Francis W. Craig

CURENT RANK & TENURE: Full Professor-Commonwealth University-Mansfield since 1998

COURSES TAUGHT:

PSYC100:  Introduction to Psychology

PSYC332:  Stress Management

PSYC319:  Positive Psychology

PSYC355: Health Psychology

PSYC350:  Applied Research Methods

SCHOLARSHIP:   Scholarly work over the last 10 years has focused on student-faculty collaborative research projects that focus on topics in health psychology and student undergraduate success.  Over 20 student-faculty research projects have been presented during this time at local, regional and national conferences.  Earlier research efforts focused on community health, the effects of various personal and social variables on the action of the cardiovascular system, and assessment of psychology programs.

Recent Student-Faculty Presentations:

Haag, E., Perlungher, S., Devine, E., Forbes, R. & Craig, F.  (2024)   The influence of personal distance, gender and personality on online canceling behavior.   Presented at the annual meeting of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC).  Massachusetts College of the Liberal Arts.  North Adams, MA.

Zebrowski, A, Davies, J., Kilmer, K., Watson, G. & Craig, F. (2024)   Does mode of instruction influence learning and confidence in the use of college career tools for college students?   Presented at the annual meeting of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC).  Massachusetts College of the Liberal Arts.  North Adams, MA.

Selected Publication Record:

Deichert, N., Flack, W. & Craig, F. (2006)  Patterns of cardiovascular responses during angry, sad, and happy emotional recall tasks.  Cognition & Emotion. 19, 6, 941-51.

Keller, P., Craig, F., Launius, M., Loher, B., & Cooledge, N. (2004).  Using portfolios to assess program learning outcomes.  In D. Dunn, C. Mehrotra, & J. Halonen (Eds.), Measuring up:  Assessment challenges and practices for psychology.  Washington:  American Psychological Association

Orshaw, P., Craig, F., Goodwin, S., Sodums, M, Sporn, D., Smaha, L., & Stapleton, D. (2003).  Radiocontrast agents for cardiac catheterization:  Implementation of a quality improvement program.  The Guthrie Journal, 72, 72-76.

Craig, F. & Deichert, N. (2002).  Can male-provided social support buffer the cardiovascular responsivity to stress in men?  It depends on the nature of the support provided.  International Journal of Men’s Health, 1, 105-119.

Craig, F., Lynch, J., Rosch, P., & Rasey, H. (2001).  A novel psychophysiological therapy for the treatment of hypertension.  Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, 7, 1, 96-101, 104.

Lawler, K., Kline, K., Adlin, R., Wilcox, Z., Craig, F., Krishnamoorthy, J., & Thomas, S. (2001).  Psychophysiological correlates of individual differences in patterns of hemodynamic reactivity. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 40, 93-107.

Craig, F., Lynch, J., & Quartner, J. (2000).  The perception of available social support is related to reduced cardiovascular reactivity in phase II cardiac rehabilitation patients.  Integrative Physiological and Behavioral Science, 35, 276-287.

Craig, F. (2000).  The Tioga County Health Survey 2000:  Summary Report.  Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA. [64 pgs]

PERSONAL:  Avid bike rider (7-11K/miles a year), corgi owner, and former NYS high school and USA Swimming Coach.