

James Thomas

Educational Background
Iowa State University, 1961 Bachelor of Science
Iowa State University, 1963 Master of Science
Iowa State University, 1973 Doctor of Philosophy
Professional Experience
University of Nebraska at Omaha, Associate Professor 1981-present
University of Nebraska at Omaha, Assistant Professor 1971-1981
University of Nebraska at Omaha, Instructor 1969-1971
Drake University, Lecturer 1966-1969
Iowa State University, Instructor 1966-1969
Iowa State University, Teaching Assistant 1962-1963
Research Interests
Performance appraisal, sports psychology, attitudes and attitude changes.
Teaching Interests
Introduction to Psychology, Industrial and Social Psychology.
Research and Consulting Activities
2005 Police Sergeant Exam (Lincoln, NE), Gerlt & Kurebayashi
2004 Fire Deputy Chief Exam (Lincoln, NE), Herman, Suri, Fernandez
2003 Fire Captain Exam (Lincoln, NE), Curtis, Heckert
2002 Police Sergeant Exam (Lincoln, NE), Moody, Weible
2002 Fire Deputy Chief Exam (Lincoln, NE), Gorman, Meinen
2001 Fire Captain Exam (Lincoln, NE), Brummund, Butler
2001 Police Sergeant Exam (Lincoln, NE), Rohde, Walton
2000 Fire Deputy Chief Exam (Lincoln, NE), Timmerman, Noon
1999 Fire Captain Exam (Lincoln, NE), Dragsten, Hepperlen, Rohde
Professional Affiliations
Psi Chi
Sigma Xi
Midwestern Psychological Association
Service to the Department
Supervisor – Fall/Spring Class Schedule
Coordinator - Introduction to Psychology
Chair, Resources Committee