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Canyon College


Sandra M. Harris, Ph.D., M.Ed., MA, B.A.
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Biographical Information


Education:

Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849
Major: Educational Psychology
Degree: Doctorate

Auburn University, Auburn AL 36849
Major: School Psychometry
Degree: Master of Education

California State University
San Bernardino, CA 92407
Major: Psychology
Degree: Master of Arts

California State University
San Bernardino, CA 92407
Major: Psychology Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Community College of the Air Force,
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112
Major: Instructor Technology
Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112
Major: Avionics Technology
Degree: Associate of Applied Science

San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA 92401
Major: Mathematics
Degree: Associate of Science

San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA 92401
Major: Business Management
Degree: Associate of Arts

Honors and Awards: Professional Experience:

Faculty
Employer: Troy State University Montgomery
From (MM/YY): 8/99
To (MM/YY): Present

Adjunct Faculty
EMPLOYER: Chapman University, California
FROM (MM/YY): 1/93
TO (MM/YY): 6/93

Instructional Systems Designer
EMPLOYER: United States Air Force
FROM (MM/YY): 10/96
TO (MM/YY): 10/97

ICW Instructional Designer and Educational Reviewer
EMPLOYER: United States Air Force
FROM (MM/YY): 6/95
TO (MM/YY): 10/96

Superintendent of Associate Programs
EMPLOYER: US Air Force CEPME
FROM (MM/YY): 6/94
TO (MM/YY): 6/95

Chief, Faculty Development
EMPLOYER: United States Air Force
FROM (MM/YY): 11/93
TO (MM/YY): 4/94

ALS Program Director
EMPLOYER: United States Air Force
FROM (MM/YY): 04/93
TO (MM/YY): 06/94

ALS Program Manager
EMPLOYER: United States Air Force
FROM (MM/YY): 04/92
TO (MM/YY): 04/93

Chief, World Affairs Branch
EMPLOYER: United States Air Force
FROM (MM/YY): 04/91
TO (MM/YY): 04/92

Chief, Evaluation Branch
EMPLOYER: United States Air Force
FROM (MM/YY): 03/90
TO (MM/YY): 04/91

Research Experience:

Psychometrics Research Assistant
EMPLOYER: Educational Testing Service
FROM (MM/YY): 9/97
TO: 06/99

Diversity Awareness Training Facilitator
EMPLOYER: Auburn City Schools
FROM (MM/YY): 9/98
TO: 06/99

Session Moderator
EMPLOYER: NCME 1998 Annual convention

Statistical Consultant
EMPLOYER: Troy State University Montgomery
FROM (MM/YY): 04/91
TO (MM/YY): 04/92

Graduate Research Assistant
EMPLOYER: California State University
FROM (MM/YY): 9/89
TO (MM/YY): 06/91

Certifications/Special Training/Professional Education: Continuing Education Courses: Scholarly Works:

Harris, S. M. & Halpin, G. (in press). Development and validation of the factors influencing pursuit of higher education questionnaire. Educational and Psychological Measurement.

Harris, S. M. (in press). Presence and desire for mentors among traditional and nontraditional college students: Nontraditional students' perceptions on the mentoring relationship. In F. K. Kochan (Series Ed). Perspectives on mentoring: Vol. I. Voices of mentoring in higher education. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.

Harris, S. M. (2001, April). Discriminant validity of the factors influencing pursuit of higher education questionnaire: Differences between traditional and nontraditional college students. Paper accepted for poster session presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting; Seattle, WA.

Harris, S. M. (2001, April). Mentoring in higher education: The presence and desire for mentors among traditional and nontraditional students. Paper accepted for presentation at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting; Seattle, WA.

Harris, S. M. (2001). Pursuing Higher education: Are there gender differences in the factors that influence individuals to pursue higher education? Washington, DC: ERIC Clearinghouse on Higher Education (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No ED 444 444).

Harris, S. M. (2000, November). Sisters as a source of motivation for those pursuing higher education. Paper presented at the 2000 Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association, Bowling Green, KY.

Salisbury-Glennon, J. D., Van Meter, P., Sperling, R. A., & Harris, S. M. (2000, April). College Students' self-monitoring of authentic course content. Paper presented at the 2000 Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.

Harris, S. M. (1999, November). Factor influencing participation in higher education: Exploring the factor structure of a questionnaire. Paper presented at the 28th Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association Convention, Point Clear, AL.

Harris, S. M. (1999). Factors influencing pursuit of higher education: Exploring the factor structure of a questionnaire. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama.

Harris, S. M. (1998). Factors influencing pursuit of higher education: Validating a questionnaire. Washington, DC: ERIC Clearinghouse on Higher Education (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No ED 425 689).

Harris, S. M. (1997). Factors influencing pursuit of higher education: Developing a questionnaire. Unpublished manuscript. Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama.

Harris, S. M. (1996). Pursuing higher education: What makes the difference? Unpublished manuscript. Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama.

Harris, S. M. (1995). Evaluating the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Unpublished manuscript. Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama.

Harris, S. M., Harrison, Q., & Sparks, M. (1995). Motivating students at risk Unpublished manuscripts. Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama.

Harris, S. M. (1994). Computer-aided instruction. Unpublished manuscript. Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama.

Harris, S. M. (1990). Attitudes and Stress as Factors that affect the Health of Black Americans. Unpublished master's thesis. California State University at San Bernardino.

Harris, Sandra M. (1989) Can computers be used to improve the spelling performance of elementary school children? Unpublished manuscript. California State University at San Bernardino.

Harris, Sandra M. (1988). Reading readiness: What parents can do to help. Unpublished manuscript. California State University at San Bernardino.

Harris, S. M. (1988). Should the US Government regulate family leave policies? Unpublished manuscript. California State University at San Bernardino.

Harris, S. M. (1987). Preschoolers using microcomputers: What the children learn. Unpublished manuscript. California State University at San Bernardino.

Landrine, H., & Harris, S. M. (1989). Evaluating the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator: Evaluation at one-year and 18 months. Paper submitted to the Journal of Personality Assessment.

Riefer, D. M., Levine, M., Harris, S. M., Jenkins, T. S., Pulley, W. M. Valles, R., Vincuillo, F. M., & Westmoreland, Janet, K. (1989). The effects of reading speed and reading direction on proofreading performance. Paper presented at the 97th Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association.

Professional Memberships: Professional Activities:

Faculty Consultant to the College Board Advanced Placement Reading in Psychology. Educational Testing Services. Reading held in Daytona Beach, FL: June, 1-8, 2001.

Proposal Reviewer for Mentorship and Mentoring Practices Special Interest Group of the American Educational Research Association for the Annual Meeting held in Seattle, WA: April 11-17, 2001.

Proposal Reviewer for the Career Development Special Interest Group of the American Educational Research Association for the Annual Meeting held in Seattle, WA: April 11-17, 2001

Session Moderator for the National Council on Measurement in Education Conference. Annual Meeting held in New Orleans LA; April 24-28, 2000.

Proposal Reviewer for Division I: Education in the Professions of the American Educational Research Association. 2000 Annual Meeting held in New Orleans, LA: April 24-28, 2000.

Session Presider for Higher Education and Achievement Discussion Session. 1999 28th Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association held Point Clear, AL: Nov 17-19, 1999.

Committee Member of the Mid-South Educational Research Association Outstanding Paper/ Distinguished Dissertation Award. 28th Annual Meeting held in Point Clear, AL, Nov 17-19, 1999.

Proposal Reviewer for the Mid-South Educational Research Association Conference. 28th Annual Meeting held in Point Clear, AL: Nov 17-19, 1999.

Presenter for the Mid-South Educational Research Association Conference. 28th Annual Meeting held in Point Clear, AL: Nov 17-19, 1999.

Conducted Training Seminar in "Teaching Test-Taking Skills" for teachers at Lochapoka High School, Lochapoka, AL: August 1999.

Session Moderator for the National Council on Measurement in Education Conference. Annual Meeting San Diego, CA: April 13-17, 1999

Presenter at the Mid-South Educational Research Association Conference. 27th Annual Meeting held in New Orleans, La: Nov 4-6, 1998.