

Tom Francis, Psy.D.
Associate Teaching Professor PsychologyOffice Hours:
Wednesday: 1:00pm-3:00pm or By Appointment
Office Hours:
Wednesday: 1:00pm-3:00pm or By Appointment
Professional Summary
Dr. Tom Francis joined the UCCS Psychology Department in Fall of 2020. After receiving a B.S. in Psychology from Wright State, he later studied film production before receiving his Psy.D. in Organizational Leadership from University of the Rockies. He is also a certified executive coach with the International Coaching Federation [ICF].
Areas of Interest
Industrial/Organizational psychology, developmental and life-span psychology, leadership and film related courses.
Education
- Psy.D. Organizational Leadership, University of the Rockies
- M.A. Organizational Leadership, University of the Rockies
- B.S. Psychology, Wright State University
Courses
- PSY 1000 General Psychology
- PSY 3480 Selected Topics in Psychology
- PSY 3620 Developmental Psychology
- PSY 3930: Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- PSY 4400: Seminar in Social Psychology
- PSY 6610: Seminar in Cognition
Certifications
- Certified Coach [ACC] with International Coaching Federation [ICF]
- Hogan Personality Assessments
- Leadership Versatility Index [LVI]
Representative Publications
Allen, L.W., Manning, L. Francis, T., & Gentry, W. (2011). The Coach’s View: Best Practices for Successful Coaching Engagements. [White paper]. Center for Creative Leadership. https://www.ccl.org/articles/white-papers/the-coachs-view-best-practices-for-successful-coaching-engagements/
Allen, L.W., Manning, L. Francis, T., & Gentry, W. (2012). The Coach’s View: Coach and Coachee Characteristics Add Up to Successful Coaching Engagements. [White paper]. Center for Creative Leadership. https://www.ccl.org/articles/white-papers/the-coachs-view-coach-and-coachee-characteristics-add-up-to-successful-coaching-engagements/
Organizations
- American Psychological Association [APA]
- Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology [APA Division 14]
- Society for Media Psychology and Technology [APA Division 46]
Representative and Recent Service/Leadership Roles
- Member of APA Film and Other Media Committee (2016-2019)
- Faculty Advisor to Psi Chi
- Society for the Teaching of Psychology (APA Division 2)