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Department of Psychology

Dr. Jordan Arellanes

Assistant Professor
Psychology
Office
DEG Degarmo Hall
Office Phone
(309) 438-8651office
phone
Email
jaarell@ilstu.eduemail
Website
https://scholar.google.com/citation... website
  • About
  • Education
  • Awards & Honors
  • Research

Biography

Grew up in Golden, Colorado. Avid sports fan. Obtained Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies at Iowa State University. Dedicated to student educational attainment and career success.

Current Courses

PSY 390.005 Advanced Research Apprenticeship

PSY 327.001 Cultural Psychology: Latino/A Psychology

PSY 331.001 Laboratory In Research Methods For Psychology: Developmental

PSY 446.001 Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research for the Social Sciences

PSY 290.005 Special Projects: Research Apprenticeship

PSY 291.005 Special Projects:Undergraduate Teaching

Teaching Interests & Areas

Classrooms are an opportunity to learn more about the contextual factors that support students' future development. Often, people need assurance of their capabilities or the opportunity to explore what they are passionate about. My classes are designed to help students explore their interests through practice and discussions. Some of the best learning opportunities we can make are through discussions and personal connections with the materials. Trained in flipped classrooms, team-based learning, and SoTL designs.

Research Interests & Areas

I am a trained mixed-methodologist with two main interests, 1) fatherhood and 2) educational equity for Latino families. My work is centered on the belief that research should be designed to make a positive impact for others. Of particular interest, is how do we find our role within society and how can others (parents, mentors, coaches, teachers) change the way we view ourselves and our societal roles. I engage in community-based practice research and the study of teaching and learning.

PhD Human Development and Family Studies

Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa

MS Educational Psychology

University of Colorado, Denver
Denver, Colorado

BS Human Development and Family Studies

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado

2021 Jim Johnson Award

Psy Chi SPA
2021

2020 Impact Award

Illinois State University
2020

2019 Best Conference Proposal Award

National Council on Family Relations
2019

2017 Best Student Paper Award

National Council on Family Relations
2017

2017 Feldman Outstanding Research Proposal for Research in Family Policy

National Council on Family Relations
2017

Grants & Contracts

Teaching of Psychology’s Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Research Grant. The Society for the Teaching of Psychology. Illinois State University. (2023)
Development of a Contextual Understanding of Student Success on Campus. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning University Research Grants (URGs) FY22.. Illinois State University. (2021)
Promoting Diversity and Inclusion within the Classroom Through Innovative Teaching Practices. Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology. Illinois State University. (2021)
2019-2020 New Faculty Initiative Grant. College of Arts and Sciences. Illinois State University. (2020)
Seed Grants for New SoTL Scholars (FY20). Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). Illinois State University. (2019)

Presentations

An IDEA on How to Improve Students' University Perceptions. Midwestern Psychological Association. Midwestern Psychological Association. (2023)
Cultivating Student Belonging and Success through a Collectivist Campus Community. University-Wide Teaching & Learning Symposium. Illinois State University. (2023)
Miscarriage, perceived ostracism, and trauma in mothers and fathers.. Midwestern Psychological Association. (2023)
Arellanes, J. A., Su-Russell, C. & Hendricks (2023, Nov.). Latinx sense of belonging through an academic intervention. Paper accepted for presentation at the 85th Annual Conference of National Council on Family Relations. Orlando, FL.
Arellanes, J. A. Faudoa, A.*, Hendricks, M., Su-Russell, C. & Han S. J. (2022, Apr.) Do courses on diversity, equity, and inclusion benefit students’ awareness? [Paper presentation] Midwestern Psychological Association. Chicago, IL
Cultivating a Collectivist Community on a College Campus: Effective Strategies to Support Latino Classroom Perceptions. National Council on Family Relations. (2021)
Lannin, D.G., Bible, J., Harris, P., Arellanes, J., Russell, L., & Yazedjian, A. (April, 2021). The relationship between self-affirmation and self-esteem in adolescents. [Poster Session]. Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Conference. Chicago, IL. (Conference online)