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Chair Social Sciences and Humanities / Professor of Psychology

Faculty
College of: Arts and Sciences
Phone: 503-517-1025

Office Location 
AFG Room 311

Biography
Dr. Victor Reynolds is an accomplished scholar and practitioner with a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology from Liberty University, where he completed his dissertation on the relationship between employee race and resignation in warehousing environments. He holds a Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Grand Canyon University, a Master of Science in Organization and Management from Capella University, a Master of Arts in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix, and a Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management from Colorado Technical University. His academic foundation began with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from San Diego Christian College. As an educator, Dr. Reynolds teaches courses such as Counseling Theory, Social Psychology, Personality Theory, Learning Theory, and Organizational Behavior. He is a member of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Dr. Reynolds established the Integrated Social Dynamics Model (ISDM), a comprehensive framework examining the interaction between social behavior, group dynamics, communication patterns, and organizational power structures. His expertise includes employee engagement, retention, diversity initiatives, and leadership development, with research focusing on employee turnover, the impact of race and diversity on workplace resignations, and strategic human resource practices that improve organizational effectiveness. He has played a significant role in developing academic programs, designing curricula, and resolving conflicts in corporate and higher education settings. Driven by faith and a dedication to service, Dr. Reynolds remains actively involved in his community through teaching, mentoring, and leadership roles that support spiritual growth and outreach.

Education 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology
Liberty University

Dissertation: Examining the Relationship between Employee Race and Resignation in Warehousing

Master of Science (MS) in Industrial Organizational Psychology
Grand Canyon University

Master of Science (MS) in Organization and Management
Capella University

Master of Arts (MA) in Organizational Management
University of Phoenix

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in HR Management
Colorado Technical University

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Biblical Studies
San Diego Christian College

Areas of Teaching
PSY-430 Counseling Theory
PSY-350 Social Psychology
PSY-402 Personality Theory
PSY-321 Organizational Behavior

Areas of Expertise
Industrial/Organizational Psychology, human resource strategy, and organizational management with specialization in employee engagement, retention, and diversity initiatives. Experienced in leadership development, academic program design, curriculum development, and conflict resolution in both corporate and higher education settings.

Research Interests
Employee retention and turnover, the impact of race and diversity on workplace resignation decisions, and strategic HR initiatives that drive organizational effectiveness. Additional interests include leadership development, faculty engagement and retention, and the application of industrial/organizational psychology to employee well-being and performance.

Publications, Presentations, & Academic Accomplishments
Reynolds, V. (2023). Examining the Relationship Between Employee Race and Resignation in Warehousing (Doctoral dissertation, Liberty University).

Professional Affiliations
Member, Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology (SIOP)

Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Member, American Psychological Association (APA)

Community Engagement / Service
Actively supported church ministries through teaching, mentoring, and leadership, contributing to spiritual development, discipleship, and community outreach programs.