Professor of Psychology and Department Chair

Office Phone: 724-847-6892
twilliam@geneva.edu           

Disciplines/Field of Instruction

• Professor of Psychology
• Family Systems and Relations; Human Development

Degrees Received

• Ph.D. in Family Ecology, 1985, Michigan State University
• M.A. in Family Studies, 1982, Michigan State University
• B.A. in Sociology/Christian Education, 1980, Anderson University

Courses Taught

• The Family System in Context
• Life Span Development
• Child Development
• Introduction to Psychology
• Adolescent Psychology
• Adulthood and Aging
• Personality
• Statistics
• Research Methods
• Tests and Measures
• Human Development
• Social Psychology
• Social Problems
• Devaint Behavior
• Group and Family Dynamic

Presentations/Publications

• Over 100 presentations on topics including: human development, parenting, marriage, family relations, and related topics from a Christian perspective 1986-present
• Putting Love to Work in Marriage, Herald Press, 1988
•  “Is It Time to See a Counselor?”, Coveneter Witness, 1989
•  “Family Life Events, Perceived Stress, and Utilized Social Support: An Examination of Sex Differences”, Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Michigan State University, 1985
• Unpublished Student Workbook for the College Core Course, “The Family in Its Near Environment”, 1984
• Geneva College Alumni Project, Sociological study of  the impact of a Christian education, 1990

Awards and Distinctions Received

• Omicron Nu Honor Society, Michigan State University, 1982
• Alpha Chi Honor Society, Anderson University, 1978 

Affiliations, e.g., membership in professional organizations, etc.

• National Council of Family Relations
• Pennsylvania Council of Family Relations
• American Psychological Association
• CAPS - Christian Association for Psychological Studies 

Community

• School Director, Beaver Area School District. 2002- Present. Board President 2011-2012, 2014-2016; Vice President 2010-2011; 2012-2013

Church

• Adult Sunday School Teacher 1986- present
• High School Sunday School Teacher – 1998-present:
  Class topics have included: Prayer, Theology, Anxiety, Heaven, The Cross of Christ, The Kingship of Christ, How to Read the Bible,  Books of the Bible (Mark, Luke, Romans, Acts, I and II Corinthians, Song of Solomon)
• Retreat Speaker
• High School Youth Leader 2009-present
• High School Youth Leadership Team Coordinator
• High School Youth Mentor

Hobbies

• Tennis and Golf. Summer tennis instructor for children and adults of all ages including summer for high schoolers -2003-present