Faculty List

Jodi L. Petesen

Visiting Instructor of Psychology
Joined Alma College Faculty in 2011
B-27 SAC
(989) 463-7386
Office Hours: T/TH 10:00-12:30 and by email appointment

Education

  • B.A. Psychology, Minor in Crime & Justice, University of Michigan (2007)
  • M.A. Ecological-Community Psychology, Michigan State University (2010)
  • Ph.D. Ecological-Community Psychology, Michigan State University (2011)

Research Interests

Adolescent Development, Community/Family Predictors of Juvenile Risk Behavior, Criminal Justice System Reform, Offender Risk Assessment, Psychometrics and Test Construction, Juvenile Sex Offenders, Community Change, and Program Evaluation

Recent Courses Taught

  • Social Psychology.  Psy 236.
  • Introduction to Psychology.  Psy 121.
  • Developmental Psychology.  PSY 331.

 

Alma College trustees have adopted a master plan that provides a direction and set of priorities for the development of the physical campus. Key components include an emphasis on advanced and interactive learning, prioritized building renovations, housing initiatives that accommodate enrollment growth, a reconfiguration of parking lots and green spaces, and campus growth plans linked to the Alma downtown business environment.

 

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Dr. Micheal Vickery

Dr. Micheal Vickery
Departments: Communication

Dr. Micheal Vickery, professor of communication, teaches courses in communication and technology, media and public communication, organizational and intercultural communication, and communication theory and research.