Phone: 828-227-3879
Email: kbrennan@wcu.edu
Office Address: 102A McKee

Recent Publications:

Refereed Publications

• 2007. Kathleen M. Brennan and Christopher A. Cooper, “Rural Mountain Natives, In-Migrants, and the Cultural Divide.” Social Science Journal (Forthcoming).
• 2007. Christopher A. Cooper, H. Gibbs Knotts, and Kathleen M. Brennan, “Trust in Government, Citizen Competence, and Public Opinion on Zoning.”  Public Administration Review (Forthcoming).
• 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.

Refereed Publications under Review

• 2007. Kathleen M. Brennan, Rebecca J. Erickson, and Christian Ritter, “Social Comparisons of Stress, Gender, and the Relationship between Stress and Depression.” 
• 2007. Kathleen M. Brennan, “Role Meaning, Discrepancy, and Satisfaction in the Nurse Role.”

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.

Recent 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.