Professor of Psychology
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School of Applied Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Social Science (Psychology and Sociology)
One Riverside Dr. 409RC
Full-Time

PSY 112 - Introduction to Psychology
PSY 212 - Lifespan Development
PSY 210 - Psychology of Learning
PSY 305 - Psychology of Personality
PSY 350 - Cross-Cultural Psychology

Jayanti Roy has over 25 years of experience as a college professor. Dr. Roy has taught in India and Singapore and has practiced Psychology in Australia as a licensed Australian Psychologist. Thus, she brings a global and diverse teaching perspective to her classroom. Among the pioneers of online teaching and learning at Goodwin University Dr. Roy has now become a Teaching Fellow of Universal Design Learning (UDL). She is Course Coordinator of Lifespan Development and Psychology of Learning. Her Ph.D. is in Social Psychology and current research interests include studying social psychology in work contexts integrating the community and commerce with her teaching.


Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi India-Psychology
Master Of Philosophy (M.Phil) from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India-Psychology.
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology from the University of Delhi, India.
Bachelor of Arts (Honors.) in Psychology from University of Delhi, India

Peer Review Journal and Conference Publications:

Roy, J. (2019). Social Identity and Perceived Importance of the Profession. International Journal
of Business and Social Science, 10 (4).

Roy, J. & Roy, S. (2013). The Social Psychology of Global Outsourcing of Services: Are Family Businesses Different? Paper presented at the Academy of International Business- US Northeast Chapter 2013 AIBNE Conference, CT.

Roy, J., Roy, S., Medlin, C. & Duggan, L. (2008). What does the concept of “Networking” mean in an American Chamber of Commerce in 2007? - Preliminary findings of an empirical study. Paper presented at the 2008 Global Marketing Conference in Shanghai, China.

Roy, J. and Veeraraghavan, V. (1990). Reading ability in children related to home background, personal attributes and academic performance. Indian Journal of Applied Psychology, 27, 36-43.

Roy, J. and Veeraraghavan, V. (1986). Performance of students as related to types of schools, achievement motivation and intelligence: A comparative study". Indian Educational Review, 7, 21-29.

Publications – Intellectual Property- Government Document:

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti. (1990). Developing Reading Skills- What Research Says to Classroom Teacher (Series 2). New Delhi, India. Government of India. Bush, M. B., Roy, J. et.al.

Reviewed Books:

Reviewed Santrock’s Child Development 12ed for McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
Reviewed Book Chapter contents (Introduction to Psychology) for McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

As an educator my duty is not only to impart subject matter knowledge to my students, but also influence their actions and character. The training that my students will receive in class should give my students the outlook and tools they need to be successful outside of class.

Teaching Fellow, Universal Design for Learning
Senior Research Fellowship (University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India)
Junior Research Fellowship (University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India)
Goodwin University, Meritorious and Selfless Service Award (2013, 2018)

Multicultural issues
Learning and Reading Ability
Developmental Issues
Social identity and networking