Post on 23-Apr-2018
Gerry Dizinno, Ph.D.Associate Professor
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
Work Phone: (210) 458-4114
College of Education and Human Development Email: gerry.dizinno@utsa.eduThe University of Texas at San AntonioOne UTSA CircleSan Antonio, TX 78249
Web Address: education.utsa.edu/educational_leadership_and_policy_studies/profile/gdizinno
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology, Florida State University
Master of Science, Psychology, Florida State University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, State University of New York
Academic Positions
2007 - Present Associate Professor, Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, The University of Texas at San Antonio
2005 - 2007 Associate Professor, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, Adult and Higher Education, University of Texas at San Antonio
1985 - 1989 Affiliated Faculty Member, Psychology Department, College of Santa Fe
1984 - 1987 Assistant Professor, Department of Social Sciences, University of Albuquerque
1983 - 1984 Adjunct Professor, Departments of Psychology and Education, Part-time, University of New Mexico
1981 - 1983 Research Associate, School of Architecture, Institute of Building Sciences, Florida A&M University
1980 - 1981 Coordinator, Psychology, Our Lady of the Lake University
1980 Part-time Faculty Member, Adjunct, School of Business, Texas
Lutheran College
1978 - 1980 Instructor, Psychology, Our Lady of the Late University
1977 - 1978 Research Assistant, Florida State University
1977 - 1978 Visiting Instructor, Psychology, University of Texas at Austin
1977 Research Assistant, Department of Psychology, Florida State University
1973 - 1976 NSF Psychobiology Fellow, Florida State University
1975 Summer Fellowship, Institute of Behavioral Genetics, University of Colorado
Administrative Assignments
2004 - 2011 Associate Vice Provost, Institutional Research, The University of Texas at San Antonio
2004 - 2006 Director, Institutional Research, University of Texas at San Antonio
2001 - 2004 Acting Supervisor, Information Technology, St. Mary's University
1995 - 2004 Assistant to the President for Planning & Institutional Research, St. Mary's University
1988 - 1995 Director, Academic Assessment, St. Mary's University
1985 - 1988 Evaluation Coordinator, State of New Mexico Department of Education
Research Interests
Institutional EffectivenessAccreditationRetention AnalysisProgram Planning & EvaluationStudent Learning Outcomes AssessmentQuantitative Research MethodologyHigher Education Policy and Planning
SCHOLARSHIP/RESEARCH/CREATIVE WORKS
Intellectual Contributions
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New - Peer-Reviewed/Refereed
20134. Dizinno, G. A., Gentemann, K., & Hoey, IV, J. J. (2013). An Overview of
Assessment and Its Role in Accreditation. In McLaughlin, G., Howard, R., Knight, W., & McLaughlin, J. (Eds.), Colleges Building Bridges for Student Success: A Sourcebook (November, 2013 ed.). Norman, OK: Consortia for Student Retention Data Exchang4e. (In Press)
3. Logan, M., Firmin, L., & Dizinno, G. A. (2013). Serving Student Veterans at The University of Texas at San Antonio: Accomplishments and Challenges. In McLaughlin, G., Howard, R., Knight, W., & McLaughlin, J. (Eds.), Colleges Building Bridges for Student Success: A Sourcebook (November, 2013 ed.). Norman, OK: Consortia for Student Retention Data Exchang4e. (In Press)
20122. Paton, V. O., Dizinno, G. A., & Mathew, R. (2012). Developing Best Practices for
Value Added Research in a Political Context. In Burley, H. (Eds.), Cases on Institutional Research Systems (pp. 339-345). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.
19861. Thornhill, R., Thornhill, N., & Dizinno, G. A. (1986). Rape, biology, and the
human sciences. In B. Blackwell (Eds.), Rape: A collection of essays.
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Peer-Reviewed/Refereed
19. Dizinno, G. A., Gloria, C., & Steve, W. The Effectiveness of Supplemental Instruction on Student Success at a Hispanic Serving Institution. Innovative Higher Education. (Submitted)
201318. Crisp, G., Horn, C., Dizinno, G. A., & Barlow, L. (2013). The long-term impact
of admission policies: A comparative study of two emergent research institutions in Texas., To appear in Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory and Practice, 15(3), 433-454. (In Press)
201017. Horn, C., Crisp, G., Dizinno, G. A., & Wang, D. (2010). Modeling the Racial and
Ethnic Implications of Admissions Policy Changes in the Pursuit of Tier One Status. Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, 3(3).
199816. Rechtein, J. G., & Dizinno, G. A. (1998). Apprehension about writing: Further
results. Psychological Reports, 82, 221-222.
199715. Dizinno, G. A., & Rechtein, J. G. (1997). A note on measuring apprehension
about writing. Psychological Reports, 80, 907-913.
198114. Nyby, J., Wysocki, C., Whitney, G., Dizinno, G. A., Schneider, J., & Nunez, A.
(1981). Stimuli for male mouse (Mus musculus) ultrasonic courtship vocalizations: Presence of female chemosignals and/or absence of male chemosignals. Journal of Comparative and Physiological Psychology, 95, 623-629.
197913. Nyby, J., Wysocki, C., Whitney, G., Dizinno, G. A., & Schneider, J. (1979).
Elicitation of male mouse (Mus musculus) ultrasonic vocalizations I. Urinary cues. Journal of Comparative and Physiological Psychology, 93, 957-975.
197812. Dizinno, G. A., Nyby, J., Whitney, G., & Schmitz, S. (1978). Postpubertal
experience establishes signal value of mammalian sex odor. Behavioral Biology, 22, 545-552.
11. Dizinno, G. A., Whitney, G., & Nyby, J. (1978). Ultrasonic vocalization by male mice (Mus musculus) in response to a female-produced pheromone: Effects of experience. Behavioral Biology, 22, 104-113.
10. Dizinno, G. A., & Clancy, A. (1978). Ventral marking in black and agouti gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus). Behavioral Biology, 24, 545-548.
19779. Dizinno, G. A., Whitney, G., & Nyby, J. (1977). A behavioral response to a
releaser pheromone: Nature and nurture. (Abstract). Behavior Genetics, 7, 93.8. Dizinno, G. A., & Whitney, G. (1977). Androgen influence on male mouse
ultrasounds during courtship. Hormones and Behavior, 8, 188-192.7. Wysocki, C., Nyby, J., Whitney, G., & Dizinno, G. A. (1977). Female urinary sex
pheromone in mice: Hormonal manipulations. (Abstract). Proceedings of the International Union of Physiological Sciences, 13, 823.
6. Nyby, J., Wysocki, C., Whitney, G., & Dizinno, G. A. (1977). Pheromonal regulation of male mouse courtship. Animal Behavior, 25, 333-341.
5. Nyby, J., Dizinno, G. A., & Whitney, G. (1977). Sexual dimorphism in ultrasonic vocalizations of mice (Mus musculus): Gonadal hormone regulation. Journal of Comparative and Physiological Psychology, 91, 1424-1431.
19764. Nyby, J., Dizinno, G. A., & Whitney, G. (1976). Social dominance affects
ultrasonic courtship of male mice. (Abstract). Behavior Genetics, 6, 114.3. Nyby, J., Dizinno, G. A., & Whitney, G. (1976). Social status and ultrasonic
vocalizations of male mice. Behavioral Biology, 18, 285-289.
19742. Whitney, G., Alpern, M., Dizinno, G. A., & Horowitz, G. (1974). Female odors
evoke ultrasounds from male mice. Animal Learning and Behavior, 2, 13-18.
19721. Morse, D. L., Feinman, H., & Dizinno, G. A. (1972). Some determinants of
performance in a commercially available one-way avoidance chamber. Behavior Research Methods & Instrumentation, 4, 340-341.
Journal, Abstract - Peer-Reviewed/Refereed
19862. Thornhill, N., Dizinno, G. A., & Thornhill, R. (1986). An evolutionary analysis of
rape victim behavior (Abstract). Human Ethology Abstracts VI, in Man-Environment Systems.
19781. Whitney, G., Nyby, J., Coble, J. R., & Dizinno, G. A. (1978). Genetic influences
on 70 kHz ultrasound production of mice (Mus musculus). (Abstract). Behavior Genetics, 8, 574.
Technical Report - Not Peer-Reviewed/Refereed
19831. Hoag, R. L., White, E. T., & Dizinno, G. A. (1983). Fixture Standards Study..
Office of Educational Facilities, Dept. of Education, State of Florida.
Newsletter - Not Peer-Reviewed/Refereed
19891. Dizinno, G. A. (1989). Measuring the College Experience. Gold and Blue (St.
Mary's University Alumni Magazine).
Presentations
Peer-Reviewed/Refereed
201346. Dizinno, G. A. (Author & Presenter), Crisp, G. (Author), & Wilkerson, S. (Author
& Presenter), "Evaluating SI participation: Theoretical and Methodological Considerations," AIR Annual Forum, Assocation for Institutional Research, Long Beach, CA. (May 2013). (Accepted)
45. Dizinno, G. A., Crisp, G. (Author), & Steve, W. (Author), "Evaluating SI Participation: Theoretical and Methodological Considerations Revisited," SAIR Annual Meeting. (October 2013).
201144. Crisp, G., Horn, C., Dizinno, G. A., & Barlow, L., "Does Receipt of Automatic
Admission Affect Likelihood of Withdraw?: A Comparative Study of Two Emergent Tier One Institutions." (2011).
43. Huie, S., Delgado, C., Dizinno, G. A., & Mathew, R., "Serving the higher education needs of Texas' Hispanic population," The Society for College and University Planners annual meeting. (October 2011).
200942. Horn, C., Crisp, G., & Dizinno, G. A., "Moving On Up: – Modeling the Civil
Rights Implications of the Pursuit of Tier One Status," Annual Meeting of the Association for the Study of Higher Education. (2009).
41. Dizinno, G. A., Burnett, M., & Hochanadel, G., "Case Studies in Institutional Effectiveness: A Sample of New Material for Training IE Evaluators," Southern Association of Colleges & Schools, Commission on Colleges, Annual Meeting. (December 2009).
200840. Dizinno, G. A., Carter, D., Hoey, J., & Gentemann, K. A. .., "Training Program
for Peer Reviewers: A Curriculum and Delivery System Model," Southern Association for Institutional Research, Nashville, TN. (October 2008).
39. Kuffel, L., Dizinno, G. A., & Leimer, C., "Research Beyond the Facts and Figures," Annual Meeting of the Association for Institutional Research, Seattle, WA. (May 2008).
38. Simpkins, A., Cheskis-Gold, R., Jones, L. G., Nelson, R., Sapp, M., Stewart, L., Terkla, D. G., Williford, M., Wiseman, M., & Dizinno, G. A., "Skits Depicting Ethical Dilemmas in IR: Focusing on Best Management Practices," Annual Meeting of the Association for Institutional Research, Seattle, WA. (May 2008).
37. Dizinno, G. A., & Welch, S., "Compliance Report Writing 101," Southern Association of Colleges & Schools, Commission on Colleges, Annual Meeting. (December 2008).
200736. Dizinno, G. A., "Conducting a Compliance Audit for SACS/COC Reaffirmation,"
Annual Meeting of the Southern Association for Institutional Research, Little Rock, AR. (October 2007).
35. Kuffel, L., Dizinno, G. A., & Bourque, J., "Institutional Research Beyond the Facts and Figures," Annual Meeting of the Southern Association for Institutional Research, Little Rock, AR. (October 2007).
34. Dizinno, G. A., & Gentemann, K., "SACS/COC Evaluator Perceptions: What We See as Problems and Strengths in Off-Site and On-Site Reviews of Compliance and QEPs," Annual Meeting of the Southern Association for Institutional Research, Little Rock, AR. (October 2007).
33. Simpkins, A., Jones, L., Sapp, M., & Dizinno, G. A., "Skits Depicting Ethical Dilemmas in IR: Focusing on Best Management Practices," Annual Meeting of the Southern Association for Institutional Research, Little Rock, AR. (October
2007).
200632. Norman, T., Dizinno, G. A., Mathew, R., & Ruddock, M. A., "System-wide
Approach to Improving Graduation Rates," SAIR Annual Conference, Arlington, VA. (October 2006).
200431. Calhoun, H., Dizinno, G. A., & Eck, J., "Complying with SACS Principles of
Accreditation: Lessons Learned from the First Cycle of Implementation," Annual meeting of the Southern Association for Institutional Research. (October 2004).
30. Calhoun, H., Dizinno, G. A., & Eck, J., "Complying with SACS Principles of Accreditation: Lessons Learned from the First Cycle of Implementation," Annual meeting of the Southern Association for Institutional Research. (October 2004).
200129. Dizinno, G. A., Eck, J., & Greene, M., "Meeting the SACS Criteria: A Few
Recommendations," Annual meeting of the Southern Association for Institutional Research, Panama City, Florida. (October 2001).
200028. Dizinno, G. A., Head, D., & Ramsey, S., "Data Warehousing as a Solution for
Academic Reporting and Information Analysis," Annual meeting of the Southern Association for Institutional Research, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. (October 2000).
199927. Dizinno, G. A., George, H., & Ramsey, S., "A Data Warehouse Solution Using
University Consortia and Business Out-Sourcing," 1999 AIR Forum, Seattle, WA. (1999).
26. Dizinno, G. A., "Diversity Indices in Higher Education," Annual meeting of the Southern Association for Institutional Research, Savannah, Georgia. (October 1999).
199825. Dizinno, G. A., "Beyond Statistical Significance: Effect Size, Practical
Significance, and Power," Annual meeting of the Southern Association for Institutional Research, Savannah, Georgia. (October 1998).
24. Dizinno, G. A., & Eck, J., "Directing Higher Education Policy Decisions through Performance Indicators: An Analysis of the Institutional Researcher's Role," Annual meeting of the Southern Association for Institutional Research. (October 1998).
23. Dizinno, G. A., & Eck, J., "Directing Higher Education Policy Decisions through Performance Indicators: An Analysis of the Institutional Researcher's Role," Annual meeting of the Southern Association for Institutional Research. (October 1998).
22. Dizinno, G. A., "Beyond Statistical Significance: Effect Size, Practical Significance, and Power," Annual meeting of the Texas Association for Institutional Research, Austin, Texas. (February 1998).
21. Dizinno, G. A., "Institutionalizing Institutional Effectiveness," Annual meeting of the Texas Association for Institutional Research, Austin, Texas. (February 1998).
20. Rechtein, J., & Dizinno, G. A., "The measurement and change of writing apprehension," Annual meeting of the Texas Association for Institutional Research, Austin, Texas. (February 1998).
199619. Dizinno, G. A., Moder, J., & Raphael, E., "Strategic Planning from the Ground
Up," Annual meeting of the Society of College and University Planners, Albuquerque, N.M. (May 1996).
18. Dizinno, G. A., "Applying Theories of Attitude Change, Behavioral Change and Adjustment to Institutional Planning," Annual meeting of the Midcontinent Division of the Society for College and University Planning, Richardson, Texas. (November 1996).
17. Dizinno, G. A., Griffith, S., & Burmeister, M., "Strategic Planning at Diverse Institutions," Annual meeting of the Southern Association for Institutional Research, Mobile, Alabama. (October 1996).
199216. Dizinno, G. A., & Bates, P., "Using Standardized Tests to Motivate Academic
Development," Annual AAHE Assessment Forum, Miami, Florida. (June 1992).
199115. Dizinno, G. A., & Hall, D., "Involving students in the assessment effort," Annual
AAHE Assessment Forum, San Francisco. (June 1991).
199014. Dizinno, G. A., Kersnowski, A., Meeks, P., & Silva, W., "One year since
Atlanta," Annual AAHE Assessment Forum, Washington, D.C. (June 1990).
198813. Dizinno, G. A., & Arrasmith, D. G., "Relationship between cultural review of test
items and the Mantel- Haenszel statistic," Annual meeting of the AERA/NCME, New Orleans, LA. (April 1988).
12. Arrasmith, D. G., & Dizinno, G. A., "Using the Mantel-Haenszel statistic with test data from Native- American high school students," Annual meeting of the National Council on Measurement in Education, New Orleans, LA. (April 1988).
198511. Dizinno, G. A., "Cross-cultural analyses of evolutionary predictions: Human male
homosexual behavior," Southwestern Comparative Psychological Association. (1985).
198410. Thornhill, R., Thornhill, N., & Dizinno, G. A., "An evolutionary analysis of rape
victim behavior," American Anthropological Association. (1984).9. Thornhill, R., Thornhill, N., & Dizinno, G. A., "An evolutionary analysis of rape
victim behavior," Animal Behavior Society. (1984).8. Dizinno, G. A., "Human male homosexual behavior as a result of intrasexual
selection: A cross-cultural analysis," Animal Behavior Society. (1984).
19787. Whitney, G., Nyby, J., Dizinno, G. A., & Coble, J. R., "Genetic influences on 70
kHz ultrasound production in mice (Mus musculus)," Behavior Genetics Association. (1978).
19776. Nyby, J., Wysocki, C., Whitney, G., & Dizinno, G. A., "Hormonal effects upon
ultrasound-eliciting cues in mice," Eighth International Congress of the International Society of Psychoneuroendocrinology. (1977).
5. Wysocki, C., Nyby, J., Whitney, G., & Dizinno, G. A., "Female urinary sex pheromone in mice: Hormonal manipulations," International Congress of Physiological Sciences. (1977).
19764. Nyby, J., Wysocki, C., Whitney, G., & Dizinno, G. A., "Where is the mouse
ultrasound eliciting pheromone located?," Animal Behavior Society. (1976).3. Dizinno, G. A., Whitney, G., & Nyby, J., "A behavioral response to a releaser
pheromone: Nature and nurture," Behavior Genetics Association. (1976).
19752. Nyby, J., Whitney, G., & Dizinno, G. A., "Social dominance affects ultrasonic
courtship of male mice," Behavior Genetics Association. (1975).
19741. Whitney, G., Dizinno, G. A., & Alpern, M., "Testosterone influences
componenets of courtship in mice," Southeastern Psychological Association, Hollywood, Florida. (1974).
Panel Presentation - Peer-Reviewed/Refereed
20121. Dizinno, G. A. (Coordinator/Organizer), Crisp, G. (Panelist), Pike, G. (Panelist),
Porter, S. (Panelist), & McCormick, A. (Panelist), "Large Scale Surveys: Advantages and Limitations," AIR Annual Forum, Assocation for Institutional Research. (May 2012). (Completed)
Paper - Peer-Reviewed/Refereed
1. Dizinno, G. A. (Author & Presenter), & Harrington, M. (Author & Presenter), "What SACS Reviews Want and Need for a Compliance Report," Annual Meeting, Southern Association for Institutional Research, Southern Association for Institutional Research, Sandestin, FL. (Submitted)
Roundtable Presentation - Peer-Reviewed/Refereed
20081. Dizinno, G. A., "Best Practices in Institutional Effectiveness," Southern
Association of Colleges & Schools, Commission on Colleges. Annual Meeting. (December 2008).
Roundtable Presentation - Peer-Reviewed/Refereed
20111. Dizinno, G. A., & Paton, V., "Should We Use a Consultant?," Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges Annual Meeting. (December 2011).
Workshops - Peer-Reviewed/Refereed
19921. Hughes-Kersnowski, A., Dizinno, G. A., Kersnowski, F., & McIntyre, M. C.,
"Assessing the Humanities Major: An Adaptable Model," Annual AAHE Assessment Forum, Miami, Florida. (June 1992).
Invited Talk - Not Peer-Reviewed/Refereed
201314. Dizinno, G. A., "Student Learning Assessment 101," Amberton University
Faculty Assessment Coordinators, Amberton University, Garland, TX. (October 2013).
13. Ross, L. E. (Author & Presenter), Dizinno, G. A. (Author & Presenter), & Michelle, K. (Author & Presenter), "Writing for AIR Publications," AIR Annual Forum, Assocation for Institutional Research, Long Beach, CA. (May 2013).
201212. Dizinno, G. A., "Assessing Student Learning in Higher Education," Texas Tech
University Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development Center, Lubbock, TX. (April 2012).
200611. Dizinno, G. A., "Newcomer's Orientation, discussion leader," Southern
Association of Colleges & Schools, Commission on Colleges. Annual Meeting. (December 2006).
199310. Dizinno, G. A., "Using the Academic Profile," Educational Testing Service Users
Conferences, Princeton, New Jersey. (April 2, 1993).
19929. Dizinno, G. A., "Using the Academic Profile," Educational Testing Service Users
Conferences, Cincinnatti, Ohio. (October 30, 1992).
19868. Dizinno, G. A., "Rating scale construction and use," New Mexico Leadership
Conference, Ruidoso, New Mexico. (July 1986).7. Dizinno, G. A., "Undergraduate assessment and public school policy in New
Mexico," Educational Testing Service, Invitational Conference on Undergraduate Assessment, Austin, Texas. (June 13, 1986).
6. Dizinno, G. A., "Developmental/Remedial Courses at New Mexico Institutions of Higher Education," Annual ACT Council meeting, Ruidoso, New Mexico. (March 1986).
19855. Dizinno, G. A., "The interview," Women in transition conference, New Mexico
Commission on the Status of Women. (June 12, 1985).
19834. Dizinno, G. A., "Male homosexual behavior: Proximate and ultimate
explanations," Southwestern Comparative Psychology Association. (1983).3. Dizinno, G. A., "Proximate and ultimate causes of male homosexual behavior,"
Vista Sandia Hospital Medical Staff Quarterly Meeting. (September 1983).2. Dizinno, G. A., "Male homosexual behavior: Proximate and ultimate causes,"
University of New Mexico, Department of Psychology. (April 1983).
19751. Nyby, J., Dizinno, G. A., & Wysocki, C., "Ultrasonic communication in mice,"
Invited colloquium, University of Texas at Austin, Department of Psychology, Austin, Texas. (1975).
Roundtable Presentation - Not Peer-Reviewed/Refereed
20062. Dizinno, G. A., "Best Practices in Institutional Effectiveness," Southern
Association of Colleges & Schools, Commission on Colleges. Annual Meeting. (December 2006).
20051. Dizinno, G. A., "Good Practices in Assessment," Southern Association of
Colleges & Schools, Commission on Colleges Annual Meeting. (December 2005).
Scholarship/Research/Creative Works Currently in Progress
3. Dizinno, G. A., & Logan, M., Factors affecting success of student veterans at a Hispanic serving institution
2. Dizinno, G. A., Why setting criteria for assessment results produces no use of results
1. Dizinno, G. A., & Crisp, G., Evaluation of undergraduate campus experiences on success of transfer students
TEACHING
Teaching Interests
Planning and Evaluation in Higher EducationResearch MethodsStatistics
Courses Taught
GraduateThe University of Texas at San Antonio: Master's Level courses in Research MethodsProgram Planning & Evaluation in Higher Education
Doctoral Courses in Descriptive and Comparative Statistics Research Methods Inferential Statistics Proseminar in Educational Leadership
St. Mary's University:Graduate Courses in Intermediate StatisticsAdvanced StatisticsResearch Methods
UndergraduateSAS Corporation: Courses taught to professionals (Engineering, Biochemistry) in Data Exploration ANOVA Regression
St. Mary's University: Undergraduate courses in General Psychology Introductory StatisticsAdjustmentIntroduction to the Social Sciences (Honors Program) University of New Mexico: Undergraduate courses in General PsychologyPsychology of Learning
College of Santa Fe: Undergraduate courses in General PsychologyIntroductory StatisticsResearch MethodsPrinciples of Measurement and Testing University of Albuquerque: Undergraduate courses in General PsychologySocial PsychologyIntroductory StatisticsAbnormal PsychologyExperimental Psychology Social Science Research MethodsDevelopmental Psychology Psychology of Learning
Our Lady of the Lake University: Undergraduate courses in Introductory StatisticsGeneral PsychologySocial PsychologyAbnormal PsychologyExperimental Psychology Psychology of LearningHistory of PsychologyAnimal Behavior
University of Texas at Austin: Undergraduate courses in BiopsychologyIntroductory StatisticsGeneral Psychology (September 1977 - Present )
Directed Student Learning
Dissertation Committee Member. Proposal, (February 9, 2014 - Present).Advised: Jan McKinney
Dissertation Committee Member, (September 2013 - Present).Advised: Roopa Praasad
Dissertation Committee Member, "Effects of standardized testing on minority students." (June 2013 - Present).
Advised: Nakeshia Graves
Dissertation Committee Member, (2013 - Present).Advised: Roopa Praasad
Dissertation Committee Member, "Involvement in a First-Year-Experience Course: What Impact Does it Have on the Collaboration between Academic and Student Affairs Professionals?" In-Process, (June 2012 - December 2012).
Advised: Cheryl Sanchez
Dissertation Committee Chair, "The roles of organizational culture, management strategy, and decision-making process on institutional effectiveness at a four-year public higher education institution." Completed, (September 2009 - December 2011).
Advised: William della Cruz
Dissertation Committee Member, "A comparison between online and traditional learning in an undergraduate higher education environment.", (September 2009 - May 2010).
Advised: David Womack
Dissertation Committee Member, "A multi-method analysis of social support and career sefl-efficacy among gay, lesbian and bisexual persons." (September 2007 - December 2009).
Advised: Martina Sternberg
Dissertation Committee Member, "A group forgiveness intervention for adult male homeless individuals: Effects on forgiveness, rumination, and social connectiveness.", (September 2006 - December 2008).
Advised: Gwen Louden-Gerber
Dissertation Committee Member, "Don't you see me God? A phenomenological study of the resettlement experiences and mental health needs of Somali Bantu refugee women.", (September 2005 - December 2007).
Advised: Ria Baker
Academic Advising
2011 - Present Advised 43 Graduate Students
Other Instructional Activities
2008 Southern Association for Institutional Research, Dizinno, G. and Gardiner, D. Newcomer's Workshop. Annual Meeting of the Southern Association for Institutional Research, Nashville, TN October 2008
2007 Workshop for New Professionals in Institutional Research, Texas Association for Institutional Research, Provide orientation to work of IR offices and TAIR
1997 Texas Association for Institutional Research, Workshop for Newcomer's to IR
SERVICE
Department Service
2013 - Present Committee Member, ELPS Assessment Revision Committee
2013 - Present Committee Member, ELPS Department Merit Review Revision Committee
2011 - 2013 Committee Chair, Higher Education Graduate Programs
2012 - 2013 Train colleagues in use of Digital Measures Faculty Database, Digital Measures Training
2012 Committee Member, Department Faculty Review Advisory Committee
2011 Committee Chair, Department Faculty Review Advisory Committee
1974 - 1975 Committee Member, Department of Psychology Admissions Committee
College Service
2013 - Present Committee Member, Dean's Faculty Advisory Group
2012 Committee Member, College Council
2012 Committee Member, Review of COEHD Research and Statistics Courses
2009 Committee Member, College Faculty Review and Advisory Committee
University Service
2013 - Present Committee Member, Quantitative Literacy Committee, The University of Texas at San Antonio
2007 - Present Committee Member, Enrollment Management Committee, The University of Texas at San Antonio
2005 - 2011 Committee Member, Executive Leadership Council, University of Texas at San Antonio
2004 - 2009 Member, Core User's Group, The University of Texas at San Antonio
2007 - 2008 Member, ad hoc, Team 2016 (Implementation Planning Committee for Strategic Plan), The University of Texas at San Antonio
2006 - 2008 Chairperson, Data Council, The University of Texas at San Antonio
2006 - 2007 Committee Member, University Strategic Planning Committees: Accountability; Enrollment; Mission, Visions, and Values; Central Planning, The University of Texas at San Antonio
2004 - 2007 Committee Member, Executive Leadership Council, University of Texas at San Antonio
2004 - 2007 Member, Core User's Group, University of Texas at San Antonio
2003 - 2007 Task Force Member, Enrollment Management Task Force, St. Mary's University
2006 Committee Member, Information Technology Master Planning Committee, The University of Texas at San Antonio
1995 - 2005 Committee Member, Computing Policies Committee, St. Mary's University
1995 - 2005 Member, Executive Council (i.e., President's executive group), St. Mary's University
1990 - 2005 Committee Member, Retention Committee, St. Mary's University
2003 - 2004 Member; then Chair, University Self-Study for Southern Assoc. of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges Reaffirmation, St. Mary's University
2002 - 2004 Committee Member, University Self-Study Steering Committee, St. Mary's University
2001 - 2004 Committee Chair, Computing Policies Committee, St. Mary's University
2002 - 2004 Committee Member, University Self-Study Steering Committee, St. Mary's University
1992 - 2002 Member, Marianist Forum, St. Mary's University
1999 Member, ad hoc/Data Analyst, Diversity Task Force, St. Mary's University
1992 - 1996 Committee Member, WWW/Internet Committee, St. Mary's University
1994 - 1995 Task Force Chair, Planning & Information Management Task Force, University Strategic Planning, St. Mary's University
1994 - 1995 Committee Member, University Strategic Planning Coordinating Committee, St. Mary's University
1992 - 1994 Committee Chair, Institutional Effectiveness Committee, St. Mary's University
1992 - 1994 Ex Officio, University Purposes Committee, St. Mary's University
1992 - 1994 Co-Director, University Self-Study for Reaffirmation of Accreditation, St. Mary's University
1992 - 1993 Committee Member, Core Curriculum Restructuring Committee, St. Mary's University
1990 - 1992 Committee Member, Core Curriculum Development Committee, St. Mary's University
1990 - 1991 Committee Member, Pre-Law Advisory Committee, St. Mary's University
1989 - 1990 Program Coordinator, Core Curriculum Review Committee, St. Mary's University
1989 - 1990 Committee Member, Faculty Evaluation Committee, St. Mary's
University
1988 - 1990 Committee Member, Project 30 Committee, St. Mary's University
1984 - 1985 Committee Member, Academic Affairs Committee, University of Albuquerque
1984 - 1985 Committee Member, Academic Affairs Committee, University of Albuquerque
1983 - 1985 Member, Learning Resources Center Advisory Board, University of Albuquerque
1978 - 1981 Committee Member, Faculty Ethics Committee, Our Lady of the Lake University
1978 - 1981 Committee Member, Facilities & Finance Committee, Our Lady of the Lake University
1978 - 1981 Committee Member, Faculty Ethics Committee, Our Lady of the Lake University
1978 - 1981 Committee Member, Faculty Ethics Committee, Our Lady of the Lake University
UT System Service
2011 - 2012 Committee Member, UT System Faculty Advisory Committee, System Dashboard and Faculty Productivity
Professional Service
2013 - Present Program Organizer, Association for Institutional Research Annual Forum
2013 - Present Editor, The Review of Higher Education
2013 Reviewer, Conference Paper, American Educational Research Association
2013 Reviewer, Conference Paper, Association for the Study of Higher Education
2011 - 2013 Editor, Association for Institutional Research
2012 Reviewer, Conference Paper, American Educational Research Association
2012 Reviewer, Conference Paper, Association for the Study of Higher Education
2008 - 2012 Trainer, Southern Association of Colleges & Schools - Commission on Colleges
2011 Reviewer, Conference Paper, American Educational Research Association
2011 Reviewer, Conference Paper, Association for the Study of Higher Education
2009 - 2010 Committee Member, Association for Institutional Research Ad Hoc Committee on Governance
2007 - 2009 Committee Member, Association for Institutional Research Ethics Committee
2006 - 2008 Committee Member, Association for Institutional Research Track 6 Proposal Review Committee
2006 - 2008 Committee Member, Southern Association of Colleges & Schools - Commission on Colleges Committee to Develop Training Curriculum and Materials for Institutional Effectiveness Evaluators
2000 - 2007 Committee Representative, Society of College and University Planners Mid-Continent Division
1998 - 2000 Committee Member, Association for Institutional Research Evaluation Committee
1992 Committee Member, Western Association of Schools and Colleges Visting Committee
1984 - 1985 Los Lunas Hospital Institutional Review Board
Public Service
1997 - 1999 City of San Antonio Mayor's Task Force on Technology Implementation subcommittee on Information & Access
1984 - 1987 State of New Mexico Department of Corrections Advisory Board for the Juvenile Re-Integration Center
Consulting
2013 - Present Accreditation, Amberton University, Garland, TX
2010 - Present Accreditation, Texas Tech University, Lubbock
2013 Accreditation, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
2012 Accreditation, Florida State College at Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL
2011 - 2012 Accreditation, The University of Texas at El Paso
2011 Accreditation, David Carter Accreditation Services, LLC, Atlanta, GA
2011 Accreditation, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX
2011 Accreditation, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
2011 Texas A&M University Health Science Center
2010 - 2011 Accreditation, The University of Houston - Clear Lake
2009 - 2010 Accreditation, Art Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
2009 - 2010 Accreditation, Everglades University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
2009 Accreditation, Amberton University, Garland, TX
2009 Accreditation, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA
2008 - 2009 Accreditation, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
2008 Accreditation, Jacksonville Institute of Art & Design, Jacksonville, FL
2002 Accreditation, Southern University at Shreveport, Shreveport, LA
2000 - 2001 Accreditation, Schreiner University, Kerrville, TX
1997 Accreditation, Santa Clara University, School of Arts & Sciences, Santa Clara, CA
1989 - 1994 For Profit Organization, USAA Insurance Co., San Antonio, TX
1991 Accreditation, The University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX
1985 - 1987 Government, Los Alamos National Laboratories, Los Alamos, NM
Awards, Honors, and Biographical Listings
2004 James R. Montgomery Distinguished Service Award, Southern Association for Institutional Research
Professional Memberships
2011 - Present American Educational Research Association
2009 - Present Association for the Study of Higher Education
2000 - Present Association for Institutional Research
1994 - Present Southern Association for Institutional Research
1994 - Present Texas Association for Institutional Research
1998 - 2011 Society for College and University Planners
Faculty Development Activities Attended
1998 Workshop, NCES National Database Training, National Center for Educational Statistics, Washington, D.C.