Todd Zakrajsek
P.O. Box 401
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-0401
Email: toddzakrajsek@gmail.com
Tel: 919.270.6306
Education
Ohio University - 1991
Ph.D., Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Ohio University - 1987
M.S., Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Lake Superior State University - 1985
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology
Work/Teaching Experience
Associate Professor
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
2012 – Present
Associate Director of Fellowship Programs in Department of Family Medicine & Teaching Consultant for the School of Medicine Academy of Educators. For both positions develop faculty resources pertaining to teaching, leadership, and scholarly endeavors.
Director
Lilly Conferences on College and University Teaching and Learning
2003 – Present
Executive Director
Academy of Educators - UNC School of Medicine
2013 – 2015
Working in partnership with the facutly director of the UNC AOE, as executive director I propose, develop, and support identified initiatives related to teaching; support engagement and outreach initiatives; assist with an evaluation and dissemination strategy to assess impact of the AOE; and build the national recognition of the UNC AOE. Essentially, I work to support faculty in the School of Medicine with respect to effective teaching and engaged student learning.
Teaching Consultant
Academy of Educators – UNC School of Medicine
2012 – 2013
Develop resources for faculty in area of teaching and learning within the School of Medicine. Provide peer evaluation/feedback and assist with events. Primary areas of interest include Evidence Informed Teaching, Active/Engaged Learning, Assessment, and Interprofessionalism. After 8 months in this position was promoted to Executive Director.
Executive Director
Center for Faculty Excellence, University of North Carolina
2008 – 2012
Major Duties: Managed staff of 10 full-time employees and budget of approximately $1.2M. I was responsible for assisting the faculty director with expanding the services of the Center for Teaching and Learning, which had focused specifically on providing faculty with instructional support. The charge of the revised center included faculty support in the areas of teaching, research, leadership, and to coordinate e-learning policies.
Director
Faculty Center for Innovative Teaching, Central Michigan University
2001 - 2008
Director of Faculty Development. Also conducted workshops and training for university faculty.
Associate Professor of Psychology
Southern Oregon University
1994 - 2001
Tenured Associate Professor of Psychology. Areas of specialty I/O Psychology, Learning and Memory, History, and Statistics/Research Design.
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology
Albion College
1992 - 1994
Taught in the psychology department. Classes included Introductory Psychology; Learning and Memory; Cognitiion; Social Psychology; Industrial and Organizational Psychology; History of Psychology; Research Methods; and Personality.
Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
Lake Superior State
1989 - 1990
Taught in the psychology department on the quarter system with a 6-4-5 teaching load. The first semester I had three sections of Introduction to Psychology with 200 students each, one section of Behavior Modification, and one section of Computer Applications in the Social Sciences.
2010 - present
2010 - present
Current & Recent Board Memberships
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09/10 – Present Journal on Centers for Teaching and Learning
08/09 – Present International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
09/08 – Present Higher Education Teaching Learning Portal
05/03 – Present Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching and Learning
08/02 – Present Journal of Excellence in College Teaching
2011 - 2015 Teacher Education Initiative - Microsoft
2009 - 2015 Education Research Initiative - Lenovo Computer
Selected Committee Experience
08/13 – 8/17 National Academies Steering Committee (Academy of Educators National Organization - Co-Chair 2015-16)
12/12 – 07/15 Task Force on Professionalism (UNC)
02/13 – 07/15 Education Committee (UNC)
09/10 – 05/14 Innovative Higher Education – Journal
09/11 – 03/12 Center for Educational Excellence in Pharmacy Advisory Committee (UNC)
09/10 – 03/12 IT Governance Committee (UNC)
09/10 – 03/12 Sustainability Advisory Committee (UNC)
09/08 – 03/12 School of Nursing Faculty Development Steering Committee (UNC)
08/02 – 03/12 Professional Organizational Developers Network (National Faculty Developers Organization)
07/11 – 01/12 Classroom Policy Steering Committee (UNC)
10/04 – 05/08 Campus Vision Priority Task force on Teaching and Learning - Chair 2007-2008 (CMU)
08/01 – 08/08 CMU Excellence in Teaching Awards (CMU)
09/04 – 05/07 Technology Planning Board (CMU)
09/04 – 08/05 Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Subcommitee (CMU)
06/04 – 09/04 Co-Chair Search Committee (CMU)
09/99 – 06/01 Academic Affairs Council on Teaching and Learning - Chair (SOU)
09/98 – 06/01 Instructional Enhancement Discussion Group - Facilitator (SOU)
09/94 – 06/01 Psychology Department Committees (SOU)
09/99 – 06/00 Teaching Learning and Technology Roundtable - Co-Facilitator (SOU)
09/99 – 06/00 School of Social Sciences Personnel Committee (SOU)
09/98 – 06/00 Enrollment Management Committee (SOU)
09/97 – 06/00 Faculty Senate (SOU)
09/98 – 06/99 Affirmative Action Committee (SOU)
09/98 – 05/99 Human Subjects Review Committee (SOU)
09/96 – 02/99 Three-year Baccalaureate Degree Committee (SOU)
09/96 – 06/98 Technology Resource Fee Advisory Commitee - Co Chair (SOU)
Grants and Awards
2002 - 2006 $419,006 Co-PI of FIPSE grant directed toward faculty development of adult learners in the College of Extended Learning
1999 - 2002 $237,968 Research Coordinator for National Institute of Justice Grant on Coordinated Services Related to Sex Offenders
1999 - 2000 $350 Carpenter Travel Grant
1998 - 1999 $1,600 Professional Development Grant
1998 - 1999 $500 Carpenter Travel Grant
1997 - 1998 $500 Carpenter Travel Grant
1996 - 1997 $1,600 Professional Development Award
1996 - 1997 $500 Carpenter Travel Grant
1995 - 1996 $1,200 Professional Development Award
Publications
Zakrajsek, T.D. (Contract signed: In process). Excellent teacher series (10 Volume series on advances in teaching and learning). Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing.
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Zakrajsek, T.D. & Bailey, D. (Contract signed: In process). Understanding how we learn: Applying key educational psychology concepts in the classroom. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing.
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Haras, C., Taylor, S.C, Zakrajsek, T., Ginsberg, M., & Glover, J. (2017). Promising practices in assessment of faculty development outcomes. In C. Haras, S.C. Taylor, M.D. Sorcinelle, and L.von-Hoene (Eds). Institutional Commitment to Teaching Excellent: Assessing the Impacts and Outcomes of Faculty Development. Washington, DC: American Council on Education.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (2017). The MVP model as an organizing framework for neuroscience findings related to learning. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 152, 27 – 37.
Harrington, C., & Zakrajsek, T.D. (2017). Dynamic lecturing: Research-based strategies to enhance lecture effectiveness. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing.
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Major, C.H., Harris, M.S., & Zakrajsek, T.D. (2015). Teaching for learning: 101 intentionally designed educational activities to put students on the path to success. New York, NY; Routledge University Press.
Mount H, Zakrajsek T, Huffman M, Deffenbacher B, Gallagher K, Skinker B, Rivard G, Benson S, Buckman F, Dancel R, Jackson J, Michael M, Viera AJ. (2015). Text messaging to improve resident knowledge: a randomized controlled trial. Family Med. 20 pp
Zakrajsek, T.D. (2014). Developing learning in faculty: Seeking expert assistance from colleagues. In, P.L. Eddy (Ed.). Connecting learning across the institution. New Directions in Higher Education, No. 165. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Royal, K.D., Akers, K.S., Lybarger, M.A., & Zakrajsek, T.D. (2014). Using social network analysis to evaluate research productivity and collaborations. Journal of Faculty Development. Vol. 28(1). Pp x – xx. (Peer reviewed)
Doyle. T., & Zakrajsek, T.D. (2013). The new science of learning: How to learn in harmony with your brain. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (January, 2013). Scholarly teaching: Suggestions for a road more traveled. International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Vol. 7, No. 1.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (February, 2011). Magic of Learning, NEA Higher Education Advocate, Thriving in Academe, 5 – 8. http://www.nea.org/assets/img/PubAdvocate/Feb2011AdvOnline.pdf (invited)
Zakrajsek, T.D. (2010). Important skills and knowledge. In, K.J. Gillespie & D.L. Robertson (Ed.), A guide to faculty development (2nd Ed.), pp 83-98. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (invited)
Zakrajsek, T.D. (2008). Effective teaching when class size grows. American Psychological Society Observer, Vol. 20(5), 24-26. Later reprinted in Lessons learned (Vol. 3): Practical advice for the teaching of psychology. Published by American Psychological Society. (invited)
Langford-Von Glahn, S. J., Zakrajsek, T., and Pletcher-Rood, S. (2008). Teaching students with Asperger Syndrome (and other disabilities) in the college classroom: Creating an inclusive learning environment. Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 19, 103-129. (peer reviewed)
Zakrajsek, T.D. (2006). Using evaluation data to improve teaching effectiveness. In P. Seldin (ed), Evaluating faculty performance. Anker Publishing: Bolton, MA. (invited)
Kuhlenschmidt, S., Kuehn, K., & Zakrajsek, T. (2005). Making the most of your campus teaching and learning center. The Department Chair Newsletter, Vol 16(1), p. 18 - 20. (invited)
Zakrajsek, T.D. (2004). Teaching a course you feel unprepared to teach. American Psychological Society Observer, Vol. 17(11), 24-26. Later reprinted in Lessons learned (Vol. 2): Practical advice for the teaching of psychology. Published by American Psychological Society. (invited)
Zakrajsek, T.D. (2003). Promoting academic excellence. American Psychological Society Observer, Vol. 16(4). (invited)
Zakrajsek, T.D. (1999). Instructor’s manual to accompany Halonen and Santrock’s “Psychology: Contexts and applications (3rd ed.).” Boston: McGraw-Hill. (invited)
Aytes, K.E., Olsen, S.S., Zakrajsek, T.D., Murray, P., Ireson, R. (1999). Cognitive-behavioral treatment for sex offenders: An examination of recidivism for participants of the sex offender risk reduction program in Jackson County, Oregon. Perspectives: American Probation and Parole Association. (peer reviewed)
Zakrajsek, T.D. (1998). Statistical primer for introductory psychology CD-ROM and web page. New York: McGraw-Hill. (invited)
Zakrajsek, T.D. (1998). The lecture. American Psychological Society Observer, Vol. 11(2), 24-26. Later reprinted in Lessons learned: Practical advice for the teaching of psychology. Published by American Psychological Society. (invited)
Zakrajsek, T.D. (1996). Student study guide to accompany Peterson's "Introduction to psychology: Behavior in context." Boston: Addison, Wesley, Longman. (invited)
Zakrajsek, T.D. (1995). Instructor's manual to accompany Feldman's "Elements of psychology". New York: McGraw-Hill.(invited)
Waters, L.K., & Zakrajsek, T.D. (1991). The construct validity of four Protestant ethnic attitude scales. Educational and Psychological Measurements, 51, 117-122. (peer reviewed)
Zakrajsek, T.D., Waters, L.K., Popovich, P.M., Craft, S., & Hampton, W.T. (1990). Convergent validity of scales measuring computer-related attitudes. Educational and Psychological Measurements, 50, 343-349. (peer reviewed)
Zakrajsek, T.D., & Appel, M.A., (1990). Independent study course guide for Psychology 121: Elementary statistics for the behavioral sciences. Ohio University. (invited)
Waters, L.K., & Zakrajsek, T.D. (1990). Correlates of need for cognition total and subscale scores. Educational and Psychological Measurements, 50, 213-217. (peer reviewed)
Waters, L.K., Martelli, T.A., Zakrajsek, T.D., & Popovich, P.M. (1988). Factor analysis of two measures of attitudes toward statistics. Educational and Psychological Measurements, 48, 1037-1041. (peer reviewed)
Waters, L.K., Martelli, T.A., Zakrajsek, T.D., & Popovich, P.M. (1988). Attitudes toward statistics: An evaluation of multiple measures. Educational and Psychological Measurements, 48, 513-516. (peer reviewed)
Popovich, P.M., Hyde, K., Zakrajsek, T.D., & Blumer, C. (1987). Development of the attitudes toward computer usage scale. Educational and Psychological Measurements, 47, 261-269. (peer reviewed)
Presentations
Mount H, Deffenbacher B, Huffman M, Gallagher K, Skinker B, Rivard G, Benson S, Dancel R, Hayes M, Buckman F, Jackson J, Viera A,
Zakrajsek T.D. Using Text Messaging as an Educational Method in Residency Programs. Oral presentation at the 47th STFM Annual Spring Conference; 2014 May 3-7; San Antonio, TX.
Benson S, Zakrajsek T.D., Mount H, Huffman M, Gallagher K, Skinker B, Rivard G, Benson S, Dancel R, Hayes M, Buckman F, Jackson J, Viera A. Evaluation of a Text Messaging Intervention to Improve Resident Exam Scores. Oral presentation at the 47th STFM Annual Spring Conference; 2014 May 3-7; San Antonio, TX.
Deffenbacher B, Huffman M, Gallagher K, Skinker B, Rivard G, Benson S, Dancel R, Hayes M, Buckman F, Jackson J, Mount H, Zakrajsek T.D., Viera A. What Do Residents Think About Using Text Messages to Improve Their Knowledge? Poster presentation at the 47th STFM Annual Spring Conference; 2014 May 3-7; San Antonio, TX.
Weir, Sam, Brock, D. & Zakrajsek, T.D. (May 3 – 7, 2014). Structured Mentoring to Develop the Next Generation of Faculty in Family Medicine. Poster presentation at the 47th STFM Annual Spring Conference; 2014 May 3-7; San Antonio, TX.
Huffman, M., Mount, H., Rivard, G., Benson, S., Dancel, R., Deffenbacher, B., Gallagher, K., Michael, M., Jackson, J., Skinker, B., Viera, A.,
Zakrajsek, T.D., & Buckman, F. (January 31, 2014). How to use text messaging to teach. Presented at the 40th Annual STFM Conference on Medical Student Education. Nashville, TN.
Zakrajsek, T.D., Royal, K., Newton, W., Hedgpeth, M., Gilliland, K. (November 4, 2013). Trained teaching faculty members: Championing the cause for education. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association of American Medical Colleges. Philadelphia, PA.
Skinker, B., Deffenbacher, B., Mount, H., Zakrajsek, T.D., Benson, S., Buckman, F., Dancel, R., Gallagher, K., Huffman, M., Jackson, J., Michael, M. (November 1, 2013). What do residents think about using text messages to improve their knowledge? A qualitative study of resident feedback. Poster presentation at the 32nd Annual FMEC Northeast Regional Meeting of Family Medicine Educational Consortium. Philadelphia, PA.
Zakrajsek, T.D., Royal, K.D., Newton, W.P., Hedgpeth, M., Gilliland, K.O. (November, 2013). Trained teaching faculty members: Championing the cause of education. Accepted for presentation at the AAMC 2013 Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, PA.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (May 3, 2013). Three research-based findings and two activities that will change the way you teach. Presented at the 46th Annual STFM Spring Conference. Baltimore, MD.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (March 16, 2013). Looking at the Next 25 Years: What Needs to Change (and What Better Not)? Closing plenary address at the 25th Annual Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching. Pomona, CA.
Zakrajsek, T.D., & Loeb, J. (November 16, 2012). What Research Tells Us About How People Learn. Co-Plenary Address at the 32nd Annual Lilly Conference on College Teaching, Oxford, OH.
Zakrajsek T.D. (February 8, 2012). Teaching for learning: An evidence-based examination of key pedagogical concepts. Opening plenary address at the 4th Annual Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy. Blacksburg, VA.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (January 24, 2012). Metacognition and teaching: Engaging adult learners. 2012 Pediatric Nephrology Fellows Meeting. Palm Harbor, FL.
Zakrajsek, T.D., (July 20, 2011). How students learn: Strategies for teaching from cognitive, social, and physiological psychology. Presented at the 36th Annual International Conference on Improving University Teaching. Bielefeld, Germany.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (June 30, 2011). Overcoming apathy and creating excitement in the bioscience classroom. Opening plenary address for the International Conference on Effective Learning in the Biosciences. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Neal, E., & Zakrajsek, T.D. (February 6, 2011). The good, the bad, and the counterintuitive: How evidence-based teaching can correct the commonsense approach to instruction. Closing plenary address for the Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching. Greensboro, NC.
Zakrajsek, T.D., (January 12, 2011). Research-based strategies for improving teaching and learning. Niagara University International Conference on Teaching and Learning. Opening keynote presentation. Niagara, NY.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (March 4, 2010). Implications for teaching from social psychology. Featured speaker at Lilly Arctic Institute on Innovations and Excellence in Teaching: Celebrating the Learning Community and the Community of Learners. Valdez, AK.
Zakrajsek, T.D., Reeder, M., & Lewis, K. (October 28, 2010). Getting started: Workshop for new faculty developers. Invited full day workshop for the 33rd Annual Conference of the Professional and Organizational Developers Network in Higher Education. St. Louis, Missouri.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (May 20, 2010). Creating excitement in the classroom: Strategies for teaching from the psychology of learning. Conference plenary presentation for the 4th Annual Conference on Teaching and Learning. Rochester, MI.
Zakrajsek, T.D., & Persky, A. (February 7, 2010). Evidence-based teaching: Studies directly related to student learning. Closing plenary address for the Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching, Greensboro, NC.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (July 17, 2009). Three key research findings and two activities that will change the way you teach. Closing plenary address at the 34th Annual International Conference on Improving University Teaching. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Schmier, L., & Zakrajsek, T.D. (February 22, 2009). How who we are impacts how we help others. Closing plenary address at the Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching, Greensboro, NC.
Eison, J., & Zakrajsek, T.D. (February 17, 2008). Overcoming apathy and creating excitement in the classroom. Closing Plenary at Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching, Greensboro, NC.
McKeachie, W., & Zakrajsek, T.D. (October 4, 2008). Teaching tips for pervasive learning challenges. Plenary address at 7th Annual Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching, Traverse City, MI.
Zakrajsek,T.D. (October 10, 2007). Energizing the classroom experience: Teaching strategies from the psychology of learning. Preconference Workshop for the Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, Columbus,OH.
Zakrajsek, T.D., (May 18, 2007). Understanding student behavior and creating effective learning environments. Plenary for Teaching Professor Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (October 28, 2006). Impact of motivation and emotion on learning. Presented at the 31rst Annual Conference of the Professional Organizational Developers Network – Portland, OR.
Zakrajsek, T.D., & Burdett, M. (November 19, 2005). Teaching well with technology: A focus on learning. Invited presentation for 25th Annual Lilly Conference on College Teaching, Miami University, Oxford, OH.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (July 11, 2005). Maximizing learning in large classes: Strategies for teachers. Workshop for 30th Annual International Conference on Improving Undergraduate Teaching Conference – Pittsburgh, PA.
Zakrajsek, T.D. & Riordan, C.A. (April 11, 2005). Faculty development and accreditation in research intensive universities: Integration of teaching, learning, and technology support. Invited address for the 111th Annual meeting of the Higher Learning Commission – A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (November 6, 2004). Identifying and responding to critical moments in the classroom. Presented at the 29th Annual Conference of the Professional Organizational Developers Network – Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (June 17, 2004). How students learn: Strategies for teaching form the psychology of learning. Invited workshop at the 29th Annual International Conference on Improving Undergraduate Teaching Conference – Bern, Switzerland.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (April 3, 2004). Crafting an environment FOR students: Strategies for teaching from the psychology of learning. Invited address for the 7th Annual Lilly East Conference on College and University Teaching, Towson, MD.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (March 19, 2004). Creating a positive learning environment through mindful teaching. Invited plenary address for the 16th Annual Lilly West Conference on College and University Teaching, Pomona, CA.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (February 27, 2004). So each may learn: Creating positive learning environments for students. Presented at 19th Annual LAND Conference, Traverse City, MI.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (November 22, 2003). Teaching students how to learn: Strategies from learning theory you can include in any class. Invited presentation for 24th Annual Lilly Conference on College Teaching, Miami University, Oxford, OH.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (November 20, 2003). How and why students learn. Opening plenary address presentation for 23rd National Annual Lilly Conference on College Teaching, Oxford, OH.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (October 10, 2003). Maximizing learning: Strategies for the classroom and for professional development. Presented at the 28th Annual Conference of the Professional Organizational Developers Network – Denver, CO.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (June 17, 2003). Building quality learning environments through mindful teaching. Plenary address at the 28th Annual International Conference on Improving Undergraduate Teaching Conference – Vaxjo, Sweden.
Zakrajsek, T.D., & Ivanitskaya, L. ( April 12, 2003). Active learning methods to maximize student learning and long-term retention. Presented at 18th Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology – Orlando, FL.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (November 22, 2002). Academic time management: Setting priorities, dealing with deadlines, and taking control of your professional life. Invited presentation for 22nd Annual Lilly Conference on College Teaching, Miami University, Oxford, OH.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (November 22, 2002). How to raise your student rating scores WITHOUT lowering your academic standards. Presented at 22nd Annual Lilly Conference on College Teaching, Miami University, Oxford, OH.
Coward, P., Finelli, C., & Zakrajsek, T.D. (October 12, 2002). Out of thin air: Building a teaching development center. 27th Annual Conference of the Professional Organizational Developers Network, Atlanta, GA.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (October 12, 2002). Lessons from psychology of learning: Why active learning is critical. 27th Annual Conference of the Professional Organizational Developers Network, Atlanta, GA.
Zakrajsek, T.D., & Major, C. (January 8, 2002). Introduction to the scholarship of teaching. Presented at Faculty Development workshop at Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (November 17, 2001). Strategic planning for your own academic path. Invited presentation for 21rst Annual Lilly Conference on College Teaching, Miami University, Oxford, OH.
Zakrajsek, T. (October, 13, 2001). Developing and sustaining an inaugural center for teaching and learning. Presented at 26th Annual Conference of the Professional Organizational Developers Network, St Louis, MO.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (April 20, 2001). Scholarship of teaching in mathematics. Invited plenary address for AAMTYC (American Association of Mathematics in Two-Year Colleges). Skamania Lodge, Columbia Gorge, OR.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (March 2, 2001). Developing a personal mission statement: Strategic planning for your own academic path. Invited opening plenary presentation for the Lilly Conference on College & University Teaching - West, Lake Arrowhead, CA.
Zakrajsek, T.D., & Young, L. (November 10, 2000). The courage to change: Planning and reflection for success in the academy. Presented at the 25th Annual Meeting of the Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia.
Hubbard, S.E. & Zakrajsek, T.D. (April 15, 2000). Affective characteristics of children with reactive attachment disorder. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Portland, OR.
Zakrajsek, T.D., & Evans, B. (April 16, 2000). The relationship between competence and confidence on statistical examinations. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Portland, OR.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (March 5, 2000 - Invited closing Plenary Presentation). Importance of developing of a personal mission statement in the academy. Lilly Conference on College & University Teaching - West, Lake Arrowhead, CA.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (February 5, 2000). Development of a cross-campus teaching, learning, technology discussion group. Presented at the 8th AAHE Conference on Faculty Roles and Rewards. New Orleans, LA.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (February 5, 2000). Recognizing pockets of work and moving toward a coherent theme of Scholarly Teaching on your campus. Invited presentation at the 8th AAHE Conference on Faculty Roles and Rewards. New Orleans, LA.
Rowland, P. & Zakrajsek, T.D. (April 28, 1999). Using student outcomes as a catalyst for change in the academic department. Invited symposium presented at the Annual Meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Irvine, CA.
Zakrajsek, T.D., Landes, J., & Uzelac, S. (May 23, 1998). The development of the academic behavior identification form. Presented at the 10th Annual American Psychological Society Meeting, Washington, DC.
O'Connor, A.H., Williams, K.L., & Zakrajsek, T.D. (May 23, 1998). The impact of preflight anxiety on attitudes of airline passengers. Presented at the 10th Annual American Psychological Society Meeting, Washington, DC.
Geiken, L.J., & Zakrajsek, T.D. (May 22, 1998). Helping behavior directed toward the developmentally disabled: A field study. Presented at the 10th Annual American Psychological Society Meeting, Washington, DC.
Rubenson, D. & Zakrajsek, T.D. (March 24, 1998). Using explicit student outcomes as a catalyst to restructure learning. Presented at 1998 National Conference on Higher Education, Atlanta, GA.
Hopkins-Powell, S., Lange, J., & Zakrajsek, T.D. (March 22, 1998). The accelerated baccalaureate: Design and implementation. Presented at 1998 National Conference on Higher Education, Atlanta, GA.
England, K., Olsen, S., & Zakrajsek, T.D. (January 6, 1998). Evaluation research on collaborative approaches addressing crime and delinquency. Presented at American Probation and Parole Association Winter Training Institute, Orlando, FL.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (January 4, 1998). Development and Assessment of an Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree in Psychology. Presented at the 20th Annual National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, St. Petersburg Beach, FL.
Zakrajsek, T. D., Fujitsubo, L. C., & Snodgrass, J. J. (May, 1997). Personality differences between celibate and non-celibate college students. Presented at the 9th Annual American Psychological Society Meeting, Washington, DC.
Aytes, K.E, Zakrajsek, T.D., & Olsen, S.S. (May, 1997). Cognitive-behavioral treatment for sex offenders: A look at recidivism. Presented at the 9th Annual American Psychological Society Meeting, Washington, DC.
DeCarvalho, L.T., & Zakrajsek, T.D. (April, 1997). Physical, psychological, and spiritual components of chronic low back pain. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Seattle, WA.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (January 3, 1997). Development of outcome assessment for the psychology major. Presented at the 19th Annual National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, St. Petersburg Beach, FL.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (June 29, 1996). Classroom resources for the introductory psychology teacher: Where they are located and activities that shouldn't be missed. Presented at the 8th Annual American Psychological Society Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Fujitsubo, L.C., Zakrajsek, T.D., & Snodgrass, J.J. (April 11, 1996). Personality factors affecting sexual choices and decision making. Presented at Annual Meeting of the Western Psychological Association, San Jose, CA.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (April 7, 1995). Effect of memory on the performance appraisal process. Invited address presented at West Virginia Psychological Association Spring Conference, Charleston, WV.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (January 6, 1995). Activity for teaching classical conditioning concepts. Presented at 17th Annual National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, St. Petersburg Beach, FL.
Holbrook, J.K., Evans, L.M., & Zakrajsek, T.D. (June, 1994). Refining scaled judgments: Reaction time evidence for a multi-stage performance rating process. Presented at 6th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Society, Washington, DC.
Zakrajsek, T.D., Evans, L.M., & Holbrook, J.K. (June, 1994). Evaluative judgments are on-line and behavioral judgments are memory-based: Clarifying conflicting conclusions. Presented at 6th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Society, Washington, DC.
Evans, L.M., & Zakrajsek, T.D. (June, 1993). Societal influences on adolescent gender role attitudes: Evidence of declining stereotypes. Presented at 5th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Society, Chicago IL.
McHugh, H. & Zakrajsek, T.D. (June, 1993). Letters of recommendation: Effects of location and relevancy of unfavorable information. Presented at 5th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Society, Chicago IL.
Zakrajsek, T.D., Lassiter, G.D., & Waters, L.K. (June, 1993). Performance appraisal accuracy as a function of the observation of behavior. Presented at 5th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Society, Chicago IL.
Davis, K.J., & Zakrajsek, T.D. (April, 1992). Recall of product names in advertising: Role orientation, self-monitoring, and image vs. quality appeal. Presented at West Michigan Student's Psychology Conference, Allendale, MI.
Wood, J.C., & Zakrajsek, T.D. (April, 1992). Instructor evaluations: Saliency of individual dimensions. Presented at 1992 West Michigan Student's Psychology Conference, Allendale, MI.
Zakrajsek, T.D., Waters, L.K., & Wolfe, C. (June, 1991). Effect of need for cognition on advertising strategies. Presented at 3rd Annual Convention of the American Psychological Society, Washington, D.C.
Zakrajsek, T.D., Blender, W., & Cox, B. (August, 1990). Image vs. quality orientation of textual advertisements: Further understanding of the psychology of advertising. Presented at 98th Annual American Psychological Association Meeting, Boston, MA.
Zakrajsek, T.D., & Popovich, P.M. (April, 1988). Survivor behavior in layoff situations under piece-rate and hourly-rate pay conditions. Presented at 9th Annual Industrial-Organizational/ Organizational-Behavior Conference, Toledo, OH.
Zakrajsek, T.D., & Zakrajsek, D.A. (August, 1987). Readability and comprehension of computer manuals. Presented at 95th Annual American Psychological Association Meeting, New York, NY.
Zakrajsek, T.D. (April, 1987). Comprehension of Apple Computer manuals. Presented at Undergraduate/Graduate Psychology Student Conference, Toledo, OH.
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