Dr. Colleen Loomis

Associate Professor, Psychology,
Community Psychology Area Coordinator

Contact Information

Email: cloomis@wlu.ca
Phone: 519-884-0710 ext.2858   |  lab 519-884-0710 ext.2879

Office Location: N2075H (Science Building)
Office Hours: Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm, Or By Appointment

Languages Spoken

English
French

Academic Background

(Honours), Psychology, University of Tulsa
MA, Human Services Psychology, University of Maryland Baltimore County
PhD, Human Services Psychology, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Psychology, Stanford University Medical Center
Invited Senior Research Scientist, Psychology and Sciences of Education, University of Geneva

Biography

My research investigates how the interaction between schools and communities impact early childhood care and education. I apply psychological research approaches to examine how communities promote inclusion and participation, particularly with educational resources. I am currently conducting research with pre-school and school programs in Canada, Switzerland, and Madagascar. From this research with multi-cultural urban cities and rural mono-cultural settings I am working with new models to support the relationship between schools and communities. This work will help to promote positive child development.  

For more details about my research click on the "research" link.

In addition to research and teaching I am the coordinator for community psychology graduate program July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2014.  

Additional Information

Professional Mentoring Tips

Over prepare, then go with the flow.

No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

(2 of 45 tips written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland,Ohio)