Instructor Information
My Workload and Office Schedule
My Educational Philosophy and Expectations for Students
Columbia State's 2008 Academic Calendar
Columbia State Psychology Course Offerings:
Course Descriptions & Specific Info for Students Enrolled in My Courses
Introduction to Psychology (PSY 203)
Psychology of Adjustment (PSY 205)
Developmental Psychology: Lifespan (PSY 206)
Writing Resources for Students
APA Writing Style - The Owl at Purdue
APA 5th Edition Model Paper (Adobe Reader required) - This is an outstanding resource!
Note: All papers done in my courses are written using APA formatting and writing guidelines. Students enrolled in my courses are advised to become familiar with this style.
MLA Writing Style - The Owl at Purdue
The Writing Center @ Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne
A Guide to Writing in Psychology
Saving in rich text format (.rtf): All writing assignments in my course must be saved in rich text format. Below are links that may help you with this:
Learning Improvement Resources
Academic Success Center @ Columbia State
VARK - A Guide to Your Learning Style
TBR's Universities and Community Colleges Directory
10 Characteristics of Adult Learners
Learning Strategies: Maximizing Your Academic Experience
Links to Psychological Informational Resources on the Web
Psych Classroom @ AllPsychOnline
Theory Into Practice (TIP) Database
Classics in the History of Psychology
Psychology WWW Virtual Library
The Psi Cafe_A Psychology Resource
History & Philosophy of Psychology
Dictionary of Philosophy of Mind
Fenichel's Current Topics in Psychology
Psychological Organizations and Associations
American Psychological Association
Tennessee Psychological Association
Mental Health Services near Columbia, TN
(This is simply a directory of addresses and phone numbers of service providers within at least 50 miles of Columbia, Tennessee. The following link should NOT be construed as medical advice in any way!)
Miscellaneous Favorite Web links
These links provide you with some insight into my quirky, but reflective personality!
RottenTomatoes.com: Because I am a huge movie buff, I often go to this site for the some of the best reviews on the Internet!
StarTrek.com: Yes, I am a proud Trekkie - "Live long and prosper." If you are also a Trekkie, visit this site for the latest Star Trek info.
MSNBC.com: My favorite source for a fuller spectrum of news.
Space.com: One of my scholarly interests is astronomy. This site is great for fellow astro geeks. This site also has great Wallpapers for your PC desktop!
OpenOffice.org: This site offers a full productivity office suite for FREE (really). The suite is comparable to high price suites like Microsoft Office and WordPerfect as well as fully compatible. Check it out and see what you think. (DO NOT download any third-party software onto Columbia State's computers!)
Adobe Downloads: You simply cannot live without Adobe☺. Download the latest Reader and Flash Player from this site. (DO NOT download any third-party software onto Columbia State's computers!)
Skeptic's Dictionary: I regularly lecture about the importance of being a good critical thinker and a healthy skeptic. This site offers alternative and empirical explanations for common paranormal phenomena.
Parapsychological Association: I also regularly talk about the fact that a very small percentage of paranormal phenomena cannot be explained via empirical arguments and scientific evidence. I tell students that being a good critical thinker not only entails having a healthy dose of skepticism, but it also entails remaining open to the possibility of events. Check this site out for another view.
MarvelDirectory.com: I love Marvel Comics, especially The X-men and Spider-man. This site offers a great directory to nearly all of the characters of the Marvel Universe.
The Batman: My all-time favorite comic book hero is The Batman, who has no superpowers and relies only on advance scientific skill, keen detective abilities, and a genius level intellect to solve problems and fight crime. I think he has the coolest and most well-developed collection of villains and the comic itself has stood the test of time. This link takes you to a very good Wikipedia entry on the "Dark Knight".
VirtualReligion.net: Another scholarly interest of mine is theology and comparative religion. This site is a great source for information on various world religions and systems of belief.
The Moderate Voice: I believe that our socio-political sphere is too dominated by far left and far right voices. The Moderate Voice is a great news blog that offers insightful news analysis and commentary across the socio-political spectrum. I love this site!
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: I am a philosopher at heart and I used this resource all the time during my undergraduate years studying philosophy. It provides wonderful information on various topics.
American Humanist Association: I study, promote, and live by a humanist philosophy concerning all things. I invite students and visitors to explore this link to learn more about humanist philosophy.
