Academic Vita
Oakley E. Gordon, Ph.D.

Department of Psychology
University of Utah
380 South 1530 East
Salt Lake city, Utah 84112
801-581-4328
FAX 801-581-5841
Email: oakley.gordon@utah.edu

Education

B.S. Psychology.
University of Utah, 1976
Magna Cum Laude

M.S. Experimental Psychology
University of Utah, 1981

Ph.D. Experimental Psychology
University of Utah, 1984
Emphasis: Human Cognition
Commendation by supervisory committee

Academic Positions

Southern Utah University

  • Assistant Professor of Psychology 1986-1991
  • Associate Professor of Psychology 1991-1998
  • Professor of Psychology 1998-2001

University of Utah

  • Part Time Associate Professor 2001-2016
  • Career Line Associate Professor (Lecturer) 2016-present

Courses Taught

Courses Taught at the University of Utah

  • Research Methods in Psychology (undergraduate course)
  • Statistical Methods in Psychology (undergraduate course)
  • Quantitative Methods I & II (graduate courses)
  • Applied Statistics (graduate course)

Courses Taught at Southern Utah University

  • Statistics in Psychology
  • Cybernetics, Self, and Society
  • Models, Methods, and Professional Issues in Psychology
  • Experimental Research Design
  • History and Systems of Psychology (capstone course)
  • Surviving in a Technological Age (honors course, team-taught)
  • Eastern Thought for Western Thinkers (honors course, team-taught).
  • Mind, Body, and Health
  • Readings in Transpersonal Psychology
  • Andean Mysticism
  • Introduction to Psychotherapy (sections on Gestalt and Transpersonal Therapies)
  • Physiological Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Personality Theory
  • Senior Seminar (capstone course)

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Director: Psychology Computer Lab, Southern Utah University (1986-2001).

Honors

  • Southern Utah University nominee: CASE National Professor of the Year Award, 1990.
  • Distinguished Educator, Southern Utah University, 1991-1992.

Current Research Interest

Andean epistemology as reflected in their Cosmovision and how this can expand our understanding of what it is to be human and inform our relationship with nature.

University Committees (Southern Utah University)

Elected Positions

  • Faculty Senator (1988-1991; 1993-1996).
  • University Leave, Rank, and Tenure Committee (1994-1995).
  • Chair of the University Leave, Rank, and Tenure Committee (1995-1996).
  • College of Humanities and Social Sciences Rank and Tenure Committee (1998-2001)

Appointed Positions

  • Chair of the Faculty Senate Publications Award Committee (1988-1991).
  • SUU Ad Hoc Computer Master Plan Committee (1988-1989).
  • Academic Computer Users Committee (1989-1995).
  • Provost’s Ad Hoc Committee on the Growth Model (1993).
  • Technology in the Classroom Committee (1994-1995).
  • Faculty Honor Lecture Series: Centennial Project. (1995-1996).

Other

  • Founded, wrote the policies and procedures for, and served as first chair of the SUU Institutional Review Board for Research on Human Subjects (1994-1995).
  • As chair of the University Leave, Rank, and Tenure Committee authored a major revision of the University’s policies and procedures.
    Served on numerous department committees.

Publications

  • Hansen, K. E., Malloy, T. E., Gordon, O. E., Rose, D., & Fleming, J. (1984). Nitrous oxide and cognitive set: Implications of an altered state of consciousness for creative problem solving. Imagination, Cognition, and Personality, 4(1), 85-98.
  • Malloy, T. E., Mitchell, C., & Gordon, O. E. (1987). Training Cognitive Strategies Underlying Intelligent Problem Solving. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 64, 1039-1046.
  • Gordon, O. E. A Review of Gregory Bateson’s “Steps to an Ecology of Mind”, (1989, July), Anchor Point: The International Journal for Effective NLP Communicators, 7-8.
  • Gordon, O. E. Pacing the Medical World. (1990, June), Anchor Point: The International Journal for Effective NLP Communicators, 1-7.
  • Gordon, O. E. (1992). Proposed Guidelines for Ethical Research in NLP.  NLP Connection: The Journal of the International Association for Neuro-Linguistic Programming, 7(1), 14.
  • Gordon, O. E. (1993). Reducing Faculty Burnout. The Learning Professor, 1(2), 1-2.
  • Gordon, O. E. (December, 1994). Policies and Procedures: Institutional Review Board for Research on Human Subjects. Southern Utah University Policies and Procedure Manual.
  • Gordon, O. E. (May 1995). What is NLP? A Brief History (Part 1). Anchor Point: The International Journal for Effective NLP Communicators.
  • Gordon, O. E. (1995, May). What is NLP? A Brief History (Part 2). Anchor Point: The International Journal for Effective NLP Communicators.
  • Gordon, O. E. (2000, Fall). Pedagogical Issues in Internet Education. AABSS Journal.
  • Gordon, O. E. (2001) A Therapeutic Relationship Between People and Their Geography in the Andes. Clio’s Psyche, 7(4), 184-185.
  • Gordon, O. E. & Malloy, T. E. (2002). Online Homework/Quiz/Exam Applet: Freely available Java software for evaluating performance online. Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, and Computers
  • Gordon, O. E. (2004, Spring). The Real Heart . Sacred Hoop.

Additional articles published in the Salka Wind web site (www.SalkaWind.com)

  • Gordon, O. E. (2003) An Environment Epistemology of the Andean People of Peru.
  • Gordon, O. E. (2005) Ayni.
  • Gordon, O. E. (2008) A Nobler Want.
  • Gordon, O. E. (2008) Andean Mysticism and Healing the Planet.
  • Gordon, O. E. (2008) In Search of Sami.
  • Gordon, O. E. (2011-present) I have written extensively about the Andean Cosmovision in the Salka Wind blog (www.SalkaWind.com/blog).

Custom Published Books

  • Gordon, O.E.  A Thoughtful Guide to Statistics (currently in its 5th Edition) . An undergraduate statistics textbook. Pearson Custom Press.
  • Gordon, O.E. Applied Statistics (currently in its 2nd Edition). A graduate statistics textbook. Lulu Press.
  • Gordon, O.E. The Andean Cosmovision: A Path for Exploring Profound Aspects of Ourselves, Nature, and the Cosmos. Gordon Press.

Papers at Conferences

  • Gordon, O. E. & Malloy, T. E. (1977, May). Consciousness, Meditation, and Human Information Processing. Rocky Mountain Psychological Association.
  • Malloy, T. E. & Gordon, O. E. (1977, May). An Incorporation of Consciousness Into the Human Information Processing Model. Rocky Mountain Psychological Association.
  • Hansen, K. E., Malloy, T. E., & Gordon, O. E. (1983, April). The Effects of Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen on a Mechanized Cognitive Set. Rocky Mountain Psychological Association.
  • Gordon, O. E. & Malloy, T. E. (1988, March). Emotive Imagery. Rocky Mountain Psychological Association.
  • Winter, M., Jones, L., & Gordon, O. (1994, April). An Orientation Class for Psychology Majors; Rocky Mountain Psychological Association.
  • Gordon, O. E. (1991, October). The Power of Myth. The International Association of Neuro-Linguistic Programming Mountain States Regional Conference.
  • Gordon, O. E. (1993, April). NLP & Research: Going Meta. The International Association of Neuro-Linguistic Programming Annual Conference.
  • Gordon, O. E. (1997, April). Therapeutic Metaphors in Andean Mysticism. Utah Academy of Science, Arts & Letters.
  • Gordon, O. E. (2000, January). Pedagogical Issues in Internet Education. Annual Meeting of the American Association of Behavioral and Social Sciences.
  • Gordon, O. E., Mace, B., & Berg, L. Environmental Epistemology of the Andean People. (2000, April). Rocky Mountain Psychological Association.
  • Gordon, O. E. (2000, April).  Building a Bridge from the Andes to Arizona. Rocky Mountain Psychological Association.
  • Gordon, O. E., Mace, B., & Berg, L. (2000, June). Finding an Epistemology that Supports Loving and Caring About Nature. International Symposium on Society and Resource Management.
  • Gordon, O. E. (2000, June). An Intimate Connection with Nature: Teaching Andean Epistemology to Westerners. International Symposium on Society and Resource Management.
  • Gordon, O. E. (2001, April).  Andean Epistemology: The Nature of Love, Wisdom, and Environmental Concern. Western Social Science Association.
  • Gordon, O. E. (2001, April). Applying Andean Epistemology to Our Societal Problems. Western Psychological Association.
  • Gordon, O. E. & Malloy, T. E.  (2001, April). Online Homework/Quiz/Exam Applet: Freely available Java software for evaluating performance online. (2001, April). The Society for Computers in Psychology.
  • Gordon, O. E. (2014, October).  The Andean Cosmovision: A Path to a Deeper Relationship with Nature. Utah Ecopsychology Conference.
  • Gordon, O. E. (June, 2016).  The Andean Cosmovision: Connecting to the Heart of Nature. International Conference on Positive Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Additional Professional Presentations and Workshops

  • Introduction to NLP. (1989, March). First Annual Southwest Utah Winter Sunshine Conference; Southwest Utah Mental Health/Alcohol and Drug Center.
  • Understanding the Family System. (1989, September). The Governor’s Second Annual Strengthening Families Workshop. State of Utah Social Services.
  • Neuro-Linguistic Programming Techniques. (1989). A workshop for the State of Utah Social Services, Community Operations–District 5.
  • Introduction to Psychology. (July, 1990). A workshop for Youth Corrections, Cedar City.
  • Applications of NLP. (1990, October). An advanced clinical training seminar for Southwest Utah Mental Health/Alcohol & Drug Center.
  • Creating Your Destiny. (1990, November). A one-day workshop for the general public. Zion National Park.
  • Reaching Your Goals. (1991, March). Utah Correctional Association Annual Spring Conference: Crime & Ethics.
  • Creating Your Own Destiny. (1991, August). Success Connections for Quality Teaching and Learning Conference, Utah Rural School Association.
  • Putting the Wind in Your Sails. (1992, March). Keynote Address at the Juvenile Court Conference, Zion National Park.
  • Snipping the Circle: Understanding Relationships. (1992, July). Governor’s Honors Academy.
  • Heart of the Mind–Mind of the Heart. (1995, March). Iron County Women’s Conference.
  • La Sabiduría de Gregory Bateson y la PNL (Gregory Bateson’s Influence on NLP). (1995, March). A two-day workshop for NLP trainers in Guadalajara, Mexico. (With a translator).
  • Metaphor & Systems. (1996, May) A four-day workshop on therapeutic metaphors and practical applications of the work of Gregory Bateson. For Anchor Point Associates.
  • Wisdom in an Interdependent World. (1996, May). Free-to-the-public evening lecture in Salt Lake City, sponsored by Anchor Point Associates.
  • La Sabiduría de Gregory Bateson y la PNL (Gregory Bateson’s Influence on NLP). (1996, August). A three-day workshop for NLP trainers in Querétaro, Mexico. (With a translator).
  • Metaphors, Ecology, and Aesthetics. (1997, February). A two-day workshop for Anchor Point Associates.
  • Shamanism, Science, and Psychology. (1997, February). Free-to-the-public evening lecture in Salt Lake City, sponsored by Anchor Point Associates.
  • Practical Andean Therapy. (1997, May). A workshop for the staff of Horizon House.
  • Spiritual Warrior Workshop. (1997, May). A two-day workshop for the general public. Co-taught with Terri Latterback-Cotts.
  • Metaphors, Ecology, and Aesthetics. (1998, February). A two-day workshop for Anchor Point Associates.
  • Spiritual Warrior Workshop. (1999, July). A two-day workshop for the general public. Co-taught with Terri Latterback-Cotts.
  • Andean Meditation Workshop: Touching the Heart of Nature. (2015, July). A three day workshop for the general public in Grand Junction, Colorado.
  • Andean Meditation Workshop: Connecting to the Heart of Nature. (2016, June). A three-day workshop for the general public as a fund-raiser for The Heart Walk Foundation.
  • Shamanic Journeying and the Andean Cosmovision. (2016, September). A three-day retreat co-taught by Karen Cottingham.
  • Salka Classes. (1997-present). Several hundred Andean meditation classes for the general public.

Presentations to the Southern Utah University Community

  • Graduate Record Exam Preparation, for students in the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences.
  • Psychology of the Nuclear Arms Race, for the Progressive Student Union.
  • Basic Counseling Skills, for the student peer counseling program.
  • Creating Your Future, for Psi Chi.
  • Selecting a State of Mind, for Psi Chi.
  • Introduction to State Control and NeuroLink, for Psi Chi.
  • Introduction to HyperCard. Workshop for faculty and staff of S.U.U. University, sponsored by the Academic Computer Users Committee.
  • Day of Dialog: Middle East Crisis (co-organizer), for the students, faculty, and staff of S.U.U.
  • Nonverbal Counseling Techniques, for Psi Chi.
  • Verbal Counseling Techniques, for Psi Chi.
  • Report on the Thich Nhat Hanh Workshop, for Psi Chi.
  • Use of Student Journals in the Classroom, for the 1994 Faculty Development Conference.
  • Pacha Cuti–Time of the Great Transformation, for the university community.
  • Report on My Research Trip to Peru, for members of the department and Psi Chi.
  • Report on My Second Trip to Peru, for members of the department and Psi Chi.
  • Andean Magic, for the university community, sponsored by Psi Chi.
  • Java and the StatCenter Project, for the SUU Linux club.
  • Andean Mysticism, for the SUU faculty, at a ‘Sandwiches and Scholarship’ workshop.
  • Andean Meditative Techniques, a workshop for Psi Cho (a department-sponsored student association).

Presentations to the University of Utah Community

  • Andean Research. (2003). For Psi Chi.
  • An Andean Way of Knowledge. (2003). For Mortar Board.
  • Andean Epistemology. (2004). A presentation to the psychology department.
  • The Andean Cosmovision: An Ancient Path to a New Reality. (2014). For the Distinguished Speakers Series of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
  • The Andean Cosmovision. (2016). A presentation to the psychology department.

Additional Andean-Related Professional Activities

  • Vice President of Kenosis Spirit Keepers (2007-present). Kenosis Spirit Keepers is a Section 501(c)(3), nonprofit, charitable educational organization. Its mission is to honor and preserve the integrity of indigenous wisdom and sacred cultural practices by providing cross-cultural exchanges, education, and community-building opportunities.
  • Sixteen trips to Peru (1996-present).