Dr. Dhymsy Vixamar-Owens is a Community Health Psychologist and educator committed to improving academic excellence in higher education. Her current research focus includes (1) supporting faculty excellence and well-being, and (2) fostering healthy learning environments for active construction of knowledge. With this expertise she aspires to enhance the quality of teaching and learning, and to promote health and well-being in learning communities.
Experience
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Psychology: Behavioral and Community Health Sciences, Virginia State University Master of Science in Psychology, Virginia State University Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Spanish Minor, Summa Cum Laude, Virginia State University
Courses Taught
Statistics/Quantitative Methods in Psychology Critical Skills Development in Psychology (Writing intensive) Health Psychology Community Psychology General/Introductory Psychology Social Psychology Experimental Psychology/Research Methods Educational Tests & Measurements Psychology of Relationships Problems in Psychology
Expertise
Learning community enrichment Faculty development Undergraduate research development and supervision Intervention development and evaluation Research specialist (project development, coordination and assessment)
Program Coordinator, UDC Psychology Program, 2022-24 Visiting Researcher, Center for the Advancement of STEM Leadership, 2021-24 Fellow, American Association of University Women, 2021-22
Impact
Recognitions
Teacher of Promise, College of Arts & Sciences, University of the District of Columbia, 2021 Toppins-Dubois Award for Research Excellence, Virginia State University, 2021
Invited Participations
Vixamar-Owens, D. (2024). Expertise in mixed-methods program assessment. Program Accreditation Self-Study. Vixamar-Owens, D. (2024). Expertise in mixed-methods program assessment. External Program Audit. Vixamar-Owens, D. (2023). Moderator. STEM Leadership’s 2023 Convening, St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Vixamar-Owens, D. (2023). Keynote Speaker. Brain Awareness Week Forum, Orangeburg, South Carolina. Vixamar-Owens, D. (2021). Keynote speaker. Professional Development Training for the University of the Virgin Islands. St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.
