Diana Ciesko, Ph.D

Professor of Psychology

About

Dr. Ciesko has been an active and productive member of the Psychology Department for over 15 years. She has extensive experience in mentoring students and creating educational initiatives and programs for both students and faculty. Presently, Dr. Ciesko is the lead program advisor for the Student Research Community (SRC). SRC is a student organization oriented towards honing students’ research skills through tailored workshops and interface with researchers from a wide array of venues. Dr. Ciesko’s accomplishments have been recognized through the various awards she has received for innovative practices at Valencia College. 

Diana Ciesko, Ph.D

Professor of Psychology

About

Dr. Ciesko has been an active and productive member of the Psychology Department for over 15 years. She has extensive experience in mentoring students and creating educational initiatives and programs for both students and faculty. Presently, Dr. Ciesko is the lead program advisor for the Student Research Community (SRC). SRC is a student organization oriented towards honing students’ research skills through tailored workshops and interface with researchers from a wide array of venues. Dr. Ciesko’s accomplishments have been recognized through the various awards she has received for innovative practices at Valencia College. 

Education

  • BA: Psychology, Towson University
  • M.Ed: Education, Loyola University – Maryland
  • Ph.D: Education, Capella University

Professional Accomplishments

  • Professor of the Semester: Phi Theta Kappa
  • Special Recognition Award: Honor’s Advisory Committee
  • Best New Club: Student Development
  • Innovative Practice Award: East Campus
  • NISOD Award Recipient

Academic Initiatives and Contributions

  • LifeMap Faculty Guide and Planner
  • Student Handbook
  • Foundations of Excellent Task Force
  • General Education Planning and Communications Team
  • Co-Chair of the Foundation Faculty and Staff Giving Committee
  • Worked on Title 3 Grant
  • Coordination of Supplemental Learning Program
  • Faculty Development Curriculum Designer
  • Skill Shop Presenter
  • Co-developer of LINCC Course
  • Coordinator of Honor’s Program – EAST Campus
  • Developer of first Valencia Symposium of Student Research
  • Testing Advisory Group
  • Learning Leadership Council
  • Mentor for multiple Honors Individual Research Projects
  • Title V Mentor

Club Advisory

  • Student Research Community
  • Phi Theta Kappa
  • Psychology Club
  • H.O.S.T