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College of Applied Science and Technology

Dr. Chang Su-Russell

Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Science
Family and Consumer Sciences
Office
Turner Hall - TUR 203M
Office Phone
(309) 438-5482office
phone
Email
csuruss@ilstu.eduemail
  • About
  • Education
  • Awards & Honors
  • Research

Current Courses

492.001Advanced Child Development Applications

251.001Development And Guidance Of Infants And Toddlers

499.005Independent Research For The Master's Thesis

400.005Independent Study

200.003Problem Solving and Research Methods in Family & Consumer Sciences

498.005Professional Practice: Family And Consumer Sciences

398.005Professional Practice: Human Development and Family Science

291.005Undergraduate Teaching Experiences In Family And Consumer Sciences

499.005Independent Research For The Master's Thesis

400.005Independent Study

498.005Professional Practice: Family And Consumer Sciences

398.001Professional Practice: Human Development and Family Science

112.002American Family: Change & Diversity

499.005Independent Research For The Master's Thesis

287.005Independent Study

400.005Independent Study

252.001Multicultural Family Studies

300.001Professional Leadership in Human Development and Family Science

498.005Professional Practice: Family And Consumer Sciences

398.005Professional Practice: Human Development and Family Science

291.005Undergraduate Teaching Experiences In Family And Consumer Sciences

Teaching Interests & Areas

Chang Su-Russell has taught FCS 251 Guidance and Development of Infants and Toddlers, FCS 231 Parenting, FCS 200 Research Methods, and FCS 252 Multicultural Family Studies

Research Interests & Areas

Dr. Chang Su-Russell's research focuses on the influence of quality caregiving on young children’s socioemotional wellbeing, and the impact of contextual factors (race, culture, socioeconomic status, etc.) on caregiving.

Ph D Human Development and Family Science

University of Missouri
Columbia, MO

MA Child Development

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

BA English Literature

Minzu University of China
Beijing, China

FCS DEBI Award

Family and Consumer Sciences
2023

University Research Initiative Award

Illinois State University
2023

New Professional Best Proposal Submission

Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Families Section, National Council on Family Relations
2022

CAST Outstanding Researcher Award

College of Applied Science and Technology, Illinois State University
2022

Connie J. Ley Outstanding Researcher Award

Family and Consumer Sciences, Illinois State University
2022

Book, Chapter

Sprecher, S., Russell, L., Su-Russell, C., & Schmeeckle, M. Social Networks and Extended Families. The Routledge Handbook of Family Communication. Routledge (2022): 277-293.

Book, Edited

Su-Russell, C., Russell, L. T., & James Jr. A. (2023). Handbook of Asian American families. Cognella.

Encyclopedia

Ispa, J. M. & Su-Russell, C. (2018). Victimization. In M. C. Bornstein (Ed.). Encyclopedia of Lifespan Human Development. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.

Journal Article

Arellanes, Jordan, Michael Hendricks, and Chang Su-Russell. 2024. “Cultivating A Collectivist Community on A College Campus for Latinx Students.” Journal of Latinos and Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/15348431.2024.2309670

Gregory, R., Su-Russell, C., Russell, L. T., & Barrett, C. (accepted). Navigating discussions of death with young children: Parental avoidance and engagement as strategies of protection. In C. L. Scott, H. M. Williams, & S. Wilder (Eds.) Facing death: Familial responses to illness and death (Contemporary Perspectives in Family Research, Volume 18).
Kwangman, K., Su-Russell, C., Proulx, C. (2023). Filial support behaviors: Associations with filial piety, reciprocity, and parent-child contact in China. Families, Relationships and Societies,12(3), 411-430. https://doi.org/10.1332/204674321X16605783687158
Russell, L. T., & Su-Russell, C. (2022). Family functioning, contributions to college expenses, access to mentors, and college student’s health and flourishing: Examining moderation by family structure. Journal of American College Health, (Latest Articles). https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2022.2109035
Su-Russell, C., & Ispa, J. (2022). Mainland Chinese mothers’ autonomy support across four caregiving contexts. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 31, 2960–2975. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-021-02166-0

Presentations

An IDEA on How to Improve Students' University Perceptions. Midwestern Psychological Association. Midwestern Psychological Association. (2023)
Cultivating Student Belonging and Success through a Collectivist Campus Community. University-Wide Teaching & Learning Symposium. Illinois State University. (2023)

Russell, L. T., Jensen, T. M., Beckmeyer, J. J., & Su-Russell, C. (2023, Nov.) Examining equifinality: Variable patterns of youth developmental assets and health. Paper presented at the Theory Construction and Research Methodology Preconference Workshop of the 85th Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL.
Andrea, E., Su-Russell, C., Russell, L.T. (2023, Nov.). Parents and their young children discussing different types of families. Poster accepted for presentation at the 85th Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL
Arellanes, J. A., Su-Russell, C. & Hendricks (2023, Nov.). Latinx sense of belonging through an academic intervention. Paper accepted for presentation at the 85th Annual Conference of National Council on Family Relations. Orlando, FL.
Su-Russell, C., & Bardwell, A. (2023, Nov.). Promoting students’ learning environment beyond classroom setting. Lightening paper accepted for presentation at the 85th Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL
Su-Russell, C., & Stevens, R. (2023, Nov.). Decision-making as a team: Coparenting efforts in discussing race. Poster accepted for presentation at the 85th Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL
Su-Russell, C., McNulty, E., & Russell, L. T. (2023, Nov.). College students’ responses to hypothetical scenarios on race, death, and family structures: The meaning-making process. Poster accepted for presentation at the 85th Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL

Su-Russell, C. & Russell, L. T. (2022, Sep.). Promoting family resilience and flourishing in diverse and challenging contexts. Invited talk at the Promoting Healthy Weight 3.0: Addressing the Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health Outcomes Colloquium. Organized by Department of Nutrition at the University of Tennessee.
Arellanes, J. A. Faudoa, A.*, Hendricks, M., Su-Russell, C. & Han S. J. (2022, Apr.) Do courses on diversity, equity, and inclusion benefit students’ awareness? [Paper presentation] Midwestern Psychological Association. Chicago, IL

Grants & Contracts

BirdFEEDER grant on Military Families. Illinois State University. Illinois State University. (2023)
BirdFEEDER grant on first-gen students. Illinois State University. Illinois State University. (2023)
BirdFEEDER on views on families, cultural identity, and help-seeking. Illinois State University. Illinois State University. (2023)
CAST DEBI Grant. Illinois State University. Illinois State University. (2023)
Center for Inclusive Intergenerational Environment. Illinois State University. Illinois State University. (2023)