Prof. Lori Simons

Simons is a Professor of Psychology, Co-Director of the University’s Academic Service-Learning Faculty Development Program, and Coordinator of the Psychology Department’s Practicum/Internship Program. She teaches courses in Educational Psychology, Multicultural Psychology, Careers in Psychology, and Counseling Psychology. Dr. Simons is also a Distinguished University Professor, an Assessment Coordinator for the Office of Civic Engagement, President of the Pennsylvania Certification Board, and a Licensed Professional Counselor. Her research focuses on pedagogical impacts and student learning. Dr. Simons has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters about the impact from academic service-learning, diversity strategies, and other high impact practices on student learning. She has presented her scholarship on student learning outcomes at over 70 international and national conferences. In fact, she was a keynote speaker at an International Teleconference in which she described the cost-effectiveness of a Practicum/Internship program and student success outcomes. Her work at another International Teleconference on high impact practices and transformational learning before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic garnished recognition as the best presentation at this conference. In addition, over 60 undergraduate students have co-presented and co-authored manuscripts with her. She also has sponsored over 50 student presentations. Students have presented their work at local and national conferences.