Full-Time Faculty Jack J. Bauer, Assistant Professor (SJ303; 229-2617; jack.bauer@notes.udayton.edu): Received his Ph.D. in 1999 from The Catholic University of America. Dr. Bauer joined the faculty in 2006 after four years as an assistant professor at Northern Arizona University. Prior to that he held a postdoctoral fellowship in personality development at Northwestern University. His doctorate was in human development. He has also worked as a newspaper editor and in public relations. He received a B.A. in economics from the College of the Holy Cross in 1989. David W. Biers, Associate Professor (SJ329B; 229-2713; david.biers@notes.udayton.edu): Received his Ph.D. in 1970 from Northwestern University and joined the faculty in 1976. From 1986-2001, Dr. Biers served as the Director of the Human Factors Graduate Program and as liaison between the University and the Research Institute to provide on-campus human factors and training support. Primary teaching responsibility has included experimental psychology, statistics, human factors, and computer applications at the undergraduate level and research design, statistics, and human-computer interaction at the graduate level. Dr. Biers has taught graduate courses in advanced research design, analysis of variance, multiple regression, multivariate statistics, human-computer interaction, and program evaluation. Major non-teaching responsibility has been advising students and faculty in the design, statistical treatment, and computer data analysis of their research. Current research interests focus on: (1) development of new graphical display formats to facilitate information visualization of complex data sets; (2) investigation of factors which affect the reading and comprehension of textual material on-screen; (3) evaluation of alternative usability testing methodologies; (4) investigation of the factors which affect the assessment of software usability; (5) measurement of operator workload and (6) the evaluation of various post hoc statistical procedures applied to factorial designs (Type I and Type II error). Dr. Biers has been appointed chairperson of the department effective June 2001. Samuel M. Bower, Associate Professor (ZH313; 229-2162; samuel.bower@notes.udayton.edu): Received his Ph.D. in 1963 from Vanderbilt University and joined the faculty in 1965 after completing an NIH postdoctoral research fellowship in brain research at the University of Michigan. Dr. Bower has served as chairperson of the department, as director of the graduate program in information science, and as director of the graduate program in experimental-human factors psychology. His research interests are principally in the areas of rapid training, large-scale-high-density information display, and conceptual design and modeling based on information theoretics. Dr. Bower currently instructs undergraduate courses in learning, psychology of perception, and technology environment and behavior. Melissa A. (Berry) Cahoon, Visiting Assistant Professor (SJ317; 229-2290; melissa.cahoon@notes.udayton.edu): Received her Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Cincinnati in 1998. She earned her B.S. in Psychology from Indiana University (Bloomington) in 1991 and her M.A. from the University of Cincinnati in 1994. She has taught part-time at UD since 1996, and began teaching and advising full-time in 2000. She also has teaching experience at several other institutions of higher learning, including Wright State University, Sinclair Community College, the University of Cincinnati, and Antioch College. Dr. Cahoon has taught a wide range of courses, including Introductory Psychology, Social Psychology, Health Psychology, Social Cognition, Personality Psychology, Experimental Psychology, and Forensic Psychology. Her primary research interests concern counterfactual thinking and its applications, as well as factors that affect eyewitness identifications. Robert J. Crutcher, Associate Professor (SJ309: 229-1346; robert.crutcher@notes.udayton.edu): Received his B.A. in English from the University of California at Berkeley in 1974 and his Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1992. Prior to joining the faculty at the University of Dayton in the Fall of 2001, Dr. Crutcher held positions at the University of Illinois at Chicago (1992-97) and Metropolitan State College of Denver (1997-2001), where he taught undergraduate courses in cognitive psychology, human memory and learning, statistics, experimental psychology, and research design, as well as graduate courses in human memory and learning, cognitive skill and expertise, and computer applications in psychology. Dr. Crutcher’s research interests include: cognitive neuroscience, human memory, learning and skill (especially the cognitive mechanisms responsible for improvements in skilled performance), expert-novice differences, language processes (e.g. second language acquisition), and the use of verbal report methodologies in studying mental processes. He is particularly interested in applications of cognitive psychology to improving human memory and thinking skills and in the use of computer technology in learning and instruction. His current research focuses on the role of prior knowledge and mnemonic techniques in learning and remembering foreign language vocabulary and the use of neuroimaging techniques (e.g. fMRI) in studying basic memory processes. See Dr. Crutcher's website for further information. Susan T. Davis, Assistant Professor (SJ327: 229-1345; susan.davis@notes.udayton.edu): Received her Ph.D. in Experimental/Cognitive Psychology from Miami University of Ohio in 1991 (B.A. and M.A. in Psychology, Miami University, 1986 and 1989, respectively). After Visiting Professorships at Miami University and Wright State University, she taught at Loras College, Iowa, from 1993 to 2001 when she joined the faculty at the University of Dayton. Dr. Davis has taught Introductory Psychology, Psychology as a Profession, Human Sexuality, and Behavior Modification to undergraduates, and Cognition, Behavioral Statistics, Experimental Psychology, and the History of Psychology to both undergraduate and graduate students. She has also supervised over 40 undergraduate and graduate student theses. Her research has focused on areas in cognitive psychology, with primary interests in implicit, or unaware, memory, aesthetic preferences (including the illusory effects of color), people’s unrealistic expectations about lifestyle change and performance, and the use of computer technology to persuade people to do something. Over the past 13 years, she has directed a team of undergraduate researchers each semester in the investigation of these and other topics. Greg C. Elvers, Associate Professor (SJ312; 229-2171; greg.elvers@notes.udayton.edu): Received his Ph.D. in 1989 from Purdue University and joined the faculty in that year. Undergraduate classes taught include introductory psychology, statistics, experimental psychology, cognitive processes, and psychology of perception. Graduate classes include advanced cognitive processes, perception, and visual displays. Research interests include prospective memory (the ability to remember to perform acts in the future), visual displays (how to present information in the most usable format), alarm displays (how humans interact with automated detection systems such as a smoke alarm) and technology applications in the classroom. Along with Dr. Polzella, he is responsible for the History of Psychology web site. Melissa Layman-Guadalupe, Lecturer (SJ304; 229-2657, melissa.layman-guadalupe@notes.udayton.edu): Received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Ohio University in 1996. She completed her clinical internship at Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She has been employed part-time as a psychologist in private practice at Layh and Associates in Yellow Springs, Ohio since 1996. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families. Her publications and research interests include sexual assault issues. She began teaching introductory psychology and developmental psychology at the University of Dayton in 2000. She often supervises graduate students and post-doctoral residents in training, and acts as a mentor for high school students considering the field of psychology. Ronald M. Katsuyama, Associate Professor (ZH308; 470-4869; ronald.katsuyama@notes.udayton.edu): Received his Ph.D. in 1977 from Vanderbilt University and joined the faculty in 1973. Originally from San Francisco, Ron moved to the Dayton area in 1973 after receiving his B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, and his Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University. He is currently a faculty member in the Department of Psychology at the University of Dayton, and takes on additional responsibilities through his consulting work and as a community volunteer. His research includes evaluation of character education programs across the country, and Ohio anti-tobacco, drug treatment, urban renewal, and prejudice reduction programs. He serves as President of the Asian American Council, Dayton, OH, and the Kettering, OH, Board of Community Relations, is on the Board of Governors of the Japanese American National Museum, and is Chair of the Federation Against Intolerance and Racism (FAIR), a Hate Crimes Task Force. (The latter work was recognized by the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, which awarded him Certificates of Recognition in 2002 and 2003.) Charles E. Kimble, Professor (SJ319; 229-2167; charles.kimble@notes.udayton.edu): Received his Ph.D. in 1972 from the University of Texas and joined the faculty in 1973. Dr. Kimble has held visiting professor positions at the University of Kansas (1985-86), and twice at the University of Texas at El Paso (1982-83,1995-96). He was the Director of the University’s Social Science Research Center from 1992-1995. Dr. Kimble has written two social psychology texts, Social Psychology: Studying Human Interaction (1990) and Social Psychology of the Americas (1999) with coauthors at Indiana University, University of Texas at El Paso, and the National Autonomous University of Mexico. A Spanish version of this second book is expected out in 2001. Undergraduate courses include social psychology, environmental psychology, and interpersonal relations. He is also the Director for the General Psychology Master’s Program and regularly teaches experimental social psychology, team and group processes, and interpersonal processes at the graduate level. Research areas include self-handicapping, the impact of defensible space, computer aids for group decisions, performance in groups, dominance in groups, nonverbal behavior, attribution and attraction, and sports fanship. Keri J. Brown Kirschman, Assistant Professor (SJ301;229-5404; kirschke@notes.udayton.edu): Received her Ph.D. in Clinical Child Psychology from The University of Kansas in 2003. Dr. Kirschman joined the UD faculty following a 2-year fellowship in pediatric psychology at the Columbus Children’s Hospital. Dr. Kirschman teaches courses in child psychology and introduction to clinical psychology. Other teaching interests include developmental psychopathology, psychotherapy, and abnormal psychology. Dr. Kirschman’s research interests pediatric injury prevention and health promotion, psychosocial aspects of burn injury, positive psychology and child development, and program evaluation. John R. Korte, Associate Professor – Emeritus (SJ330;229-2169; john.korte@notes.udayton.edu); Received his Ph.D. degree in clinical psychology from Purdue University in 1973 following his clinical internship at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Korte joined the faculty in 1973 and has served as Director of the Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology since 1989. Undergraduate courses taught include introductory psychology, psychotherapy, and interviewing and counseling. Research areas include psychotherapy process and outcome, and program evaluation. Matthew R. Montoya, Assistant Professor (SJ305; 229-2656); Received his A.B. and B.A. in Psychology and Sociology in 1996 from the University of California, Berkeley. He received his Ph.D. in Social Psychology in 2004 from the University of North Carolina. Following completion of his degree, he spent three years as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Harvard University. He came to Dayton in 2008. William F. Moroney, Associate Professor – Emeritus (SJ305; 229-2767; william.moroney@notes.udayton.edu): Received his Ph.D. in 1968 from St John’s University and joined the faculty in 1990. He is a Board Certified Professional Ergonomist. Dr. Moroney gained 22 years of experience in aviation and systems human factors as an Aerospace Experimental Psychologist in the US Navy. He has taught at the Naval Postgraduate School, and Navy Test Pilot School. Dr. Moroney holds one patent and one invention disclosure. Undergraduate courses typically taught include Human Factors, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology. He also teaches graduate courses entitled: Human Factors in Aviation, Ergonomics, and Systems Development. An advanced undergraduate/graduate course on questionnaire design has recently been offered. Details about all his courses may be found by clicking here. Dr. Moroney has provided ergonomic consulting services to local industries. His interests include: systems development, workplace ergonomics, operator workload, questionnaires and surveys, workplace/cockpit design, flight simulators, displays, and anthropometry. Dr. Moroney has served for five years as Chair of the Accreditation Review Committee of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, and is currently an Associate Editor of Ergonomics in Design. He also served as President of the Southern Ohio Chapter of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Carolyn Roecker Phelps, Associate Professor (SJ329D; 229-2618; carolyn.roecker-phelps@notes.udayton.edu): Received her M.S. in psychology from Illinois State University in 1990 and her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Iowa in 1994. Following a postdoctoral year at Bowling Green State University, she joined the faculty in 1995. Undergraduate courses typically include abnormal psychology and developmental psychopathology. Dr. Roecker Phelps has conducted research on aggression and the coping strategies of children and adolescents, and the effects of interparental conflict on adolescents and young adults. She has also completed research in the psychometric properties of several assessment instruments. Other areas of interest include childhood psychopathology and psychological assessment. Donald J. Polzella, Professor (O'Reilly 108A; 229-2611; don.polzella@notes.udayton.edu): Received his M.A. in general psychology from Bucknell University in 1969 and his Ph.D. in experimental psychology from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in 1972. He joined the faculty in 1972. Polzella has published or presented, both here and abroad, on topics related to psychology, ergonomics, statistics, computer science, and aesthetics. His work in the areas of aviation, information technology, and family literacy has been funded by federal and local agencies. Dr. Polzella’s current teaching and research interests focus on the history of psychology, environmental design, the psychology of the arts-primarily painting and music-and multimedia education. In July 2002, Dr. Polzella began a 4-year appointment as the Raymond A. Roesch Chair in the Social Sciences and was recently appointed as Associate Dean in the College of Arts & Sciences. Roger N. Reeb, Associate Professor (SJ306; 229-2395; roger.reeb@notes.udayton.edu): Received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1993. Following his clinical internship at the Brown University Internship Consortium, Dr. Reeb joined the faculty in 1993. At the undergraduate level, he routinely teaches abnormal psychology, but he has also taught child psychology, interpersonal relations, helping relations, group dynamics and careers in psychology. Dr. Reeb’s research is in the areas of stress and coping, cognitive mediators of behavior change, and health/pediatric psychology. Dr. Reeb supervises an active research group that involves both undergraduates and graduate students. Mark S. Rye, Associate Professor (SJ310; 229-2160; mark.rye@notes.udayton.edu): Received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Bowling Green State University in 1998. He joined the faculty in 1998 following his clinical internship at Washington State University. Dr. Rye’s undergraduate courses include introductory psychology, abnormal psychology, and psychology of religion. At the graduate level, Dr. Rye teaches courses in ethics and group psychotherapy. Currently, he is conducting research on the relationship between forgiveness and mental health. His other research interests include program evaluation, scale development, and religion and coping. Opportunities are available for undergraduate and graduate students to participate in Dr. Rye’s research projects. Catherine Lutz Zois, Associate Professor (SJ308; 229-2164; catherine.zois@notes.udayton.edu): Received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Wayne State University in 1997. Following her internship at Pittsburgh VA Medical Center, she joined the faculty in 1998. Undergraduate courses typically include psychology of women, tests and measurements, and a new course on community psychology. Her research interests include social support and loneliness, psychological responses to trauma, and women’s issues (i.e., power and condom use, rape, domestic violence, and gender differences in representation of the self).
Dr. Juliann Burnell (SJ323;
229-2713, juli.burnell@notes.udayton.edu):
Received her Psy. D. in clinical psychology from the School of Professional Psychology at Wright State University in 1989. She is employed full-time as a psychologist in the Counseling Center at UD. On campus she serves as the Counseling Center’s Coordinator of Groups/Workshops and Student Development’s Chair of the Critical Issues Committee on Gay, Lesbian, & Bisexual Issues. She is also a member of the clinical faculty of the WSU School of Professional Psychology. Her interest areas include womens’ issues, work with abuse survivors, group process, suicidology, g/l/b issues, & Gestalt therapy. Dr. Mary Rose Zink (SJ323; 229-2713, maryrose.zink@notes.udayton.edu) Biographies of the remaining adjunct faculty are not yet available. See the bulletin boards on the third floor of St. Joseph Hall for office, phone and availability information.
Lynda Moore (SJ329C; 229-2714;
lynda.moore@notes.udayton.edu) |