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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateAnn Zak, Ph.D.The College of Saint Rose Street Address Glendale AvenueDepartment of Psychology Albany, NY Street Address
Street Address Western Avenue EMAIL AVAILABLEAlbany, NY Street Address EMAIL AVAILABLEPROFESSIONAL SUMMARYDepartment Chair with over a decade devoted to student and faculty recruiting and training, program review and evaluation, faculty and student mentoring, curriculum development and critiqueHighly skilled Psychology Professor with extensive experience teaching Foundations of Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Personality, Social Psychology, Positive Psychology, Psychology of Love and the Science of HappinessDemonstrated research program with publications and presentations in trending areas including Online Relationships, Social Media, Sexuality, Mental Health and Well Being,Extensive and creative elective course load in topics including Love, Gender, Infidelity, Movies and Mental HealthEDUCATIONPh.D., Social and Personality Psychology University of Maine, Orono MEDissertation: The Development of Interpersonal Trust through Self-Perception and Cognitive Dissonance Processes: The Roles of Self-Awareness and Relationship Orientation.Awards: Social Psychology Achievement AwardB.A., Psychology and Communication Arts, cum laude Saint Marys University, Winona, MNOnline Course Development Certification The College of Saint Rose, Albany, NYPROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCEThe College of Saint Rose Albany, New York 1994 PresentNote: The College of Saint Rose has announced its full closure beginning in May 2024 Professor of Psychology 2001-presentAssociate Professor of Psychology 1998-2001Assistant Professor of Psychology 1994-1998CoursesFoundations of Psychology *Social Psychology *InfidelityTheories of Personality *Psychology of Love *Abnormal PsychologyHuman Sexuality * Positive Psychology * The Science of HappinessCognitive Psychology *Psychology of Gender *Movies and the Modern MindResearch Supervisor * Internship Supervisor *Senior Seminar: Career PreparationBall State University, Muncie, INAssistant Professor of Psychology 1992-1994Courses:Introductory Psychology *Abnormal Psychology *Social PsychologyPersonality Theories. *Psychology of Women *Research SupervisorSocial PsychologyPUBLICATIONSZak, A., Bonesteel, D., Fripp, K., (2024). Positive Psychology Principles in Practice: Enhancing Intimate Relationships. In preparation.Zak, A. (2019). Book Review: Like a Mother: A Feminist Journey Through The Science and Culture of Pregnancy. Psychology of Women Quarterly. 43, 540.Zak, A. (2018). Book Review: Women at the Wheel: A Century of Buying, Driving and Fixing Cars. Psychology of Women Quarterly, 42, 385.Zak, A. (2016). Book Review: Producing Women: The Internet, Femininity, Queerness and Creativity. Psychology of Women Quarterly. 40:2, 38.Zak, A. (2015). Early Career Psychologist Concerns: Establishing a Professional Presence. The Feminist Psychologist, 42, 11.Flint, R.W. & Zak, A. (2002). Memory: a basic overview of systems and neuroanatomy. In R.W. Flint, Jr. (Ed) Forget It: Sources, Theories and Mechanisms of Alterations in Mnemonic Function. North Chelmsford, MA:Courier Custom Publishing, Inc.Zak, A., Coulter, C., Giglio, S., Hall, J., Sanford, S. & Pellowski, N. (2002). Do his friends and family like me? predictors of infidelity in intimate relationships. North American Journal of Psychology, 4, 287- 290.Zak, A., Armer, E., Edmunds, K., Fleury, T., Sarris, M. & Shatynski, B. (2001). Age discrepant relationships: do these romances fare well? North American Journal of Psychology, 3, 119-122.Zak, A., Brewer, E., Clark, K., DeAngelis, R., Nielsen, M. & Turek, C. (2000). Once bitten, twice shy: the effects of past partner experiences on current love and trust. North American Journal of Psychology, 2, 71- 74.Zak, A., Gold, J.A., Lenney, E. & Ryckman, R. (2000). Assessments of trust in intimate relationships and the self-perception process. In W. Lesko (Ed.). Readings in Social Psychology, Needham Heights: MA. Allyn and Bacon.Zak, A., Fancher, T., Gillies, M., Tornatore, E. and Waterhouse, E. (1999). The influence of insecurity on exchange and communal intimates. North American Journal of Psychology, 1, 103-108.Zak, A., Collins, C., Harper, L. & Masher, M. (1998). Self-reported decision-making and its impact on intimate relationships. Psychological Reports, 82, 560-562.Zak, A., Gold, J.A., Lenney, E. & Ryckman, R. (1998). Assessments of trust in intimate relationships and the self-perception process. Journal of Social Psychology, 138, 217-228.Zak, A. (1998). Individual differences in perceptions of fault in intimate relationships. Personality and Individual Differences, 24, 131-133.Zak, A., Hunton, L, Kuhn, R., & Parks, J. (1997). Effects of need for control on personal relationships. Journal of Social Psychology, 137, 671-672.Zak, A. & McDonald, C. (1997). Satisfaction and trust in intimate relationships: do lesbians and heterosexual women differ? Psychological Reports, 80, 904-90-6.Zak, A. (1995). The relationship orientation induction procedure. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 80, 542.Zak, A. (1995). Recollection of trusting and nontrusting behaviors in intimate relationships. Psychological Reports, 76, 1194.CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONSThumbs Up or Thumbs Down? Social Support and Opposition and Romantic Relationships. Eastern Psychological Association, Virtual Conference, June 2020.Evaluating Online Relationships: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Eastern Psychological Association Conference, New York, NY 2019.Romantic Relationships Initiated Both Online and Offline and Relationship Quality. Eastern Psychological Association Conference, New York, NY, 2016.Hooking Up: The Role of Social Media, Relationship Status and Self Esteem on Relationship Quality. Eastern Psychological Association Conference, Philadelphia, PA, 2015.Selfiesand Other Posts on Social Media: The Implications for Intimate Relationships. Eastern Psychological Association Conference, Boston, MA, 2014.How Frequently Do You Facebook?: Effects on Romantic Relationships. Eastern Psychological Association Conference, New York, NY, 2007.The Tortoise and the Hare: How Slow-Paced Relationships Predict Success. Eastern Psychological Association Conference, Baltimore, MD, 2006.After 9/11: The Effects of Sudden Trauma on Intimate Relationships. Eastern Psychological Association Conference, Baltimore, MD, 2003.Do His Friends and Family Like Me?: Predictors of Infidelity in Intimate Relationships. Eastern Psychological Association Conference, Boston, MA, 2002.Effects of Glucose on False Memory for Words and Numbers. Northeast Research Association for Neuroscience, Wellesely, MA, 2002.May-December Romances: Do These Relationships Fare Well? Eastern Psychological Association Conference. Washington, DC, 2001.Once Bitten, Twice Shy: The Effects of Past Partner Experiences on Current Love and Trust. Eastern Psychological Association Conference, Baltimore, MD, 2000.SERVICE TO THE COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE & DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGYGreater College ServiceProfessional Development Committee, Chair, 1998-2011Responsibilities: scheduling meetings, ranking grants and scholars and artists proposals, reporting to ProvostCurriculum Committee, Chair, 2001-2004Reviewer, Journal of Undergraduate Research, 2021 to presentJoseph Henry Science Fair Judge, 2022 to presentFaculty Review Committee, 2022 to presentFaculty Search Committee, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2005. 2000Dean Search Committee, 2005, 1999Faculty Review Committee, 2001-2005Research Consultant for the Learning Communities Project, 2001-2004Liberal Education Committee, 2001-2003Interdisciplinary Committee, 1998-2000,Academic Grievance Committee, Committee for the Revision of Liberal Arts, 1995-2000Undergraduate Academic Committee 1995-2000Department of Psychology ServicePsychology Department Chair, 2001-2013Responsibilities: Scheduling, Hiring Adjuncts, Outcomes Assessment, Teacher Evaluation, Program Review and Revision, Student Grievance Resolution, Faculty Mentoring, Probationary Faculty Review, Curriculum Development, Conducted and Compiled Psychology Department Program ReviewFaculty Search Committee ChairFaculty Moderator for Psychology ClubTransfer AdvisementAccepted Students Day Psychology RepresentativeSERVICE TO THE PROFESSIONDissertation Committee Member, State University at Albany, 1998-2003Book Reviewer, Pollyannas Revenge: How Memories and Emotions Foster Happiness. 2015. Kendell Publishing.Interviewed for Pornography: How Does it Affect You? The Chronicle, LXXXIV, October 13, 2015Book Reviewer, Psychology of Women Quarterly, 2015 to presentReviewer, Journal of Undergraduate Research, Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Journal of Marriage and the Family, North American Journal of Psychology, 1996 to PresentInterviewed for Times Union articles on trust, gender differences, love, divorce, infidelity, first crushes, Christmas stress, 1999-2010Interviewed for Village Voice article on drunk dialing lovers, 2006Presented workshop on The Many Colors of Love, Peace Corps, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 2005Presented workshop on Are Men from Mars and Women from Venus? Council Bluffs Counselors, Council Bluffs, IA, 2004Presented workshop on Sudden Trauma and Intimate Relationships, Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA, 2003COMMUNITY SERVICENew Scotland Elementary School (Albany City School District)Feed and Read Coordinator, 2018 - PresentFaculty and Staff Appreciation Coordinator, 2018 - PresentSchool Store Coordinator, 2015 PresentLiteracy Assistant, 2013 PresentCharacter Education Assistant, 2012-2013Junior Achievement Volunteer, 2019 to PresentPreschool Volunteer, St. Vincents Preschool, 2016 to PresentPROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS (current)International Society for Social and Personal Relationships, Eastern Psychological Association, Psi Chi |
