Carol A. Matthews

Biography

Professional Experience

• Professor of Psychology and Executive Director of Foundational Learning and Retention, Mount Vernon Nazarene University
• Visiting Professor of Psychology, Asbury University
• Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment, Asbury Theological Seminary
• Consultation for Disability Services Audit and Enhancement, Asbury Theological Seminary
• Accreditation Compliance and Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), Consultant to the President, Asbury Theological Seminary
• Professor of Psychology and Director of Academic Support, Mount Vernon Nazarene University
• Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of Academic Counseling, Toccoa Falls College
• Director (Dean) of the School of General Studies, Toccoa Falls College
• Visiting Assistant Professor of Education, Clemson University
• Graduate Teaching Assistant, Baylor University

Published Works & Presentations

• “Sin and Sanctity: The Physiological and Psychological Aspects of Breaking the Power of Sin,” paper presented at Asbury Theological Seminary Sin and Sanctity Forum, April – May, 2021. 
• Author of Asbury University online course LMN 453 Ministry Risks and Crises, 2017
• Analysis of Current Programs and Projections for Program Enhancement: Dordt College, 2015
• Contributing Author and Editor for Asbury Theological Seminary Compliance Certification Documents for SACSCOC, 2015
• Non-traditional programmed course entitled University Success Strategies in Adult and Graduate Studies, 2007, 2010
• “The Effects of Parental Divorce on the Self-Concept of School-Age Children,” Baylor Educator, Spring 1987

Professional Organizations

• American Psychological Association
• American Association of Christian Counselors
• Association for Christians in Student Development
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
• Association on Higher Education and Disability
• College Reading and Learning Association
• Evangelical Theological Society
• National Organization for Student Success
• Wesleyan Theological Society

Awards & Recognitions

• Empire Who’s Who of Women in Education
• Marquis Who’s Who of American Women
• Manchester Who’s Who Among Executive and Professional Women
• Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
• Outstanding Young Women of America

Degrees

Education:

• Ed.D.  Baylor University, Waco, TX 
  • Degree Title: Educational Psychology
• M.A.   Wheaton College Graduate School, Wheaton, IL
  • Major: Christian Education
  • Emphasis: Interpersonal Development
• B.A.    Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI 
  • Major: Philosophy and Religion
  • Emphasis: Contemporary Ministries