M.S.Ed. Counseling, Northern State University

B.S. Psychology, Northern State University

 

Heather Scott is completing her Ph.D. in psychology with specialization in the integration of technology, learning, and psychology from Grand Canyon University. She has served as a professional in higher education for nearly 20 years in a variety of administrative roles that include assistant vice president for academics, director of institutional research, and director of assessment. She has extensive experience working with and preparing documentation for specialized programmatic and regional accreditation organizations. Ms. Scott served as one of two graduate student ambassadors for the American Psychological Association (APA), Division 15 from her university. Ms. Scott¡¯s primary research focus is on the role of metacognition and self-regulation in distance education.

 

Technology and learning

Metacognitive strategies and distance learning

Socio-emotional presence and distance learning

Dstance learning pedagogy

Technology and communication

 

American Psychological Association (APA)

APA Division 15: Educational Psychology

APA Division 1: Society for General Psychology

Assessment Committee, Millicent Atkins School of Education

Curriculum Committee, Millicent Atkins School of Education

Co-chair of the Psychology Club (Student Organization)

Aberdeen Area Arts Council Board member