Vattano, Frank - Senior Scholars oral history interview

Abstract

Janet Bishop interviews Frank Vattano on May 8, 2008. Frank Vattano, Ph.D. - Frank Vattano received his B.S. in Psychology from Colorado State University in 1958. Subsequently, he earned a M.A. and Ph.D. from The Ohio State University in 1960 and 1962. Dr. Vattano taught, conducted research, and held several administrative positions throughout his career. Following two tenures of teaching between the University of Denver and CSU, Vattano returned in 1969 as the Assistant Vice President for Instructional Development. He is the recipient of numerous awards for excellence in teaching, including the Carnegie Foundation for Advancement of Teaching award, Colorado Professor of the Year, 1999, the University (CSU) Distinguished Professor of the Year, 2000, and the American Psychological Foundation Distinguished Professor of the Year, 2001. He is a University Distinguished Teaching Scholar as well. In addition, Dr. Vattano is one of the pioneers in the development video teaching modules featuring BRAIN, MIND, and The Social Connection used in psychology classrooms across the nation. Dr. Vattano retired in 2011.