Joelle D. Elicker

Joelle D. Elicker, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial/Organizational Psychology at the University of Akron's College of Arts and Sciences. She earned her Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Akron in 2000. Her research focuses on learning, feedback systems, and organizational justice, with notable contributions to cross-cultural studies and educational practices. Prior to academia, she worked as an organizational consultant specializing in competency-based employee selection and development.

Dr. Elicker’s academic affiliations include membership in the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP), the American Psychological Association (APA), and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP). Her teaching and research bridge organizational behavior, educational psychology, and diversity initiatives. Recent work emphasizes feedback environments, student-employee engagement, and cross-cultural dynamics in workplace and classroom settings.

Her scholarly contributions span journals such as Human Performance, Journal of Management, and Teaching of Psychology. Notable publications include analyses of feedback mechanisms in diverse contexts, student perceptions of course structures, and the role of diversity in educational outcomes. Her research consistently integrates practical applications for improving organizational and educational practices.