Curriculum Vita
William D. Essman, Ph.D.
Mailing Address: 5031 Harway Ct
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Phone: 317-***-****
E-Mail: *************@*****.***
Employment
****-****: University of Indianapolis
School of Psychological Sciences
Associate Professor
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
University Committees (University of Indianapolis): 2012-2021: Graduate Curriculum Committee
2009-2011: Promotion and Tenure Committee
2005-2008: Learning Resources Committee (Chair 2007-2008 Academic Year) 2004-2005: Graduate Curriculum Committee
2004-2008: Faculty Senate
2001-2004: Curriculum Council
Served on committee overseeing all changes to Undergraduate curriculum for the University of Indianapolis.
2000-2001: Athletic Committee
Served on committee in charge of liaison between faculty and the Athletic Department.
1999-2000: New Faculty Committee
Required orientation committee for new faculty members School of Psychological Sciences (University of Indianapolis): 1999-2023: Psychology Governance Committee
Served as member of committee responsible for general governance and program development for the School of Psychological Sciences 1999-2023: Student Selection and Retention Committee Chair of Committee: 2001-Present. Committee responsible for overseeing issues of student recruitment, probations, and administrative Curriculum Vitae: William D. Essman 2
reprimands up to and including dismissal from program for academic and conduct problems. Also reviewed student petitions, e.g. leave of absence, etc.
1999-2016: Psychological Services and Training Committee Committee responsible for issues regarding graduate training in Psychology, including establishing and overseeing comprehensive examinations, etc.
1999-Present: Curriculum and Technology Committee
Review and make requisite changes to Graduate Curricula for PsyD and MA programs
2000-2004: Diversity Advisory Committee
Committee responsible for programs to increase diversity of graduate student population in the Psy.D. and MA programs. Also responsible for organizing Continuing Education workshops for the School of Psychological Sciences.
Center for Aging and Community (University of Indianapolis): 2001-2002: Curriculum Committee
Served on committee that established new Certificate and Master’s in Gerontology programs through the Center.
AWARDS
Magna Cum Laude, Southwest Missouri State University, 1983 Award for Excellence in Teaching, Division of Continuing Education, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 1997.
Teacher of the Year candidate, UIndy: 2008