Winfred Arthur, Jr.

Dr. Winfred Arthur, Jr. is a Professor in the Psychology Department at Texas A&M University's College of Liberal Arts, holding the prestigious John Paul Abbott Professorship in Liberal Arts. He is recognized as a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP), the American Psychological Association (APA), and the Association for Psychological Science (APS). His office is located in PSYC 272, and he maintains regular office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00-4:00 PM.

Dr. Arthur's research spans three primary areas: (1) personnel psychology with emphasis on testing, assessment, selection, and validation, including methodological issues like meta-analysis; (2) individual and team training focusing on complex skill acquisition and factors that minimize skill decay; and (3) identification of individual difference variables related to complex information processing tasks. His work bridges theoretical research with practical applications in organizational settings.

His publication record shows consistent contributions to industrial/organizational psychology, particularly in personnel assessment, testing methodologies, and addressing adverse impact in selection systems. Recent work has focused on technological advancements in assessment, including mobile devices and unproctored internet-based testing, reflecting his adaptability to evolving workplace assessment needs.

• SIOP Fellow
• APA Fellow
• APS Fellow
• John Paul Abbott Professorship in Liberal Arts

Dr. Arthur actively mentors students and is accepting new students for the 2024-2025 academic year. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including PSYC 302 (Research Methods in Psychology), PSYC 353 (Personnel Psychology), and PSYC 611 (Personnel Psychology). His teaching philosophy emphasizes student engagement and active discussion, moving beyond traditional lecture formats to foster deeper understanding of personnel psychology concepts.