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Tuskenis, Albert


Associate Professor
Division: Psychology and Counseling
Program: Psychology (BA) Pre-Clinical
Psychology (MA)
Office: G389
Phone: 708.534.4385
Fax: 708.235.2245
Email: atuskenis@govst.edu


Education | Professional Credentials | Presentations | Publications | Service | Professional Memberships | Honors | Courses Taught

Education

  • Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, Clinical Psychology, 1996 
  • M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago, Clinical Psychology, 1988
  • B.A., University of Illinois at Chicago, Psychology, 1984

Professional Credentials

 Licensed Clinical Psychologist: State of Illinois

Presentations

Tuskenis, A. D (2012, August). Effectiveness of capstones and portfolios. In E. J. Johnson (Chair),The STP Capstone Project: Capstone effectiveness and resource page. Symposium presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Orlando, FL. 

Tuskenis, A. D (2012, July). Is spiritual attachment related to active, constructive coping with hurtful relationship events? Poster presented at the bi-annual conference of the International Association for Relationship Research, Chicago, IL.  

Johnson, E. J., Tuskenis, A. D., Close, W., & Werner, K. A. (2012, May). The STP Capstone Project. Proposal accepted for roundtable discussion at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL. 

Johnson, E. J., Tuskenis, A. D., & Dyslin, C. W. (2011, August). Efficacy of a New Capstone Course in an Undergraduate Psychology Program. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC 

Johnson, E. J., Kite, M. E., Close, W., & Tuskenis, A. D. (2011, August). Capstone Experiences in Undergraduate Psychology: Report from the Capstone Project Team. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.   

Johnson, E. J., Appleby, D. C., Close, W., Kite, M. E., Marsh, P. A., Peterson, J. J., Tuskenis, A., & Wesner, K. (2011, May). Preliminary Report from the Capstone Project for Undergraduate Psychology. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL. 

Tuskenis, A. D., Johnson, E. J., Dyslin, C. W., Blount, C., Wright, D., & Covic, M. (2011, May). Teaching Ethics and Values in Undergraduate Psychology. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL. 

Miroballi, J., Johnson, E. J., Dyslin, C. W., & Tuskenis, A. D. (2011, May). Outcomes of a New Capstone Course in Undergraduate Psychology. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL. 

Tuskenis, A . D., Johnson, E. J., Dyslin, C. W., & Blount, C. (2011, March). Teaching Ethics and Values in Undergraduate Psychology. Presentation at the Midwest Institute for Students and Teachers of Psychology. College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL.  

Tuskenis, A. D. (2010, August). Attachment, religious coping, and forgiveness. Poster presented at annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA. 

Johnson, E. J., Appleby, D., Puccio, P., Tuskenis, A. D., & Dyslin, C. (2010, April). Capstone courses and program portfolios in undergraduate psychology. Roundtable discussion at annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL  

Johnson, E. J., Tuskenis, A. D., Dyslin, C., & Appleby, D. (2010, March). Capstone courses and program portfolios. Roundtable discussion at annual Midwest Institute for Students and Teachers of Psychology, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL. 

Tuskenis, A. D., Johnson, E. J., Howell, G. L., & Jaroszewski, K. (2009, August).  Revising outcome assessment in seeking a developmentally coherent psychology program. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Ont., Canada.  

Johnson, E. J., Tuskenis, A. D., Howell, G. L., & Jaroszewski, K. (2009, August).  Predictive validity of a writing/thinking course in psychology. Poster presented at annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Ont., Canada.  

Tuskenis, A. D (2009, August). Assessment of writing and thinking in the developmentally-coherent curriculum. In E. J. Johnson (Chair), Critical thinking and writing in undergraduatepsychology programs. Symposium conducted at annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Ont., Canada  

Johnson, E. J. & Tuskenis, A. D. (2009, June). Development and assessment of a thinking and writing course for undergraduates. Presented at the Governors State University Summer Faculty Institute, University Park, IL. 

Johnson, E. J., Tuskenis, A. D., Howell, G. L., & Jaroszewski, K. (2009, May). Development and assessment of a new writing/thinking course in psychology. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL. 

Tuskenis, A. D., Johnson, E. J., Howell, G. L., & Jaroszewski, K. (2009, May). Assessing outcomes in an APA goals-benchmarked undergraduate psychology program. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL. 

Johnson, E. J., Tuskenis, A. D., Howell, G. L., & Jaroszewski, K. (2009, February). Creating, teaching, and assessing a writing/thinking course in psychology. Paper presented at annual Midwest Institute for Students and Teachers of Psychology, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL. 

Johnson, E. J., Tuskenis, A., Dyslin, C., & Wright, D. (2009, February). Benchmarking an undergraduate psychology program on the APA Learning Goals: The road to a quality program?  Poster presented at annual Midwest Institute for Students and Teachers of Psychology, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL. 

Johnson, E. J., Tuskenis, A., Dyslin, C., & Wright, D. (2008, May). Benchmarking undergraduate psychology with the APA Learning Goals. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL. 

Tuskenis, A. D. (2008, May). Attachment to God and coping with relationship problems.  Poster presented at annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL. 

Tuskenis, A. (2006, May). The role of spiritual attachment in coping with relationship stress.  Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association. 

Publications

  • Johnson, E.J., Tuskensis, A.D., Howell, G.L., & Jaroszewski, K. (2011).  Development and effects of a writing and thinking course in psychology. Teaching of Psychology, 38, 229-246.
  • Tuskenis, A.D. & Sori, C.F. (2006). Enhancing reliance on God as a supportive attachment
    figure. In K.B. Helmeke & C.F. Sori (Eds.), The therapist’s notebook for integrating spirituality in
    counseling: Homework, handouts, and activities for use in psychotherapy.
    New York: Haworth  Press.

Service


University Service:
 

  • Member, Search Committee for Professor of School Psychology (September 2011-present 
  • COE Elected Representative, GSU Graduate Council (August 2011-present) 
  • Faculty Representative, GSU Campus Threat Assessment Team (August 2009-present)  
  • GSU Representative, Preparing Future Faculty Chicago Area Consortium (2007-present) 
  • Faculty Advisor, GSU Applied Psychology Club (August 2009-present) 
  • Coordinator, GSU Psychology Programs (Part of Assignment of Duties) (Fall 2008 – present) 
  • Co-chair, Search Committee for Assistant Professor in Psychology (Winter -Spring/Summer 2010) 
  • Member, HLC Sub-committee on Criterion 3 – Assessment (Summer 2008 – ) 
  • Volunteer Counseling Psychologist, GSU Office of Student Development (2004-2007) 
  • Member, Search Committee for University Lecturer in Psychology (Summer 2008) 
  • Coordinator, Learning Outcome Assessment, B.A. in Psychology Program, GSU (2000-2007) 
  •  Member, GSU University Assessment Committee (1999-2006) 
  • Coordinator and Advisor, Stress Management Certificate Program, GSU (2005-2007)   
  • Member, College of Education NCATE Standard II Committee (2001-2002) 

Professional Service:
 

  • Session Moderator, annual meeting of Midwestern Psychological Association (2009, 2010, 2011)  
  • Volunteer Counseling Psychologist, GSU Office of Student Development (2004-2007) 
  • Organizing Committee Member, World Lithuanian Psychology Conference, Lithuania (2002) 
  • Ad hoc manuscript reviewer: Journal of Social and Personal Relationships 
  • Ad hoc manuscript reviewer: Mental Health, Religion, and Culture 
  • Ad hoc manuscript reviewer: Illinois Counseling Association Journal (editor: Dr. Julia Yang) 

Professional Memberships

  • American Psychological Association (APA) 
  • APA Division Two: Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP)  
  • International Association for Relationship Research (IARR) 
  • Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA)

Honors

Grants:
  • Johnson, E. J., Tuskenis, A. D., & Dyslin, C. W. (2010).  Capstone experiences in undergraduate psychology. Mini-grant awarded by the College of Education, Governors State University.
  • Johnson, E. J., Howell, G. L., Tuskenis, A. D., & Jaroszewski, K. (2009). Assessment of a new writing and critical thinking course in psychology.  University Research Grant awarded from Governors State University 
 

Courses Taught

  • Personality Theories
  • Professional Standards and Ethics in Psychology (Writing-Intensive Course)
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Research Methodology
  • Advanced Research Methods (Graduate Ethical and Legal Issues in Psychology)
  • Graduate Seminar in Abnormal Psychology