Clifton E. Barber

Clifton E. Barber is a Professor in the Department of Human Development & Family Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Human Ecology, with an integrated appointment in UW Cooperative Extension Family Living Programs. He holds a PhD from Pennsylvania State University and has held prior faculty roles at Colorado State University (1978-2004) and Washington State University (2005-2009). His work bridges academia and community engagement, focusing on aging-related issues.

Education:

• PhD in Human Development and Family Studies - Pennsylvania State University

Research Interests: Family gerontology, caregiving dynamics in Hispanic families, cultural marginality's impact on caregiver well-being, and aging-friendly community development. He examines how religiosity and acculturation influence family caregiving in later life.

Extension Initiatives: Leads efforts to create aging-friendly communities and workplace accommodations through initiatives like Creating Aging-Friendly Communities in Wisconsin and Balancing Work and Family Care of Older Persons. Co-developed the Employed Family Caregiver Survey with Wisconsin Extension educators.

Awards: Recognized as a Fellow by the Gerontological Society of America, honored with distinguished teaching and lifetime achievement awards.