Francis W. Craig

Francis W. Craig is a Full Professor in the Department of Psychology at Commonwealth University-Mansfield, where he has been tenured since 1998. He teaches core courses such as Introduction to Psychology, Health Psychology, Stress Management, and Applied Research Methods, emphasizing student engagement and experiential learning.

• B.A., University of Richmond
• M.A., Clinical Psychology, Loyola-Maryland
• Ph.D., Health Psychology, University of Tennessee

Dr. Craig's research focuses on health psychology, particularly psychophysiological responses to stress, cardiovascular reactivity, and the role of social support in health outcomes. He also investigates undergraduate success through student-faculty collaborative research, contributing to program assessment in psychology education. His work bridges clinical, educational, and community health domains.

His recent scholarly output includes student-coauthored presentations on topics such as online canceling behavior and instructional mode effects on career tool usage, reflecting an evolving interest in digital social behavior and pedagogical effectiveness. Earlier publications examine cardiovascular responses during emotional recall, psychophysiological therapies for hypertension, and quality improvement in cardiac care.

Although no formal awards are listed, Dr. Craig has mentored over 20 student-faculty research projects presented at regional and national conferences, particularly through the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC). His collaborative approach underscores a strong commitment to undergraduate research mentorship and academic development.

He is actively involved in applied research with community impact, including the Tioga County Health Survey, and integrates real-world health assessment into his academic work. While no named research lab is mentioned, his consistent collaboration with students suggests an active, informal research group centered on health psychology and student development.