J. Kale Monk, Ph.D., CFLE 306 Gentry Hall

Department of Human Development & Family Science

University of Missouri

Columbia, MO 65211

monkj@missouri.edu

EDUCATION

Ph.D. 2017

M.S. 2013

B.S. 2010

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2019-Present Affiliate/Courtesy Faculty, Department of Communication, University of Missouri

2018-present Content Expert, Center for Family Policy and Research, University of Missouri

2017- Present State Specialist, University of Missouri Extension

2017- Present Assistant Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Science, University

of Missouri

2015-2017 Research Associate, School of Family Studies and Human Services, Kansas State

University

2013-2017 Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, Department of Human Development and

Family Studies, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

2011-2013 Marriage and Family Therapist (Intern), The KSU Family Center, Kansas State

University

Secondary practicum placements:

St. Isidore’s Catholic Center, Premarital Counselor

Anthony Middle School, Adolescent Group Therapy Intern

University Counseling Services, Practicum Therapist

2010-2013 Graduate Teaching Assistant, College of Human Ecology and School of Family Studies

and Human Services, Kansas State University

HONORS AND AWARDS

International, National, and Regional

Top 5% of Reviewers, Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 2020

Featured Scholar, Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood Newsletter (member spotlight),

2020

Remarkable Applied Contributions on Emerging Adulthood Award, Society for the Study of

Emerging Adulthood, 2019 (Awarded to the “Relevate Team”)

Outstanding Professional Publication Award, Families and Health Section, National Council on

Family Relations, 2019 (Awarded to Brian Ogolsky for manuscript “Personal well-being across the

transition to marriage equality: A longitudinal analysis.”)

Human Development and Family Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Dissertation: Boomerang coupling: The role of differentiation, violence, commitment, and

deciding in on-off relationship instability.

Couple and Family Therapy, Kansas State University

Thesis: Commitment and sacrifice in emerging adult cyclical and non-cyclical romantic

relationships.

Psychology and Family Studies and Human Services, Kansas State University

Honors Project: Development of an academic minor: Conflict Analysis and Trauma Studies.

Minor: Leadership Studies, Magna Cum Laude

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Outstanding Student/New Professional Publication Award, Families and Health Section, National

Council on Family Relations, 2018

Steve Duck New Scholar Award, International Association for Relationship Research, 2018

Proposal Award, Education and Enrichment Section, National Council on Family Relations, 2017

Top Four Paper Award, National Communication Association, 2017

NCFR Student Award, National Council on Family Relationships, 2016

Cutting Edge Research Award, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, 2015,

2016

Travel Award, International Association for Relationship Research, 2016

Issues in Aging Focus Group Award, National Council on Family Relations, 2015 (awarded to Amy

Rauer & Claire Kamp Dush for “A Developmental Perspective on Couples in Conflict” symposium)

Feldman Outstanding Research Proposal for Research in Family Policy, Family Policy Section,

National Council on Family Relations, 2015

Outstanding Graduate Student Research Paper, Affiliate Councils Board, National Council on

Family Relations, 2015

Outstanding Student Research Award, Illinois Council on Family Relations, 2015

Best Research Paper Award for a Student, Family Therapy Section, National Council on Family

Relations, 2014

Best Abstract by a Student/New Professional Award, Research & Theory Section, National Council

on Family Relations, 2013

University, College, and Departmental

Distinguished Young Alumni Award, K-State Alumni Association, Kansas State University, 2019

Rising Professional Award, K-State College of Human Ecology, Kansas State University, 2019

List of Teachers Rated as Outstanding by Their Students, University of Illinois, 2017

List of Teachers Rated as Excellent by Their Students, University of Illinois, 2016

Paul Funk Graduate Research Award, College of Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental

Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2015

List of Teachers Rated as Outstanding by Their Students, University of Illinois, 2015

Joseph Pleck Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Department of Human & Community

Development, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2014

List of Teachers Rated as Outstanding by Their Students, University of Illinois, 2014

Anderson Award for the Outstanding Graduating Senior, Kansas State University, 2010 (One of the

highest honors from the Kansas State Alumni Association as the only graduating senior to receive

the award for academics)

Outstanding Graduating Senior Award, the College of Human Ecology, Kansas State University,

2010

Bosco Leadership Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior, School of Leadership Studies,

Kansas State University, 2010

Truman Scholarship nomination, Kansas State University, 2008 (Selected to compete at the

national level)

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GRANTS

Internal to MU

A Longitudinal Study of Latina/o Young Adults’ Romantic Relationships. MU HDFS Research Activity

Funds (Role: Co-PI, $7,657, funded).

Social Connectedness as a Protective Factor in Rural and Non-Rural Veteran Health Disparities. MU

Research Council (Role: PI; $8,506, funded).

K-State Volunteer Center of Manhattan, the Corporation for National and Community Service,

AmeriCorps, and the KSU Student Governing Association, (Role: Co-I; $100,000, funded). [Amount

renewed in 2008 & 2009 for a total of $300,000; Worked as a student founder and program coordinator].

External to MU

Increasing access to public scholarship through a mobile platform for communities and scholars:

Working to elevate myrelevate through a twine assessment, Kansas State University - Public Service

Incentive Awards (Role: Collaborator, $5,000, February, 2020, funded)

REU Site: Interdisciplinary Study of Close Relationships Across the Lifespan, National Science

Foundation (Role, Co-I, $318,768, unfunded).

Reducing Rural Young Adult Health Disparities through an Adaptive Mobile Relationship

Intervention, USDA-NIFA - North Central Regional Center for Rural Development (Role: PI, $24,690

requested; February, 2019, funded).

A Longitudinal Study of Latina/o Young Adults’ Romantic Relationships and Wellbeing, the Family Process

Institute (Role: PI; $5,000 requested, October, 2018, funded).

Relationship Empowerment: Addressing the Effects of Poverty Through Quality, Innovative Relationship

Education, Reser Family and Community Innovation Grant, Kansas State University (Role:

Consultant/Collaborator; $20,000, August, 2018, funded).

Social Connectedness as a Protective Factor in Veteran Health Disparities, USDA-NIFA - North

Central Regional Center for Rural Development (Role: PI, $24,552 requested; February, 2018,

unfunded).

Beyond Cold Feet: Developing a Process Model for Terminating Engagements, Canceling Weddings, or

Leaving Partners at the Altar, the Family Process Institute (Role: PI; $5,000 requested, September, 2017,

unfunded).

Boomerang Coupling: The Role of Differentiation, Violence, Commitment, and Deciding in On-Off

Relationship Instability, the Family Process Institute (Role: PI; $5,000 requested, September, 2016,

unfunded).

In Transition: The Role of Romantic Relationships in Family of Origin Climate and College Adjustment,

Paul P. Fidler Research Grant, The National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in

Transition (Role: PI, $5,000 requested, July, 2016, unfunded).

Differentiation of Self as a Systemic Mechanism for the Intergenerational Transmission of Conflict:

Implications for Mental Health and Relationship Functioning in Couples, Randy F. Gerson Memorial

Grant, American Psychological Foundation (Role: PI, $6,000 requested, February, 2016, unfunded).

PUBLICATIONS AND MANUSCRIPTS

Underline indicates graduate student

* indicates undergraduate student † indicates community practitioner

Accepted, Published, or In Press

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29. Tlapek, S., Monk, J. K., & White, C. (Conditionally Accepted). Relational upheaval during refugee

resettlement: Service provider perspectives. Family Relations.

28. Killoren, S. E., Monk, J. K., Gonzales-Backen, M. A., Kline, G. C., & Jones, S. K. (in press).

Perceived experiences of discrimination and Latino/a young adults’ personal and relational well-

being. Journal of Youth and Adolescence.

27. Monk, J. K., Basinger, E., & Abendschein, B. (in press). Psychological distress and relational

turbulence in romantic relationships in the military. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.

**Received Outstanding New Professional Publication Award (2018) from the National Council

on Family Relations – Families & Health Section.

26. Monk, J. K., Vennum, A. V., & Kanter, J. (2019). How to use crowdfunding in Extension: A

relationship education case study. Journal of Extension, 57, 4TOT3.

25. Monk, J. K., Benson, J., & Bordere, T. (2019). Public scholarship: A tool to strengthen relationships

between Extension, campus and community. Journal of Extension, 57, 3TOT1.

24. Monk, J. K., & Ogolsky, B. G. (2019). Contextual relational uncertainty model: Understanding

ambiguity in a changing sociopolitical context of marriage. Journal of Family Theory & Review,

11, 243-261.

**Received Feldman Outstanding Research Proposal Award (2015) from the National Council

on Family Relations - Family Policy Section.

23. Ogolsky, B. G., Monk, J. K., Rice, T., & Oswald, R. (2019). Personal well-being across the transition

to marriage equality: A longitudinal analysis. Journal of Family Psychology, 33(4), 422-432.

**Received the Outstanding Professional Publication Award (2019) from the National Council

on Family Relations - Family and Health Section.

22. Ogolsky, B. G., Monk, J. K., Rice, T., & Oswald, R. (2019). As the states turned: Implications of the

changing legal context of same-Sex marriage on well-being. Journal of Social and Personal

Relationships, 36(10), 3219-3238.

21. Kanter, J. B., Proulx, C. M., & Monk, J. K. (2018). Accounting for divorce in marital research: An

application to growth mixture modeling. Journal of Marriage and Family, 81, 520-530.

20. Monk, J. K., Ogolsky, B. G., & Oswald, R. F. (2018). Coming out and getting back in: Relationship

cycling and distress in same and different-sex relationships. Family Relations, 67, 523-538.

19. Monk, J. K., Ruhlmann, L., Nelson Goff, B. S., & Ogolsky, B. G. (2018). Brief-systemic programs for

promoting mental health and relationship functioning in military couples and families. Journal of

Family Theory & Review, 10 [Special Issue, “Military and Veteran-Connected Families: Advances

in Theory and Methodology”], 566-586.

**Received Proposal Award (2017) from the National Council on Family Relations –

Education & Enrichment section.

18. Brooks, J., Ogolsky, B. G., & Monk, J.K. (2018). Commitment in interracial relationships: Dyadic and

longitudinal tests of the investment model. Journal of Family Issues, 39, 2685–2708.

17. Knobloch, L. K., Basinger, E. D., Abendschein, B., Wehrman, E. C., Monk, J. K., & McAninch, K. G.

(2018). Communication in online forums about the experience and management of relational

uncertainty in military life. Journal of Family Communication, 18, 13-31.

**Received Top Four Paper Award (2017) from the Interpersonal Communication Division of

the National Communication Association.

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16. Andrade, F. C. D., Kramer, K. Z., Monk, J. K., Greenlee, A. J., & Mendenhall, R. (2017). Financial

stress and depressive symptoms: The impact of an intervention of the Chicago Earned Income Tax

Periodic Payment. Public Health, 153, 99-102.

15. Ogolsky, B. G., Monk, J. K., Rice, T. M., Theisen, J. C., & Maniotes, C. (2017). Relationship

maintenance: A review of research on romantic relationships. Journal of Family Theory & Review,

9, 275-306.

**Top 3 downloaded article (2017).

14. Monk, J. K., Oseland, L. M., Nelson-Goff, B. S., Ogolsky, B. G., & *Summers, K. (2017). Integrative

intensive retreats for veteran couples and families: A pilot study assessing change in relationship

adjustment, posttraumatic growth, and trauma symptoms. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy,

43, 448-462.

13. Vennum, A., Monk, J. K., Pasley, B. K., & Fincham, F. D. (2017). Emerging adult relationship

transitions as opportune times for tailored interventions. Emerging Adulthood, 5, 293-305.

12. Nelson Goff, B. S., *Hartman, K., *Perkins, D., *Summers, K., *Walker, L., & Monk, J. K. (2016).

Talk to me: Disclosure of past trauma experiences to spouses in military couples. Journal of

Veterans Studies, 1, 98-128.

11. Nelson Goff, B. S., Monk, J. K., *Malone, J., *Staats, N., *Tanner, A., Springer, N. P. (2016).

Comparing parents of children with Down Syndrome at different life span stages. Journal of

Marriage and Family, 78, 1131-1148.

** Received 2015 Cutting Edge Research Designation from AAMFT.

10. Monk, J. K., Ogolsky, B. G., & †Bruner, V. (2016). Veteran Couples Integrative Intensive Retreat

model: An intervention for military veterans and their relational partners. Journal of Couple &

Relationship Therapy, 15, 158-176.

** Received Outstanding Graduate Student Research Paper award (2015) from the National

Council on Family Relations - Affiliate Councils Board.

9. Ogolsky, B., Surra, C., & Monk, J. K. (2016). Pathways of commitment to wed: An analysis of the

development and dissolution of romantic relationships. Journal of Marriage and Family, 78, 293-

310.

8. Soloski, K., Monk, J. K., & Durtschi, J. (2016). Trajectories of early binge drinking: A function of

family cohesion and peer use. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 42, 76-90.

7. Nelson Goff, B. S., *Summers, K., *Hartman, K., *Billings, A., *Chevalier, M., *Hermes, H., *Perkins,

D., *Walker, L., †Wick, S., & Monk, J. K. (2015). Disclosure of war deployment experiences: A

qualitative study of the relationship impact on military couples. Military Behavioral Health, 3, 190-

198.

6. *Staats, N., Nelson Goff, B. S., Springer, N., & Monk, J. K. (2015). Parents of children with Down

Syndrome: A comparison of prenatal and postnatal diagnosis groups. Journal on Developmental

Disabilities, 21, 83-94.

5. Monk, J. K., Vennum, A., Ogolsky, B. G., & Fincham, F. D. (2014). Commitment and sacrifice in

emerging adult romantic relationships. Marriage & Family Review, 50, 416-434.

**Received Best Abstract by a Student/New Professional Award (2013) from the National

Council on Family Relations - Research & Theory Section.

4. Monk, J. K., & Nelson Goff, B. S. (2014). Military couples’ trauma disclosure: Moderating between

trauma symptoms and relationship quality. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and

Policy, 6, 537-545.

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**Received Best Research Paper Award for a Student (2014) from the National Council on

Family Relations - Family Therapy Section.

3. Ogolsky, B., Dennison, R., & Monk, J. K. (2014). The role of couple discrepancies in cognitive and

behavioral egalitarianism in marital quality. Sex Roles, 70, 329-342.

2. Vennum, A., Lindstrom, R., Monk, J. K., & Adams, R. (2014). "It’s complicated": The continuity and

correlates of cycling in cohabiting and marital relationships. Journal of Social and Personal

Relationships, 31, 410-430.

1. Brase, G., Adair, L., & Monk, K. (2014). Explaining sex differences in reactions to relationship

infidelities: Comparisons of the roles of sex, gender, beliefs, attachment, and sociosexual

orientation. Evolutionary Psychology, 12, 73-96.

Books

1. Ogolsky, B. G., & Monk, J. K. (in press). Relationship maintenance: Theory, process, and context.

Cambridge University Press.

Book Chapters

7. Wasburn-Busk, M., Vennum, A., Dailey, R., & Monk, J. K. (in press). On-again/off-again relationships.

In J. Hartenstein (Ed.), Marriage and divorce in America: Issues, trends, and controversies.

6. Monk, J. K., & Marini, C. (Contracted/forthcoming). An application of family systems theory to

military and veteran couples and families. In K. Adamsons, A. Few-Demo, C. Proulx, & K. Roy

(Eds.), Sourcebook of family theories and methodologies.

5. Ogolsky, B. G., & Monk, J. K. (in press). Maintaining the literature on relationship maintenance. In B.

G. Ogolsky & J. K. Monk (Eds.), Relationship maintenance: Theory, process, and context.

Cambridge University Press.

4. Ogolsky, B. G., Whittaker, A., & Monk, J. K. (2019). Power in the family. In C. R. Agnew & J. J.

Harman (Eds.), Power in close relationships. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.

3. Ogolsky, B. G., & Monk, J. K. (2018). Maintaining relationships. In A. Vangelisti & D. Perlman (Eds.),

Cambridge handbook of personal relationships (2nd edition). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge

University Press.

2. Ogolsky, B. G., & Monk, J. K. (2018). Dating and couple formation. In B. H. Fiese, M. Celano, K.

Deater-Deckard, E. N. Jouriles, & M. A. Whisman (Eds.), APA handbook of contemporary family

psychology (Vol. 1). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

1. Hughes, R., Jr., Bowers, J. R., Monk, J.K., & *Kanter, J. (2015). Divorce and custody. In H.

Montgomery (Ed.), Oxford bibliographies in childhood studies. New York, NY: Oxford University

Press. doi: 10.1093/obo/9780199791231-0162

Other Publications

5. Monk, J. K., & Rice, T. (2019). Relationships in context: An explanation of the Contextual Relational

Uncertainty Model. National Council on Family Relations Report, 81 [Family Sustainability:

Contextualizing Relationships within Evolving Systems], 4-18.

4. Vennum, A., Monk, J. K., Dailey, R., Wasburn-Busk, M., & Kearns, K. (2018). Romantic relationships

that end & renew: Risks and Recommendations. Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS.[Resource

guide for clinicians].

3. Monk, J. K. (2018, September). Before you rekindle your relationship, consider this doctor’s thoughts.

Thrive Global. Available at: https://www.thriveglobal.com/stories/42421-before-you-rekindle-your-

relationship-consider-this-doctor-s-thoughts

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2. Lindstrom, R., Monk, J. K., & Vennum, A. (2014). Together again: The emerging trend of on-again/off-

again relationships. National Council on Family Relations Report, 62 [Dating and Mate Selection],

5-6.

1. Monk, J. K., & Ogolsky, B. G. (2014). Moving forward or moving on?: Predicting progression and

dissolution in dating couples. National Council on Family Relations Report, 62 [Dating and Mate

Selection], 11-13.

PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

Underline indicates graduate student

* indicates undergraduate student † indicates community practitioner

Selected Extension-Related Talks (separate from regular programming; e.g., Focus on Kids facilitation)

12. Monk, J. K., Vennum, A., & Johannes, E. (2020, October). Reaching a broader audience through

public scholarship: An adaptive mobile relationship education case study. Webinar invited by the

North Central Regional Center for Rural Development and the U.S. Department of Agriculture

(USDA-NIFA).

11. Vennum, A. & Monk, J. K. (2020, October). Engaging the Public (Part 2): How do I even start

engaging in public scholarship? Webinar invited by the National Council on Family Relations

(NCFR).

10. Monk, J. K., Benson, J., & Bordere, T. (2020, September). Engaging the Public (Part 1): What is

public scholarship and why should I do it? Webinar invited by the National Council on Family

Relations (NCFR).

9. Monk, J. K., Bordere, T., & Benson, J. (2020, May). Public scholarship: A tool to strengthen

partnerships between Extension, campus and community. Session accepted for presentation at the

National Health Outreach Conference, Kansas City, Mo.

8. Herzog, M., & Monk, J. K. (2020, April). Purposeful connections: Developing relationships that are

right for you. Invited workshop presented to Next Generation Ministries, Missouri Conference of

the United Methodist Church, Columbia Mo.

7. Monk, J. K., (2020, February). Broadening our impact: Pathways to public engagement. Workshop

presented to the Office of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research, Extension and Engagement

(N = 30 university faculty, staff, post-docs).

6. Monk, J. K., Benson, J., & Bordere, T. (2019, April). The Promoting and Engaging in Public

Scholarship (PEPS) Program: A tool to promote collaboration and engagement across silos.

Workshop invited by the Vice Chancellor of Research, Extension, and Engagement and the MU

Connector, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. (N = 13 university faculty, staff, and graduate

students).

5. Monk, J. K. (2019, May). Focus on Kids and Relevate programs update. Training presented at the 2019

Youth and Families Summit, MU Extension, Columbia MO. (N = 17 field and state Extension

specialists).

4. Monk, J. K., & Herzog, M. (2019, April). Avoiding coasting and ghosting: How to have SMART and

healthy relationships. Invited workshop through Missouri 4-H and Missouri Community

Betterment presented at the 2019 Missouri Youth Civic Leaders Summit, Camdenton, MO. (N = 27

teenagers).

3. Monk, J. K., & Vennum, A. (2019, February). Healthy relationships and Relevate. Training invited by

the Stronger Ground Coalition against Poverty, Topeka, KS. (N = 43 community professionals).

2. Monk, J. K. (2019, February). Healthy relationships. In E. Johannes (Workshop Organizer), Making the

case for health through K-State Extension Healthy Relationship Programs. Training invited by

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Kansas State University Research and Extension, Manhattan, KS. (N = 71 Extension educators and

administrators).

1. Monk, J. K. (2016, June). Parenting and marriage initiatives at the University of Illinois at Urbana-

Champaign. Invited presentation at the Families Illinois Integration Institute, National Resource

Center for Healthy Marriage, Springfield, IL. (N = 63 community professionals).

Invited Research Talks

6. Monk, J. K., (2019, September). Thinking systemically: Considering social relationships when working

with military veterans. Presentation invited by the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital

(VA) and Missouri Health Sciences Psychology Consortium, University of Missouri, Columbia,

MO.

5. Monk, J. K. (2019, February). Leveraging relationships for success. Invited Distinguished Young

Alumni keynote presented at Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS.

4. Monk, J. K. (2018, October). “It’s like we’re on a rollercoaster:” Relationship instability and distress

across contexts and transitions. Invited presentation for the Department of Communication,

University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

3. Monk, J. K. (2018, February). Relationship instability and mental health across transitions. Invited

presentation for the Department of Psychological Sciences [Developmental Psychology Research

Seminar], University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

2. Soloski, K., & Monk, J. K. (2013, March). Healthy marriage: Couples’ communication lecture series.

Workshop invited by Army Community Services (ACS), Fort Riley, KS.

1. McCants, T., Lies, R., Monk, K., & †Lueker, S. (2011, January). Conflict coach training: Conflict

resolution and mediation for the individual. Invited two-day workshop facilitated at Kansas State

University, Manhattan, KS.

Professional Presentations (Juried)

42. Monk, J. K., Benson, J. J., & Bordere, T. C. (2019, November). Advancing family science through

public scholarship: Disseminating science and educating the public. Workshop presented at the

annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Fort Worth, TX.

41. Vennum, A., Monk, J. K., McAllister, P. Astle, S., Anders, K. M., & Goodcase, E. (2019, October).

Reducing disparities in relational and mental health outcomes through adaptive mobile

relationship education. Paper accepted for presentation at the meeting of the Society for the Study

of Emerging Adulthood, Toronto, Canada.

40. Astle, S., Vennum, A., McAllister, P., Anders, K., Morrison, K., Washburn-Busk, M., Taylor, L.,

Goodcase, E., Kanter, J.B., & Monk, J. K. (2019, October). So you want to broaden your impact

but aren’t sure how… start here! #ScholarshipGoals. Pre-conference session accepted for

presentation at the meeting of the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Toronto, Canada.

39. Astle, S., Vennum A., & Monk, J. K. (2019, March). Relevate: A mobile-based intervention for

delivering relationship education. Oral presentation provided at the Science Communication

Initiative Conference, Manhattan, KS.

38. Monk, J. K., Kanter, J.B., & Russell, L. T. (2018, November). Beyond cold feet: Experiences of ending

engagements and canceling weddings. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National

Council on Family Relations, San Diego, CA.

37. Monk, J. K., & Abendschein, B. (2018, November). A qualitative analysis of mental health and

relational turbulence in online military forums. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the

National Council on Family Relations, San Diego, CA.

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36. Washburn-Busk, M. Vennum, A., Monk, J. K., Jones, D., & Kanter, J. (2018, November). Using your

social positioning as scholars to promote social justice through public scholarship. Roundtable

discussion facilitated at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, San

Diego, CA.

35. Kanter J. B., Proulx C. M., & Monk, J. K. (2018, November). Sampling considerations in longitudinal

marital research. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Conference on Family

Relations, San Diego, CA.

34. Monk, J. K., Ogolsky, B., Rice, T., & Maniotes, C. (2018, July). Back and forth, up and down: On-off

relationship instability and mental health over time in same – and different – sex relationships. In S.

Leder-Elder (Chair), Examining predictors and consequences of on-again/off-again relationships.

Paper symposium presented at the meeting of the International Association for Relationship

Research, Fort Collins, CO. [Presented with the on-off relationship experts, Drs. Rene Dailey,

Amber Vennum, and Sarah Halpern-Meekin]

33. Monk, J. K., & Treger, S. (2018, July). Mentoring undergraduates in research and statistics. In L.

Keneski (chair), Laying the groundwork for a successful career in relationship science. Symposium

presented at the meeting of the International Association for Relationship Research, Fort Collins,

CO.

32. Monk, J. K., Abendschein, B, & Basinger, E. (2018, May). Qualitative analysis in online forums:

Analyzing distress in military relationships as a methodological case example. Training provided at

the 16th Qualitative Methods Conference, Banff, Alberta, Canada. Abstract published at

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1609406918801621

31. Monk, J.K., & Vennum, A. V. (2018, April). Using a relationship education mobile platform for

public scholarship and the engagement of diverse audiences. Training provided at the annual

meeting of the National Alliance for Broader Impacts, Brown University, Providence, RI.

30. Monk, J. K., Ruhlmann, L., Nelson Goff, B. S., & Ogolsky, B. G. (2017, November). Systemic

relationship and psycho-education programs for military couples. Paper presented at the meeting of

the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL.

29. Rice, T. R., Ogolsky, B. G., Monk, J. K., & Surra, C. (2017, November). Compatibility and

interdependence processes of relationship maintenance. In A. Rauer, & C. Proulx (Co-chairs), “A

very long hike”: Relationship processes across the life course. Paper symposium presented at the

meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL.

28. Ruhlmann, L., Monk, J. K., Gallus, K., Cless, J., & Nelson Goff, B. (2017, November). “It’s not

herding cats”: Facilitating collaborative multi-tiered research teams. Research exchange presented

at the meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL.

27. Knobloch, L. K., Basinger, E. D., Abendschein, B., Wehrman, E. C., Monk, J. K., McAninch, K. G.

(2017, November). Communication in online forums about the experience and management of

relational uncertainty in military life. Paper presented at the meeting of the National

Communication Association, Dallas, TX.

26. Monk, J. K. (2016, November). Redefining relationship instability: An integrative model of fluctuating

commitment. Paper presented at the Theory Construction and Research Methodology (TCRM)

workshop at the meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Minneapolis, MN.

25. Monk, J. K., Oseland, L., & Nelson Goff, B. S. (2016, November). Collaborating with underserved

veteran couples to promote mental health. In J. K. Monk (Chair), & B. L. Letiecq (Co-Chair),

Collaborative health: Community-based action with families on the margins. Paper symposium

presented at the meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Minneapolis, MN.

24. Rice, T.M., Ogolsky, B.G., Monk, J.K, Oswald, R.F. (2016, November). Heterosexism, instability, and

commitment in same-sex relationships. In R. F. Oswald (Chair), LGBTQ family members in

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community contexts. Paper symposium presented at the meeting of the National Conference on

Family Relations, Minneapolis, MN.

23. Monk, J. K., Oseland, L., Nelson Goff, B. S., & Ogolsky, B. G. (2016, September). Mental health

disclosure and responsiveness in military couples. Paper presented at the meeting of the American

Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Indianapolis, IN.

** Received 2016 Cutting Edge Research Designation from AAMFT.

** Selected for reprint for the 2017 AAMFT International Institutes Program in Dublin,

Ireland.

22. Brooks, J., Ogolsky, B. G., & Monk, J. K. (2016, July). A tale of two partners: The Actor-Partner

Interdependence Investment Model among intra- and interracial relationships. Poster session

presented at the meeting of the International Association for Relationship Research, Toronto,

Canada.

21. Monk, J. K., Ogolsky, B. G., & Oswald, R. F. (2016, July). Coming out and getting back in: On-off

instability and mental health in same and different sex relationships. Paper presented at the meeting

of the International Association for Relationship Research, Toronto, Canada.

20. *Beck, S., Ogolsky, B. G., & Monk, J. K. (2016, April). Work hard, play hard: A study on work and

leisure activities in romantic relationships. Poster session presented at the Illinois Undergraduate

Research Symposium, Urbana, IL.

19. Monk, J. K., Ogolsky, B. G., & Dennsion, R. P. (2015, November). Newlywed marital quality: The

role of family of origin and conflict style discrepancy. In A. Rauer (Chair), & C. M. Kamp Dush

(Organizer), A developmental perspective on couples in conflict. Symposium presented at the

meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Vancouver, Canada.

** Issues in Aging Focus Group Award

18. Ogolsky, B. G., Oswald, R. F., & Monk, J. K. (2015, November). As the states turn: Marriage in a

changing legal context. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Council on Family

Relations, Vancouver, Canada.

17. †Bruner, V., Nelson Goff, B. S., & Monk, J. K. (2015, September). Veteran couple retreats: A systemic

PTSD intervention. Workshop conducted at the meeting of the American Association for Marriage

and Family Therapy, Austin, TX.

16. Springer, N., Nelson Goff, B. S., *Staats, N., Monk, J. K., *Malone, J., & *Tanner, A., (2015,

September). Coping in parents of children with Down syndrome. Poster presented at the meeting of

the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Austin, TX

** Received 2015 Cutting Edge Research Designation from AAMFT.

15. Ogolsky, B., Wiley, A., Monk, K., & Figueroa, R. (2015, June). A daily diary examination of the

association between physical activity and relationship satisfaction. Paper presented at the meeting

of the International Association for Relationship Research, New Brunswick, NJ.

14. Monk, J.K., Ogolsky, B. G., & Nelson Goff, B. S. (2015, April). Healing together: Distress and

trauma intervention for modern military-veteran couples. Paper presented at the meeting of the

Illinois Council on Family Relations, Champaign, IL.

13. Bowers, J., Hughes, R., Monk, J. K., & *Kanter, J. (2014, November). Social media strategies for

supporting adolescents’ coping with their parents’ divorce. Poster session presented at the meeting

of the National Council on Family Relations, Baltimore, MD.

12. Monk, J. K. & Nelson Goff, B. (2014, November). Trauma disclosure as a buffer in military couples’

relationships. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Council on Family Relations,

Baltimore, MD.

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11. *Walker, L., *Perkins, D., *Hartman, K., *Summers, K., Nelson Goff, B., & Monk, J. K. (2014,

November). Trauma disclosure in military couples: A mixed-method research study. Paper

presented at the meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Baltimore, MD.

10. *Summers, K., *Billings, A., *Chevalier, M., *Hermes, H., *Hartman, K., Nelson Goff, B. S., &

Monk, J. K. (2014, November). Disclosure of deployment experiences in military couples. Poster

session presented at the meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Baltimore, MD.

9. Ogolsky, B., Surra, C., & Monk, J. K. (2014, July). Pathways of commitment to wed: An analysis of the

development and dissolution of romantic relationships. Paper presented at the meeting of the

International Association for Relationship Research, Melbourne, Australia.

8. *Malone, J., *Staats, N., *Hein, A., Nelson Goff, B. S., Springer, N., & Monk, J. K. (2014, March).

Phases of coping for parents of a child with a developmental disability: Exploring a new lifespan

model. Poster session presented at the K-State Research Forum, Manhattan, KS.

7. *Walker, L., *Perkins, D., *Hartman, K., *Summers, K., Nelson Goff, B. S., & Monk, J. K. (2014,

March).Trauma disclosure in military couples: A comparison of trauma symptoms and relationship

quality. Poster session presented at the K-State Research Forum, Manhattan, KS.

**Received 1st place designation.

6. Monk, J. K., Vennum, A. V., & Ogolsky, B. G. (2013, November). Commitment and sacrifice in

emerging adult cyclical and non-cyclical romantic relationships. Poster session presented at the

meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, San Antonio, TX.

5. Monk, J. K., & Vennum, A. V. (2013, October). Influence of relationship education on decision making

in emerging adult romantic relationships. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Society for

the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Chicago, IL.

4. Soloski, K., Monk, J. K., & Durtschi, J. (2012, November). Family cohesion as a moderator of

adolescent romantic relationships and alcohol use. Poster session presented at the meeting of the

National Council on Family Relations, Phoenix, Arizona.

3. Lindstrom, R., Monk, J. K., Adams, R., & Vennum, A. (2012, July). The impact of cyclicality on

cohabiting and married relationships. Poster session presented at the meeting of the International

Association for Relationship Research, Chicago, IL.

2. Monk, K. (2012, March). Relationship coaching: Couples’ counseling and relationship education in

individual therapy. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Kansas Association of Marriage

and Family Therapy, Kansas City, KS.

1. Peaden, L., Brase, G., & Monk, K. (2012, January). Sex differences in reactions to sexual and emotional

infidelity: A result of evolution or sociocultural factors? A systematic regression analysis. Poster

session presented at the meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, San Diego,

CA.

PRIMARY, ON-GOING EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

2018- present, Promoting and Engaging in Public Scholarship (PEPS), As PI - co-created and oversee the

facilitation of sessions and workshops related to public engagement among academics and Extension

professionals: http://hdfs.missouri.edu/PEPS.html

2017- present, Focus on Kids (FOK), As PI – updated and oversee co-parenting/divorce education program

online and facilitated 2-4 times a month in-person throughout Missouri:

https://extension2.missouri.edu/programs/focus-on-kids

2014- present, Relevate, Co-PI and Director of Engagement and Outreach for the mobile relationship

education/science dissemination platform: https://www.myrelevate.com/

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COURSE INSTRUCTION

University of Missouri

HDFS1610: Intimate Relationships & Marriage (undergraduate)

HDFS4620: Family Interaction (undergraduate)

HDFS7640: Interpersonal Relationships (graduate)

HDFS8640: Family Interaction (graduate)

University of Illinois

HDFS225: Close Relationships (undergraduate)

HDFS450: Practicum in Human Development and Family Studies (Co-Instructor, undergraduate)

HDFS379: Children and Families Service Learning (GTA, undergraduate; Cape Town, South Africa)

Kansas State University

FSHS529: Understanding Trauma & Traumatic Stress (Instructor/GTA; online and on campus)

FSHS531: Core Conflict Resolution (GTA; online and on campus)

FSHS533: Prevention & Intervention of Violence (Instructor/GTA; online and on campus)

GNHE310: Human Needs (Instructor/Co-Instructor, undergraduate; online and on campus)

FSHS603: Coping with Life Crises (GTA; online)

MENTORSHIP OF STUDENTS

Doctoral Students

Matthew Ogan, MU HDFS, Doctoral Advisor

Ellen Jordan, MU Communication, Plan of Study and Dissertation Committee Member

Adam Nash, MU Architectural Studies, Dissertation Committee Member

Jeremy Kanter, MU HDFS, Graduate Research Assistant Supervisor/Dissertation Committee Member

Samantha Jones, MU HDFS, Dissertation Committee Member

Kelly Adams, MU Communication, Plan of Study and Dissertation Committee Member

Shaye Morrison, MU Communication, Plan of Study and Dissertation Committee Member

Braquel Eggerton, MU HDFS, Plan of Study and Dissertation Committee Member

Jihee Im, MU HDFS, Focus on Kids Graduate Research Assistant Supervisor

Amnee Elkhalid, MU Communication, Plan of Study and Dissertation Committee Member

Steffany Sloan, MU HDFS, Graduate Research Assistant Supervisor

Master’s Students

Nicholas Jenkins, MU HDFS/FCS, Master’s Capstone Project Committee

Emily Charvat, MU HDFS, Master’s Thesis Committee

Allison Koger, MU HDFS/FCS, Master’s Internship/Capstone Project Committee

Rachel Munk, MU HDFS, Master’s Thesis Committee

Ashley Rogers, MU HDFS, Focus on Kids Graduate Research Assistant Supervisor

Shelby Sattman, MU HDFS, Focus on Kids Graduate Research Assistant Supervisor

Olivia Landon, MU HDFS, Focus on Kids Graduate Research Assistant Supervisor

Emma Coats, MU HDFS, Focus on Kids Graduate Research Assistant Supervisor

Elizabeth Stoddard, MU HDFS, Focus on Kids Graduate Research Assistant Supervisor

Brianna Fletchall, MU HDFS, MS Internship/Capstone Project Committee

Undergraduate Students

Haley Crawford, University of Illinois (Placement: Research Associate, University of Maryland)

Jacob Rudisill, University of Illinois (Placement: Graduate School, University of Illinois - Chicago, MSW)

Kristen Herdegen, University of Illinois (Placement: Graduate School, Northwestern University, MFT)

Vanida Vestunia, University of Illinois (Placement: Graduate School, Northwestern University, MFT)

Sydney Beck, University of Illinois (Placement: Graduate School, University of Connecticut, HDFS)

Devin Weiss, University of Illinois (Placement: Graduate School, Oxford University/Marshall Scholar)

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Jeremy Kanter, University of Illinois (Placement: Graduate School, University of Missouri, HDFS)

Kali Summers, Kansas State University (Placement: Fort Riley, US Army Community Services)

Natira Staats, Kansas State University (Placement: Graduate School, Texas Tech University, MFT)

Devin Perkins, Kansas State University (Placement: Graduate School, Colorado State University, MFT)

Kathryn Hartman, Kansas State University (Placement: Graduate School, University of Nebraska-L., MFT)

Haley Hermes, Kansas State University (Placement: Graduate School, University of Nebraska-L., MFT)

Alexandria Billings, Kansas State University (Placement: Graduate School, Kansas State, MFT)

Allison Tanner, Kansas State University

Megan Chevalier, Kansas State University

Juliana Malone, Kansas State University

Laura Walker, Kansas State University

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATES

2016 Graduate Teacher Certificate, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

2010 Certified Family Life Educator, National Council on Family Relations

2009 Certificate in Conflict Resolution, Kansas State University

FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

2016 Student Travel Award, International Association for Relationship Research ($100)

2015 NIH Post-Doctoral Training Program, Oklahoma State University, Center for Family Resilience

2014 Jewel L. Taylor Fellowship, American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences ($5,000)

2014 University of Illinois Graduate Fellowship, University of Illinois ($1,000)

2013 Susan Kahl Bates Leadership Development Award, University of Illinois ($200)

2013 HCD Graduate Research Travel Award, University of Illinois ($900 total for 2013-2014)

2012 National Alumni National Fellowship Recipient, Mortar Board National Honor Society ($3,000)

2011 National Fellowship Recipient, Kappa Omicron Nu ($3,000)

2010 FSHS Student Travel Award, Kansas State University ($1,500 total for 2010 - 2013)

2008 College of Human Ecology Alumni Scholarships, Kansas State University ($2,400 total for 2008-

2012).

2008 McKelvie Scholarships for Public Service from the Department of Political Science from the

University of Nebraska-Lincoln ($7,000 total for 2008-2010 & 2011).

2007 Education Award, AmeriCorps ($3,000 total stipend and loan reimbursement for 2007-2009).

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICE

International and National Service

2020 Military Family Content Expert for Congressional policymakers and legislative staff in DC

through Research-to-Policy Collaboration: https://www.research2policy.org/about

Discussed policy needs based on research, potential legislation, and policies including:

S.2822 Post-9/11 Veteran Suicide Prevention Counseling Act

S.2679 Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act

HR2224 Helping Homeless Veterans with Children Reintegration Act

HR95 Homeless Veteran Families Act

HR1779 Support Surviving Family Members of Medal of Honor Recipients

HR4524 Rural Veterans Travel Enhancement Act

HR955 Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act

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2017, 2019 USDA-NIFA, Grant Proposal Reviewer

2013-2014, 2019-present Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood (SSEA), Member

2012-present International Association for Relationship Research (IARR), Member,

Mentorship Committee (2016-2018), Awards Committee (2018-2020).

2011-2015 American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS), Student Member,

Graduate Fellow (2014-2015)

2010-present National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), Member

Board Member: Student and New Professionals Representative (Education & Enrichment

section; 2016-2018); Student and New Professional Program Co-Representative (2018-

2020)

Co-Founder, Social Justice Network Focus Group (2016)

Presider, Discussant, Facilitator

I have an academic job, now what? (Invited Panel Discussant and Facilitator, 2019)

Navigating the non-academic and hidden job markets (Invited Panel Discussant and

Facilitator, 2019)

Relationship Education as Prevention (Paper Session Facilitator, 2016)

Military Families (Poster Symposium Facilitator, 2016)

Relationship Education Outcomes (Paper Symposium Facilitator, 2015)

Perspectives of Relational Quality Across Time and Place: An International

Approach (Poster Symposium Discussant/Presider, 2014)

Awards Committee (Student Award, 2017-2019; Cindy Winter Scholarship Award, 2017;

Arcus Outstanding Family Life Educator Award, 2018; Military Family Focus Group Best

Proposal Award, 2018; Families and Health Best Paper Award, 2019)

Conference Volunteer (2014 & 2016)

Proposal Reviewer (2013- 2015)

Certified Family Life Educator (2010-present)

2010-2013 American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), Student Member

2007-2009 Corporation for National and Community Service, AmeriCorps*ProCorps Member

Editorial Board Membership

2018-Present Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

2015-2019 Journal of Family Theory & Review - Digital Scholarship Board, Founding Board Member

Ad-Hoc Journal Reviewer

Journal of Marriage & Family

Journal of Family Theory & Review

Family Relations

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships (Top 5% of Reviewers in 2020)

Personal Relationships

Marriage & Family Review

Journal of Family Psychology

Child Development

Journal of Personality

Journal of Mental Health

Evaluation and Program Planning

PLOS ONE

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Invited Book Endorsements

Machia, L. V., Agnew, C. R., & Arriaga, X. B. (Eds.) (2020). Interdependence, interaction, and close

relationships. Cambridge University Press.

Dailey, R. (2019). On-again, off-again relationships: Navigating (in)stability in romantic relationships.

Cambridge University Press.

State and Regional Service

2019 Truman VA Mental Health Summit, Veteran Research Panelist

2013-2017 Illinois Council on Family Relations (ILCFR), Student member,

Board Member: Member-at-Large (2015-2017)

2010-2013 Kansas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (KAMFT), Student Member,

Board Member: Student/New Professional Representative (2011-2013)

University, College, and Departmental Service

2020 College of Human Environmental Sciences (MU), Roundtable Presenter on Public

Scholarship

2020-present HDFS Project Manager/Coordinator Search (MU), Hiring Manager

2019-present HDFS Recruitment & Marketing Committee (MU), Co-Chair

2019-present NCFR-CFLE Recertification Committee (MU), Member

2019 Extension Director of Communications and Marketing Search Committee (MU), Co-Chair

2018-Present Great Plains IDEA Gerontology Program Admissions Committee (MU), Member

2018-2019 HDFS Department Chair Search Committee (MU), Member

2017-2019 4-H Center for Youth Development Director Search Committee (MU), Member

2017-2020 HDFS Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (MU), Member

2014-2017 Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society (UIUC), Graduate Advisor

2013-2017 Graduate Student Organization (GSO; UIUC), Member

2012-2013 Conflict Analysis and Trauma Studies (CATS) minor (KSU), Academic Advisor

2011-2013 Marriage & Family Therapy Student Activities Organization (SAO; KSU), Social Chair

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Romantic Relationships Processes across Transitions

Relational Transitions and Relationship Instability

Military Couples’ Relational Wellbeing and Mental Health (across Deployment, Reintegration, and

Retirement Transitions)

Public Scholarship

Research Software Used: SPSS, Mplus, HLM, NVivo