Fall 2023
Section 0234 of PSYCH34
The Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination -- : Aug 15 - Dec 07 2023
Section 1784 of PSYCH1A
General Psychology -- : Sep 05 - Dec 08 2023
This is a late start section that that has no regularly scheduled meetings.
Section 3742 of PSYCH30
Social Psychology -- : Aug 17 - Dec 07 2023
Summer 2023
Section 8362 of PSYCH1A
General Psychology -- : Jun 12 - Jul 23 2023
This section has no regularly scheduled meetings.
Section 9659 of PSYCH4
Child and Adolescent Psychology -- : Jun 12 - Jul 23 2023
This section has no regularly scheduled meetings.
Spring 2023
Section 7284 of PSYCH34
The Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination -- : Jan 18 - May 19 2023
This section has no regularly scheduled meetings.
Section 7609 of PSYCH3
Human Sexuality -- : Jan 18 - May 19 2023
This section has no regularly scheduled meetings.
- E.D.D. in Education, Fielding Graduate University, 2007
- M.A. in Psychology, Sonoma State University, 2002
- B.A. in Psychology, Sonoma State University, 1991
Dr. Downey has been living in Sonoma County since 1986 and has enjoyed seeing it further develop it's commitment to sustainability, community, and the arts. He has found it's low-key temperament appealing to personal, educational, and professional growth.
More recently, he has enjoyed being apart of the Canine Companions for Independence community who have been instrumental in providing him with the best quality services dogs, which have enabled him to enjoy our beautiful community, moderate climate, and different groups of people with a greater since of independence.
Dr. Downey is a strong advocate of the "Go Local" indicative in Santa Rosa, which strongly advocates for local businesses and services.
With the SRJC:
- Academic Senate Senator, Area 13 (2022-present)
- Academic Senate FEC Representative (2022-present)
- AFA Executive Council Associate Councilor (2022-present)
- AFA Associate Cabinet Representative (2022-present)
Locally:
- City of Santa Rosa Housing Authority, Commissioner (2016- present)
- Advisory Committee of the IHSS Public Authority, Member (2016- present)
- Disability Services and Legal Center, Board President & Executive (2017- present)
- North Bay Alliance for Professional Women, Board Vice-President (2019-present)
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- 15 tips to boost your well-being and happiness
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- 2010 American Psychological Association Distinguished Instructor
- 2013 Awarded Recognition by Congressman Jared Huffman, CA 2nd District
- 2015 Village to Village Global Project Award Recipient
- 2016 Honorary Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success, Sigma Alpha Pi
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**Important Resources for Students**
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