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Tom Francis, Psy.D.

Associate Teaching Professor Psychology
COLU 4051
COLU 4051

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)

Curriculum Vitae