Curriculum Vitae (CV)
VIVIAN McCANN
Curriculum Vitae
2020
vivian.mccann@pcc.edu
VivianMcCann@gmail.com
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EDUCATION
M.A. 1995 Psychology and Social Behavior
School of Social Ecology
University of California, Irvine
B.A. 1988 Political Science
College of Liberal Arts
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Minor in Psychology
PUBLICATIONS
2017 McCann, V. Human Relations: The Art and Science of Building Effective Relationships (2nd edition). Boston, MA: Pearson Education.
2017 Zimbardo, P.G., Johnson, R.L., and McCann, V. REVEL for Psychology: Core Concepts (8th edition). Hoboken, NJ: Pearson Education.
2014 Zimbardo, P.G., Johnson, R.L., and McCann, V. Psychology: Core Concepts, DSM-V edition (7th edition, revised). Hoboken, NJ: Pearson Education
2012 Zimbardo, P.G., Johnson, R.L., and McCann, V. Psychology: Core Concepts (7th edition). Hoboken, NJ: Pearson Education.
2009 Zimbardo, P.G., Johnson, R.L., and McCann, V. Psychology: Core Concepts (6th edition). Hoboken, NJ: Pearson Education.
2007 Hamilton, V.M. Human Relations: The Art and Science of Building Effective Relationships. Boston, MA: Pearson Education.
ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT
1995 – present
Instructor of Psychology
Social Sciences Division
Portland Community College
1994 – 1995
Faculty Instructional Consultant
Instructional Development Services
University of California, Irvine
1991 – 1993
Teaching Assistant Consultant
Instructional Development Services and School of Social Ecology
University of California, Irvine
1991 – 1995
Graduate Teaching Assistant
School of Social Ecology
University of California, Irvine
1990 – 1991
Student Services Coordinator
California State University, San Bernardino
Coachella Valley Campus
1988 – 1990
Adjunct Instructor
Imperial Valley College
1989 – 1990
Transfer Center Coordinator
San Diego State University
Imperial Valley Campus
1988 – 1989
Counselor and Instructional Specialist
Student Support Services
Imperial Valley College
INVITED TALKS
2018 Inside the Mind of Dr. Zimbardo: The Actor’s Studio Comes to WPA
Interviewer of Dr. Zimbardo for WPA’s Distinguished Scientist Event
2016 Harnessing the Power of the Growth Mindset
BUILD (Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity) – NIH grant program
California State University, Long Beach
2015 No More Glassy-Eyed Students: Innovative Ways to Engage Your Class
President’s Symposium
Co-Presenters: Laura Freberg, Brian Detweiler-Bedell, Deborah Licht, Misty Hull
Western Psychological Association Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV
2014 Putting It All Together: A Theme-Based Approach to Teaching
Terman Teaching Conference
Western Psychological Association Annual Convention, Portland, OR
2012 Making Introductory Psychology Memorable, Challenging, and Fun
PT@CC Symposium
Co-Presenters: Philip Zimbardo, Robert Johnson
Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA
2011 Making Psychology Relevant: Diversity is the Way
Northwest Teaching of Psychology Conference, Olympia, WA
2009 Psychology: The Gift That Keeps On Giving
The Last Lecture
Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, Portland, OR
2008 Psychology as a Tapestry: Stronger With Multicultural Threads
National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, St. Petersburg, FL
2004 Is Self-Esteem a Magic Bullet for Success?
Washington Psychological Association Annual Convention
PRESENTATIONS AND SYMPOSIA
2016 Giving Psychology Away: Building Vibrant Hero Networks from Classroom to Community
Co-Presenters: Philip Zimbardo, Sonja Terdal Oshove, Brian Metcalf, Brian Detweiler-Bedell
Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA
2014 A Psych Faculty Trifecta: Assessing Learning Outcomes and Increasing Prosocial Behavior – Without Increasing Your Workload!
Co-Presenter: Philip Zimbardo
Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, Portland, OR
2009 The State of Psychology at Community Colleges
Panel Presentation
American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Toronto, Canada
Panels , Talks, and Events Organized/Chaired
2018 Internationalizing Your Curriculum
Speaker: Marlene Eid
Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, Portland, OR
2018 I Think, Therefore, I Am: Teaching Critical Thinking
Speakers: Kauyumari Sanchez and Eric Kim
Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, Portland, OR
2018 Pavlov’s Discovery: History, Impact, and Controversy
Speaker: Inna Kanevsky
Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, Portland, OR
2018 Teaching Take-Outs: Innovative Activities for the Psychology Classroom
Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA
2018 Building Bridges to Facilitate Student Success
Speakers: LaDonna Lewis and Erica Dixon
Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, Portland, OR
2016 Teaching Take-Outs: Innovative Activities for the Psychology Classroom
Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA
2015 Teaching Online: Tools for Creating Community and Building Student Success
Speaker: April Kindrick
Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV
2015 Teaching Take-Outs: Innovative Activities for the Psychology Classroom
Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV
2014 PT@CC Breakfast Meeting
Western Psychological Association Annual Convention, Portland, OR
2013 Building Autonomy: Facilitating Metacognition and Successful Study Behaviors
Speaker: Regan Gurung
Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, Reno, NV
2012 PT@CC Breakfast Meeting
Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA
2011 Faculty Learning Communities: Integrated Learning for the 21st Century
Speakers: Kathryn Clancy and Erika Dixon
Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA
2011 Sleights of Mind: The Neuroscience of Magic
Speakers: Stephen Macknik and Susana Martinez-Conde
Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA
2011 Storytelling as a Bridge to Student Learning
Speakers: April Kindrick, Inna Kanvesky, Phil Zimbardo, Heidi Riggio
Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA
2011 Teaching Take-Outs: Innovative Activities for the Psychology Classroom
Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA
2010 Hands-On Learning Through International Travel and Research
Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, Cancun, MX
2010 Teaching Take-Outs: Innovative Activities for the Psychology Classroom
Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, Cancun, MX
2010 Understanding Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome: Your Students, Colleagues, and Friends
Speakers: Barbara DeFilippo, Nan Lester, J.D. Elliott
Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, Cancun, MX
2010 PT@CC Breakfast Meeting
Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, Cancun, MX
2009 Why Psychologists Should Be the Best Teachers In Any Field (But Aren’t)
Speaker: Stephen Chew
Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, Portland, OR
2009 PT@CC Breakfast Meeting
Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, Portland, OR
2009 User-Friendly Technologies To Enhance Teaching and Learning
Speakers: Jerry Rudmann, Kris Leppien-Christenson
Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, Portland, OR
2008 How Psychology Can Help You Every Day of Your Life
Speaker: Robert J. Sternberg
American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Boston, MA
AWARDS AND GRANTS
2020 Fellow, Western Psychological Association
2018 PCC Grant for Professional Development in Internationalization
2013 PCC Grant for One-Year Professional Leave
2009 PCC Grant to attend Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication
2001 PCC Grant for One-Year Professional Leave
1994 Outstanding Teaching Assistant, University of California, Irvine
1989 IVC Grant: The Freshman-Year Experience Seminar
COURSES TAUGHT
Introduction to Psychology
Psychology and Human Relations
Human Development
Social Psychology
Personality Psychology
Family and Intimate Relationships (initiated and developed at PCC)
Human Sexuality
Psychology Seminar and Practicum
Abnormal Psychology
Leadership
Health Psychology
AIDS Fundamentals
Social Inequality
Urban Sociology
College Survival and Success Skills
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
2004 – present Chair, PT@CC Program
Western Psychological Association
1999 – present Council Member
Western Psychological Association
2007 – 2009 Feature Editor
The General Psychologist
2007 – 2008 Contributing Editor
Psychology Teacher Network
2006 – 2008 Executive Committee
American Psychological Association
Psychology Teachers at Community Colleges
2006 – 2008 Co-Chair, PT@CC Programs at APA Annual Convention
COLLEGE/DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE
2019 – present Psychology Signature Assignment Development Task Force
2018 – 2019 Sylvania Friday Academy Development Committee
2017 – 2018 Psychology Program Review Committee
2015 – present Co-Coordinator, PCC/Lewis & Clark HIP Internship Program
2008 – 2013 Psychology Program Review Committee
2011 PCC Study Abroad Group Leader
2009 – 2010 Chair, Psychology 101 Online Task Force
2009 – 2010 Chair, Psychology Subject Area Curriculum Committee
2005 – 2010 Advisor, Psychology Club
2007 – 2009 Psy 285 (Psychology Seminar and Practicum) Development Committee
2007 – 2009 Advisor, Travel Club
2005 -2007 Honors Advisory Committee
2006 PCC Study Abroad Group Leader
2005 Intro Psych Student Survey
Survey Development, Administration, and Analysis
2002 – 2003 Psychology Program Review Committee
2001 Working Effectively With Difficult Students (Panelist)
Symposium for Sylvania Teaching/Learning Center
2001 PCC Study Abroad Group Leader
1999 – 2001 Chair, Psychology Subject Area Curriculum Committee
2000 Co-Coordinator (Psychology), Millennium Fair
PCC Sylvania
1995 – 2000 Steering Committee
Teaching/Learning Center
1997 – 2000 Chair and Program Lead
Peer Consulting Services, Teaching/Learning Center
1997 – 2000 Initiated and Advised PCC Psychology Club
1999 Dealing With Difficult Students
Workshop Presented for Sylvania Teaching/Learning Center
1997-1999 Learning Communities Task Force
1999 Planning Committee
Social Sciences Division Retreat
1999 Psychology Screening Committee
1998 PCC Study Abroad Group Leader
1998 Participant Presenter
Lilly Northwest Conference on College and University Teaching
1998 Co-Chair
TLC Winter Conference
1997 Panelist
New Faculty Orientation
1997 Psychology Screening Committee
1997 Active Learning Strategies
Workshop Presented at Sylvania In-Service
1997 Co-Chair
TLC Winter Conference
1996 Social Sciences Division Workplace Satisfaction Survey
Survey Development, Administration, and Analysis
1996 Building Effective Groups in the Classroom
Workshop Presented for Sylvania Teaching/Learning Center
Co-Presenter: Linda Warwick
1996 The Peripatetic Exam Review
Workshop Presented for Sylvania Teaching/Learning Center
OTHER WORKSHOPS DEVELOPED AND PRESENTED
Communicating Effectively in a Diverse Environment
Strategies for Effective Classroom Discussions
Presentation Styles in the Classroom
Responding to Student Work
Designing Interesting and Challenging Assignments
Writing a Fair and Effective Exam
Techniques for Promoting Critical Thinking
The Rainbow: An Icebreaker That Celebrates Diversity
Overcoming Barriers to Creativity in the Classroom
Observation and Feedback Skills for Classroom Presentations
The Chain Reaction: An Innovative Group Work Technique
Close Encounters: How Group Dynamics Affect Classroom Outcomes
RELATED VOLUNTEER AND NON-PROFIT SERVICE
2016 Executive Director
Heroic Imagination Project
2015 Director of Education and Development
Heroic Imagination Project
2013 – 2014 Education and Program Consultant
Heroic Imagination Project
2014 English Teacher
Give A Heart to Africa
Moshi, Tanzania
2014 Conservation Volunteer
Imire Rhino and Wildlife Reserve, Zimbabwe
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
2003 – present Psychology Teachers at Community Colleges (PT@CC)
2002 – present American Psychological Association (APA)
2000 – present Association for Psychological Science (APS)
1998 – present Western Psychological Association (WPA)
2004 – 2008 Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP)
1995 – 1997 Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education (POD)
REFERENCES
Philip G. Zimbardo, Professor Emeritus
Stanford University
Founder and President, Heroic Imagination Project
Heidi R. Riggio, Professor
California State University, Los Angeles
Lauren L. Kuhn, Psychology Instructor
Portland Community College
Robert L. Johnson, Psychology Instructor (retired)
Umpqua Community College
Additional References Available Upon Request