Dr. Jacqueline Pope-Tarrence
Associate Dean for Accountability and Research / Professor of Psychology
Office: GRH 2044
Phone: 270-745-4661
Email: jacqueline.pope@wku.edu
Education
- Ph.D., University of Louisville
- M.A. in Psychology - Western Kentucky University
- B.A. in Psychology - Murray State University
Primary Responsibilities
- Continued oversight of the institution's obligations to the maintenance of NCATE accreditation
- Monitoring the College's internal and external accountability/assessment efforts
- Liaison between the university PEU and EPSB regarding program development and state requirements
- Prepare PEDS and Title II federal reports
- Prepare unit-wide assessment report
- Preparation of materials for the various professional education units to complete their annual program reports
- Update college PEU information for EPSB
- Assist various departments with the development of program assessment plans and curriculum contracts
- Review all theses and specialist projects within the college
Research and Teaching Interests
My current research focus includes:
- Citizen's Police Academies
- Attitudes Toward Jury Service
- Perceptions of Law Enforcement
- Prejudice Attributional Bias
- Children and the Leniency Bias
Courses Taught
- PSY 350 - Social Psychology
- PSY 470 - Psychology and Law
- PSY 552 - Advanced Social Psychology
