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John W. Kirby

John W. Kirby
Assistant Professor / Extension Specialist
Housing and Structures

Phone: (804) 524-5849
Fax: (804) 524-5680
Email: jkirby@vsu.edu

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Education

  • M.S. (1979) Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA (Education, Industrial Technology, and Supervision)
  • B.S. (1968) Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA (Industrial Arts Education)

Research Interest 

  • Homeownership Education Counseling
  • Home Maintenance and Care
  • Home Maintenance and Repair
  • Housing Conferences
  • Indoor Air Quality Programs

Professional Society Memberships 

  • American Association of Housing Educators
  • Virginia Association of Housing Counselors

Selected Publications

  • Kirby, John, Parrott, Kathleen, Woodard, Janice, Smith, Jerome R., Wengert, Eugene (1996) “How to Prevent and Remove Mildew In Relation To The House and Household Furnishings” Virginia Cooperative Extension; Housing and Structures - Publication Number 356-643

Selected Grants

  • Pilot Home Maintenance and Care program in 32 localities. (Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, $30,000)
  • Provide Education and Counseling to First Time Home Buyers for a three year period offering one six hour class per month. (Virginia Redevelopment and Housing, $12,000)