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Jennifer Feenstra is a Professor of Psychology and Department Chair at Northwestern College (Iowa). She also serves as Director of the Honors Program and faculty adviser for the college's chapter of Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology.
- Ph.D., University of New Hampshire
- M.S.T., University of New Hampshire
- M.A., University of New Hampshire
- B.A., Calvin College
Dr. Feenstra specializes in Social Psychology, focusing on:
- Social support mechanisms
- Volunteerism and civic engagement
- Service-learning pedagogy
- Christian vocation and identity
- Youth development in cross-cultural contexts
Her research explores how service-learning impacts students' understanding of divine calling and how social capital develops in Romanian youth through programs like the New Horizons Foundation. She uses case studies and experiential education methods, often involving students directly in her research.
Dr. Feenstra's academic achievements include:
- Fulbright Scholar (2011-12) for research in Romania
- Northwestern College Faculty Inspirational Service Award (2017)
- Appointment to Northwestern College Endowed Professorship (2021)
As an educator, she has:
- Authored teaching resources for psychology textbooks
- Developed experiential learning frameworks
- Co-directed the Honors Program
- Presented at major conferences including the American Psychological Association
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