Dr. Colleen Bryan - Professor of Psychology, Department Chair

Dr. Colleen Bryan
cbryan@mvnu.edu
(740) 392-6868 Ext. 3707

Education:

Professional Experience:

Professor of Psychology, August 2009 � present
Associate Professor of Psychology, 2002 � 2009
Associate Professor of Psychology, Assistant Professor of Psychology, September, 1989-2002. (Promoted from Instructor to Assistant Professor effective August 1993.
Director of Counseling, Northwest Nazarene College, August, 1987 to July, 1989.
Resident Director, Northwest Nazarene College, August, 1987 to July 1989.
Independent Consultant, MAXIMUS, Inc., September, 1981 to August, 1987.

Professional Organizations:

Member, Psi Chi (Psychology National Honor Society), 2004 � present
Member, American Psychological Association (APA), June 1998 � May 2005
Member, American Psychological Society (APS), September 1998 � August 2002
Member, American Counseling Association (ACA), 1987 - 2004; included membership in American College Counseling Association (ACCA), 1992 - 1998
Charter Member, American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), 1994 - 2004

Selected Published Works and Presentations:

"Conflict Resolution and Basic Counseling Skills," lecture for Pastoral Care of Children and Youth class, MVNC, May, 1997; May, 1998.
"Conflict Resolution and Crisis Intervention," lecture for Social Work course, MVNC, November, 1996.
"Intra- and Interdepartmental Communication in the Workplace," workshop for MVNC faculty and staff; co-facilitated with Dr. Randy Cronk, March, 1997.
"Nonverbal Communication," workshop for Enerezan staff, MVNC, October, 1995.
"Conflict Resolution and Crisis Intervention," lecture for Leadership Skills class, MVNC, March, 1993 to March, 1997.

Favorite Scripture Verse:

Psalm 139:14 - "I will give thanks to Thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Thy works, and my soul knows it very well."

Past jobs and/or current hobbies unrelated to your profession:

Travel, home renovation, family gatherings