Jason Kaufman
Interim Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts
Fine Arts 183
(651) 450-3768
Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Capella
University
M.S. in Educational Psychology, University
of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
A.B. in Psychology, Ripon College
Licensed Psychologist
(LP 5303) in the State of Minnesota
Fields of Interest
1. My most recernt research focuses on organizational culture within higher
education.
I am current
exploring whether organizational culture varies as a function of institutional
type within higher education.
2. I am very interested in the potential
applications of clinical
psychoneuroimmunology to facilitate health and healing.
I have personally
practiced guided visual imagery for more than 20 years, and am professionally trained
in clinical hypnosis. My experiences and
studies strongly suggest that we maintain an innate ability to consciously
effect healing. I am currently
investigating the potential of using spontaneous imagery during a relaxed state
to improve somatic awareness.
3. I am also interested in the psychometric characteristics of college and
university students.
I am especially
curious regarding the impact of stress on psychological health and academic
success among returning veterans.
Mind-Body Healing
I have recorded the
following guided visual imagery induction to be used to aid in your own
mind-body health. You are welcome to
download it (right-click on the link
and save it to your desktop) for your personal use or to share it with others.
Guided
Visual Imagery with Dr. Kaufman
(This induction for
guided visual imagery is offered strictly for educational purposes. Downloading or listening to this podcast in
no way constitutes any form of treatment.
Individuals interested in treatment should seek appropriate professional
help.)
Campus Involvement
I direct the Concurrent Enrollment Program, and sit
on:
-
Institutioan Review Board (IRB)
- Research across the Disciplines Committee
- Accessibility Taks Force
- Academic Council
- Yellow Ribbon Committee
- Institutional
Research Advisory Committee
- Institutional
Effectiveness Committee
- Management Team
- Operations Team
- Connections in Technology
and Education Group
I also manage the daily operations of the Psychology Laboratory and
invite you to read about its early history:
Professional Memberships
The Association
for Psychological Science (APS) actively promotes the science
of psychology.
The American Society of
Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) is one of the foremost sources for
legitimate training in hypnosis.
The Society
for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) is an association focused on advancing
undergraduate teaching and learning in psychology.
Nature Photography
I am an avid nature
photographer. When I am not occupied by my professorial duties or spending time
with my family, I enjoy pursuing this passion.
I invite you to view and read my blog.
Faculty Resources
It is incumbent that
we approach all of our students with awareness and sensitivity. I invite
you to read this brief primer, in
which I review some of the more relevant psychological problems that manifest
in the college classroom.
Psychopathology
in the Classroom: A Primer for
Professors
Student Resources
Here are a number of
links students might find useful during their studies.
Inver Hills D2L
(Metro State students can access D2L here)
Inver Hills
Counseling Center (651-450-8508)
Inver Hills Community
College
2500 80th Street East
Inver Grove Heights,
MN 55076-3224