Faculty/Staff Information
Rob Winningham
he, him, his
, Psychological Sciences Department
88297 | winninr@wou.edu
TODD HALL 311
Why I chose WOU
Western is a place where a bright and hard working students can rise up and truly be all they can be. We do that through personalized support given by caring faculty and staff.At WOU since
09/16/2000Hobbies
Road and mountain biking, skiing (with my kids), boating, and walking our dog.Fun fact
Hometown
Grew up in Seattle but Monmouth is our home now.Favorite book/movie
Office Hours
| Mon | Tues | Weds | Thurs | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 - 9:30 TH 311 | 10:30 - 12:30 pm TH 311 | 8:30 - 9:30 am TH 311 | 10:00 - 11:00 am TH 311 | |
| And by appointment | ||||
Classes Taught
| Course | Title | Location | Days | Times |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSY 202Z | INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY II | ACKER 139 | --T-R-- | 1200-1350 |
| PSY 367 | INTRODUCTION RESEARCH METHODS | BELL 108 | -M-W--- | 1000-1150 |
Areas of responsibility
Education
Ph.D., Neuroscience, 2000 with a minor in statistics, Baylor University, Waco, TX. Dissertation title: Age-Related Differences in the Metacognitive Accuracy of Eyewitnesses. Dissertation advisor: Dr. Charles A. Weaver, III.
M.S., General Psychology, 1996, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA. Thesis title: Memories of O.J. Simpson: A Comparison of Potential Flashbulb Memories and Memories of Personally Experienced Events. Thesis advisor: Dr. Ira E. Hyman.
B.A., Psychology with a concentration in human development, 1994, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA.
Professional experience
Full Professor, Behavioral Sciences Division, Western Oregon University, 2010-present.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Western Oregon University, 2018-2023. Manage all academic programs at the university, including both the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the College of Education, in addition to other units that support academics.
Interim Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Western Oregon University, 2016-2017. Manage over 30 academic areas and 200 faculty that serve 3500 majors.
Behavioral Sciences Division Chair, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Western Oregon University, 2009-2015. I supervised the Psychological Sciences Department and the Gerontology Department, including over 20 professors and over 500 major and minor students.
Associate Professor, Psychology Division, Western Oregon University, 2005-2010.
Assistant Professor, Psychology Division, Western Oregon University, 2000-2005.
Awards and honors
Who’s Who in Collegiate Faculty, 2010
21st Century Award for Achievement from the International Biographical Centre
Included in the 35th Edition of Dictionary of International Biographies
Goodwill Ambassador – Monmouth Senior Center
The Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi, Inducted in 2007
Mario and Alma Pastega Faculty Honors Award, 2005
Who’s Who in America, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008
Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare, 2006
Who’s Who in American Education, 2005, 2006, 2007
Who’s Who in Science and Engineering , 2006
Who’s Who of Emerging Leaders, 2007
Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals 2004
Educational Program of the Month, September 2004 from the National Residence Hall Association
Who’s Who in America 2003, 2005
Runner-up WOU Mario & Alma Pastega Faculty Honors Award, 2003
Outstanding Graduate Student of the Semester Award, Baylor University – Spring, 2000
President, Graduate School Association, Baylor University – 1999/2000
Vice President, Graduate School Association, Baylor University – 1999
Finalist, Southwestern Psychological Association’s 1999 Graduate Research Competition
Graduate Student Association Council Member, Baylor University 1998-2000
Outstanding Achievement in Psychology Award, 1994, Western Washington University
Professional memberships
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