Sandra L. Caron
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Sandra L. Caron PhD | |
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| Born | Brewer, Maine, U.S. |
| Citizenship | American |
| Education | University of Maine (BS, MS) Syracuse University (PhD) |
| Occupation | Academic, professor |
| Employer | University of Maine |
| Known for | Family relations and human sexuality education |
| Title | Professor Emeritus of Family Relations and Human Sexuality |
| Awards | Inducted into the Maine Women's Hall of Fame (2023) |
Sandra L. Caron, PhD was inducted into the Maine Women's Hall of Fame in 2023.[1]
Caron is a Professor Emeritus of Family Relations and Human Sexuality at the University of Maine.[1]
Early life and education
Caron is a native of Brewer, Maine.[2]
She herself studied at the University of Maine, beginning in 1975. She earned both a B.S. in Health and Family Life and an M.S. in Human Development at the University of Maine, in 1979 and 1982, respectively. Caron then pursued her PhD in Human Development at Syracuse University.[2][3]
Career
Caron is a professor and licensed clinical professional counselor.[1][3] Caron's research and publications focus on the social-sexual development of young people.[1]
University of Maine
Caron joined the faculty at the University of Maine in 1988. There, had a 36-year long professorship teaching family relations and human sexuality.[2]
While at the University, Dr. Caron established three nationally-recognized peer education programs: Athletes for Sexual Responsibility, Male Athletes Against Violence, and the Greek Peer Educator Program.[2]
Her career in academia led to authoring or contributing to over 50 scholarly articles, a weekly newspaper column entitled "Sex Matters", and several books. Her most recently published book, "The Sex Lives of College Students: Three Decades of Attitudes and Behaviors", is considered the culmination of her over 30 years of research.[1][2]
One of Caron's publications includes a children's book, "Birds and Bees and More: How babies are made and families form". She was assisted by Samantha J. Shulte in authoring this. The book is designed as a tool to help parents and educators teach children about reproduction via pregnancies, and the different ways pregnancies can come about; as well as other ways families are formed, like foster care and adoption.[4]
Caron became an active "Certified Family Life Educator" in 1999. She remained involved with the National Council on Family Relations, who, in 2025, recognized her significant contributions to Family Life Education by awarding her Certified Family Life Educator Emeritus status.[3]
Caron is a member of the American Association of Sex Educators Counselors and Therapists, and The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality.[1]
Recognition
In 2023, Caron was inducted into the Maine Women's Hall of Fame for her work in the field of human sexuality and family relations.[1] This honor is only given to one Women in Maine per year.
Caron was also presented with awards from Pi Beta Phi, the National Council on Family Relations, and other groups.
Post-academia
Caron retired from the University of Maine in 2025. She reported that in retirement she "hopes to continue her work as a licensed therapist in private practice focusing on sexuality-related issues, and carry on in her involvement in numerous nonprofits that work to support the causes that shaped her career."[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "2023 Maine Women's Hall of Fame Inductee Announced - University of Maine at Augusta". www.uma.edu/. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Malyk, Logan (2024-09-04). "Retiring University of Maine Professor, Dr. Sandra L. Caron, establishes Scholarship Fund". University of Maine Foundation. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Sandra L. Caron awarded CFLE Emeritus Status". National Council on Family Relations. 2025-08-28. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
- ↑ "Birds and Bees and More". Birds and Bees and More. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
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