LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION

 

 

NATIONAL LEVEL

Founder, Diversity Project 2000 and Beyond

Present-1991
Founder, director and co-director of a nationally sponsored project which aims to increase the number of undergraduate ethnic minority honor students majoring in psychology through mentoring and leadership activities at the local, regional, and national levels. This project is also expected to increase the rate of transfer of ethnic minority community college students into four-year institutions, graduate schools and the health services. Funded as a contractor by the APA.

Diversity Project 2000 and Beyond is a cooperative effort of the

• Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs of the American Psychological Association (APA).

• Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS).

• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) of the National Institutes of Health.

• American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)

• Minority Fellowship Program (MFP)

• National Honor Society in Psychology for Community Colleges (Psi Beta)

 

Psi Beta, National Honor Society in Psychology for Community Colleges

Present-1999
President's Circle, Psi Beta.
 
1994-1993
National Historian, Psi Beta.
 
1993-1992
National Past President, Psi Beta.
 
1992-1991
National President, Psi Beta.
 
1990-1989
National President-Elect, Psi Beta.
 
1989-1987
National Vice President, Psi Beta.

 

 

LOCAL LEVEL

Founding Coordinator, Honors University Transfer Program - West Valley College

1991-1989
Founding Honors Program Coordinator, West Valley College; the first Northern California community college honors program accepted into the UCLA Transfer Alliance, which provides honors program graduates with priority consideration into impacted programs in the College of Letters and Science. Additional alliances have been established with USC, UCSC, and Pepperdine University.

The West Valley College Honors University Transfer Program was established to encourage the creative and intellectual development of high ability students at the community college level. The program offers an alternative curriculum model which ensures course enrichment and fosters an environment of academic excellence and advanced critical thinking. The Honors Program is the best example of exceptional training and vision that West Valley College offers (Honors Program Brochure, 1990).

Responsibilities included the development and initial implementation of the following:

• Innovative curriculum model involving coordinating teaching in teams.

• Documents to include philosophy statement, brochures, annual reports, faculty handbook, university portfolios, 3-year plan for the College Council, etc.

• High school and student recruitment for the Honors Program; identification and recruitment of high ability students, admission, educational planning, records.

• Academic orientations for enrolled honors students.

• Training of academic counseling staff.

• University alliance proposals with UC, CSU, and private universities.

• Disqualification and provisional status; assessment of student performance.

• Articulation of honors courses with UC and CSU.

• Staffing and scheduling honors sections.

• Supervising curriculum development and change.

• Coordinating faculty evaluation procedures.

• Submitting program evaluation reports.

• Evaluating student records at all stages of the Honors Program, including screening and selection criteria, program performance, retention and disqualification.

• Program management including the development of policies and procedures.

• Chairing the Honors Program Faculty Committee; supervising the modification of goals and objectives

• Preparing the budget.

 

Coordinator, Cognitive Neuroscience and Behavior Laboratory (CNB Lab)

2004-1975
Coordinator of the CNB Lab - Responsible for development and implementation of a computerized psychophysiology laboratory which introduces students to the theory and application of the scientific method in the area of psychophysiology. This pioneering Experimental Psychology Laboratory has been a model for other community colleges in the state of California because Experiment Psycholophysiology (Psych 2) is the only course in a psychology department in California that transfer in the Biological Laboratory Science Category for both UC and CSU.
 

 

INVITED EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

2004
Ladd, S. L. & Hailstorks, R. Diversity Project 2000 and Beyond: A Philosophical Descendent of the Brown v. Board of Education Decision. Program with Psi Chi and Psi Beta. Amerian Psychological Association Convention.
 
1998
Ladd, S. L. Nurturing the Development of Diverse Ethnic Psychologists: A Diversity Project 2000 Perspective. Panel presentation for the Psi Beta Symposium: Diversifying Psychology's Educational Pipeline--Diversity Project 2000. American Psychological Association Convention, San Francisco, California, August 14th.
 
1998
Ladd, S. L. A Cooperative Learning Approach to a Research Methods Lecture. Panel presentation for the Psi Beta Symposium: Innovative Teaching Methods at Community Colleges. Western Psychological Association /Rocky Mountain Psychological Association Joint Convention. April 18th.
 
1996
Ladd, S. L. Perceptual and Emotional Priming for Attended and Unattended Words. Maria Stone, Stanford University, Sandra L. Ladd, West Valley College, & John D.E. Gabrieli, Stanford University. Poster Session 47. Psychonomic Society Conference, Chicago.
 
1994
Ladd, S. L. Computers in Experimental Psychology: Training the Two-Year Student for the Future. Panel Presentation for the Psi Beta/Division 2 Teaching of Psychology Symposium: Contemporary Issues in the Teaching of Psychology at Community Colleges, American Psychological Association Convention, San Francisco, August 15th.
 
1994
Ladd, S. L. Innovative Teaching Methods: Presentation for Psi Beta Workshop, American Psychological Association Convention, San Francisco, August 12th.
 
1993
Ladd, S. L., Core Programs as Learning Communities. Association of American Colleges, California, March 19th. Other participants for this session included Paul Seaver, Stanford University, Culture and Values Program; Paul Zingg, St. Mary's College, Core Programs; Cynthia Margolin, San Jose State University --Two-Tiered Distributive Program.
 
1992
Ladd, S. L., Chair, Innovative Teaching Methods at the Community College. American Psychological Association, Centennial Convention, Washington, D.C., August 14th.
 
1992
Ladd, S. L., Diversity Project 2000 Grant Proposal. Presentation to APA and NIMH representatives, Georgetown University, American Psychological Association, Centennial Convention, Washington, D. C., August 14th.
 
1992
Ladd, S. L., and Cousin, R., Co-chairs, Ruth Hubbard Cousins Distinguished Lecture: Participant: Neal E. Miller, Yale University, Psychobiography of a Scientist, American Psychological Association, Centennial Convention, Washington, D. C., August 14th.
 
1992
Ladd, S. L. and Dutch, S. E., Co-chairs Psi Chi and Psi Beta Joint National Council Meeting. American Psychological Association, Centennial Convention, Washington, D. C., August 14th.
 
1992
Ladd, S. L., Chair, Psi Beta Chapter and National Council Information Exchange and Awards Presentation. American Psychological Association, Centennial Convention, Washington, D. C., August 14th.
 
1992
Ladd, S. L., Chair, Psi Beta Chapter and National Council Information Exchange. American Psychological Society, San Diego, California, June 21.
 
1992
Ladd, S. L., Chair, Psi Beta Chapter Information Exchange. Special Event: Discussion Session, Western Psychological Association, 72nd Annual Convention, Portland, Oregon, May 1.
 
1991
Ladd, S. L. West Valley College Honors Program. Presentation to the Transfer Alliance Program Coordinators at University of California, Los Angeles, April 2.
 
1991
Ladd, S. L., The Last Lecture by Award Winning Psychologists. Panel Presentation with Christina Maslach, University of California, Berkeley; Gerdenio Manuel, Santa Clara University; Carrie Margolin, The Evergreen State College. The 71st Annual Convention of the Western Psychological Association , San Francisco, California, April 25th.
 
1991
Ladd, S. L. Innovation and Teaching of Psychology. Panel presentation, Western Psychology Association, 71st Annual Convention, San Francisco, California, April 27th.
 
1991
Ladd, S. L. The Tenth Anniversary History of Psi Beta: Past, Present, Future. Panel presentation for Psi Beta Symposium, American Psychological Association, 99th Annual Convention, San Francisco, California, August 16th.
 
1990
Ladd, S. L. Future Directions for Psi Beta and Other Two-Year College Honor Societies. Presentation for the Psi Beta Symposium, American Psychological Association, 98th Annual Convention, Boston, Massachusetts, August 10th.
 
1989
Ladd, S. L. Computerized Psychophysiology Laboratory. Presentation for the Psi Beta Symposium on Innovative Teaching of Psychology in Two-Year Colleges, American Psychological Association, 97th Annual Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana, August 11th.
 
1977
Ladd, S. L. Chairperson, How to Begin, Finish, and Publish. Symposium for Undergraduate Research, American Psychological Association, 85th Annual Convention, San Francisco, August 27th.
 
1976
Ladd, S. L. How to Begin, Finish, and Publish. Panel participant, Symposium for Undergraduate Research, American Psychological Association, 84th Annual Convention, Washington, D. C., September 5th.

 

 

 

EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS

Present-2004
Ladd, S. L., Hailstorks, R. J., Figueroa-Garcia, A., Holliday, B. G. A handbook for increasing diversity in any profession. American Psychological Association (in preparation for publication by APA Books).
 
1992
Ladd, S. L. The President's Message: Psi Beta and Bright Ideas. Psi Beta Newsletter, Spring, 12 (2), 1-6.
 
1991
Ladd, S. L. The President's Message: Psi Beta: The Big Picture. Psi Beta Newsletter, Fall, 11 (3), 1-8.
 
1991
Ladd, S. L. The President's Message: Psi Beta and the Promise of Diversity. Psi Beta Newsletter, Winter, 12 (1), 1-6.
 
1991-1989
Ladd, S. L. If It's Impossible, Do It. A play commissioned by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) to encourage ethnic minority women to consider a career in science. The play was attended by approximately 3,000 high school students during its two years in production at OMSI.
 
1991
Ladd, S. L. Television version of If It's Impossible, Do It. Produced by OMSI for educational television in Portland, Oregon.
 
1990
Ladd, S. L. West Valley College Honors Program, Network, the Newsletter for Psychology Teachers at Two-Year Colleges, published by the American Psychological Association, Winter, VIII (2), 1-16.
 
1977-1973
Ladd, S., & Hughmanick, M. (Eds.) Journal of Undergraduate Psychological Research (JUPR). Developed and served as editor for JUPR, which received recognition from the following organizations:

• Acceptance by the American Psychological Association to include Abstracts from JUPR in the Psychological Abstracts.

• Inclusion of JUPR in the National Calendar of Undergraduate Psychology Conferences, sponsored by the American Psychological Association.

• Affiliation with the National Honor Society in Psychology and arrangements to publish National Award Winning Papers.

• Reproductions of past editions made available through ERIC, Research in Education.

• Affiliation with Santa Clara University Western Psychology Conference for Undergraduate Research and Ithica College Conference for Undergraduate Research.

 

CITATIONS

Books and Journals

Present-1993
Author Index of Medline , Web of Science, and Psychological Abstracts.
 
2001
O'Connor, E. Psychology's diversity leaps “beyond 2000.' Monitor on Psychology: A Publication of the American Psychological Association, 32 (4).
 
1994
McCarthy, K. Psychology Students Enjoy Convention with Mentors. Monitor on Psychology, A Publication of the American Psychological Association, 27 (10), October.
 
1992
Puente, A. E., Matthews, J. Brewer, C. L. (Eds.) Teaching Psychology in America: A History. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.
 
1990
Teaching of Psychology, 1990 Teaching Award Winners, 17 (3).

Professional Newsletters and Handbooks

1995
Tracy, C. Diversity Project 2000 Students Selected. Psi Beta Newsletter, 16 (1).
 
1995-1990
Tracy, C. National Handbooks of Psi Beta. The National Honor Society in Psychology for Community Colleges. Psi Beta National Office.
 
1994
Tracy, C. Diversity Project 2000 Summer Institute Makes Debut at APA. Psi Beta Newsletter, Fall, 14 (3).
 
1994
Battini, R. Making a Difference: A Respected and Dedicated Staff--the Foundation of Our Success. West Valley and Mission Colleges Today, Fall, 1.
 
1992
Tracy, C. Psi Beta Programs at APA Centennial Convention Enormous Success. Psi Beta Newsletter, Fall, 12 (3).
 
1990
Robinson, A. President's Message. Psi Beta Newsletter, Fall, 10 (3).
 
1989
Tracy, C. Activities of Sponsors. Psi Beta Newsletter, Winter, 9 (1).
 
1989
Mellander, G. (1989). New WVC Program Takes Honors. Discovery, November 3.

Newspapers

2000
Psi Beta Induction. Norseman. April 20.
 
1994
Suranofsky, A. Ladd is to Memory as Campbell's is to Soup: Psi Beta Adviser Has Study on Memory Published. West Valley College Norseman, February, 27.
 
1993
Bryant, D. WVC Instructor Named Historian of National Honor Society in Psychology. Los Gatos Weekly Times. September 29.
 
1990
Cheek, M. WVC Instructor Receives National Award for Teaching. Los Gatos Weekly, October 5.
1990
Cronk, M. West Valley: A College in Process of Transformation. San Jose Mercury News, April 11.
 
1990
West Valley Notes. Psych Instructor Wins Award. West Valley College Norseman, June 7.
 
1989
Bingham Viva, K. Research Yields Ryder Psi-Beta Award: Study Looked at Effects of Controlled Breathing on System. West Valley College Norseman, May 10.
 
1989
Tyler, B. Honors Program in Chrysalis State: Ladd hopes to give special emphasis to top students. West Valley College Norseman, March 16.
 
1989
Kregel, M. Psychology Conference: West Valley Students Present Research. West Valley College Norseman, May 11.
 
1988
Allen, P. Two WVC Students as Winners of Research Award. Cambrian News, April 6.
1988
Kregel, M. Psychology Student Writes Winning Paper. West Valley College Norseman, April 30th.
 
1988
Junger, V. Psi Chi and Psi Beta Give Out Awards. West Valley College Norseman, April 10.
1987
Pisciotta, D. Psychology Student Wins Psi Beta Award for Best Research Paper. West Valley College Norseman Feature, October 21.
 
1987
Sidlow, J. Psych Students to Present Papers. West Valley College Norseman, February 4.
1987
Allen, P. Students Present Papers. Saratoga News, June 24.
 
1979
Langley, J. Space Sickness Topic of Study. San Jose Mercury News, June 5.
 
1977
Skidmore, A. Experimenters 'Go Ape.' West Valley College Norseman, December 7.

 

 

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

 

National Award Winning Student Research • Science Education

National Psi Beta/Ruth Cousins Research Award—First Place

1989
Ryder, B. & Scoble, M. Effect of alternate nostril and deep breathing on psychophysiological responses. Research paper which won the National Psi Beta/Ruth Cousins Research Paper Competition. Sponsor: Sandra Ladd.
 
1988
Roy, J.C. Effect of sex and age on bystander intervention in a medical emergency. Research paper which won the National Psi Beta/Ruth Cousins Research Paper Competition. Sponsor: Sandra Ladd.
 
1987
Ahlquist, C. Gaze response as affected by abstract and interpersonal topics. Research paper which won the National Psi Beta/Ruth Cousins Research Paper Competition. Sponsor: Sandra Ladd.

Regional Award Winning Student Research • Science Education

First Annual Santa Clara University Undergraduate Research Award

1988
Harczo, C.J. & Turner, L.C. Effect of altruism on learning performance in children. Research paper which won one of the four Santa Clara University Undergraduate Research Awards. Sponsor: Sandra Ladd.

Regional Student Recognition for Research

Student Presentations • Western Psychological Association Conference for Undergraduate Research

1991
Liegmann, L. & Riesenhuber, L. Effect of controlled airflow on tactile identification of rotated letters with the right and left hand. Sponsor: Sandra Ladd.
 
1989
Gentes, M. & Hackey, T. A correlational study between sensation seeking, drug use, drug attitudes and drug knowledge. Sponsor: Sandra Ladd.
 
1989
Sandecki, A. & Tonei, L. Effect of modeling on creative tasks in children. Sponsor: Sandra Ladd.
 
1989
Bailey, M. & Bowden, K. Visual preference of color, shape, and style as a func- tion of cerebral dominance. Sponsor: Sandra Ladd.

Student Posters • Western Psychological Association Conference for Undergraduate Research

1991
Ward, D. & Young, K. Effect of humor following tragedy on psychophysiological recovery. Sponsor: Sandra Ladd.
 
1991
Lodge, C. Effect of music on positive and negative responses and psychophysiology as a function of subject categories. Sponsor: Sandra Ladd.
 
1988
Allen, J. & Efrem, E. Effect of heavy metal and relaxation videos on psychophysiology. Sponsor: Sandra Ladd.
 
1988
Green, H. & Crowley, L. Male and female evaluations of aggressive behavior. Sponsor: Sandra Ladd.
 
1988
Ahlquist, C. Gaze response as affected by abstract and interpersonal topics. Sponsor: Sandra Ladd.
 
1987
Steffen, L. & Hasson, J. Autonomic responses in relationship to marital satisfaction. Sponsor: Sandra Ladd.
 
1982
Hodges, R.J. Violations of personal space in deviant adolescents. Sponsor: Sandra Ladd.
 
1981
Jensen, J. & Steiner, J. Effect of pre and early postnatal protein deficiency and enrichment on the learning performance of rats. Sponsor: Sandra Ladd.
 
1980
Bennett, B. & Torres, J. Effect of group desensitization on highly anxious female students in the re-entry program. Sponsor: Sandra Ladd.
 
1978
D'Ambrosio, J. Effect of sex and race on violations of specific gender-typed activities. Sponsor: Sandra Ladd.
 
1974
Ferron, D. & Huboi, C. Effect of dextroamphetamine on the mating behavior of rats. Sponsor: Sandra Ladd.

 

Student Research Assistants at NASA-Ames Research Center

Faculty sponsor for students hired to work in the Psychophysiology Laboratory, Biomedical Division, NASA-Ames Research Center.