Ashley Jordan

Director of Career Track/Pedagogy, Psychology
Professor of Practice
Jordan Headshot

Psychology 524

520-621-1109
ajordan1@arizona.edu
Pronouns:
she, her, hers

Documents

Ashley-Jordan-CV_2024.pdf

Research Interests: 

My research centers on inclusion and equity in digital spaces—both in online education and remote work environments. I examine how inclusive pedagogical practices can foster belonging and engagement among diverse student populations, particularly in asynchronous learning contexts. Parallel to this, I explore inclusive and human-centered leadership strategies that support psychological safety, motivation, and resilience within remote and hybrid teams. Across both domains, my work focuses on the role of intentional design, communication, and culture-building in creating equitable and effective experiences.

Updated: 07/23/25

Selected Publications: 

  • Jordan, A. C., & Kyte, S. B. (in press). Enhancing belonging through inclusive teaching:  The amplified impact on first generation students. Journal on Excellence in College Teaching.
  • Jordan, A. C. (2025). The connection between social belonging and classroom success:  A correlational study. Teaching and Learning Conference Proceedings, 1,(1) 1-20. https://journals.librarypublishing.arizona.edu/tlcp/
  • Hill, K. G., Hernandez, J. O., Hoekstra, S. J., Jordan, A. C., & Erickson, C. A. (2024). Self-disclosures during lecture affect students’ perceptions of professor but not student learning outcomes. Teaching of Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1177/00986283241295372
  • Ottusch, T. & Jordan, A. C. (2022). Student perspectives on the use of interactive video lectures in online classes. Family Science Review, 26(3). http://doi.org/10.26536/NVMV6413

Popular Press, Media, and Interviews:

Courses Taught:

  • PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology (2023)
  • PSY 230 - Psychological Measurement and Statistics (2025)
  • PSY 290 - Research Methods (2018)
  • PSY 389 - Advanced Methods in Psychological Research (2025)
  • PSY 424 - Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Perspective (2021)

*Year listed indicates when this individual last taught the specified course.

Honors and Awards:

  • Outstanding Paper Award (2025)
    • My paper, “The connection between social belonging and classroom success: A correlational study” won the Outstanding Paper award for the UAGC 10th anniversary Teaching and Learning Conference.
  • Wildcat Achievement Award (2024)
    • This award, from the office of Student Success & Retention Innovation (SSRI), is awarded to one faculty member who has demonstrated a strong commitment to student success at the University of Arizona.
  • College of Science Award for Distinguished Achievement in Science Education, $500 (2022)
    • This award is in recognition of a long career as an outstanding classroom teacher and mentor of students at different levels and in diverse settings. Awardees have made important contributions to the educational efforts in their department as recognized by their peers and current and past students.
  • Gerald G. Swanson Prize for Teaching Excellence, $5,000 (2021)
    • This prize is awarded by the Provost’s office at the University of Arizona. It recognizes outstanding commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence. In my award letter, Provost Folks noted my role in building one of the most successful online degrees at the University of Arizona and the “Buddies Peer Mentoring Program” that creates a sense of belonging and helps build support and integrate online students into our department.

Updated: 07/25/25