Faculty

Dr. Ana Ruiz

Professor of Psychology

Educational Background

• Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
  Doctor of Philosophy, Developmental Psychology
• Federal University of Pernambuco, PE, Brazil
  Master in Cognitive Psychology
• Catholic University of Pernambuco, PE, Brazil
  Advanced Specialization in Language Pathology
• Catholic University of Pernambuco, PE, Brazil
  Bachelor of Science, Speech Pathology
• Aspen Institute, Queenstown, MD
  Fellow, Wye Faculty Seminar

Representative Courses Taught

• Introduction to Psychology

• Exploring Psychology

• Lifespan Development

• Multicultural Issues in Psychology

• Psychology of Gender

• Experimental Psychology

Selected Publications

• Ruiz, A., Warchal, J., Chapdelaine, A., & Wells, C. (2011). International service-learning: Who benefits? In P. Lin (Ed.), Service-learning in higher education: National and international connections (pp. 13–25). Indianapolis, IN: University of Indianapolis Press.
• Di, Y., Warchal, J, & Ruiz, A. (2011). A review of ethics from Project Syllabus. Psychology Journal, 8(2), pp. 82-86.
• Wells, C., Warchal, J., Ruiz, A., & Chapdelaine, A. (2010). Ethical Issues in Research on International Service Learning In: R.G. Bringle, J. A. Hatcher, & S. G. Jones (Eds.).  International service learning: Conceptual models and research (pp. 225-242). Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing: IUPUI Series on Service Learning Research 1.
• Ruiz, A. (2009). Ethics in the Introduction to Psychology Course. Observer. 22 (5). Available at: http://www.psychologicalscience.org/index.php/publications/observer/2009/may-june-09/ethics-in-the-introduction-to-psychology-course.html
• Chapdelaine, A., Ruiz, A., Warchal, J. & Wells, C.  (2005). Service-Learning Code of Ethics. Boston, MA: Anker Publishing Co.

Recent Research Grants

• Activities Guide: Teaching Ethics in the Introduction to Psychology Course
• Instructional Resource Award from the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (APA division 2), 2011-2012
• Alvernia University Faculty Excellence Summer 2012
• Social Justice for Women by Women
• Alvernia University Faculty Excellence Fall 2011
• Long term impact of multiple undergraduate service option on alumni
• Alvernia University Faculty Excellence Summer 2010 and Spring 2011 grants

Selected Presentations

International Conference Presentations

• Ruiz, A., & Warchal, J. (2011, October). Long-term impact of service-learning on alumni volunteer service activities. Paper Session presented at the Fourth International Symposium on Service-Learning: Connecting the Global to the Local, Zhejiang, China.
• Warchal, J. Ruiz, A. Lin, P.L., Drnach, M. Wills, K., Marthakis, N., & Brosky, J.A. (2011). Reflections on Connections.  Paper Session presented at Fourth International Symposium on Service-Learning: Connecting the Global to the Local. Zhejiang, China.
• Wells, C., Chapdelaine, A., Ruiz, A. & Warchal, J (2011). Evaluating the ethical and scientific integrity of international service-learning research. 11th Annual International Association for Research on Service-learning and Community Engagement (IARSLCE), Chicago, IL.
• Ruiz, A., Warchal, J., Wells, C., & Chapdelaine, A. (2009) International service-learning: Who benefits?  Workshop presented at 3^rd International Symposium on Service-Learning. Athens, Greece, November.
• Ruiz, A. Warchal, J. Wells, C, & Chapdelaine, A. (2006, May) Identifying and resolving ethical issues that emerge through civic engagement. Workshop presented at The University & Civil Society: Autonomy and responsibility conference. University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
• Ruiz, A. Warchal, J. Wells, C, & Chapdelaine, A. (2005, November) Recognizing and Resolving Ethical Challenges in the Practice of Service-Learning, Workshop presented at International Symposium Service-Learning – Models for the 21st Century:  Intercommunity, Interdisciplinary, International, at Stellenbosch University, South Africa.

National Conference Presentations

• Ruiz, A.& Warchal, J. (2012). Teaching Ethics in the Introduction to psychology Course: An Activities Guide. Participant Idea Exchange at 34^rd Annual National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, St. Pete Beach, FL.
• Warchal, J. & Ruiz, A. (2012). The Changing Landscape of Undergraduate Psychology Practicum. Participant Idea Exchange at 34^rd Annual National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, St. Pete Beach, FL.
• Ruiz, A. Warchal, J. & You, D. (2011). Teaching Ethics to the Undergraduates: Should we do it? Participant Idea Exchange at 33^rd Annual National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, St. Pete Beach, FL.
• Warchal, J., Ruiz, A., Chapdelaine, A., & Wells, C. (2009) Crossing disciplinary boundaries to infuse ethical decision making throughout the service-learning curriculum.  How administrators, faculty, and students benefit.  Paper presented at AAC&U Conference: “Educating for Personal and Social Responsibility: Deepening Student and Campus Commitments,” Minneapolis, October.
• Wells, C., Chapdelaine, A., Ruiz, A. & Warchal, J (2009). Supporting Faculty in Service-Learning: The Administrator’s Role, Symposium presented at AAC&U: Shaping Faculty Roles in a Time of Change:  Leadership for Student Learning, San Diego, California, April.

Blogs

• http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-ethical-professor/201106/service-learning-the-conundrum-the-controversial-college-course-co
• http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-ethical-professor/201104/service-learning-new-ethical-goals-and-challenges-universities

Professional Membership

• Association for Psychological Science
• American Psychological Association
• Society for the Teaching of Psychology
• Psi Chi Honor Society in Psychology
• Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (PAGE)
• Mifflin Advocates for Gifted Students (M.A.G.S.)