Stefani L. Yorges, ph.D.
- Professor of Psychology
- Ph.D., Purdue University
- Office: Wayne Hall 507
- Phone: 610-436-3154
- Email: SYorges@wcupa.edu
Office Hours: Fall 2024
In-Person
- Monday 3:15 - 4:15 PM
Virtual
- Tuesday 10:00-12:00PM
- Thursday 10:00-12:00PM
Courses Typically Taught
Undergraduate and Graduate courses in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Brief Description of Research Interests
Employee engagement (or the opposite -- absenteeism, turnover, withdrawal behaviors), charismatic leadership, stress.
Representative Publications
- Yorges, S. L., Bloom, A. J., DiFonzo, K., & Chando, E. (2007). Great expectations? Student reactions when courses don't measure up. Psychology and Education, 44, 18-29.
- Yorges, S. L. (2007). Absenteeism: Is 10% causing 90% of your problem? The CEO Refresher, June issue.
Links
"Want to minimize the negativity found in your workplace? It starts with you! Listen to Dr. Stefani Yorges as she equips you with positive leadership strategies that will save your department or perhaps even your marriage!"
Advice to Students
Get involved in the department as soon as possible--on committees, in research, in
Psychology Club, or on the Student Life Committee. These kinds of activities will
not only enhance your education here, but also look good on anyone's resume! Get to
know your adviser; he/she can provide advice on more than simply which classes to
take!
Teaching Philosophy
Provide grounding in theory and research, then APPLY APPLY APPLY what we know to the
"real world."
Hobbies
Walking on the beach, Phillies baseball games, spoiling my two dogs and one cat, lyrical
dance classes/choreography.
Favorite Quote
"Your life is only worth the impact you have on others."