Faculty Member

Todd Spencer

Teaching

FAMS 4670

Family Dynamics and Systems, Summer 2026

FAMS 2700

Mental Health and the Family, Summer 2026

FAMS 4670

Family Dynamics and Systems, Spring 2026

FAMS 1150

Marriage and Relationship Skills, Spring 2026

FAMS 2700

Mental Health and the Family, Spring 2026

FAMS 2700

Mental Health and the Family, Spring 2026

FAMS 2700

Mental Health and the Family, Spring 2026

Presentations

Christensen, Meghan (Co-Presenter), Larsen, Joshua (Co-Presenter), Spencer, Todd (Co-Author), Utah Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, "o Partner Pornography Use and Couple Functioning_ Effects of Use and Awareness on Relationship and Sexual Dynamics", Utah Council on Family Relations, Orem. (April 3, 2026)
Larsen, Joshua (Co-Presenter), Chrtstensen, Meghan (Co-Author), Spencer, Todd (Co-Author), Utah Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, "Relationship Status and Couple Dynamics_ Comparing Married, Dating, and Cohabiting Partners ", Utah Council on Family Relations, Orem. (April 3, 2026)
Spencer, Todd (Presenter & Author), Working Parents Conference, "Parenting with Resilience_ Addressing Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Mental Health", Office of Institutional Engagement and Effectiveness, UVU. (January 30, 2026)
Astorga, Mary (Co-Presenter), Allen, Zach (Co-Presenter), Spencer, Todd (Co-Author), Utah Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, "Influence of Attachment Styles on Emotional Suppression", Utah Council on Family Relations, Cedar City, Utah. (March 21, 2025)
Morgan, Heather (Co-Presenter), Spencer, Todd (Co-Author), Utah Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, "Qualitative Analysis of Post-Divorce Growth", Utah Council on Family Relations, Cedar City, Utah. (March 21, 2025)
Holt, Alexis (Co-Presenter), Spencer, Todd (Co-Author), Utah Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, "The Influence of Early Life Trauma and Divorce Initiation Status Among Parents", Utah Council on Family Relations, Cedar City, Utah. (March 21, 2025)

Scholarly/Creative Works

Spencer, Todd , Brosi, Matt , Jones, Ethan , (2023) "Alternatives to Divorce" . New York, New York: ABC Clio.
Jones, Ethan , Spencer, Todd , Brosi, Matt , (2023) "Dating After Divorce" . New York, New York: Bloomsbury Academic.
Barton, Melissa , Ewell, Brendan , Spencer, Todd , (2023) "Divorce and Legal Planning" . New York, New York: Bloomsbury Academic.
Ewell, Brenden , Sanchez, Whitney , Spencer, Todd , (2023) "Elopement" . New York, New York: Bloomsbury Academic.
Anderson, Michael , Barton, Melissa , Spencer, Todd , (2023) "Marriage and Legal Planning" . New York, New York: Bloomsbury Academic.
Brosi, Matt , Jones, Ethan , Spencer, Todd , (2023) "Parenting plans and custody arrangements" . New York, New York: Bloomsbury Academic .

Awards

SPOT Award

College of Humanities and Social Sciences - April 22, 2026

Spring semester 2026. Filling in as scheduler for the Family Science program due to one of the co-coordinators being on family leave. Responsibilities included finishing instructor assignments in summer and fall and working with adjuncts and new faculty to fill courses.

Distinguished University Employee Faculty Senate Teaching Award

Faculty Senate - April 17, 2026

Most Valuable Professor

UVU Athletics - December 16, 2025

UVU student athletes nominate faculty across campus who have been supportive and provide quality instruction.

SPOT Award

College of Humanities and Social Sciences - August 19, 2025

Fall Semester2025. Filling in as scheduler to help with some nuanced course assignments after completing my service as scheduler.

Faculty Summer Institute Innovator

Academic Affairs - March 21, 2025

Innovative Teaching with Technology Award - 2nd Place

Digital Transformation and Academic Affairs - March 13, 2025