• Ph.D., Psychology (Industrial/Organizational specialization), Northcentral University
• M.Ed., Education, Indiana Wesleyan University
• B.A., English Education, Oakland City University
  • Undergraduate Minor: Social Studies—Psychology Emphasis

 

2010-Present	Learning Assistance Specialist, Academic Skills Office, University Division, University of Southern Indiana (USI), Evansville, IN
2009-2010	Director, Columbus Center for Teaching and Learning, Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus (IUPUC), Columbus, IN, a campus of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Indianapolis, IN
2008-2009	Assistant Dean, Student Academic Success Center, University College, Wright State University, Dayton, OH
2007-2008	Associate Professor of Business, Oakland City University, Oakland City, IN
2004-2008	Dean, School of Business, Oakland City University, Oakland City, IN
2004-2007	Assistant Professor of Business, Oakland City University, Oakland City, IN
2004	Interim Dean, School of Business, Oakland City University, Oakland City, IN
1999-2004	Reading Specialist/Instructor, United States Department of Education Federal TRIO Student Support Services Program, Oakland City University, Oakland City, IN
1997-1999	Junior/Senior High School Teacher, Shoals Junior/Senior High School, Shoals, IN

Additional Graduate Study

• Indiana University
• Wright State University

Additional Professional Training

• The International Center for Supplemental Instruction, University of Missouri-Kansas City
  • Northcentral University
  • Spring Arbor University
  • University Of Miami (FL)
  
  

• American Psychological Association
• Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• Phi Delta Kappa International
• College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA)
• National Tutoring Association (NTA)
• Member of NTA Board of Directors

2010	Peer Reviewer, Session Proposals for 2011 American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Division Seven—Developmental Psychology
2009-Present	Editorial Review Board Member, Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences
2009-2010	Guest Editor, Journal for the Liberal Arts and Sciences, Volume 14, Issue 2
2007-Present	Editorial Review Board Member, Journal for the Liberal Arts and Sciences
2006-2009	Member, Professional Contribution National Awards Committee, Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology
2006-Present	Peer Reviewer, Papers/Proposed Sessions Submitted for Presentation at National Conferences, Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Selected Publications

Sorrells, D. (2011). Feature Article: Creating successful collaborations and partnerships. National Tutoring Association Summer 2011 Newsletter.

Sorrells, D. (2010). Defining college student success.  Selected proceedings and highlights from the first regional summit on improving college student success. Columbus, IN: Columbus Center for Teaching and Learning.

McMurray, A. J. & Sorrells, D. (2009). Bridging the gap: Reaching first-generation students in the classroom.  Journal of Instructional Psychology, 31(3).

Sorrells, D.  (2009).  All aboard the online express…Or get left at the station.  Journal of Online Education.  Available at http://www.nyu.edu/classes/keefer/waoe/sorrellsd.pdf

McMurray, A. J. & Sorrells, D. (2007). Student services and the college classroom: Some ideas for collaboration. College Student Journal, 41(4).

Sorrells, D. (2005). Applying psychology to academic advising. Journal for the Liberal Arts and Sciences, 10(1).

Selected Presentations

Sorrells, D., & Law, B. (2012). Utilizing student athletes as peer educators in first-year seminars and academic support programs. Philadelphia, PA: National Conference on Students in Transition

Sorrells, D., & Law, B. (2012). Implementing strategic planning to provide quality learning assistance. Scottsdale, AZ: National Tutoring Association Annual Conference.

Sorrells, D., & Loge, J. (2011). Winning collaboratively—University of Southern Indiana athletic peer coach program. San Diego, CA: College Reading and Learning Association Annual Conference.

Sorrells, D., & Johnson, B. (2009). The use of peer education to teach financial literacy to college students. Louisville, KY: International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education  Annual Conference.

Sorrells, D. (2007). Defining research for small schools. Oakland City, IN:  International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education Region IV Regional Conference at Oakland City University.

Sorrells, D. (2007). Integrating grant writing and administration into the service-learning curriculum.  Roundtable Session. Chicago, IL: The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC-NCA) Annual Meeting.

Sorrells, D. (2003). Training received through the Indiana Essential Skills and Technical Proficiencies Initiative (IESTPI). Poster Presentation. Indianapolis, IN: Indiana Psychological Association Annual State Conference.

• Phi Delta Kappa International Nationally Recognized Emerging Leader in Education
• Wright State University Teaching Recognition for Outstanding Student Satisfaction in UVC 101: Freshman Seminar I
  
• Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
  
• Oakland City University Teacher of the Year
  
• Indiana Wesleyan University Outstanding Professional Award
• Innovative Academic Support Inititative Award, American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Commission for Academic Support in Higher Education

• College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA)
• National Tutoring Association (NTA)
• Phi Delta Kappa International (PDK)
• American Psychological Association (APA)
• Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology (SIOP)
• Indiana Academy of Science

• Who’s Who Among  America’s Teachers
• Oakland City University Teacher of the Year
• Indiana Wesleyan University Outstanding Professional Award
• Phi Delta Kappa Emerging Leader in Education Award
• Innovative Academic Support Inititative Award, American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Commission for Academic Support in Higher Education
  

I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, watching movies, and cheering for the Indianapolis Colts.  I also enjoy attending various athletics events on campus and supporting the Screaming Eagles and Lady Eagles.