Faculty Profiles

Sherron, T., Singh, S. M., Cherrstrom, C. A., Xie, L., Kukde, R. D., Hyden, B. M., … Ashford-Hanserd, S. N. (2025). Constructing Educational Possibilities with Experiential Learning and Prior Learning Assessment. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3102/2196027

Sherron, T., Cherrstrom, C. A., Singh, S. M., Quayson, F. O., King, J. A., Kukde, R. D., … Ashford-Hanserd, S. N. (2025). Credentialing Workplace Learning: Factors Impacting Prior Learning Assessment. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3102/2191524

Lopez, O. S. (2024, August 15). Computational Thinking Summer Institute Teacher Survey Analysis. Internal Report. Internal report.

Lopez, O. S. (2024). The determinants of wages among Black males in non-STEM and STEM occupations. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 30(4), 103–129.

Lopez, O. S. (2024). Using DEA to Identify Hispanic Serving Institutions for Best Practices in Increasing STEM Degrees Awarded to Hispanics. In Advances in the Theory and Applications of Performance Measurement and Management. Lecture Notes in Operations Research Series (pp. 297–304). Springer.

Lopez, O. S. (2024, May 15). Engineering fit: Developing a tool to identify skills-job mismatch among engineering students. Internal Report. Internal report.

Li, G., Li, L., Xie, L., & Lopez, O. S. (2024). The effects of ethical leadership on creativity: A conservation of resources perspective. Current Psychology, 43(6), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-04703-0

Li, G., Li, L., Xie, L., & Lopez, O. S. (2023). The Effects of Ethical Leadership on Creativity: A Conservation of Resources Perspective. Current Psychology.

Lopez, O. S. (2023). The determinants of wages among Americans with disabilities in non-STEM and STEM occupations. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 59(3), 285–300.

Lopez, O. S., & et al. (2023). Health and Life Sciences Existing Businesses Focus Group Report. Round Rock, Texas: STEM-for-All, Round Rock Chamber.

Xie, L., Singh, S. M., & Lopez, O. S. (2023). Flow’s Core Prerequisites: The Role of Servant Leadership, Mindfulness, and Work-Life Balance. Psychology Report. https://doi.org/DOI: 10.1177/00332941231195330

Lopez, O. S. (2023). Bilingual competency in US occupations: Resetting expectations about language in American society. Humanities and Social Sciences Communication.

Lopez, O. S. (n.d.). The determinants of wages among Black males in non-STEM and STEM occupations. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering.

Lopez, O. S. (2023). In search of culturally relevant and equitable evaluation in the What Works Clearinghouse standards and procedures. In Culturally Relevant and Equitable Evaluation: Visions and voices of emerging scholars (pp. 65–75).

Cherrstrom, C. A., Lopez, O. S., & Ashford-Hanserd, S. N. (2022). STEM knowledge in non-STEM occupations: Implications for community colleges. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 46(7), 457–471. https://doi.org/10.1080/10668926.2020.1868359

Daspit, J. J., Wan, M., Konopaske, R., Anderson, S. T., & López, O. S. (2022). Insights on minority business growth: A report on the growth-related challenges experienced by minority-owned businesses in Texas. San Marcos, Texas, United States: Texas State University. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.30942.72009

Lopez, O. S. (2022). The efficacy of today’s American political culture in closing the achievement gap. Social Science Research.

Lopez, O. S. (2022). Finding Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) for STEM education best practices: When a picture is worth a thousand words. Journal of Latinos and Education.

Lopez, O. S. (2020). Yet Another Pathway to College Completion: CLEP Exams. Community College Journal of Research and Practice.

Lopez, O. S. (2020). In the interest of the public good: Texas pre-kindergarten compulsory law. Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 21(4), 356–360.

Lopez, O. S. (2020). Informal workplace learning. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals: Quality Education.

Merrill, H. S., Ashford-Hanserd, S. N., Boden, C. J., Cherrstrom, C. A., Eichler, M. A., Gibson, P. A., … Wilson, B. D. (2018). A guide to college success for post-traditional students (2nd ed.). Information Age.

Lopez, O. S. (2018). Weekend College: A First in the World Project Summative Evaluation.

Lopez, O. S. (2018). Weekend College: A First in the World Project Formative Evaluation Results (Year 3).

Merrill, H. S., Boden, C. J., Cherrstrom, C. A., Eichler, M. A., Gibson, P. A., Lopez, O. S., & Wilson, B. D. (2017). A guide to college success for post-traditional students. Information Age.

Lopez, O. S. (2017). Weekend College: A First in the World Project Summative Evaluation (Year-2).

Lopez, O. S. (2017). Weekend College: A First in the World Project Formative Evaluation Results (Year 2).

Lopez, O. S. (2016). Weekend College: A First in the World Project Summative Evaluation (Year-1).

Lopez, O. S. (2016). Weekend College: A First in the World Project Formative Evaluation Results (Year 1).

Lopez, O. (2016). Veterans in the college classroom: Guidelines for instructional practices. Adult Learning.

Lopez, O. S. (2016, October 15). Promoting Excellence in Online Teaching Skills. Promoting Excellence in Online Teaching Skills.

Lopez, O. S. (2015). Negotiating experience and theory: Piloting cornerstone and capstone courses to build a sustainable future for an interdisciplinary graduate degree program. In Building sustainable futures for adult learners (pp. 269–294). Information Age Publishing.

Lopez, O. S. (2015). Averting another lost decade: Moving Hispanic families from outlier to mainstream family research. Journal of Family Issues, 36(1), 133–159.

Lopez, O. S. (2014). Avoiding unpleasant student grading decisions. In T. Cox (Ed.), Case studies for the new professor:  Surviving the jungle of the academy (pp. 60–62).

Lopez, O. S. (n.d.). Beware of co-authors in sheep’s clothing. In T. Cox (Ed.), Case studies for the new professor:  Surviving the jungle of the academy (pp. 104–106).

Lopez, O. S. (2014). Whiteboards are for learning. In Proven Programs in Education: Science, Technology, and Mathematics (STEM) (pp. 44–47). Corwin.

Lopez, O. S. (2014). Integrating virtual and real worlds: Using an online practicum to create hands-on learning capstone experiences. (pp. 165–170).

Lopez, O. S. (2014). Evaluation of a PreK/K Online Learning System in Select Central Texas School Districts. IDRA.

Lopez, O. S. (2014). Caminos: Pathways to Success. College of Applied Arts, Texas State University.

Lopez, O. S., & Krockover, C. A. (2014). Factors relevant to elementary teachers using interactive whiteboards in math discourse. Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 25(3), 405–426.

Lopez, O. S. (2014). Beyond community college accountability: Using data to investigate best practices for institutional improvement. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 36(1), 86–90.

Lopez, O. S. (2013). Students Training for Academic Readiness (STAR): Year-6 Evaluation Report. Texas Center for Educational Research.

Lopez, O. S. (2013). Caminos: Pathways to Success. College of Applied Arts, Texas State University.

Lopez, O. S. (2013). Creating a sustainable university and community through a common experience. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 14(3), 291–309.

Lopez, O. S., Huling, L. L., & Resta, V. K. (2013). Student achievement and preparation program accountability: A study of optional approaches. Action in Teacher Education, 35(1), 19–37.

Lopez, O. S. (2012). Workplace English language competency in an emerging global economy—Brazil. Innovation Magazine (pp. 10–11).

Lopez, O. S. (2012). Destino Universidad, a national Hispanic education initiative. College Board.

Lopez, O. S. (2012). Students Training for Academic Readiness (STAR): Year-5 Evaluation Report. Austin, TX: Texas Center for Educational Research.

Lopez, O. S., Huling, L. L., & Resta, V. K. (2012). In Search of Tools that Inform Practice: Utilizing Program Accountability Data to Guide Program Improvement. Action in Teacher Education, 34(6-May), 566–575.

Lopez, O. S. (2012). Workplace English language competency in an emerging global economy (Brazil). ETS’ Innovation Magazine (Portuguese), 11-Oct.

Lopez, O. S. (2011). Students Training for Academic Readiness (STAR): Year-4 Evaluation Report. Austin, TX: Texas Center for Educational Research.

Lopez, O. S. (2010). Whiteboards are for learning. Better: Evidence-based education (pp. 10–11).

Lopez, O. S. (2010). District Awards for Teacher Excellence (DATE): Year 2 Evaluation Report. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN: National Center on Performance Incentives.

Lopez, O. S. (2010). District Awards for Teacher Excellence (DATE): Year 1 Evaluation Report. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN: National Center on Performance Incentives.

Lopez, O. S. (2010). The digital learning classroom: Improving English language learners’ academic success in mathematics and reading using interactive whiteboard technology. Computers & Education, 54(4), 901–915.

Lopez, O. S. (2009). Texas Migrant Comprehensive Needs Assessment Report (update). Austin, TX: Texas Education Agency.

Lopez, O. S. (2009). Texas Educator Excellence Grant (TEEG) Program: Year 3 Evaluation Report. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN: National Center on Performance Incentives.

Lopez, O. S. (2009). Governor’s Educator Excellence Grant (GEEG) Program: Year 3 Evaluation Report. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN: National Center on Performance Incentives.

Lopez, O. S. (2009). Governor’s Educator Excellence Grant (GEEG) Program: Year 2 Evaluation Report. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN: National Center on Performance Incentives.

Lopez, O. S. (2007). Classroom diversification: A strategic view of educational productivity. Review of Educational Research, 77(1), 28–53.

Lopez, O. S. (2003). Beyond higher education accountability: Using data to investigate best practices for improving teacher preparation programs. Educational Technology for Teacher Preparation and Certification. (pp. 57–80).