Elwood L. Robinson

Elwood L. Robinson, Ph.D.

Dr. Robinson's research includes a broad range of studies that explore the psychological health of African American and other minority populations. In addition to fulfilling his duties as Dean of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Dr. Robinson acts as the Federal Relations Officer for the University. Several awards highlight his lifelong commitment to diversity and excellence in education and research, including the NAACP Image Award, the Founder's Award of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, and a lifetime achievement award from North Carolina Central University's Department of Psychology.

Positions

  • Dean, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC
  • Professor, Psychology, North Carolina Central University
  • Director, Minority Access to Research Careers Program, North Carolina Central University

 

Education

  • Ph.D., 1986, The Pennsylvania State University, Clinical Psychology

 

Relevant Publications

  • Al'Uqdah, S., Williams, V.S.L., Edwards, C.L., & Robinson, E. (in press). HBCU Student alcohol consumptions: Aggressive experiences and alcohol expectancies. American Journal of Health Studies.
  • Edwards, C. L., Primm, A., Johnson, S., Feliu, M., O'Garo, K., Bennett, G. G., et al. (2006). Reconsideration of the training of psychiatrists and mental health professionals: Helping to make soup. Journal of the National Medical Association, 98(9):1498-1500.
  • Edwards, C., Whitfield, K., Sudhakar, S., Pearce, M., Byrd, G., Wood, M., et al. (2006). Parental substance abuse, reports of chronic pain and coping in adult patients with sickle cell disease. Journal of the National Medical Association, 98(3), 420-428.
  • Pells, J. J., Presnell, K. E., Edwards, C. L., Wood, M., Harrison, M. O., DeCastro, L., et al. (2005). Moderate chronic pain, weight and dietary intake in African-American adult patients with sickle cell disease. Journal of the National Medical Association, 97(12), 1622-1629.
  • Phan, A., Edwards, C. L., & Robinson, E. L. (2005). The assessment of pain and discomfort in individuals with mental retardation. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 26(5), 433-439.