Mark Duva, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology at Imperial Valley College- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Imperial Valley College
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Associate Professor of Psychology
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Aug 2014 - Present
For over half a century, Imperial Valley College (IVC) has been providing academic and vocational training to the people of Southern California's low desert communities. The college is located approximately 120 miles east of San Diego, 60 miles west of Yuma, AZ. and 10 miles north of the US/Mexico border. Full-time faculty at IVC engage in a variety of tasks typical of most community college professors such as committee work, shared governance and meeting the needs of the students by teaching, record keeping, and academic advising. Regular and overload course assignments include introduction to psychology, biological psychology, developmental psychology, the psychology of learning, cognitive psychology, research methods and statistics for the behavioral sciences. These courses can count towards an Associates Degree from IVC or they can transfer to CSU or UC schools and count as GE or elective credits. The vast majority of IVC students identify as Hispanic, Chicano or Latino and many are first-generation college students. Thus, social and cultural competency/sensitivity to this demographic including the ability to communicate in both English and Spanish is important for fostering student success. IVC students also benefit from a strategic alliance the college has with nearby San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus located in Calexico, CA where many IVC students will ultimately transfer to pursue more advanced degrees. Show less
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San Diego State University SDSU-IV
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Calexico, California
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Adjunct Faculty, Psychology
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Aug 2015 - Present
At SDSU-IV, teach social and behavioral science courses as needed in an adjunct capacity at the major satellite campus located in the Imperial Valley. Create course content, assess student progress, maintain grade records and hold office hours by appointment. Course assignments: Fall 2015, PSY-281 Data Analysis in Psychology; Spring 2016 PSY-360 Behavioral Neuroscience; Spring 2018 Cognitive Neuroscience; Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, PSY-388 Sensation & Perception. Show less
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Northcentral University
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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300 - 400 Employee
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Adjunct Professor of Psychology and Subject Matter Expert
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Aug 2012 - Aug 2014
Northcentral University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. This innovative entirely online institution offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of fields using a one-to-one teaching approach based on the Oxford Tutorial model. Held a dual position at NCU as an adjunct faculty in the School of Psychology (SOP) and as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) working for the Graduate School division. Teaching assignment in the SOP included beginning and advanced biological psychology and statistics I and statistics II with an emphasis on SPSS. As a SME served on dissertation committees, and along with committee chairs, provided feedback on the choice of topic, research methodology, statistical analysis, and validity of interpretations contained in the milestone documents submitted by the degree candidates. All faculty received extensive training and certification in the "Teaching through Feedback" (TTF) approach used by the university. TTF is designed to ensure superb scholarly practices, high academic proficiency, and strong personal accountability from students as they work towards completing the program and earning a degree. Show less
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California State University & Community College System
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Various locations
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Adjunct Faculty Instructor
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Aug 1997 - Jun 2014
Long Beach City College (2014), Pasadena City College (2013), Chaffey College (2002 - 2003), Cal State Long Beach (2008) and Cal State Fullerton (1997 - 2004). The primary responsibility across the different statewide educational systems was teaching undergraduate and graduate psychology, neuroscience and statistics courses ranging in duration from 6 weeks to 18 weeks including introductory psychology, biological psychology, psychology of personality, sensation/perception, learning and memory, research methods and beginning/intermediate/advanced statistics (with SPSS, Minitab and Excel) among others. Many of the courses also had a required lab component. Maintained course outlines, assisted in creating assessment tools and analyzing student outcome data (SLOs). Actively engaged in research and publication and as a faculty adviser/mentor worked closely with students outside of the classroom by encouraging and sponsoring student research and presentation research findings at national, regional and local events held by professional organizations such as the Western Psychological Association, Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, PSI CHI, PSI BETA (honors societies for 4 and 2 year schools, respectively) and campus psychology clubs. Show less
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Cerritos College
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Psychology Instructor
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Aug 2004 - May 2012
Full-time in the Humanities and Social Sciences Division and twice nominated Faculty of the Year (2005 & 2011) at this large community college in Southern California. Taught lower-division psychology, biopsychology, critical thinking and statistics classes totaling 15-18 units each fall and spring semester and summer session as needed. Maintained accurate records of grades and attendance and held regular office hours. Assisted in the development and revision of curriculum, course outlines, program review and outcomes assessment (SLOs) for departmental offerings. Served on Academic Excellence Committee and faculty hiring/screening committees. Created and maintained Psychology Department website for almost 7 years. Participated at division and department faculty meetings, commencement ceremonies, and shared governance activities. Worked closely with other faculty to organize campus-wide and department events promoting National Brain Awareness week and National Drug Awareness week. Mentored students in the Scholars Honor’s Program and Directed Studies courses, also worked with student organizations like PSI BETA and the Psychology Club to promote their extracurricular activities. Show less
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Western New Mexico University
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Assistant Professor of Psychology
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Aug 2003 - Jun 2004
With its main campus nestled in the Gila Mountains of Southwest New Mexico and major satellite campuses in Gallup and Deming, WNMU is an affordable public institution that offers Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's degrees along with many certificated and vocational programs. The university is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and has been meeting the educational needs of residents of New Mexico and the surrounding states for more than 100 years. Students can obtain degrees through traditional on-site learning, distance education or a combination of both. The teaching position required a deep understanding of various pedagogical methods and the ability to work in an culturally diverse environment. Psychology faculty in the Social Sciences Division typically teach 4-5 courses per term, some with labs, to the university's approximately 3700 students. Served as faculty sponsor and re-started Psychology Club in fall of 2003 to provide students more opportunities for personal and professional growth. Student members were able to conduct original research and presented their findings during two separate poster sessions at the 2004 annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association in Reno, Nevada. Department faculty also serve as academic advisers offering personalized attention to students within the faculty member's division ensuring proper access to information on G.E., transfer and graduation requirements as well as information on other academic and professional opportunities. Show less
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The Claremont Colleges: Pitzer College
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Claremont, CA
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Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience
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Sep 2001 - Jun 2003
As one of the Claremont Colleges, Pitzer College consistently ranks high among private, liberal arts colleges in the United States according to sourses such as U.S. News and World Report. Held the position of visiting assistant professor which involved assuming the teaching and research responsibilities of a full-time faculty who was beginning his term as the newly elected Dean of Faculty. Taught introductory and advanced offerings in psychology, neuroscience and neuropharmacology courses at Pitzer college along with courses in the interdisciplinary neuroscience program that served students across the entire Claremont College consortium including Pomona, Harvey Mudd, Scripps, and Claremont McKenna Colleges. Maintained an active research program with the help of student research assistants. Mentored students on senior projects, documented student progress toward completing the degree and participated on college and departmental committees as needed. Show less
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Education
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1994 - 2001
University of California, Riverside
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Psychology/Neuroscience -
1992 - 1994
California State University-Long Beach
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1988 - 1991
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
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1985 - 1988
Palomar College
G. E. Transfer, General Education Transfer
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