Gordon Simerson

Gordon Simerson is a Professor and Vice Provost for Academic Administration in the Office of the Provost at the University of New Haven, where he is affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Wayne State University (1984)
• M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Wayne State University (1982)
• B.A. with Distinction in Psychology from the University of Delaware (1979)

Dr. Simerson's research spans industrial and organizational psychology, with a focus on managing creative personnel, applying the Big Five personality model to workplace attitudes, procedural justice, organizational ethics, and workplace spirituality. His work emphasizes practical applications to enhance productivity and well-being in organizational contexts.

Dr. Simerson has extensive experience in organizational development consulting, including resolving internal disputes in engineering teams, market research, departmental mergers, and validating selection and promotion systems. His administrative roles have included University Accreditation Officer, Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies, Assessment, and Accreditation.