Jeanne Hogarth, 2009-2010 Hilton Endowed Chair

AMES, Iowa — Jeanne Hogarth, the program manager for the consumer education and research section of the Division of Consumer and Community Affairs at the Federal Reserve Board, is the 2009-10 Dean Helen LeBaron Hilton Endowed Chair in the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences.

 

Hogarth, who specializes in consumer finance, consumer information and protection, and microeconomics, brings a wealth of experience to campus at a time when many are looking for sound advice and information regarding personal finance in today’s economy. Her first public lecture was held Sept. 22 at 8 p.m. in the Sun Room of the Memorial Union.

 

The financial expert will have visited Iowa State four times by the end of the 2009-10 school year. As the Hilton Chair, Hogarth aims to support Iowa State activities that will enhance students’ financial literacy by bolstering research and funding of initiatives and improving the skills of K-12 teachers, Extension field staff, and other community outreach entities.

 

“Jeanne’s presence and expertise comes at a great time for our college, campus, and community,” said Dee Draper, interim chair of human development and family studies and co-chair of the Hilton Chair committee. “Everyone can benefit from learning about her research in the area of personal and consumer finance, family debt, and how to become a more competent consumer.”

 

Extension and Jump$tart Coalition Board webinar – "The new credit card rules: What you need to know"

On Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. and again at 1 .m., Dr. Hogarth led a financial literacy webinar, for all Iowa State Extension staff.

 

“Smart investing: Considerations in the aftermath of the recession”

In this public, financial education class, Dr. Hogarth addressed key questions that investors at each life stage need to be asking in the wake of turbulent economic periods. Dr. Hogarth described a process for reevaluating progress toward funding financial goals and will offer her “top ten” ways to continue learning about personal finance.This class was Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 7 – 8 p.m at the Ames public library and was open to the public as well as ISU students, faculty and staff.

 

Established in 1995, the Hilton Chair was endowed by a gift of more than $1.3 million from the estate of Helen LeBaron Hilton, who served as dean of the College of Home Economics from 1952 to 1975. That college is now part of the College of Human Sciences.

 

For more information, contact Dee Draper by phone, (515) 294-4024, or email, dcdraper@iastate.edu.

More Events with Dr. Hogarth   Interdisciplinary research workshop College of Human Sciences faculty are encouraged to bring research ideas, questions, and potential projects to this collaborative research workshop on Monday, Nov. 9 from 3 – 5 p.m. in 0331 Palmer. Contact Steve Garasky at 515 294-9826 for more details. ---------------------------------------   Gerontology Seminar Dr. Hogarth will serve as the guest speaker during the November gerontology seminar. She will speak on a variety of topics, including reverse mortgages and a recent AARP research study. The seminar will be held in the Memorial Union Gold Room on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 4 to 5 p.m. Contact Peter Martin at 294-5186 for more details. ----------------------------------------   Visits Hogarth is scheduled for two visits during the spring semester. Additional details regarding spring events will be announced. ----------------------------------------   Lecture Podcast Listen to Jeanne Hogarth's university lecture "Taking control of your financial future in tough times," presented Sept. 22.   Click here to listen ----------------------------------------   Check back for updates regarding campus-wide events during Hogarth's visits to Iowa State throughout the 2009-2010 academic year. For more information, contact Dee Draper (phone 515 294-4024) or Laura Dillavou (phone 515 294-3689).

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