Department of Anthropology and Sociology
Associate Professor – Sociology

Phone: 828-227-3900
Email: kbrennan@wcu.edu
Office Address: 106B McKee

Select Publications:

Refereed Publications

• 2009. Kathleen M. Brennan, “Meaning, Discrepancy, and Satisfaction in the Nurse Role.”  Sociological Spectrum 29: 551-571.
• 2008. Kathleen M. Brennan and Christopher A. Cooper, “Rural Mountain Natives, In-Migrants, and the Cultural Divide.” Social Science Journal 45: 279-295.
• 2008. Christopher A. Cooper, H. Gibbs Knotts, and Kathleen M. Brennan, “Trust in Government, Citizen Competence, and Public Opinion on Zoning.”  Public Administration Review 45: 279-295.
• 2005. Richard Miech, William Eaton, and Kathleen M. Brennan, “Mental Health Disparities across Education and Sex; A Prospective Analysis Examining How They Persist over the Life Course.” Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 60B (Special Issue II): 93-98.

Other Articles and Technical Reports

• 2006. Kathleen M. Brennan, “The WNC Nursing Shortage: Do Student Role Expectations Matter?” Institute for the Economy and the Future White Paper Series, Western Carolina University.
• 2006. Christopher A. Cooper, Gibbs Knotts, and Kathleen M. Brennan, “Public Opinion on Zoning in Western North Carolina: Implications for Local Government.”  Institute for the Economy and the Future Policy Paper Series, Western Carolina University.
• 2006. Kathleen M. Brennan, “Cherokee Language Survey: Execution and Findings.”  Prepared for the Cultural Resources Office, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
• 2005. Inhyuck “Steve” Ha, Kathleen M. Brennan, and Christopher A. Cooper, “Western Carolina University Impact Study,” Center for Regional Development, Western Carolina University.

Select Honors and Awards:

• 2007. College of Arts and Sciences Teaching Award, Western Carolina University.
• 2006. Integration of Learning Award, Office of Student Affairs, Western Carolina University.
• 2006. Scholarly Engagement and Economic Development Grant, Institute for the Economy and the Future, Western Carolina University.