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Department of Psychology

Faculty

Calvin P Garbin   
Office: 218 Burnett Hall
(402)472-3122
cgarbin@unl.edu
Office Hours: 11:30-12:20 MWF in 230 BURN

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I joined the UNL faculty in 1985, after receiving my degree in experimental psychology from the University of Texas at Arlington. My initial investigations of multimodal perception and crossmodal memory for object attributes such as shape and texture eventually gave way to an overwhelming desire to understand how web-based technology can be used to increase the speed, depth, and application of student learning. My courses include a cradle-to-grave (well, sophomore-to-doctorate, at least) series of research methods and data analysis classes and an on-line Introductory Psychology course. Much of my research is collaborative, which, along with my consulting work, allows me to apply and continually broaden my methodological and statistical skills – and have some great stories for class.

 

Selected Recent Publications

Garbin, C. P. & Kimberly D. (under revision for Teaching of Psychology). Student Authored Web Pages Promote Active Learning, Critical Thinking, Student Performance and Independent Use of the Internet.

Narloch, R., Garbin, C. P. & Turnage, Kimberly D. (in press). Benefits of the Use of Pre-lecture Quizzes. Teaching of Psychology.

Huss, M., Tomkins, A., Garbin, C. P., & Schopp, B. (in press). Battered women who kill their abusers: An examination of commonsense notions, cognitions, and judgments. Journal of Interpersonal Violence

Scalora, M. J., Garbin C. P., Blum, S. & Roy S. (accepted with revision). Treatment Related Predictors of Sex Offender Recidivism. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment.

Futa, K. T., Nash, C. L., Hansen, D. J. & Garbin, C. P. (in press). Adult survivors of child abuse: An analysis of coping mechanisms used for stressful childhood memories an current stressors. Journal of Family Violence.

McWhirter, B. T., Garbin, C. P. & Palombi, B. (2003). University employees’ perceptions of university counseling center services and consulting activities: A multidimensional scaling analysis. Journal of College Counseling.

Selected Recent Presentations

Ware, M. E., Cathey, C., Miller, R. and Garbin, C. P. (2005). Engaging Psychology Undergraduates in Scholarly Inquiry. A symposium presented at the 25th Annual meeting of Association for Psychological and Educational Research in Kansas: Emporia, Kansas

Garbin, C. P. Promoting Undergraduate Research at UNL (2004). Invited presentation at the 24th Annual Meeting of Psychology and Educational Research at Kansas: Kearney, Nebraska

Garbin, C. P. & Whitwer, L. M. (2004). Adding Flash Animation to Lectures and On-line Exercises: Examples and Student Learning Outcomes from Teaching Statistics. Paper presented at 34rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Computers in Psychology: Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Whitwer, L. M. & Garbin, C. P. (2004). Suppressor Situations: A 3-Ring Circus. Paper presented at 34rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Computers in Psychology: Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Garbin, C. P. & Whitwer, L. M. (2003). Improving the Educational Value of Under-graduate Research Participation. Paper presented at 33rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Computers in Psychology: Vancouver, Canada.

Garbin, C. P. & Whitwer, L. M. (2003). Multiple Regression Models Involving Interactions: A Plotting and Simulation Program. Paper presented at 33th Annual Meeting of the Society for Computers in Psychology: Vancouver,.

Garbin, C. P. & DeWester, D. (2002). Statistical Assignments & Examinations On-Line: Software & Learning Outcomes. Paper presented at 32th Annual Meeting of the Society for Computers in Psychology: Kansas City, Missouri.

Garbin, C. P. (2002) Effective Web-Based Learning. Poster presented a national conference hosted by the National Center for Instructional Technology in Education: Lincoln, Nebraska.

Garbin, C. P., DeWester, D. & Shapley, K. (2001). Software for Web-based Delivery and Grading of Statistical Analysis Assignments. Paper presented at 31th Annual Meeting of the Society for Computers in Psychology: Orlando, Florida.

Teaching Awards

Named to the UNL Academy of Distinguished Teachers -- 2003

Distinguished Teaching Award from College of Arts & Sciences – 2003 & 1994

Professor of the Month awarded by the Black Masque Chapter of Mortar Board honorary society at UNL -- November 2003 & December 2005

Outstanding Educator of the Year Award by the Association of Students at the University of Nebraska (ASUN) -- 2002

Certificate of Recognition for Contributions to Students in 1989, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 from the UNL Parents Association and Teaching Council of UNL