Associate Professor
Research Statement
Using the body as a framework, scholarship encompasses balancing aesthetic and functional aspects of visual, physical, and socio-psychological aspects of apparel on the body. Product development processes of design, fit and sizing include meaningful communication to consumers as a component of the balance of aesthetics and function. Visual analysis is a critical aspect of ensuring that apparel does indeed honor the body as an aesthetic and functional framework.
- Ph.D., 1983, Textiles and Clothing, University of Minnesota
- M.A., 1977, Textiles and Clothing, University of Minnesota
- B.S., 1975, Home Economics, Montana State University
Recent Scholarly Works
Refereed Journal Articles or Juried Designs (2005-Present)
Hall, T. & Salusso, C. (2009). Please Save ME. Accepted for juried exhibition, International Textiles and Apparel Association Annual Meeting, Bellevue, WA.
Iiams, E. & Salusso, C. (2009). The Enchantress. Accepted for juried exhibition, International Textiles and Apparel Association Annual Meeting, Bellevue, WA.
Salusso, C.J. LaBat, K.L. (2007). Survey of fit and sizing issues of women who use commercial patterns for personal apparel. Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management. 11(3), 429-440.
Ko, S. B., Salusso, C.J., †Choon Sup Hwang, & Khoza, L.S. (2007). Using purchase and return strategies to lower perceived risk among South Korean universities students in the apparel major. Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, 31(6), 869-878.
Salusso, C. J., Borkowski,J., & Goldsberry, E. ( 2006). An alternative approach to sizing apparel for women 55 and older. Focused Issue on Fit and Sizing, Monument, Colorado: International Textile and Apparel Association.
Schofield, N, Ashdown, S., Hethorn, J. LaBat, K. &* Salusso, C. (alphabetical after first author) (2006). Exploring a method of achieving satisfactory fit of pants for women 55 and older. Focused Issue on Fit and Sizing, Monument, Colorado: International Textile and Apparel Association.
Ko, S. B., Salusso, C.J. 1†Choon Sup Hwang, & Khoza, L.S. (2005). Effects of perceived risk in purchasing apparel online: South Korean female university students majoring in the apparel field. Paper published in full within Proceedings of 2005 Seoul International Clothing and Textiles Conference “ASIA, GATEWAY TO THE FUTURE” Seoul, Korea, August 18-21, 2005.
Honors and Awards
- 2009, Washington State University “You Make The Difference” Mentor of the Year Nominee, Women and Leadership Alliance Forum
- 2009, College of Agricultural and Natural Research Sciences, RM Wade Outstanding Teaching Finalist.
- 2008, Washington State University Graduate School, Advisor of the Year, Agriculture and Home Economics Area
- 2008, Washington State University “You Make The Difference” Mentor of the Year Nominee, Women and Leadership Alliance Forum
