Tamara Anderson | People, Biola University

Departments	Office of the Provost Office of Educational Effectiveness Office of the Senior Associate Provost Office of Academic Research and Grants
Biola Affiliations	Faculty
Phones	(562) 903-4703 (Office of the Provost) (562) 777-4091 (Office of Educational Effectiveness) (562) 777-4016 (Office of the Senior Associate Provost)

Degrees

Ph.D., California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles
M.A., Pepperdine University
B.A., Biola University

Member of

President's Administrative Council Senior Associate Provost
Graduate Services Council
Student Health and Wellness Steering Committee (SHAWC Steering) Professor of Psychology and Interim Dean

Biography

Tamara Anderson, Ph.D., serves as the Senior Associate Provost at Biola University. Previous to her role in the Provost’s Office she was a tenured professor and administrator in Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University. In her 20+ years in the School of Psychology Dr. Anderson taught several courses with a particular speciality in Ethics. Her administrative roles included Director of Clinical Training, Director of the Doctoral Programs, Associate Dean, Dean of Administration, and Interim Dean. Dr. Anderson has been active on the board of Div. II, Education and Training of the California Psychological Association (CPA) as well as serving several years on the CPA Ethics Committee. Dr. Anderson is a licensed psychologist and has a private practice in La Mirada, CA where she works with adults and couples.

In her current role Dr. Anderson oversees the Office of the Registrar, the Director of the Library, the Director of the Office of Academic Research and Grants and the Director and Office of Educational Effectiveness. Dr. Anderson also serves as the ALO for Biola University.

Publications

Books and Articles

Campbell, C. D., & Anderson, T. (2009). Mentoring in professional psychology. In M. B. Kenkel & R. Peterson (Eds.), Competency-Based Education for Professional Psychology, American Psychological Association.
Maltby, L.E., Hall, M.E.L., & Anderson, T.L. (2009). Women and work: Supporting female colleagues in psychology. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 28(3), XX-XX.
Oates, K. L. M., Hall, M. E. L., Anderson, T. L., & Willingham, M. M. (2008). Pursuing multiple callings: The implications of balancing career and motherhood for women and the church. Journal of Psychology & Christianity, XX-XX.
Anderson, T. L. & Scott, S. (2007). Women in Leadership. California Psychologist, 40(6).
Thorstad, R. R., Anderson, T.L., Hall, M.E.L., Willingham, M.M., & Carruthers, L. (2006). Breaking the mold: A qualitative exploration of mothers in Christian academia and their experiences of spousal support. Journal of Family Issues, 27, 229-251.

Presentations

Thorstad, R., Anderson, T.L., Hall, M.E.L., & Willingham, M.M. (August 2001). “Mothers in Christian academia and their experiences of spousal support.” Paper presented at the annual conference of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
Hall, M.E.L., Anderson, T.L., & Willingham, M.M. (August 2001). “Institutional support of Christian mothers in academia.” Paper presented at annual conference of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
Hall, M.E.L., Anderson, T.L., & Willingham, M.M. (March 2002). “What are ways of making an institution family-friendly?” Paper presented at the Council of Christian Colleges and University Current Topics Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Kimball, C.N., Watson, T.S., Canning, S.S., Laidig, J., Hall, M.E.L., amp; Anderson, T. (April 2002). “Responsible development of women in Christian academia: Listening to seasons of life.” Presented at the national convention of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, Arlington Heights, IL.
Carruthers, L., Hall, M.E.L., Anderson, T.L., & Willingham, M.M. (August 2001). “Identity formation of Christian mothers working in academia.” Paper presented a the annual conference of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
Deweese, E., Hall, M.E.L., Anderson, T.L., Willingham, M.M. (June 2003). “A qualitative study of Christian women in academia who are mothers and their experience of mentoring relationships.” Paper presented at the national convention of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, Anaheim, CA.
Lee, C., T. L. Anderson, Hall, M.E.L., & Willingham, M.M. (June 2003). “A qualitative exploration of discrimination and coping experiences among Asian women in Christian academia.” Paper presented at the national convention of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, Anaheim, CA.
Phanco, M., Anderson, T.L., Hall, M.E.L., & Willingham, M. (August 2003). “Mothers in Christian academia: Exploring internal role conflict and faith.” Paper presented at the annual conference of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.

Areas of Expertise for Media Interviews

Eating Disorders
Personality Disorders
Psychology
Psychotherapy
Women
Workplace Issues
Professional Ethics
Administrating Academic Programs in Higher Education