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.