{"id":1536,"date":"2017-01-02T16:40:02","date_gmt":"2017-01-02T23:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/salkawind.com\/blog\/?page_id=1536"},"modified":"2017-01-27T14:17:23","modified_gmt":"2017-01-27T21:17:23","slug":"oakleys-vita","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/salkawind.com\/blog\/oakleys-vita","title":{"rendered":"Oakley’s Vita"},"content":{"rendered":"

Academic Vita<\/strong>
\n Oakley E. Gordon, Ph.D.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Department of Psychology
\nUniversity of Utah
\n380 South 1530 East
\nSalt Lake city, Utah 84112
\n801-581-4328
\nFAX 801-581-5841
\nEmail: oakley.gordon@utah.edu<\/p>\n

Education<\/h4>\n

B.S. Psychology.<\/strong>
\nUniversity of Utah, 1976
\nMagna Cum Laude<\/p>\n

M.S. Experimental Psychology<\/strong>
\nUniversity of Utah, 1981<\/p>\n

Ph.D. Experimental Psychology<\/strong>
\nUniversity of Utah, 1984
\nEmphasis: Human Cognition
\nCommendation by supervisory committee<\/p>\n

Academic Positions<\/h4>\n

Southern Utah University<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  • Assistant Professor of Psychology 1986-1991<\/li>\n
  • Associate Professor of Psychology 1991-1998<\/li>\n
  • Professor of Psychology 1998-2001<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    University of Utah<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Part Time Associate Professor 2001-2016<\/li>\n
    • Career Line Associate Professor (Lecturer) 2016-present<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Courses Taught<\/h4>\n

      Courses Taught at the University of Utah<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      • Research Methods in Psychology (undergraduate course)<\/li>\n
      • Statistical Methods in Psychology (undergraduate course)<\/li>\n
      • Quantitative Methods I & II (graduate courses)<\/li>\n
      • Applied Statistics (graduate course)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Courses Taught at Southern Utah University<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

          Additional Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          • Director: Psychology Computer Lab, Southern Utah University (1986-2001).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Honors<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n
            • Southern Utah University nominee: CASE National Professor of the Year Award, 1990.<\/li>\n
            • Distinguished Educator, Southern Utah University, 1991-1992.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Current Research Interest<\/strong><\/p>\n

              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.<\/p>\n

              University Committees (Southern Utah University)<\/h4>\n

              Elected Positions<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

                Appointed Positions<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

                  Other<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    \n
                  • 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).<\/li>\n
                  • As chair of the University Leave, Rank, and Tenure Committee authored a major revision of the University’s policies and procedures.
                    \nServed on numerous department committees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Publications<\/h4>\n
                      \n
                    • 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<\/em>. Imagination, Cognition, and Personality, 4(1), 85-98.<\/li>\n
                    • Malloy, T. E., Mitchell, C., & Gordon, O. E. (1987). Training Cognitive Strategies Underlying Intelligent Problem Solving.<\/em> Perceptual and Motor Skills, 64, 1039-1046.<\/li>\n
                    • Gordon, O. E. A Review of Gregory Bateson’s “Steps to an Ecology of Mind”,<\/em> (1989, July), Anchor Point: The International Journal for Effective NLP Communicators, 7-8.<\/li>\n
                    • Gordon, O. E. Pacing the Medical World.<\/em> (1990, June), Anchor Point: The International Journal for Effective NLP Communicators, 1-7.<\/li>\n
                    • Gordon, O. E. (1992). Proposed Guidelines for Ethical Research in NLP.<\/em>\u00a0 NLP Connection: The Journal of the International Association for Neuro-Linguistic Programming, 7(1), 14.<\/li>\n
                    • Gordon, O. E. (1993). Reducing Faculty Burnout.<\/em> The Learning Professor, 1(2), 1-2.<\/li>\n
                    • Gordon, O. E. (December, 1994). Policies and Procedures: Institutional Review Board for Research on Human Subjects.<\/em> Southern Utah University Policies and Procedure Manual.<\/li>\n
                    • Gordon, O. E. (May 1995). What is NLP? A Brief History (Part 1)<\/em>. Anchor Point: The International Journal for Effective NLP Communicators.<\/li>\n
                    • Gordon, O. E. (1995, May). What is NLP? A Brief History (Part 2)<\/em>. Anchor Point: The International Journal for Effective NLP Communicators.<\/li>\n
                    • Gordon, O. E. (2000, Fall). Pedagogical Issues in Internet Education.<\/em> AABSS Journal.<\/li>\n
                    • Gordon, O. E. (2001) A Therapeutic Relationship Between People and Their Geography in the Andes.<\/em> Clio’s Psyche, 7(4), 184-185.<\/li>\n
                    • Gordon, O. E. & Malloy, T. E. (2002). Online Homework\/Quiz\/Exam Applet: Freely available Java software for evaluating performance online.<\/em> Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, and Computers<\/li>\n
                    • Gordon, O. E. (2004, Spring). The Real Heart<\/em> . Sacred Hoop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Additional articles published in the Salka Wind web site (www.SalkaWind.com)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

                        Custom Published Books<\/strong><\/p>\n

                          \n
                        • Gordon, O.E.\u00a0 A Thoughtful Guide to Statistics<\/em> (currently in its 5th Edition) . An undergraduate statistics textbook. Pearson Custom Press.<\/li>\n
                        • Gordon, O.E. Applied Statistics<\/em> (currently in its 2nd Edition). A graduate statistics textbook. Lulu Press.<\/li>\n
                        • Gordon, O.E. The Andean Cosmovision: A Path for Exploring Profound Aspects of Ourselves, Nature, and the Cosmos.<\/em> Gordon Press.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Papers at Conferences<\/h4>\n
                            \n
                          • Gordon, O. E. & Malloy, T. E. (1977, May). Consciousness, Meditation, and Human Information Processing.<\/em> Rocky Mountain Psychological Association.<\/li>\n
                          • Malloy, T. E. & Gordon, O. E. (1977, May). An Incorporation of Consciousness Into the Human Information Processing Model<\/em>. Rocky Mountain Psychological Association.<\/li>\n
                          • Hansen, K. E., Malloy, T. E., & Gordon, O. E. (1983, April). The Effects of Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen on a Mechanized Cognitive Set.<\/em> Rocky Mountain Psychological Association.<\/li>\n
                          • Gordon, O. E. & Malloy, T. E. (1988, March). Emotive Imagery.<\/em> Rocky Mountain Psychological Association.<\/li>\n
                          • Winter, M., Jones, L., & Gordon, O. (1994, April). An Orientation Class for Psychology Majors;<\/em> Rocky Mountain Psychological Association.<\/li>\n
                          • Gordon, O. E. (1991, October). The Power of Myth.<\/em> The International Association of Neuro-Linguistic Programming Mountain States Regional Conference.<\/li>\n
                          • Gordon, O. E. (1993, April). NLP & Research: Going Meta<\/em>. The International Association of Neuro-Linguistic Programming Annual Conference.<\/li>\n
                          • Gordon, O. E. (1997, April). Therapeutic Metaphors in Andean Mysticism.<\/em> Utah Academy of Science, Arts & Letters.<\/li>\n
                          • Gordon, O. E. (2000, January). Pedagogical Issues in Internet Education.<\/em> Annual Meeting of the American Association of Behavioral and Social Sciences.<\/li>\n
                          • Gordon, O. E., Mace, B., & Berg, L. Environmental Epistemology of the Andean People.<\/em> (2000, April). Rocky Mountain Psychological Association.<\/li>\n
                          • Gordon, O. E. (2000, April).\u00a0 Building a Bridge from the Andes to Arizona.<\/em> Rocky Mountain Psychological Association.<\/li>\n
                          • Gordon, O. E., Mace, B., & Berg, L. (2000, June). Finding an Epistemology that Supports Loving and Caring About Nature.<\/em> International Symposium on Society and Resource Management.<\/li>\n
                          • Gordon, O. E. (2000, June). An Intimate Connection with Nature: Teaching Andean Epistemology to Westerners<\/em>. International Symposium on Society and Resource Management.<\/li>\n
                          • Gordon, O. E. (2001, April).\u00a0 Andean Epistemology: The Nature of Love, Wisdom, and Environmental Concern<\/em>. Western Social Science Association.<\/li>\n
                          • Gordon, O. E. (2001, April). Applying Andean Epistemology to Our Societal Problems.<\/em> Western Psychological Association.<\/li>\n
                          • Gordon, O. E. & Malloy, T. E.\u00a0 (2001, April). Online Homework\/Quiz\/Exam Applet: Freely available Java software for evaluating performance online.<\/em> (2001, April). The Society for Computers in Psychology.<\/li>\n
                          • Gordon, O. E. (2014, October).\u00a0 The Andean Cosmovision: A Path to a Deeper Relationship with Nature.<\/em> Utah Ecopsychology Conference.<\/li>\n
                          • Gordon, O. E. (June, 2016).\u00a0 The Andean Cosmovision: Connecting to the Heart of Nature.<\/em> International Conference on Positive Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Additional Professional Presentations and Workshops<\/h4>\n
                              \n
                            • Introduction to NLP.<\/em> (1989, March). First Annual Southwest Utah Winter Sunshine Conference; Southwest Utah Mental Health\/Alcohol and Drug Center.<\/li>\n
                            • Understanding the Family System.<\/em> (1989, September). The Governor’s Second Annual Strengthening Families Workshop. State of Utah Social Services.<\/li>\n
                            • Neuro-Linguistic Programming Techniques<\/em>. (1989). A workshop for the State of Utah Social Services, Community Operations–District 5.<\/li>\n
                            • Introduction to Psychology.<\/em> (July, 1990). A workshop for Youth Corrections, Cedar City.<\/li>\n
                            • Applications of NLP<\/em>. (1990, October). An advanced clinical training seminar for Southwest Utah Mental Health\/Alcohol & Drug Center.<\/li>\n
                            • Creating Your Destiny.<\/em> (1990, November). A one-day workshop for the general public. Zion National Park.<\/li>\n
                            • Reaching Your Goals<\/em>. (1991, March). Utah Correctional Association Annual Spring Conference: Crime & Ethics.<\/li>\n
                            • Creating Your Own Destiny<\/em>. (1991, August). Success Connections for Quality Teaching and Learning Conference, Utah Rural School Association.<\/li>\n
                            • Putting the Wind in Your Sails.<\/em> (1992, March). Keynote Address at the Juvenile Court Conference, Zion National Park.<\/li>\n
                            • Snipping the Circle: Understanding Relationships.<\/em> (1992, July). Governor’s Honors Academy.<\/li>\n
                            • Heart of the Mind–Mind of the Heart.<\/em> (1995, March). Iron County Women\u2019s Conference.<\/li>\n
                            • La Sabidur\u00eda de Gregory Bateson y la PNL (Gregory Bateson\u2019s Influence on NLP)<\/em>. (1995, March). A two-day workshop for NLP trainers in Guadalajara, Mexico. (With a translator).<\/li>\n
                            • Metaphor & Systems.<\/em> (1996, May) A four-day workshop on therapeutic metaphors and practical applications of the work of Gregory Bateson. For Anchor Point Associates.<\/li>\n
                            • Wisdom in an Interdependent World.<\/em> (1996, May). Free-to-the-public evening lecture in Salt Lake City, sponsored by Anchor Point Associates.<\/li>\n
                            • La Sabidur\u00eda de Gregory Bateson y la PNL (Gregory Bateson\u2019s Influence on NLP)<\/em>. (1996, August). A three-day workshop for NLP trainers in Quer\u00e9taro, Mexico. (With a translator).<\/li>\n
                            • Metaphors, Ecology, and Aesthetics.<\/em> (1997, February). A two-day workshop for Anchor Point Associates.<\/li>\n
                            • Shamanism, Science, and Psychology.<\/em> (1997, February). Free-to-the-public evening lecture in Salt Lake City, sponsored by Anchor Point Associates.<\/li>\n
                            • Practical Andean Therapy.<\/em> (1997, May). A workshop for the staff of Horizon House.<\/li>\n
                            • Spiritual Warrior Workshop.<\/em> (1997, May). A two-day workshop for the general public. Co-taught with Terri Latterback-Cotts.<\/li>\n
                            • Metaphors, Ecology, and Aesthetics.<\/em> (1998, February). A two-day workshop for Anchor Point Associates.<\/li>\n
                            • Spiritual Warrior Workshop.<\/em> (1999, July). A two-day workshop for the general public. Co-taught with Terri Latterback-Cotts.<\/li>\n
                            • Andean Meditation Workshop: Touching the Heart of Nature.<\/em> (2015, July). A three day workshop for the general public in Grand Junction, Colorado.<\/li>\n
                            • Andean Meditation Workshop: Connecting to the Heart of Nature.<\/em> (2016, June). A three-day workshop for the general public as a fund-raiser for The Heart Walk Foundation.<\/li>\n
                            • Shamanic Journeying and the Andean Cosmovision.<\/em> (2016, September). A three-day retreat co-taught by Karen Cottingham.<\/li>\n
                            • Salka Classes.<\/em> (1997-present). Several hundred Andean meditation classes for the general public.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              Presentations to the Southern Utah University Community<\/h4>\n
                                \n
                              • Graduate Record Exam Preparation,<\/em> for students in the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences.<\/li>\n
                              • Psychology of the Nuclear Arms Race<\/em>, for the Progressive Student Union.<\/li>\n
                              • Basic Counseling Skills<\/em>, for the student peer counseling program.<\/li>\n
                              • Creating Your Future<\/em>, for Psi Chi.<\/li>\n
                              • Selecting a State of Mind<\/em>, for Psi Chi.<\/li>\n
                              • Introduction to State Control and NeuroLink, <\/em>for Psi Chi.<\/li>\n
                              • Introduction to HyperCard<\/em>. Workshop for faculty and staff of S.U.U. University, sponsored by the Academic Computer Users Committee.<\/li>\n
                              • Day of Dialog: Middle East Crisis<\/em> (co-organizer), for the students, faculty, and staff of S.U.U.<\/li>\n
                              • Nonverbal Counseling Techniques<\/em>, for Psi Chi.<\/li>\n
                              • Verbal Counseling Techniques,<\/em> for Psi Chi.<\/li>\n
                              • Report on the Thich Nhat Hanh Workshop<\/em>, for Psi Chi.<\/li>\n
                              • Use of Student Journals in the Classroom<\/em>, for the 1994 Faculty Development Conference.<\/li>\n
                              • Pacha Cuti–Time of the Great Transformation<\/em>, for the university community.<\/li>\n
                              • Report on My Research Trip to Peru<\/em>, for members of the department and Psi Chi.<\/li>\n
                              • Report on My Second Trip to Peru<\/em>, for members of the department and Psi Chi.<\/li>\n
                              • Andean Magic<\/em>, for the university community, sponsored by Psi Chi.<\/li>\n
                              • Java and the StatCenter Project<\/em>, for the SUU Linux club.<\/li>\n
                              • Andean Mysticism<\/em>, for the SUU faculty, at a ‘Sandwiches and Scholarship’ workshop.<\/li>\n
                              • Andean Meditative Techniques<\/em>, a workshop for Psi Cho (a department-sponsored student association).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                Presentations to the University of Utah Community<\/h4>\n
                                  \n
                                • Andean Research.<\/em> (2003). For Psi Chi.<\/li>\n
                                • An Andean Way of Knowledge.<\/em> (2003). For Mortar Board.<\/li>\n
                                • Andean Epistemology.<\/em> (2004). A presentation to the psychology department.<\/li>\n
                                • The Andean Cosmovision: An Ancient Path to a New Reality.<\/em> (2014). For the Distinguished Speakers Series of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.<\/li>\n
                                • The Andean Cosmovision.<\/em> (2016). A presentation to the psychology department.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                  Additional Andean-Related Professional Activities<\/h4>\n
                                    \n
                                  • 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.<\/li>\n
                                  • Sixteen trips to Peru (1996-present).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                                    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 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1536","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","post-preview"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/salkawind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1536","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/salkawind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/salkawind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/salkawind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/salkawind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1536"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/salkawind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1536\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1551,"href":"https:\/\/salkawind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1536\/revisions\/1551"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/salkawind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1536"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}