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David Goomas
Adjunct Instructor of Psychology, Psychology & Sociology
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
M.A. | Psychology | University of Texas at Arlington | 1979 |
B.S. | Psychology/Sociology | SW Missouri State University | 1976 |
Galveston College
Adjunct Instrcutor
08/2017-Present
College of the Mainland
Adjunct Instructor
08/2017-Present
El Centrol College
Academic Advisor/ Adjunct Instructor
07/2010-01/2016
Tarrant County College District
Adjunct Instructor
08/2012-12/2013
08/2004-05/2005
Cedar Valley College
Adjunct Instructor
08/1985-05/1994
Goomas, D. T. (2014). The impact of supplemental instruction: Results from an urban
community college. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 38, 1180-
1184, DOI: 10.1080/10668926.2013.854182
Goomas, D. T. (2015). Integrating real-time antecedent rubrics via Blackboard ™ into a
Community college general psychology class. Community College Journal of Research
and Practice, 39(2), 122-131, DOI: 10.1080/10668926.2012.761073
Goomas, D. T. (2014). Testing a community college institutional effectiveness model for
‘academic transformation’ student success. Community College Journal of Research
and Practice, 38(11), 1044-1048, DOI: 10.1080/10668926.2013.821046
Goomas, D. T. (2013). Technology usage among community college faculty in first-time-in-
college classes: A call to standardization. Community College Journal of Research and
Practice, 37(12), 1011-1015, DOI: 10.1080/10668926.2012.728170
Goomas, D. T. (2013). The effects of computerized visual feedback using flashing lights on
order selection in large industrial settings: Productivity, accuracy, and cost justifications.
Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 33(3), 209-220,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01608061.2013.815098
Goomas, D. T. (2013). Forming a psychology club, National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development, 35(26).
Goomas, D. T. (2012). Immediate feedback on accuracy and performance: The effects of
wireless technology on food safety tracking at a distribution center. Journal of
Organizational Behavior Management, 32, 320-328. DOI:
10.1080/01608061.2012.729391
Goomas, D. T. (2012). The impact of wireless technology on loading trucks at an auto parts
distribution center. Journal of Organization Behavior Management, 32 (3), 242-252. doi:
10.1080/01608061.2012.698118
Goomas, D. T. (2012). The impact of wireless technology on order selection audits at an auto-
parts distribution center. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 32(2), 131-
- doi: 10.1080/01608061.2012.676505
Goomas, D. T. (2012). Closing the gap: Merging student affairs, advising and registration.
Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 36(1), 59-61. doi:
10.1080/10668926.2012.617652
Goomas, D. T. (2012). The impact of wireless technology on inventory management at a dairy
manufacturing plant. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 32(1), 26-43.
doi: 10.1080/01608061.2012.646864
Goomas, D. T. (2010). Replacing voice input with technology that provided immediate visual
and audio feedback to reduce employee errors. Journal of Organizational Behavior
Management, 30(1), 26-37. doi: 10.1080/01608060903472478
Goomas, D. T. (2008). The effects of computerized auditory feedback on electronic article
surveillance tag placement in an auto-parts distribution center. Journal of Organizational
Behavior Management, 28(3), 188-197. doi:10.1080/01608060802251080
Goomas, D. T. (2007). Electronic performance self-monitoring and engineered labor standards
for “man-up” drivers in a distribution center. Journal of Business and Psychology, 27(1),
33-68.
Goomas, D. T. (1982). Reward effects following single-trial acquisition training. American
Journal of Psychology, 95(2), 275-285.
Goomas, D. T. (1982). Pattern running under a 4NR schedule in acquisition. Psychological
Reports, 50, 1007-1008.
Goomas, D. T. (1982). Single-alternation pattern running in amygdalectomized rats.
Physiological Psychology, 10(3), 368-370.
Goomas, D. T. (1981). Comment on single trial acquisition. Psychological Reports, 49, 765-
Goomas, D. T. (1981). Multiple shifts in magnitude of reward. Psychological Reports, 49, 335-
338.
Goomas, D. T. (1980). Schedule and delay of reinforcement: Extended training. Psychological
Reports, 47, 107-110.
Goomas, D. T. (1980). Delay of reinforcement: The role of extended training. Psychological
Reports, 46, 411-414.
Goomas, D. T. (1979). Effects of shifts in delayed food reward: Repeated shifts. Psychological
Reports, 45, 219-222.
Goomas, D. T. (1978). Effects of consistent to partial reinforcement or partial reinforcement in
the Amsel frustration effect. Psychological Reports, 42, 529-530.
Goomas, D. T. (1977). Retention of avoidance: Time since original training or time since
shock. Psychological Reports, 41, 987-982.
Goomas, D. T., Baker L. & Weston, M. B. (2015). Critical information literacy with the El
Centro College Psychology curriculum. Community College Journal of Research and
Practice,39(1), 95-99, DOI: 10.1080/10668926.2013.836690
Goomas, D. T. & Clayton, A. (2013). New to college ‘academic transformation’ distance
learning: A paradox. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 37(9), 719-
- DOI: 10.1080/10668926.2013.774897.
Goomas, D. & Czupryn, K. (2019). Using a learning management system common template in
teaching adult basic education: Opportunities and challenges. Community College
Journal of Research and Practice. https://doi.org/10.1080/10668926.2019.1669229.
Goomas, D. T., Hamm, C., & Skinner, J. (1980). Runway performance of amygdalectomized
rats: Magnitude of reinforcement and delay of reward. Physiological Psychology, 8(1),
97-100.
Goomas, D. T. & Isbell, T. (2015). The challenges of institutional research in building a culture
of evidence: A case study. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 39(5),
489-494.
Goomas, D.T., & Ludwig, T.D. (2007). Enhancing incentive programs with proximal goals and
immediate feedback: Engineered labor standards and technology enhancements in
stocker replenishment. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management 27 (1), 33-68.
doi:10.1300/J075v27n01_02
Goomas, D. T., & Ludwig, T. D. (2009). Standardized goals and performance feedback
aggregated beyond the work unit: Optimizing the user of engineered labor standards and
electronic performance monitoring. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 39 (10),
2425-2437.
Goomas, D. T., & Ludwig, T. D. (2017) Computerized immediate feedback increases product
recall efficiency due to interlocking contingencies in food manufacturing. Journal of
Organizational Behavior Management. DOI: 10.1080/01608061.2016.1267067.
Goomas, D. T. & Ludwig, T. (2021) Computerized immediate feedback on food safety quality
control and in-process inspections at a food manufacturing plant, Journal of
Organizational Behavior Management. DOI: 10.1080/01608061.2021.1975605.
Goomas, D. T. & Pecina, A. (2013). The Lost Senior Year: Benefits of a Community College to
an Urban Preparatory High School. Community College Journal of Research and
Practice, 37(9), 719-722, doi: 10.1080/10668926.2013.774897
Goomas, D. T., Smith, S. M., Ludwig, T. D. (2011). Business activity monitoring: Real time
goals and feedback using an overhead scoreboard at a distribution center. Journal of
Organizational Behavior Management, 31 (4), 196-209. doi:
10.1080/01608061.2011.589715
Goomas, D. T. & Steele, M. K. (1980). The collapse effect and delay of reinforcement with
amygdalectomized rats. Physiological Psychology, 8(4), 463-466.
Goomas, D. T. & Weston, M. B. (2012). In-course instructor-guided service learning in a
community college general psychology class. Community College Journal of Research
and Practice, 36(5), 386-389. doi: 10.1080/10668926.2012.655953
Goomas, D. T. & Weston, M. B. (2014) Establishing performance standards using common
assignments and rubrics: Measurable and achievable student learning outcomes.
Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 38(11), 1049-1052, DOI:
10.1080/10668926.2013.819791.
Goomas, D. T. & Yeow, P. H. P. (2010). Ergonomics improvement in a harsh environment using
an audio feedback system. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 40, 767-774.
doi:10.1016/j.ergon.2010.08.005
Goomas, D. T. & Yeow, P. H. P. (2013). IT-assisted equipment checks system to improve safety
check compliance: A case study at a distribution center. Safety Science , 60, 77- 86.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2013.07.002
Isbell, T. & Goomas, D.T. (2014). Computer-assisted rubric evaluation: Enhancing outcomes
and assessment quality. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 38(11),
1193-1197, DOI: 10.1080/10668926.2014.899526.
Ludwig, T. D. & Goomas, D. T. (2007). Performance, accuracy, data delivery, and feedback
methods in order selection: A comparison of voice, handheld, and paper technologies.
Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 27(1), 69-107. doi:10.1300/J075v27n01_03
Ludwig, T. D. & Goomas, D. T. (2009). Real-time performance monitoring, goal-setting, and
feedback for forklift drivers in a distribution centre. Journal of Occupational and
Organizational Psychology, 82, 391-403. doi:10.1348/096317908X314036
Yeow, P. H. P., & Goomas, D. T. (2014). Ergonomics improvement in order selection in a
refrigerated environment. Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing and
Service Industries, 24(3), 262-274. DOI: 10.1002/hfm.20374
Yeow, P. H. P. & Goomas, D. T. (2014). Outcome- and- behavior-based safety incentive
program to reduce accidents: A case study of a fluid manufacturing plant, Safety
Science,70, 429-437, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2014.07.016
Accepted for Publication
Goomas, D. T. Increasing warehouse worker performance using voice technology that provided immediate feedback: Personal performance productivity prompt, Journal of Organizational Behavior Management