Claudia McDade has  served as Director of Learning Services since 1980 and in the Department of Psychology since 1974.  Though old, she is not too crippled yet to continue to love teaching, research, and service to the JSU community.  She has developed LS 104: Freshman Success Skills to assist first year students in learning to study and adjust responsibly to adulthood.  She teaches Psychology of Gender, Personality Theories, and Criterion-Based Behavior. Many opportunities for Senior Practicum or Independent Research are available through Learning Services with Dr. McDade supervising.