Psychology Department
315 Olin
Drake University
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 271-4129
Email: maria.clapham@drake.edu
 

Special Skills
Fluent in Spanish
 
Education

Ph.D. Iowa State University (1991)
Industrial and Organizational Psychology

M.S. Iowa State University (1987)
Industrial and Organizational Psychology

B.S. Loyola University of Chicago (1984)
Majors: Applied Psychology, Spanish

 
Teaching Experience
Drake University, Psychology Department: Associate Professor, 1997 - Present
Assistant Professor, 1991 - 1997
Instructor, 1990 - 1991

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Courses Taught:  
Undergraduate: Organizational Psychology
Organizational Psychology - Web Course
Industrial Psychology
Psychological Assessment
Psychology of Creativity
Perspectives on Intelligence
Introduction to Psychology (with laboratory)
The Science of Psychology II
Internship Supervision
Research Seminar: Special Topics

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Graduate:

Organizational Psychology
Industrial Psychology

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Iowa State University, Psychology Department: Graduate Teaching Assistant, 1986 - 1988

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Courses Taught:

 

Psychological Measurement I
Consumer Psychology
Courses assisted in teaching:
Research Design and Methodology
Educational Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Learning and Memory

 
Theses

1. Maciejczyk, M. (1991). The relationship of self-ratings to assessor ratings of assessment center performance. Doctoral dissertation, Iowa State University.

2. Maciejczyk, M. (1986). The effect of creativity training on the creativity of engineering students. Master's thesis, Iowa State University.

 
Publications
1. Elgin, P. D., & Clapham, M. M. (in press). Attributes associated with the submission of electronic versus paper résumés. Computers in Human Behavior.

2. Clapham, M. M. (in press). The development of innovative ideas through creativity training. In L. V. Shavinina (Ed.) International Handbook on Innovation.

3. Clapham, M. M. (2001). The effects of affect manipulation and information exposure on divergent thinking. Creativity Research Journal, 13, 335-350.

4. Clapham, M. M. (2000). Employee Creativity: The Role of Leadership [Review of a research study]. Academy of Management Executive, 14, 138-139.

5. Clapham, M. M. (1998). A comparison of assessor and self dimension ratings in an advanced management assessment center. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, 71, 193-203.

6. Clapham, M. M. (1998). Structure of figural forms A and B of the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 58, 275-283.

7. Kirk, D. J., & Clapham, M. M. (1998). Is it just "men behaving badly" or sexual harassment: The Supreme Court ruling on same-sex harassment. Labor Law Journal, 49, 954-961.

8. Clapham, M. M., & Fulford, M. D. (1997). Age bias in assessment center ratings. Journal of Managerial Issues, 9, 373-387.

9. Clapham, M. M. & Kirk, D. J. (1997). Defining "sex" in same-sex sexual harassment: The opinions of the federal courts. Labor Law Journal, 48, 535-543.

10. Clapham, M. M. (1997). Ideational skills training: A key element in creativity training programs. Creativity Research Journal, 10, 33-44.

11. Clapham, M. M. (1996). The construct validity of divergent scores in the Structure of Intellect Learning Abilities Test. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 56, 287-292.

12. Kirk, D. J., & Clapham, M. M. (1996). "Bagging" or "goosing": How the courts are ruling in same-sex sexual harassment claims. Labor Law Journal, 47, 403-417.

13. Clapham, M. M., & Faux, S. F. (1995). Laboratory Manual: The Science of Psychology (2nd ed.). New York: American Heritage.

14. Clapham, M. M. (1994). Gender differences in self-assessments of managerial abilities [Summary]. Proceedings of the 37th Annual Meeting of the Midwest Academy of Management, 315-316.

15. Clapham, M. M., & Schuster, D. H. (1992). Can engineering students be trained to think more creatively? Journal of Creative Behavior, 26, 156-162.

 
Current Research
1. Clapham, M. M. The convergent validity of the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking and creativity interest inventories.

2. Clapham, M. M., Cowdery, E. M., King, K. E., & Montang, M. A. Predicting work activities with divergent thinking tests: A longitudinal study.

3. Wood, W. S. & Clapham, M. The development and validation of the Drake Beliefs about Chance inventory: A gambling propensity inventory.

4. Clapham, M. M. Factorial validity of the Figural Torrance Test of Creative Thinking.

5. Clapham, M. M. Conscientiousness as a predictor of academic performance.

6. Clapham, M. M. A concurrent validation of two types of creativity assessment instruments.

7. Clapham, M. M. A survey of creativity training practices in business.

 
Conference Presentations
1. Clapham, M. M., Cowdery, E. M., King, K. E., & Montang, M. A. (2003, April). Predicting work activities with divergent thinking tests: A longitudinal study. Paper presented at the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Orlando, Florida.

2. Virlee, L. & Clapham, M. (2003, April). The relationship between leadership, justice, and organizational citizenship behaviors. Paper accepted to Midwest Academy of Management, St. Louis, Missouri.

3. Wood, W. S., & Clapham, M. M. (2003, May). The misrule goverened behavior of gamblers. Symposium presentation at the Association for Behavior Analysis. San Francisco.

4. Wood, W. S., & Clapham, M. M. (2002, May). Predicting student performance in PSI and traditionally taught courses. Symposium presentation at the Association for Behavior Analysis. Toronto.

5. Wood, W. S., & Clapham, M. M. (2001, May). Predicting student performance in a PSI course. Paper presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, Louisiana.

6. Elgin, P. D., & Clapham, M. M. (2000, April). Attributes associated with electronic versus paper résumés. Paper presented at the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, New Orleans, Louisiana.

7. Clapham, M. M. (1998, August). Creativity assessment: Divergent thinking tests versus biographical inventories. Paper presented at the 24th International Congress of Applied Psychology, San Francisco, USA.

8. Clapham, M. M. (1997, April). Effects of physical disability on job qualification ratings. Paper presented at the 40th Annual Meeting of the Midwest Academy of Management, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

9. Clapham, M. M. (1994, April). Gender differences in self-assessments of managerial abilities. Paper presented at the 37th Annual Meeting of the Midwest Academy of Management, Chicago.

10. Ketcher, D. N., & Clapham, M. M. (1994, March). Message characteristics and abnormal returns: The case of United Airlines (UAL). Paper presented at the meeting of the Midwest Finance Association, Chicago.

11. Boettcher, W. M., & Clapham, M. M. (1993, March). The relationship between job rotation and anxiety. Paper presented at the Great Plains Students' Psychology Convention, Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO.

12. Maciejczyk, M. (1992, May). A comparison of self and assessor ratings of assessment center performance. Paper presented at the Seventh Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Montreal, Quebec.

13. Maciejczyk, M. (1992, April). An experimental analysis of the construct validity of divergent operations in Guilford's Structure of the Intellect model. Paper presented at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Boston.

14. Maciejczyk, M. (1992, April). Assessment center performance: The age factor. Paper presented at the Thirty-Fifth Annual Conference of the Midwest Division of the Academy of Management, St. Charles, Illinois.

15. Maciejczyk, M. (1991, March). Accuracy of self assessments within assessment centers. Paper presented at the Iowa Consortium on Work Behavior, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

16. Maciejczyk, M. (1990, March). The effect of creativity training on the creativity of engineering students. Paper presented at the Iowa Consortium on Work Behavior, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.

17. Maciejczyk, M. (1988, November). Developing non-management employees for future skill needs. Paper presented at the Non-management Development Forum, BellSouth Corp., Atlanta, Georgia.

 
Technical Reports
1. Maciejczyk, M. (1989). Color vision in Stevens Graphics pressmen (Tech. Rep.). Atlanta, GA: BellSouth Corporation Human Resources Research.

2. Maciejczyk, M., & Uher, P. (1988). Developing non-management employees for future skill needs: Survey summary and recommendations (Tech. Rep.). Atlanta, GA: BellSouth Corporation Human Resources Research.

3. Maciejczyk, M. (1988). Color vision defects: Their classification and identification (Tech. Rep.). Atlanta, GA: BellSouth Corporation Human Resources Research.

 
Supervision of Theses
Chair:

Elgin, P. (1999). Does resume presentation mode affect perceptions about a job applicant? Unpublished master's thesis, Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa.

Winchester, T. (1995). Normative influence: Its effect on goal commitment and task performance. Unpublished master's thesis, Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa.

Committee Member:

McAleer, E. Aversive and dominative racism: The effects of alcohol expectancy on the helping behaviors of white female college students toward white and black victims. Master's thesis proposal, Psychology Dept., Drake University, Des Moines, IA.

Anton, M. (1999). The role of current affect on the processing of performance feedback in persons with and without depression. Unpublished master's thesis, Psychology Dept., Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa.

Mach, K. (1997). The effect of transient mood on performance outcomes and levels of motivation variables. Unpublished master's thesis, Psychology Dept., Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa.

Heineman, P. (1997). A statistical analysis of the PACE Temperament Sorter Preference Indicator. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, School of Education, Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa.

Golke, J. (1993). Images of God in abused and non-abused college students. Unpublished master's thesis, Psychology Dept., Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa.

 
Grants
Faux, S. F., Wood, W. S., & Clapham, M. M. (2002-2003). Developing a computer assisted personalized system of instruction (CAPSI) for Introductory Psychology. Drake University Faculty Grant: $4500.00

Clapham, M. M. (2000-2001). A concurrent validation study of three types of creativity assessment instruments. Drake University Faculty Research Grant: $2350.00.

Clapham, M. M. (1997-98). Creativity assessment: A comparison of biodata and divergent thinking test subscores. Drake University Faculty Research Grant: $750.00.

Clapham, M. M. (1996-97). The relationship between biodata and performance on divergent thinking tests. Drake University Faculty Research Grant: $3200.00.

Clapham, M. M. (1993-94). The effects of knowledge, extrinsic motivation and mood on creative performance. Drake University Faculty Research Grant: $5000.00.

Faux, S. F. & Clapham, M. M. (1993-94). Laboratory Upgrade - Introductory Psychology. Arthur Vining Davis Grant: $14,000.

Ketcher, D., Clapham, M. M., Winegar, A., & Roskam, R. (1992-93). The relationship between rumors, information and stock price: The case of United Airlines (UAL). Drake University Undergraduate Student Research Program: $1500.00.

Maciejczyk, M. M. (1986). The effects of creativity training on the creativity of engineering students. Sigma Xi Research Grant: $300.00.

 
Invited Presentations
Clapham, M. M. (1994, April). Factors affecting creative performance. Psychology Department Colloquium Series, Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa.

Maciejczyk, M. (1992, August). Personality testing in organizations. Panel member for the Society for Human Resources Management, Des Moines, Iowa.

Maciejczyk, M. (1991, October). Keep focused. Panel member for a presentation to East High School 9th grade women, Des Moines, Iowa.

 
Other Professional Activities

Journal reviewer:

Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology
Journal of Managerial Issues.

Conference reviewer:

Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology conference: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003. 2004
Midwest Academy of Management conference: 1994 - 1996, 1998 - 00.

Grant reviewer:

National Institute of Mental Health, Behavioral Science Track Award for Rapid Transition: 1998

Consultant for Independent Researcher: Fall 1989
Topic: Effects of educational experience on cognitive development.

Research Assistant, Psychology Department, Iowa State University: Summer 1986,
Topic: Relationship between vocational decidedness and experience.

Spanish Translator, Salt Journal abstracts: 1985-1988

 
Professional Work Experience
Consultant, Personnel Inc.: 2003
Conduct psychological assessments for selection/placement.
Consultant, Hay Management Consultants: 1994 - 1995
Conducted executive assessments.
Consultant, BellSouth Corporation Human Resources Research, Atlanta: 1988 - 1989
Conducted attitude surveys and interviews.
Assessed turnover in client company and made appropriate recommendations.
Revised selection tests and interviews based on job analysis information.
Conducted validation studies.
Implemented testing programs of various types.
Developed future-oriented job analysis.
Improved reliability of sales role play exercise.
Evaluated effectiveness of training programs and workshops.
Supervised production of training manuals.
Assisted in designing sales assessment program.
Administrative Assistant, Physical Plant, Iowa State University: 1984-1986
Evaluated employee job satisfaction.
Analyzed OSHA compliance, turnover and absenteeism.
Developed performance evaluation instruments.
Coordinated and delivered training programs.
Updated job descriptions, tasks and classifications.
Conducted job analysis and exit interviews.
Organized newsletter and informational brochure.
Wrote winning NACUBO (National Cost Reduction Incentive Program) proposal.
Implemented new service awards program.
Intern, Schwinn Bicycle Company, Chicago: Fall 1983
Assisted in wage, benefit and grievance processing.
 
Honors and Awards
Teacher of the Year, Arts and Sciences, 2002
Citation of Excellence, Anbar Electronic Intelligence, 1999
Highest Quality Rating for published research article: Clapham (1998), A comparison of assessor and self dimension ratings, JOOP
Science Directorate Dissertation Research Award, APA, 1991
Premium for Academic Excellence, ISU, 1984-1987
Teaching Excellence Award Nominee, ISU, 1987
Mu Sigma Rho, National Statistics Fraternity
Alpha Sigma Nu, Jesuit Honor Society
Sigma Delta Phi, Spanish Honor Society
 
University Service Activities

University:

Faculty Senate: 2003-2004
Human Resources Concentration Coordinator: 2002-2004
Human Resources Program Task Force: 2001-2002
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Committee: Spring 2003
Ad Hoc Panel to review student probation petition: Spring 2003
Faculty Senate Assessment Committee: 2001-2002; 2000-2001; 1997-98; 1996-1997

Assessment Task Force:

Chair: 1994-1995
Member: 1993-1994
Human Subjects Review Committee:
Chair: 2001-2002, 1996-1997; 1994-1995
Member: 2002-2004, 2000-2001; 1997-98; 1993-1994
Teacher of the Year Selection Committee: Spring 2000
Telecommunications Task Force: 1991-1994
University Hearing Panel: 1992-1994
Sheslow Prize for Leadership and Achievement Selection Committee: 1994, 1995

Arts and Sciences College:

Academic Integrity Committee:
Chair: 2002-2003
Member: 2001-2002
Arts and Sciences Teacher of Year Selection Committee:
Member: Spring 2003
Arts and Sciences Council: Spring 2001
Sabbatical Leave Advisory Committee: Fall 1999
Graduate Studies Committee: 1993-1994
Curriculum Committee: 1992-1993

Psychology Department:

Psi Chi Faculty Advisor: 2000-2002
Subcommittee on BA degree: 1999-2001
Assessment Coordinator: 1996-Present
Introductory Psychology Coordinator: Spring 2000-Present; 1997-1998
Colloquium Coordinator: 1992-1994
Library Coordinator: 1992-1993
Internship Committee: 1992-1993
Subcommittee on graduate program planning: 1990-1991

 
Professional Affilitions

Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Member
American Psychological Association, Member
Midwestern Academy of Management, Member