DELTA COLLEGE PSYCHOLOGY DISCIPLINE FACULTY BIOS

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1 DELTA COLLEGE PSYCHOLOGY DISCIPLINE FACULTY BIOS DAVID BASKIND, PH.D. Started teaching at Delta in 1995 EDUCATION: Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, 1995 M.A., Bowling Green State University, 1993 B.A., Miami University, 1989 COURSES TAUGHT: General Psychology, Honor's General Psychology, Applied Psychology, Child Psychology, College Success Learning Community classes taught: Resolutions to Results (blending Applied Psychology with Lifelong Wellness) and A Beautiful Mind (blending General Psychology with Composition I and Introduction to American Film) INTERESTS IN PSYCHOLOGY: Memory, child development, and divorce CERTIFICATIONS/OTHER INFORMATION: Served as faculty adviser to Phi Theta Kappa for nine years, served as Psychology discipline chair for three years, served as co-chair of Delta's Achieving the Dream since 2010 CHRIS CURTIS Social Science Division Chair Started teaching at Delta College in 1996 EDUCATION: M.A., Central Michigan University, 1995 (General Psychology, emphasis Cognitive Neuroscience) B.S., Central Michigan University, 1990 (Major: Psychology, Minor: English) COURSES TAUGHT: General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Internet Teaching Techniques for Teachers INTERESTS IN PSYCHOLOGY: Cognitive Neuroscience, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Science Education,Technology and Education CERTIFICATIONS/OTHER INFORMATION: Social Science Division Chair since 2010

2 MAUREEN DONEGAN Started teaching at Delta College in 2011 EDUCATION: M.S., Northern Michigan University, 2011, (Major: Experimental Psychology) B.S., University of Michigan, 2008, (Dual Major in Biology and Brain, Behavior, &Cognitive Sciences) COURSES TAUGHT: Applied Psychology, General Psychology INTERESTS IN PSYCHOLOGY: Biopsychology, Neuroscience, and Psychopharmacology CERTIFICATIONS/OTHER INFORMATION: Research experience at Northern Michigan University and Pfizer Pharmaceuticals includes pre-clinical behavioral testing of novel anti-psychotic medication in rodent models of schizophrenia C. JEFFREY DYKHUIZEN, PH.D. Chair, Global Peace Studies Program Started teaching at Delta College in 2002 EDUCATION: Ph.D., Kent State University, 1996 (Major: Educational Psychology) M.A., Kent State University, 1993 (Major: Educational Psychology) B.A., Grand Valley State College, 1986 (Major: Psychology and Philosophy) A.A., Grand Rapids Jr. College, 1983 Major: General Studies) COURSES TAUGHT: General Psychology, Introduction to Global Peace Studies, World Religions, Applied Psychology, Child Psychology INTERESTS IN PSYCHOLOGY: The science of peace building, and the impact of culture on meaningmaking/world view construction CERTIFICATIONS/OTHER INFORMATION: Invited speaker: to various national, regional and local forums on topics ranging from teaching peace, the psychology of religious experience, and educating for global understanding and positive change, Publications: various publications in refereed journals on topics ranging from cross-cultural education, semiotics and the martial arts Language proficiency: Japanese (2 nd level, 2001), Nepali (3 rd level, 1989)

3 BRENT FONVILLE Started teaching at Delta College in 2011 EDUCATION: M. S., University of Memphis, 2011 (Major: General Psychology) B.A., University of Memphis, 2009 (Major: Psychology) A.S., Jackson State Community College, 2005 (Major: Psychology) COURSES TAUGHT: General Psychology INTERESTS IN PSYCHOLOGY: Cognitive Psychology, Perception/Sensation, Social Psychology CERTIFICATIONS/OTHER INFORMATION: Fonville, J. B., & Dale, R. (2011). Learning where it counts: an ecological argument for online education. International Journal of Learning Technology, 6, Refereed Conference Proceedings: Benesh, N., Fonville, J. B., & Dale, R. (2011). Partial representations of scenes in change blindness: In the eyes and in the hands. In L. Carlson, C. Hölscher, & T. Shipley (Eds.), Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Science Society. Austin, TX: Cognitive Science Society. NANCY SALEM-HARTSHORNE, PH.D. Started teaching at Delta College in 2009 EDUCATION: Ph.D., Central Michigan University, 2003 (Major: School Psychology) Ed.S., Wichita State University, 1991 (Major: Counseling and School Psychology) COURSES TAUGHT: General Psychology, Applied Psychology, Lifespan Development INTERESTS IN PSYCHOLOGY: Assessment and Intervention for children with severe/multiple disabilities; Developmental outcomes for individuals with CHARGE syndrome; Program Evaluation CERTIFICATIONS/OTHER INFORMATION: Nationally Certified School Psychologist; Program Evaluator for Federal OSERS Projects; Nationally and Internationally recognized educational/developmental expert, published researcher, and speaker in CHARGE syndrome

4 SUSAN HARVEY Started teaching at Delta College in 2001 EDUCATION: M. S., North Dakota State University, 1996 (Major: Clinical Psychology) B.A., Mercyhurst College, 1994 (Major: Psychology) COURSES TAUGHT: General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Theories of Personality INTERESTS IN PSYCHOLOGY: Clinical Psychology: Health Psychology, Alzheimer's Care CERTIFICATIONS/OTHER INFORMATION: Publications: "Naive Models of Breast Cancer Risk", Women's Health: Research on Gender, Behavior, and Policy, Vol 4, No "Coping and Adjustment to Breast Cancer" PsychoOncology, 8, 1999 "Telephone Therapy for Breast Cancer Patients" Oncology Nursing Forum, 27, 2000 NANCY SCHAAB, PH.D. Started teaching at Delta College in 2001 EDUCATION: Ph.D. Ohio State University, 1985 (Major: Industrial/Organizational Psychology) M.A., Ohio State University, 1980 (Major: Industrial/Organizational Psychology) B. S., University of Pittsburgh, 1978 (Major: Psychology) COURSES TAUGHT: General Psychology, Child Psychology, Adolescent Psychology INTERESTS IN PSYCHOLOGY: Industrial/Organizational psychology. Social Psychology, Training and Development, Child and adolescent development CERTIFICATIONS/OTHER INFORMATION: Member of Delta College Honors Advisory Board, Partner in Hope for St Jude Children s Research Hospital

5 SPRING SCHAFER Assistant Professor of Psychology Started teaching at Delta College in 2008 EDUCATION: M.S., Central Michigan University, 2005 (Major: Experimental Psychology) B.S., Central Michigan University, 2001 (Major: Psychology, Minor: Substance Abuse) COURSES TAUGHT: General Psychology, Exploring Diversity INTERESTS IN PSYCHOLOGY: Social Psychology, Diversity, Social Justice, Educational Psychology CERTIFICATIONS/OTHER INFORMATION: Other interests/passions include Delta College human relations, special projects aimed at improving student learning, increasing student retention and/or highlighting student work. Experience in the field : youth crisis counselor (2 yrs., NEMCSA) and Schoolto-Work Transition specialist (2 yrs., Arnold Center, Inc.) RALPH WORTHING, PH.D. Professor of Psychology Started teaching at Delta College in 1988 EDUCATION: Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1986 (Major: Child Development) School Administration Certificate from Northern Illinois University, 1986 M.S. in Ed., University of Wisconsin Superior, 1978 (Major: School Psychology) B.S., University of Wisconsin Superior, 1976 (Major: Psychology) COURSES TAUGHT: General Psychology, Child Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Guidance of Young Children, Education of the Exceptional Child INTERESTS IN PSYCHOLOGY: Childhood disorders such as learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD CERTIFICATIONS/OTHER INFORMATION: Certified School Psychologist