Curriculum Vitae
Andy Tix, Ph.D.
Contact Information
Department of Psychology
Normandale Community College
9700 France Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55431
e-mail: andrew.tix@normandale.edu
Phone: 952.358.8897
Education
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota, 2002.
Certificate, Preparing Future Faculty Program, University of Minnesota, 2000.
B.S. (with Honors), Psychology, University of Wisconsin, 1995.
Teaching Experience
Normandale Community College, August 2002 to present.
Augsburg College, January 2001 to May 2001, August 2003 to May 2004.
Bethel College, January 2001 to May 2001.
University of Minnesota, June 1998 to December 2000.
Recent Courses Taught
Introduction to Psychology (face to face and online)
Psychology of Personality
Psychology of Religion and Spirituality
Psychology of the Holocaust
Points of Distinction
2015 Outstanding Educator Award. This award was given to 35 faculty members across the Minnesota State
College and University system in recognition of exceptional commitment to teaching, continuous professional
development, and service to students, the college, profession, and system.
2014 Distinguished Faculty Award. This award is given to one faculty member per year at commencement. It
is based on student nominations of faculty who have made a significant difference in students’ time at
Normandale Community College.
Religious Studies Certificate Program. I co-led an effort to design and implement this new Certificate program
at Normandale. It went into effect in 2014.
Psychology of the Holocaust Field Trips. In March, 2013, this included a 1-day trip to the United States
Holocaust Memorial Museum, in partnership with the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and
the Dakotas. In March, 2012, this included a 10-day trip to Holocaust sites in Germany, the Czech Republic,
Poland, and Hungary.
Campus Events. I have organized many campus events at Normandale. Highlights include Psychology speakers,
interfaith discussions, a concentration camp survivor speaker in 2012 with approximately 500 in attendance, and
a 3-day commemoration of Kristallnacht in 2013 with approximately 600 in attendance (featuring an exhibit
from World Without Genocide and necklaces created with the Art Department).
Jack and Anita Hess Seminar. In 2011, I participated in this small seminar of 23 scholars from across the
world at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. I was the only representative from a Community
College and the only representative from a Psychology Department.
Faculty Awards for Excellence. Four awards granted from 2006-2008 that supported original research in the
psychology of religion, development of a blog, preparation of an article on teaching psychology of religion,
and integration of service learning into the Psychology curriculum. Total amount: $23,000. The two blogs that
came from these awards have generated over 125,000 hits combined.
Most Cited Paper. Co-authored the #1 most cited paper (according to “web of science”) in the 60-year history
of the Journal of Counseling Psychology, the top journal in my field. This 2004 paper teaches researchers how
to do moderation and mediation statistical analyses, and has been cited over 2,400 times.
1998 Exemplary Paper Award in Humility Theology. This award from the John Templeton Foundation
recognized the contributions of a paper I first authored on the topic of religious coping to the understanding of
how religion and spirituality functions in society today. Prize: $1,500.
Scholarly Publications
Tix, A. P, Johnson, M. J., Dik, B. J., & Steger, M. F. (2013). Religious commitment and subjective well-being
across Christian traditions. Journal of Psychology & Christianity, 32, 20-29.
Dik, B. J., Duffy, R. D., & Tix, A. P. (2012). Religion, spirituality, and a sense of calling in the workplace. In
P. C. Hill & B. J. Dik (Eds.), The psychology of religion and workplace spirituality. Charlotte, NC:
Information Age Publishing.
Tix, A. P. & Dik, B. J. (2009). Teaching an undergraduate course in the psychology of religion. Psychology
Teacher Network, 19 (3), 8-10.
Wilkinson, T. J., Dik, B. J., & Tix, A.P. (2008). The critical thinking lab: Developing student
skills through practical application. In D. S. Dunn, J. S. Halonen, & R. A. Smith (Eds.), Teaching critical
thinking in psychology: A handbook of best practices. Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing.
Tix, A. P. & Frazier, P. A. (2005). Mediation and moderation of the relationship between intrinsic
religiousness and mental health. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 31, 295-306.
Frazier, P. A., Tix, A. P., & Barron, K. E. (2004). Testing moderator and mediator effects in Counseling
Psychology research. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 51, 115-134.
Frazier, P. A., Tix, A. P., & Barnett, C. L. (2003). The relational context of social support: Relationship
satisfaction moderates the relations between enacted support and distress. Personality and Social Psychology
Bulletin, 29, 1133-1146.
Frazier, P. A., Tix, A. P., Klein, C. D., & Arikian, N. J. (2000). Testing theoretical models of the relations
between social support, coping, and adjustment to stressful life events. Journal of Social and Clinical
Psychology, 19, 314-335.
Tix, A. P. & Frazier, P.A. (1998). The use of religious coping during stressful life events: Main effects,
moderation, and mediation. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 66, 411-422.
Scholarly Presentations
Simpson, K., Tix, A., & Johnson, A. (August, 2013). Keeping the promise of “never again:” Teaching the
Psychology of the Holocaust. Poster presented at the 2013 meeting of the American Psychological Association,
Honolulu, HI.
Tix, A. (August, 2010). Religious tradition and personal well-being. Paper presented at the 2010 meeting of
the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA.
Tix, A. (August, 2008). Teaching an undergraduate course in the psychology of religion. Paper presented at
the 2008 meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
Wilkinson, T., Tix, A., & Dik, B. (October, 2005). The critical thinking lab. Poster presented at the 2005
Critical Thinking in Psychology Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Tix, A. (August, 2002). Personal striving sanctification and mental health. Poster presented at the 2002
meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Tix, A. (March, 2001). Religiosity and well-being: Different patterns of relationships for different religious
affiliations. Poster presented at the 2001 Counseling Psychology National Conference, Houston, TX.
Barnett, L., Tix, A., & Frazier, P. (March, 2001). Relationship satisfaction buffers the effects of social support.
Poster presented at the 2001 Counseling Psychology National Conference, Houston, TX.
Tix, A., Frazier, P., & Klein, C. (August, 1998). Antecedents and consequences of caregiver stress and
symptomatology. Paper presented at the 1998 meeting of the American Psychological Association, San
Francisco, CA.
Frazier, P., Tix, A., & Klein, C. (June, 1998). Pathways through which caregiver coping affects patient
adjustment. Paper presented at the 9th International Conference on Interpersonal Relationships, Saratoga
Springs, NY.
Frazier, P., Port, C., Arikian, N., & Tix, A. (August, 1996). Control appraisals, coping strategies, and
adjustment. Poster presented at the 1996 meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto,
Canada.
Arikian, N., Port, C., Tix, A., & Frazier, P. (May, 1996). Social support processes among transplant patients
and their significant others. Poster presented at the 1996 meeting of the Minnesota Psychological Association,
Minneapolis, MN.
Blogs
Tix, A. Reflections on mystery and awe. Retrieved at: https://mysteryandawe.wordpress.com/
Tix, A. The pursuit of peace: How to generate well-being for ourselves and each other. Retrieved at:
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-pursuit-peace
Tix, A. The quest for a good life: A blog exploring links between Christian spirituality and Psychology.
Retrieved at: http://thequestforagoodlife.wordpress.com/
Other Popular Writings
Tix, A. & Johnson, M. (August, 2015). How can we evoke more students’ knowledge emotions? MinnPost.
Retrieved at: http://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2015/08/how-can-we-evoke-more-studentsknowledge-emotions
Tix, A. (October, 2012). On marriage, all talking, too little listening. Star Tribune. Retrieved at:
http://www.startribune.com/opinion/commentaries/175505751.html?refer=y
Johnson, M. & Tix, A. (October, 2012). Hard work outside the classroom transfers in. Star Tribune. Retrieved
at: http://www.startribune.com/opinion/commentaries/173187601.html?refer=y
Tix, A. & Johnson, M. (May, 2011). Shocked at what passes for awe these days. Star Tribune. Retrieved at:
http://www.startribune.com/opinion/122197559.html
Tix, A. (October, 2010). To reclaim world leadership in education, U.S. schools must place greater emphasis
on evidence-based practices. MinnPost. Retrieved at:
http://www.minnpost.com/community_voices/2010/10/15/22383/to_reclaim_world_leadership_in_education_
us_schools_must_put_greater_emphasis_on_evidence-based_practices
Invited Talks
Psychology of the Holocaust, Calvin Christian High School, Spring 2015.
The Psychology of Religion, University of Saint Thomas, Psychology Club, Spring 2014.
Religiousness, Spirituality, and Mental Health, University of Minnesota Medical School, Seminar on Religion
and Mental Health, Spring 2010, Spring 2005.
The Psychology of Happiness, Normandale Community College, Fall 2008.
Ethical Issues in Working with Religious Patients, University of Minnesota Medical School, Seminar on
Religion and Mental Health, Spring 2008, Spring 2006.
Empirically-Supported Principles for Enhancing Long-Term Student Motivation, Normandale Community
College, Duty Day, Fall 2007.
Religiousness and Personal Well-Being: How One’s Affiliation May Matter, Normandale Community College,
Spring Colloquium Series, Spring 2007.
Religion and Mental Health, Augsburg College, Seminar on Psychology and Religion, Fall 2003; University of
Minnesota, Psychology of Religion, Summer 2003, Fall 2002, Summer 2001.
Religiousness and College Students, University of Minnesota, Meeting of the Campus Ministers, August 2003.
Supervised Student Presentations
Olson, J (May, 2006). Spiritual surrendering. Poster presented at the 2006 meeting of the Minnesota
Undergraduate Research Conference, St. Paul, MN.
Cole, K., Crawford, J., & Maurer, E. (May, 2004). Religious and spiritual strivings in everyday life:
Preliminary evidence for a new measure. Paper presented at the 2004 meeting of the Minnesota Undergraduate
Research Conference, St. Paul, MN.
Examples of Professional Service
Creator and Manager, Normandale Religious Studies Facebook Page, 2015 to present.
Creator and Manager, Normandale Psychology Department Facebook Page, 2013 to present.
Member, Global Studies Committee, Normandale Community College, August 2011 to present.
Ad Hoc Reviewer, Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 2013 to present.
Ad Hoc Reviewer, International Journal for the Psychology of Religion, 2013.
Ad Hoc Reviewer, Motivation and Emotion, 2008 to 2010.
Chair, Department of Psychology, Normandale Community College, July 2008 to June 2009.
Co-coordinator of assessment, Normandale Community College, August 2004 to July 2006.
Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Counseling Psychology, 2000 to 2004.
Co-Initiator, Institutional Review Board, Normandale Community College, October 2002 to May 2004.
Mentor, Preparing Future Faculty, University of Minnesota, January 2004 to May 2004.
Ad Hoc Reviewer, Social Science & Medicine, 2003.
Applied Experience
Pre-Doctoral Intern, Park Nicollet Clinic, September 2001 to August 2002.
Advanced Practicum Counselor, Veterans Administration Medical Center, May 2000 to August 2000.
Advanced Practicum Counselor, Boynton Mental Health Services, University of Minnesota, September 1999
to May 2000.
Advanced Practicum Counselor, Walk-in Counseling Center, June 1999 to September 1999.
Advanced Practicum Counselor, Rehabilitation Institute, Regions Hospital, October 1998 to April 1999.
Advanced Practicum Counselor, Northwestern College, August 1997 to May 1998.
Practicum Counselor, University Counseling and Consulting Services, University of Minnesota, September
1996 to June 1997.