Christy Ball

Selected Publications & Media:

Ball, C. M. (2025, June). How can embedding career competencies in the classroom enhance student success? [Invited conference presentation recording]. Magna Publications. https://www.magnapubs.com/product/program/how-can-embedding-career-competencies-in-the-classroom-enhance-student-success/ 

Muraco, J. A., Ball, C. M. & Willis, S. L., (2025) "Bridging the Gap: Career Competencies as Keys to Student Belonging", Teaching and Learning Conference Proceedings 1(1). https://journals.librarypublishing.arizona.edu/tlcp/article/id/7790/

Willis, S. L., Ball, C. M., & Muraco, J. A. (2024, January). Fostering career everywhere: Innovative approaches to career readiness. Faculty Focus. https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/course-design-ideas/fostering-career-everywhere-innovative-approaches-to-career-readiness/ 

Ball, C. M. (2022). Becoming a Career Champion. Formal Interview, The Office of Student Engagement Career Development, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States, January 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTkjr7jzUjY 

Courses Taught:

• PSY 197A - Psychology Undergraduate Exploration Program (Fall 2025)
• PSY 197B - Academic and Career Success for Psychology Majors (Spring 2010)
• PSY 296A - Gaining Psychology Experience (Fall 2025)
• PSY 383 - Health Psychology (Spring 2025)
• PSY 396C - Preparation for Graduate Programs in the Field of Psychology (Fall 2025)
• PSY 397A - Careers in Psychology & Professional Development (Spring 2024)
• PSY 471 - Psychology of Leadership (Spring 2025)

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

Awards:

• University of Arizona, College of Science, Distinguished Mentoring Award, 2025
• National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE), Mentor of the Year, 2025
• University of Arizona, Student Success & Retention Innovation, Outstanding Mentor Award, 2025

Updated: 08/31/25