Dr. Melissa Evans

Dr. Melissa Evans is a dedicated psychology educator and researcher with extensive experience teaching psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, human resource management, and related disciplines in both traditional and online learning environments. Dr. Evans earned a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Capella University, an M.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Carlos Albizu University, and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Memphis.

 

With more than a decade of higher education teaching experience, Dr. Evans has taught courses including General Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Research Methods, Experimental Psychology, Human Resource Management, Leadership, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Dr. Evans also has extensive experience developing and redesigning online courses and incorporating active learning, accessibility, and Universal Design for Learning principles into instruction.

 

Dr. Evans' research interests include organizational behavior, employee experiences following organizational change and layoffs, student-faculty interaction, student motivation and success, stress and well-being, learning, and affective states in educational environments. Their doctoral research examined employee work experiences following organizational layoffs using a qualitative phenomenological approach. Dr. Evans has also contributed to research involving student stress, depression, learning styles, critical thinking, and educational technology.

 

In addition to teaching and research, Dr. Evans has professional experience in human resources and organizational psychology, including compensation, performance management, workforce research, and organizational development. This combination of academic and applied experience allows Dr. Evans to connect psychological theory and research with practical workplace and educational applications.