Adriane M.F. Sanders

Adriane M.F. Sanders serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Science and Counseling at Austin Peay State University, holding key roles as Program Director for the MSIO Psychology Program, Associate Chair of the department, and Advisor for the Occupational Health Psychology Interdisciplinary Minor. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications across diverse organizational contexts.

Her educational foundation includes:

• PhD in Experimental Psychology with concentration in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from The University of Memphis

Dr. Sanders' research centers on work-life interaction in academic settings, graduate training methodologies, faculty development, and quality of work life. She actively champions diversity, equity, and inclusion within I-O Psychology through interdisciplinary projects examining health outcomes of vulnerable student populations, wrongful conviction selection processes, and anti-oppressive frameworks. Her work emphasizes empirical research to empower evidence-based decisions regarding work, well-being, and safety.

Her 2020 publications address critical challenges in online graduate education during the pandemic and graduate school application processes, reflecting her commitment to innovative pedagogy and student support systems. These works demonstrate her focus on adapting I-O principles to evolving educational landscapes and preparing future practitioners.

While Dr. Sanders has received recognition through leadership appointments, no specific scientific awards were documented in the source material.

Her professional service includes:

• Program Director for MSIO Psychology Program overseeing graduate curriculum and student advising
• Mentorship for undergraduate students in I-O research and internships
• Lead Facilitator for SIOP I-O Program Directors workgroup (networking 100+ program directors)
• Taskforce lead for Online Graduate Training under SIOP's Education and Training Committee
• Development of faculty training programs for APSU's Graduate Academic Council and First Year Faculty initiatives

She actively collaborates on applied projects with higher education institutions, highway safety organizations, healthcare providers, local businesses, and the U.S. Navy, while leading APSU's DEI Taskforce and Pedagogy of Care Interdisciplinary Taskforce to promote trauma-informed teaching practices.