Faculty Achievement Recognition
The 2007 Honorees
Faculty Achievement Recognition
The 2007 Honorees
Thomas Oakland
Professor, UF Research Foundation
Department of Educational Psychology, College of Education
1994
Degrees earned:
Ph.D., Educational Psychology, Indiana University, 1967
M.S., Educational Psychology, Indiana University, 1965
B.A., History, Lawrence College, 1962
Professor Thomas Oakland has demonstrated excellence in his profession through his national and international scholarship and service. His research has contributed in the areas of assessment—especially that of minority children, school-related disorders, children’s adaptive behavior, test development, and legal and ethical issues. Oakland’s scholarly productivity is remarkable for its quality, consistency, and longevity, and many of his publications are found in the leading peer-reviewed journals and most prestigious books. He has also served on 26 editorial boards—12 nationally and 14 internationally. In recognition of his scholarship, Oakland has received various national and international awards, including the American Psychological Association (APA) Award for Distinguished Contributions to the Advancement of Psychology, distinguished service awards from the APA International School Psychology Association and National Association of School Psychologists, and the UF International Educator of the Year Award. Oakland has served as the APA president of the Division of School Psychology, Policy and Planning Board, International School Psychology Association, and member of the Ethics Code Task Force.
