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Betty McCall is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Lycoming College, where she has been a faculty member since 2004. Her work bridges academic scholarship with community-driven initiatives, focusing on social issues in rural settings.
Her research interests include aging, medical sociology, race and ethnicity, program evaluation, and grant writing. She emphasizes applied research and active community engagement, often collaborating with local agencies and government bodies to address pressing public needs.
McCall's scholarly and civic efforts reflect a deep commitment to social equity and practical solutions. She has partnered with organizations on youth empowerment, evaluated AmeriCorps programs, and worked across disciplines to assist in infrastructure development for unclaimed cremains storage. Currently, she is addressing healthcare cost challenges related to medical lift overuse due to falls in older populations.
Betty McCall has contributed to community-based research and service learning, though no formal scientific awards are listed in the available text.
She mentors students through experiential learning, particularly in grant writing and program evaluation, and leads collaborative projects involving students from construction and sociology programs. Her work fosters interdisciplinary teamwork and civic responsibility.
Her ongoing projects involve emergency management agencies and focus on improving systems for fall response and medical resource allocation in Lycoming County.
