbus, OH.

LaFleur, R. with Kallal, J.  (1991) "Providing global perspectives in apparel design  and fashion merchandising.” International Textile and Apparel Association   Proceedings: National Meeting 1991, San Francisco, CA.

LaFleur. R. (1990) "Socio-demographic differences in consumers' interest use and  knowledge of clothing label information.” Association of College Professor of  Textiles and Clothing Proceedings: National Meeting 1990, Denver CO.

LaFleur, R. (1989) "A model for planning experiential activities for fashion   merchandising curricula” Association of College Professor of Textiles and   Clothing Proceedings: National Meeting 1989, Atlanta GA.

LaFleur, R. (1988) “Linking design and merchandising program areas through  computer-aided graphic design of private label.” Association of College Professor  of Textiles and Clothing Combined Proceedings: Central, Eastern and Western  Regional Meetings.

LaFleur, R. (1987) “Increasing students’ awareness of job performance ratings in  retailing.” Association of College Professor of Textiles and Clothing Combined  Proceedings: Central, Eastern and Western Regional Meetings.

LaFleur, R. (1985) “Clothing attitudes of retired men as related to participation in  activities and life satisfaction.”  Association of College Professors of Textiles and  Clothing Combined Proceedings: Central, Eastern and Western Regional
 Meetings.

Kelley, E. A., Daigle, C. W., LaFleur, R. S., Wilson, L. J. (March 1974), "Adolescent dress and social participation." Home Economics Research Journal, 2 (3).

Kelley, E. A., Daigle, C. W., LaFleur, R. S., Wilson, L. J. (June 1973), "Clothing  acquisition and use practices of early adolescents." Louisiana State University  Agricultural Experiment Station, Home Economics Research Report No. 2.
 
SUPERVISION OF UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY

Ray, M. (Fall 1994-/Spring 1995) “Clothing use and preferences among Muslims.”

Cross, N. (Fall 1993 /Spring, 1994) “Survey of a label readership among Hong Kong  consumers.” Results of the survey presented at ITAA International Meeting.

Rinehart, M.  (Fall/Spring, 1986)  "Retired men's satisfaction with retail products  in New Castle County."  Funded by Undergraduate Research Grant.

Doberenz, A.  (Spring, 1985)  "Pucker-up, a survey of lipstick advertisements."    Selected for presentation by student at DHEA Annual Meeting.
 
GRANTS

LaFleur, R. (Sep, 1997) Travel Awards Grant from the Commission on the  Status of Women, University of Delaware.

LaFleur, R. with Kallal, J. (Jan. 1993) "Establishing a Textile, Design and   Merchandising Center in the Department of Textiles, Design and Consumer  Economics.” $ 40,000. Grant funded by Office of the Provost and Dean,   College of Human Resources, University of Delaware.

LaFleur, R. (Sept. 1993) Travel Grant from the Office of Women’s Affairs, University  of Delaware.

LaFleur, R. (Sept. 1992) "Implementing ARTHUR Merchandise Planning as   instructional technology in the fashion merchandising curriculum” -- hardware  acquisition. $15,425 Grant funded by Office of the Provost, University of   Delaware.

LaFleur, R. (July 1992.) “Auto Identification Teachers Institute” at Ohio University.  $400 Grant covered a one-week Teacher's Institute focused on automatic data  collection used in retailing and other industries.  Funded by AIM USA.

LaFleur, R. Sept. (1991) "ARTHUR Merchandise Planning and Faculty Training.”  $130,000 in software packages, faculty training and technical support.   Funded by Comshare, Inc. Ann Arbor, MI and Comshare Retail Division,   Wilmington, DE.

LaFleur, R. (Dec.1987) "Developing a Computer Assisted Learning Experience in  Fashion Merchandise Planning. $500 Grant Proposal funded by the Center for  Teaching Effectiveness, University of Delaware.

LaFleur, R. (Nov. 1986) Establishing a Visiting Student Program with the London  College of Fashion in London, England. $500.  Grant Proposal funded by Office  of International Programs, University of Delaware.
 
WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS

LaFleur, R. and Elliott, C. (1993) “ARTHUR Product Planning Workshop.”  International Textile and Apparel Association National Meeting Proceedings 1993, White Sulfur Springs, WV.

LaFleur, R. with Kallal, J. (1994).“Using technology to enhance instruction: Apparel  product development.” ITAA Pre-conference Workshop. October 18, 1994.
 
INVITED TALKS AND PRESENTATIONS

LaFleur, R. (Aug. 1997) “Introduction and Use of Specification Programs in the Merchandising Curriculum at the University of Delaware”.  Invited Panelist, CAD Expo-National Knitwear and Sportswear Association.

LaFleur, R. (1996) “Research in Cultural Diversity: Implications for Teaching and Outreach in Canada and the U.S.”  Invited Panelists ITAA International Meeting in Banff, Alberta

LaFleur, R. (Oct. 1993)  "Opportunities for minorities in the apparel industry and the  role of universities in meeting the needs.”  Keynote Speaker, Network for Black  Apparel Industry Professional, Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA.

LaFleur, R. (Oct. 1990) Discussion Leader, “Use of computers in merchandising  programs.”  Association of College Professor of Textiles and Clothing National  Meeting 1990, Denver, CO.

LaFleur, R. (Nov. 1986) "Your personal and professional development --Strategic  planning concepts."  Talk presented to Student Member Section of Delaware  Home Economic Association,  Delaware State College, Dover, DE

LaFleur, R. (Aug. 1986) ADS Instructional Packet.  Developed for Microdynamic  Apparel Design Systems 100 Training Program.  Dallas, TX

LaFleur, R. with Lamb, J. (March 1985). ”Developing a career marketing strategy.” Presented at Delaware Home Economics Annual Meeting, Newark, DE

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Computer and Software Training (Jan. 1998 and Aug. 1998).  User Training - Prostyle Software- Lectra Computer System. Training provided by Lectra Inc.

Computer and Software Training (Jun. 1996). HTML WebPages Development Workshop.  Sponsored by Academic Computing and User Services, University of Delaware.

Invited Workshop Participant (Oct. 1995).  "Artificial-Life Simulation".  Sponsored  by The National Textile, Auburn University.

Computer and Software Training (Apr.1995) in Wilmington, DE. Administrators and  User Training - ARTHUR Merchandise Planning Software. Training provided by  Comshare, Inc

Computer and Software Training (July 1994) in Camden, ME.  User Training- Style Manager Software for industry and academia. Training provided by Animated Images, Inc.

Faculty Internship (Jul. 1993) in Mahwah, NJ.  Product Planning using ARTHUR  Merchandise Planning software for planning shoe production and distribution.   Training provided by Meldisco

Auto Identification Teachers’ Institute (July 1992) at Ohio University.  Training   covered Automatic Data Collection used in retailing and other industries and  implementing bar code technology on personal computer systems. Training  provided by AIM USA.

Faculty Training (June 1992) in Dallas, TX.  Training covered hardware and   software use and maintenance related to Microdesign Computer Systems used in  industry and academia. Training provided by Microdynamics, Inc.

Faculty Training (Sept. 1991 - Present) in Wilmington, DE.  Training covers the use of  ARTHUR Merchandising Planning software version 3.1 and Window’s version  released in Fall, 1994.  Training provided by Comshare, Inc.

Computer and Software Training (Oct. 1986) at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. "Strategic Retail Management Microcomputer Simulation.”  Training provided by  Dr. Jack Gifford.

Workshop Participant (June 1985).  "Equal Opportunity: A Legitimate Ideal or Cruel  Hoax." Sponsored by Center for the Study of Values, University of Delaware.
 
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