• College of Behavioral and Health Sciences
• Apparel Design
• Department of Human Sciences

• EDD, Trevecca Nazarene University (2007)
• MS, Middle Tennessee State University (1997)
• MSED, Middle Tennessee State University (1997)
• BFA, University of Memphis (1981)

American Association of Textile Colorists and Chemists Member

Nashville Fashion Alliance Member

American Quilting Society Member

Research:

Textile dyeing from natural plants

3D body scanning and the influence of styling advice and aquatic exercise on body shape and body image for Baby Boomer women

Fit and style preferences for Baby Boomer women

Social, Psychological, and Multicultural Aspects of Dress

Experience with external funding agencies
None

Dr. Rudd is a quilter and fiber artist and is interested in all aspects of cultural arts. Her research interests include incorporating fabrics into teaching design fundamentals, the effect of design problem solving on individual problem solving abilities, teaching multi-cultural education through traditional fibers arts and sustainability and social responsibility in design. Another area on interest includes textile dyeing and fermentation.

TXMD 1110 Basic Design

TXMD 2180/2181 Textiles I and Lab

TXMD 3120 Textiles II

TXMD 3370 Fashion Illustration I

TXMD 4370 Fashion Illustration II

TXMD 4220 Computer Aided Apparel Design I

TXMD 4320 Computer Aided Apparel Design II

TXMD 4170 Social Aspects of Clothing

HSC 4053 Independent Study and Study Abroad