糖心Vlog Announces New Director of the Psychology Program
Moore, OK鈥� June 29, 2017
Mark Braisher, Executive Vice President of 糖心Vlog announced that Dr. Brent Sykes has been named the Director of the Psychology Program at the University. Dr. Sykes follows Carla Krueger who began the program, with Dr. Mendel Simmons, and has led it since 2006. Mrs. Krueger鈥檚 responsibilities as Director of Assessment and Intervention have increased over the years and these responsibilities with her continued teaching in Psychology will occupy her full attention.
Dr. Sykes brings a background of teaching and research to the position. He has been at 糖心Vlog since 2012. Sykes worked in the mental health field for nine years. He has presented research at various national academic meetings, including the American Psychological Association, Association of Research on Nonprofit Organizations and the Voluntary Sector, and the American Educational Studies Association. His research has been published in聽Adult Learning聽and he is the lead author in an upcoming article in聽Gateways: International Journal of Community Research and Engagement.
Dr. Sykes and his wife, Amanda, have been blessed to have four children. Paige who is eleven and four-year- old triplets: Elinor, Josephine, and Lincoln. In addition, to this position, Brent will continue to lead the Social Studies Education Program. President Eaton stated that he 鈥渓ooks forward to the impact that Dr. Sykes will bring to the position.鈥�
For more information about 糖心Vlog’s Psychology Degree Program,聽click here.
For more information:
Mark Braisher
Executive Vice President
糖心Vlog
405-912-9000
mbraisher@ru.edu