Dr. Pamela Nickless
Professor
of Economics and Director of Interdisciplinary Studies, Dr. Nickless is a first
generation college graduate and a second generation Italian-American. She
received her B.S. from Indiana State University and her M.S. and Ph.D. from
Purdue University. She teaches labor economics, economic history, and
principles of economics. She also teaches in the Humanities, Women's
Studies and Master of Liberal Arts program. Dr. Nickless' main research
area is women in the 18th and 19th century labor markets. Her work has
been published in The Journal of Economic History, Communal
Studies and various anthologies.
Her current research project concerns business women in the post-bellum south.
Dr. Nickless has been active in Women's Studies for many years and was the first
and third Director of Women’s Studies at UNCA. She was named Ruth and Leon
Feldman Professor in 2002-2003 for her outstanding scholarship and service to
the university. An active member of the University community, Dr. Nickless
has served as Interim Director of Enrollment Services, Chair of the Faculty
Senate, Chair of Faculty Welfare and Development and Chair of the Women's
Studies Task Force. She has also served on various community boards
including the Board of Adjustments, Asheville-Buncombe Commission on the Status
of Women, Asheville-Buncombe Historic Preservation Society and the League of
Women Voters.
Economics Department
159 Karpen Hall CPO # 2110
One University Heights
Asheville, NC 28804
Phone: 828-251-6550
FAX: 828-251-6572
Copyright © 2001-2007
[Chris Bell (email), Economics Department, UNC Asheville].
All rights reserved. Revised:
April 03,
2007
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