Laura Mccormick

Dr. Laura J. McCormick holds a Ph.D. in General Psychology. She has been teaching social sciences courses in the College of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Studies (SIUS) since 2010. In 2019, Dr. McCormick received the Faculty Excellence Award. Recipients of this award exemplify Walden University’s core values of quality, integrity, and student-centeredness.

More recently, Dr. McCormick has moved into the role of Research & Assessment Leader in SIUS, conducting and assisting with research related to holistic student wellness and support. In 2023, she received the Eric Riedel Research Grant for her work with Café Thrive, a synchronous undergraduate community.

Dr. McCormick is passionate about student success and providing students with positive learning experiences that enrich their educational journeys. Her research interests include empathy and active listening in the instructor-student relationship, narratives of chronic illness, and gender identity.

Courses Taught

PSYC 1001 - Introduction to Psychology

SOCI 1001 - Introduction to Sociology

HMNT 1001 - Living and Learning in a Technological World

SOCI 4080 - Social Responsibility

PHIL 2001 - Ethics

Education

PhD, Walden University

MEd, Youngstown State University

BA, Westminster College

Public Service

Cattaraugus County Pride Coalition, Board Member -

Awards / Honors

Faculty Excellence Award, , 2019

Publications

Brevard, L., Mccormick, L. J. (2023). Catch-Up Plans: "Extra Time and a Ladder to Climb": A Restorative Justice Practice to Foster Undergraduate Student Persistence and Retention.

Mccormick, L. (2015). Women and Thyroid Disease: Treatment Experiences and the Doctor Patient Relationship. Scholarworks

Mccormick, L., Fagen, J., Kontos, A., Venable, R., Anderson, P. B. (2012). School Context, High-Risk Drinking, and Sexual Assault at Two Southern Urban Universities. Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality

Fagen, J., Mccormick, L., Kontos, A., Venable, R., Anderson, P. B. (2011). The Influence of Gender and Race on Sexual Assault Among High Risk Drinkers. Race, Gender, & Class

Kress, V., Kelly, B., McCormick, L. J. (2004). Trichotillomania: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment. Journal of Counseling and Development

Kress, V., McCormick, L. J., Kelly, B. (2003). Counseling Clients Who Self-Injure: Ethical Considerations. Counseling and Values

Presentations

McCormick, L. J. (2021). Exploring Empathy and Student Retention: A Review of the Literature. Consortium for Student Retention Data Exchange

McCormick, L. J., Pertillar-Brevard, L. A. (2021). “Catch-Up Plans” as a Demonstration of Empathy in the Student-Instructor Relationship .

Anderson, P. B., Venable, R., Kontos, A., Mccormick, L., Fagan, J. (2009). The Influence of Gender and Race on Sexual Assault Among High Risk Drinkers.

Venable, R., Kontos, A., Mccormick, L., Fagan, J., Anderson, P. B. (2009). School Context, High Risk Drinking, and Sexual Assault at Two Southern Urban Universities.

Anderson, P. B., Venable, R., Kontos, A., Mccormick, L., Fagan, J. (2008). High Risk Drinking and Sexual Assault/Assaulting on Two Southern College Campuses.

Kelly, B., McCormick, L. J., Kress, V. (2003). Diagnosis and Treatment of Trichotillomania.

Kress, V., McCormick, L. J., Kelly, B., Potts, J., Cebula, J. (2002). Self-Injurious Behaviors: Diagnosis and Intervention.

Kress, V., Reynolds, C., McCormick, L. J., Kelly, B. (2002). Adolescents Who Self-Injure: Implications and Strategies for School Counselors.

Trepal-Wollenzier, H., Rosa, L., Kress, V., McCormick, L. J., Kelly, B., Cebula, J., Potts, J. (2002). Disordered Eating and Body Image: A Collaborative Approach to Awareness and Treatment on Campus.