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Shelby Longard is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Sociology within the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences at Belmont University. She earned her Ph.D. in Sociology from Vanderbilt University with a specialization in Gender and Inequality.
Her research focuses on gender, inequality, and social movements. Early work explored familial gender socialization in Southern child beauty pageants, analyzing parental motivations and the psychological effects on children’s self-esteem through fieldwork and interviews. Her recent scholarship investigates student-based social movements and grassroots organizing, reflecting a broader interest in civic engagement and collective action within contemporary society.
Dr. Longard teaches courses in gender, the body and self-esteem, Southern subculture, and inequality. She is deeply involved in the General Education program, teaching Freshman Year Seminar and Junior Cornerstone courses, and participates in service-learning initiatives connecting students with the Nashville community.
She holds a leadership role as Chair of the Department of Sociology, contributing to academic governance and departmental development.
While no scientific awards were mentioned in the text, her active engagement in research, teaching, and community-based learning highlights her commitment to interdisciplinary and applied sociology.
Dr. Longard advises students in sociology and mentors them through research and service-learning experiences, though specific advisees are not listed. She is involved in community-engaged teaching projects and contributes to curriculum development in general education. There is no mention of external grants or funding.
She is affiliated with the Department of Sociology at Belmont University and contributes to programs in sociology, gender studies, and civic education. Her work bridges academic research with real-world social issues through community partnerships and experiential learning.
