Dr. McGregor Received the TOPACE International Award

Sue received the TOPACE International Award for distinguished consumer scholarship and educator, at the Consumer Citizenship Network conference, Berlin, Germany (March 2009). Pronounced topaz (Tower Person Award for Consumer Education), this juried award recognizes people who are "strategic centers of action" who exhibit outstanding achievement, recognition and international cooperation. The conference involved participants from over 30 countries and was held at the Technical University of Berlin. The award was presented by Dr. Heiko Steffens.

Professional Home Economics Philosophy

I have been a home economist for 40 years and have taught at university for almost 25 years. Members of the profession are responsible for socializing new generations of home economists (also self-styled as human ecologists in Canada and as family and consumer scientists in the United States). Those of us practicing on the vanguard of the profession accept that we have a focus on the home for the betterment of humanity. We are engaging with other kinds of science (in addition to the scientific method), including critical and interpretive sciences that focus on power relationships and shared understandings of everyday life, respectively. We work on issues of sustainability, empowerment, human security, human rights and responsibilities, peace and non-violence in homes and communities, as well as on human and social development to augment economic growth and development, all with a focus on individuals and families. We value the art of everyday living, seeing it as much more than a set of technical skills. The International Federation of Home Economics celebrated its centennial year in 2008. Next year, the American association celebrates its centennial. Home economics is all grown up, and firmly entrenched in its founding roots. And, as my good friend Donna Pendergast (Australia) says, the profession is at a convergent moment, meaning we all have a role to play in future proofing the profession for the good of humanity. My hope is that you can find some insights and intellectual stimulation at this website.

MSVU CONVERSATIONS WITH FACULTY SERIES - STREAMING INTERNET VIDEO INTERVIEW

June 2008 - Interviewed by Carol Sparkes on the topic of The Nature of Transdisciplinary Research and Practice. Available as a streaming Internet video at:

http://www.msvu.ca/distance/Conversations.asp#Education

In May 2006, Dr. McGregor released a book titled Transformative Practice: New Pathways to Leadership

We are pleased to share:

• Ordering information: Brochure (PDF)
  
• Table of Contents (PDF)

To purchase your copy:

• KON - News
• KON - Publications Order Form

Favorable Reviews:

It has received favorable reviews in Integral Leadership Review and Design Research News (organization/journal for the UK based Design Research Society with membership in 40 countries). It has been featured in the International Leadership Association newsletter, creating global exposure. It is featured as recommended reading at the Network for Transdisciplinarity in Sciences and Humanity, based in Switzerland.

The Design Research News noted, "McGregor offers an additional intellectual framework from which to draw further nourishment for our personal philosophical growth."

The Integral Leadership Review noted, "McGregor has produced a truly transdisciplinary look at the subject of leadership and the practice of her profession... Her reach is broad enough to inspire us to take a fresh look at leadership."