Currently, Dr. Simerson's research interests focus on the management of those in creative functions; application of the "Big 5" model of personality to understanding work-related attitudes; procedural justice and organizational ethics; and spirituality in the workplace.
Dr. Simerson's consulting interests lie primarily in the domain of organizational development-- one engagement involved working with the engineering staff of a manufacturing organization in order to resolve internal disputes and develop a stronger working relationship with management and with the shop floor. Other engagements have focused on market research, departmental mergers, and on the validity and fairness of selection/promotion systems.
Dr. Simerson belongs to the following professional organizations: the American Psychological Association, American Psychological Society, Academy of Management, Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Metropolitan New York Association for Applied Psychologists, Organizational Behavior Teaching Society, and the Eastern Academy of Management. He is also a frequent contributor to the OD and OB internet newsgroups.
In the Fall of 1998, Dr. Simerson was appointed to the position of University Accreditation Officer, and was responsible for maintaining the University's accreditation status, and that of its programs, with the State of Connecticut and with various regional and professional accreditation agencies.
In June 2001, Dr. Simerson assumed the position of Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. In August 2006, he was appointed to the position of Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies, Assessment and Accreditation.
On the personal side, Dr. Simerson is a champion amateur pool player, former UNH racquetball champion, a golfer, a home brewer, handyman, and hiker. Some of his spare time lately has been consumed researching his Scottish, Irish, and German genealogical heritage.
Gordon
Simerson
Ph.D.
Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies, Assessment & Accred
Arts & Sciences
203-932-7290
GSimerson@newhaven.edu
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Maxcy Hall
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Education
Ph.D., Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Wayne State University (1984)
M.A., Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Wayne State University (1982)
B.A. with Distinction, Psychology, University of Delaware (1979)
M.A., Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Wayne State University (1982)
B.A. with Distinction, Psychology, University of Delaware (1979)
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