Dr. Ronald M. “Reece” Allen
Department Chair
Assistant Professor | Study Abroad Advisor
Fashion and Textiles
103 Human Ecology
Reece.Allen@oneonta.edu
607-436-2068
Educational background:
- Ph.D. - Textile Technology Management, North Carolina State University
- M.S. - Textile Management & Technology, The Institute of Textile Technology at North Carolina State University
- B.S. - Textile Management, Apparel Concentration; Minor in German, North Carolina State University
Courses Typically Taught
- Textile Science
- Advanced Textiles
- History of Costume
Specialties
- Textile and fashion supply chain management
- Global textile and fashion marketing
- Textile science
- Fashion history
Research Interests
- Performance measurement and improvement of global textile and apparel supply chains
- Niche marketing strategies
- Positioning and target market strategies
Professional and Scholastic Affiliations
- The Institute of Textile Technology - Fellow
- International Textile and Apparel Association
- The Textile Institute
Dr. Jody Aultman
Assistant Professor | FIT Liaison
Fashion and Textiles
214 Human Ecology
Jody.Aultman@oneonta.edu
607-436-2768
Educational Background
- Ph.D. - Apparel, Merchandising, and Design Iowa State University, Ames, IA
- M.S. - Interdisciplinary Studies Iowa State University, Ames, IA
- Concentration: Art History, Integrated Studio Arts, Apparel, Merchandising, and Design
- B.A. - Studio Art Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN
Courses Typically Taught
- Socio-Psych Aspects of Dress
- Fashion Illustration and Design
- Advanced Computer Fashion Design
- Apparel Design – Flat Pattern
Specialties
- Quilting
- Surface Design
- Hand Dyeing
Research Interests
- Quilting Entrepreneurs
- Sociological aspects of quilting
- Male/female roles in leisure time activities
- Quilters as an ethnographic group
- Quilting and family dynamics
- Quilting’s relationship to STEM
Professional Affiliations
- American Association Family and Consumer Sciences
- International Textile and Apparel Association
- American Quilters Society
- Costume Society of America
Hobbies and Other Interests
- Quilting
- Needle Work
- Sewing
Dr. Annacleta Chiweshe
Associate Professor
Fashion and Textiles
212 Human Ecology
Annacleta.Chiweshe@oneonta.edu
607-436-2519
Educational Background
- Ph.D. Textile Science, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
- M.S. Textiles, Clothing and Design, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
- B.Ed. Home Economics, University of Zimbabwe
- T2B Home Economics, Gweru Teacher's College, Zimbabwe
Courses Typically Taught
- Socio-Psychological Aspects of Dress
- Computer Applications in Fashion
- Apparel Design-Draping
- Innovations in Wearable Art
Specialties
- Textile Science
- Textile and Apparel Design
- Education
Research Interests
- Textile Science: Textile technology related to end-use; specifically, improving fabric pilling resistance
- Socio-Psychological Aspects of Dress: Breast cancer treatment and appearance/dress problems
- Textile and Apparel Design: Creating original apparel from traditional and non-traditional materials and techniques
- Education: The use of technology in the classroom
Professional Membership
- International Textile and Apparel Association
- American Association of Chemists and Colorists
Hobbies
- Reading
- Chess
- Sewing
Dr. Yun-Jung Choi
Associate Professor
219 Human Ecology
Yun-Jung.Choi@oneonta.edu
607-436-2067
Educational Background
- Ph.D. - Textiles and Clothing, Iowa State University
- M.S. - Textiles and Clothing, Iowa State University
Courses Typically Taught
- Fashion Marketing
- Computer Integrated Fashion Merchandising
- Fashion Entrepreneurship
- Fashion Merchandising
Research Interests
- Consumer Behavior
- Entrepreneurship
- Small Business Management
Professional Membership
- ITAA (International Textile and Apparel Association)
- USASBE (United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship)
- ASA (American Sociological Association)
Dr. Sarah Portway
Assistant Professor | Internship Coordinator
Coordinator, Fashion and Textiles
218 Human Ecology
Sarah.Portway@oneonta.edu
607-436-3506
Educational Background
- Ph.D. in Fiber Science and Apparel Design – Cornell University
- M.A. in Fashion – Ryerson University
- B.A. with Honors – University of Guelph
Specialties
- Sustainable fashion
- Climate justice and activism
- Consumer behavior
- Behavioral economics
- Retail management
- Fashion journalism
- Mixed methods research
Research Interests
- Understanding consumer behavior and mainstream perceptions of environmentally and socially preferred fashion (sustainable fashion)
- Assessing the efficacy of activism and consumer education in promoting sustainable fashion shopping behaviors
- Online activism and communities
- Trend diffusion theory
Professional and Scholastic Affiliations
- International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA)
Hobbies and Other Interests
- Listening to NPR
- Vertical gardening
- Swimming
Dr. Arienne McCracken
Assistant Professor
Fashion and Textiles
213 Human Ecology
Arienne.McCracken@oneonta.edu
607-436-3086
Ms. Maryann Pinney
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Fashion and Textiles
200 Human Ecology
Maryann.Pinney@oneonta.edu
607-436-2705
Alyx Braunius
Administrative Assistant 1
100 Human Ecology
Alyx.Braunius@oneonta.edu
607-436-2705