Jessica Lee Drum is a PhD candidate in Community Psychology at Wichita State University. She has extensive experience in program development, evaluation, prevention research, and teaching. Her research focuses on relationships, social networks, computer-mediated communication, and health factors. She is currently the primary investigator on a project examining how social media undermines romantic commitment and a co-investigator on a project assessing campus sexual assault perceptions. Drum has authored several journal publications and presentations and teaches courses in research methods, social psychology, and personality psychology.

1. Jessica Lee Drum
Wichita State University
Department of Psychology
Jabara 433
1845 Fairmont St
Wichita, KS 67260
Phone: (316) 644-0945
Email: Jessica.drum09@gmail.com
Education
Ph. D., Community Psychology Doctoral Candidate – Wichita State University
Expected Graduation: December 2016
Dissertation: Perceptions of Social Media Communications that undermine
Commitment in Romantic Relationships
Supervisor: Dr. Louis Medvene
GPA: 3.95
M.A. General Psychology 2015 Wichita State University
Thesis: Subsidized Senior Housing: A study of Social Convoys and Computer Use
Supervisor: Dr. Louis Medvene
GPA: 3.95
B.S. Psychology 2013 Fort Hays State University
Minor: Sociology
Fort Hays Certificates: Life Stages and Transitions; Grant Proposal Writing and
Program Evaluation
Expertise
Skills: Program development, management, and evaluation, prevention and intervention
research, quantitative and qualitative methods, community based participatory research,
empowerment, organizational development and consultation, capacity building, and grant
finance management and technical support.
Current Research Areas: Best practices and community based research, early childhood
education, developmental risk and protective factors, promoting computer use for
increasing positive health factors, sexual assault prevention, computer-mediated
communication’s impact on relationships and social networks, traumatic brain injuries and
computer use.
Courses Taught: Research Methods, Social Psychology, Honors Social Psychology,
Psychology of Personality, Helping Behaviors, and Successful Aging: Theories, Research, &
Practice.

2. Professional Experience
Wichita State University Community Engagement Institute
2016-Present
 Position: Research Assistant
 Duties: Work as a research team member on the Kansas Early Childhood Block
Grant Evaluation contract. Analyze data collected from grantees across the state.
Write evaluation reports for both grantees and the Kansas Children’s Cabinet.
Update and report to the Kansas Children’s Cabinet about the latest research on
early childhood development and risk factors.
Society for Community Research and Action
2016-Present
 Position: Grantee Finance Coordinator for the SCRA Community Mini-Grants
 Duties: Work as a liaison between SCRA and grantees by managing funding
paperwork for grantees. Generate, manage, coordinate and approve check requests
for approved budgets. Administer, monitor and ensure completion of midpoint and
final project evaluations. Recruit grant reviewers, lead reviewer trainings, and
prepare final grant program budget requests and annual reports. Coordinate
grantee manuscript submissions to the Global Journal of Community Psychology.
Presbyterian Manors of Mid America
2015-Present
 Position: Intern
 Duties: Consult the organization to develop a policy for promoting computer use
among residents. Work to develop a computer training based on the needs of the
residents at various continuous care retirement communities.
FHSU Graduate School
2012-2013
 Position: Office Assistant
 Duties: Assisted students with the application and admissions process and sorted
and organized applicant’s files.
Grant Writing Internship
Fall 2012
 Position: Intern
 Duties: Work with non-profit organizations to assist in the grant writing process.
Assist with, assist in data collection and analysis for grant evaluations.
FHSU First Year Experience
2011-2012
 Position: Orientation Assistant

3.  Duties: Welcomed incoming freshman and transfer-students to the university,
assisted with enrolling students, introduced students to campus and advisors, and
assisted with setting up student IDs
Details of Courses Taught
PSY 311: Research Methods in Psychology (LAB) (3 credit hours)
The goals of this course are to (1) critically analyze and understand different
research methods, (2) integrate statistics with research methods and be able to
compute statistics with a computer, (3) define terms that are critical to
understanding and assessing published research, (4) develop and design a research
project, (5) write APA-style statistical results.
Summer 2016
PSY 324: Psychology of Personality (3 credit hours)
The goals of this course are to (1) provide an overview of basic concepts and
controversies in personality psychology, (2) evaluate theories of individual
differences and research methods used in personality psychology, and (3) further
develop skills in evaluating primary literature that is focused on research in
personality.
Summer 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Summer 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016
Details of Indirect Teaching Positions
PSY: Successful Aging: Theories, Research, & Practice
The goal of this course is to review current interventions which promote successful
aging. Theoretical basis of this work in biomedical and life-span developmental
psychology will be featured. Students will apply the ideas of successful aging to an
area of work of their choice within gerontology. This course is intended for
advanced students in the College of Health Professions, Liberal Arts & Sciences and
Engineering.
Head Professor: Dr. Louis Medvene
Spring, 2016
PSY 907: Social/Developmental Foundations of Behavior
The goals of this course are to introduce selected topics of interest in social and
developmental psychology and to review the theoretical and research literatures
associated with these topics. One goal is to explore how theory has been, or might
be, applied to issues of interest to psychologists working in field settings.
Head Professor: Dr. Louis Medvene
Fall, 2015
PSY 506: Psychology of Helping Relationships

4. The goals of this course are to introduce students to a psychological perspective on
relationships which is applicable across a variety of fields, and which will be useful
in both practice and research. By the end of the class students will be able to
demonstrate (1) knowledge of basic communication skills and ability to enact them,
(2) knowledge of person perception skills and person-centered communication, (3)
knowledge of the variety of ways in which the roles of helper and help-seeker can be
structured in terms of power, distance, similarity, and reciprocity, (4) appreciation
of the importance of context in helping relationships and the nature of the problem
to be resolved, and (5) the ability to apply the concepts and knowledge learned in
class to actual helping relationships.
Head Professor: Dr. Louis Medvene
Spring, 2014
PSY 323H: Honors Social Psychology
The goals of the course are to (1) become familiar with the research methods used
by social psychologists including surveys and experiments, (2) become familiar with
important areas of research including social perception – e.g. construction of self-
concept, and construction of group stereotypes -, social influence – e.g. conformity
and persuasion -, and social relations – e.g. interpersonal attraction and the
development of close relationships.
Head Professor: Dr. Louis Medvene
Spring, 2014, Spring 2015
PSY 323: Social Psychology
The goals of the course are to (1) become familiar with the research methods used
by social psychologists including surveys and experiments, (2) become familiar with
important areas of research including social perception, social influence, and social
relations.
Head Professor: Dr. Louis Medvene
Fall 2013
PSY 101: General Psychology
The goals of the course are to (1) study and apply mathematical principles used in
the science of psychology, (2) study and apply principles of written and oral
communication, (3) study the natural sciences, social and behavioral sciences,
humanities, and fine arts in order to understand how scholars in those fields work,
and (4) study human diversity on a global basis and its implications for society.
Head Professor: Dr. Jennifer Bonds-Raacke
Summer 2012
PSY 323: Social Psychology
The goals of the course are to (1) become familiar with the research methods used
by social psychologists including surveys and experiments, (2) become familiar with
important areas of research including social perception, social influence, and social
relations.
Head Professor: Dr. Jennifer Bonds-Raacke

5. Spring 2012
Research Experience
Current Projects
Perceptions of Social Media Communications that Undermine Commitment in
Romantic Relationships
 Role: PI
 Funding Status: N/A
 Funding Agency: N/A
 Project Description: This project seeks to determine how anti-relationship
behaviors enacted through social media undermine commitment in romantic
relationships. Specifically, the project seeks to determine if such behaviors fit into
categories of anti-relationship behavior previously developed to explain face-to-face
behaviors. My roles as primary investigator are overall management of the project,
research development, survey and interview questionnaire development,
participant recruitment, interview facilitation, data transcription, quantitative and
qualitative analysis, writing, and presenting findings.
Sexual Assault Prevention
 Role: Co-I
 Funding Status: $450
 Funding Agency: Society for Community Research and Action
 Project Description: This project is in collaboration with the Community
Psychology Association to prevent sexual assault on Wichita State University’s
campus through a bottom-up approach. It is working to assess current perceptions
of safety and awareness of resources as well as create collaborative programs that
meet the community’s needs, developing a culture where sexual assault is not
tolerated. My role as co-investigator is overall management of the project, survey
development, focus group discussion guide development, participant recruitment,
facilitating focus groups, data entry, qualitative and quantitative analysis, writing
and presenting findings, advocating for policy change
SCRA Wichita Chapter- Community Psychology Association
 Role: Founder, Past President, Co-I
 Funding Status: $100
 Funding Agency: Wichita State University Psychology Department
 Project Description: This project aimed to develop a recognized student
organization on WSU’s campus to engage undergraduate and graduate students
interested in community psychology practice, research, and social justice. The goals
are to undertake one research project per year that investigates issues of social
justice on campus or in the community, prepare undergraduates for the rigors of
graduate school and bolster graduate student experience as well as enhance
marketable job skills for both, and propagate the essential ideals central to
community psychology, including collaboration, empowerment, prevention,

6. diversity, and ecology. My role includes managing any research and action based
projects, collaborating with other organizations and administration, grant writing,
and any other administrative necessities. As well as writing annual reports to the
SCRA about ongoing programs and recommendations for increasing visibility of the
field.
Past Projects
KeepInTouch: PMMA Computer Project
 Role: Co-I
 Funding Status: N/A
 Funding Agency: N/A
 Project Description: This project aimed to understand the extent to which a
computer intervention would impact social health factors of independent living
residents of two continuous care communities through the use of a private social
media software, KeepInTouch. KeepInTouch was designed to be easy to use for older
adults living at Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America. Social Factors assessed
included size of social networks, social isolation, loneliness, and quality of life. My
role as a co-investigator included survey development and interviewing
participants.
Subsidized Senior Housing: A study of Social Convoys and Computer Use
 Role: PI
 Funding Status: N/A
 Funding Agency: N/A
 Project Description: This project aimed to understand the social convoys of
residents of subsidized senior housing, including the extent they felt socially
isolated or lonely. In addition, computer use of these residents was investigated.
My role as principle investigator included design of the interview tool, supervising
interviews, data entry, analysis, and writing and presenting findings.
Dealing with Grief: Interacting Through Social Networking Sites
 Role: Co-I
 Funding Status: N/A
 Funding Agency: N/A
 Project Description: This project aimed to understand the relationship between
Facebook use and the grieving process. As people pass away, their Facebook
profiles remain active, the goal of the study was to explore the ways that people
interact with the profiles of those who have deceased and determine whether these
interactions have any impact on the grieving process. My role as a co-investigator
included survey development, data entry, and presenting findings.
Fake Profiles: The Negative Side of Facebook (Proposal Only)
 Role: Co-I
 Funding Status: N/A

7.  Funding Agency: N/A
 Project Description: This project aimed to understand the reasons people develop
fake Facebook profiles. Specific goals included determining the prevalence of fake
Facebook profiles, determining how people reactor deal with suspicions of a fake
profile, and finally what specific factors determine a person’s suspicion of a fake
profile. Although the proposal of the study was presented, the project was never
carried out.
Benefits of Being a Teaching Assistant: The Views of Undergraduate Students
 Role: Co-I
 Funding Status: N/A
 Funding Agency: N/A
 Project Description: This project aimed to review the experiences of
undergraduate students working as teaching assistants. Three case studies were
presented as examples and expressed benefits were addressed with a literature
review and poster presentation. My Role as a Co-investigator included writing and
presenting findings
Examining the Relationship Between Facebook Usage and Verbal and Emotional
Responses
 Role: Co-I
 Funding Status: N/A
 Funding Agency: N/A
 Project Description: This project aimed to understand the relationship between
Facebook usage and verbal and emotional aggression. Specific Facebook uses and
behaviors were assessed to determine differences in verbal and emotional
aggression amongst undergraduate students. My role as a co-investigator included
survey development, data entry, and presenting findings.
Verbal and Emotional Responses of Athletes Participating in Contact and Non-
Contact Sports
 Role: Co-I
 Funding Status: N/A
 Funding Agency: N/A
 Project Description: This project aimed to understand the relationship of verbal
and emotional aggression in athletes. Specifically, the study assessed possible
differences in aggression between contact and non-contact sports amongst college
students. My role as a co-investigator included survey development, data entry,
analysis, writing, and presenting findings.
The Effects of Video Self-Modeling in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
 Role: Assistant Coder
 Funding Status: N/A
 Funding Agency: N/A

8.  Project Description: This project aimed to determine the effects of video self-
modeling on children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. My role was one of four
coders to determine on-task and off-task behavior of children that was recorded
from both control and experimental conditions of viewing the self-modeling training
video.
Scholarly Contributions
Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications
1. Drum, J. L., Talkington, E., Fieler, M., & Bonds-Raacke, J. (2012) Motivational levels
and personality traits: exploring choices in specific types of physical activity. Journal
of Psychological Inquiry, 17(2), 26-32.
Other Journal Publications
1. Drum, J., Freund, N., Douglas, J., Clifford, D., Sarionder, R., Ojeda, D. & Lewis, R.
(2015). Wichita State University: Bridging the Gap Using the Core Practice
Competencies. The Community Psychologist, 48(2).
Journal Articles in Preparation
1. Drum, J.L, Medvene, L. J. (in preparation). “Time Left”: When Fellow Residents are
Included in the Social Convoys of Affordable Senior Housing Residents.
2. Drum, J. L., Sarionder, R., Ojeda, D., Chinnes, A. C., Keller, P., Clifford, D., Douglas, J.,
Freund, N., Siwierka, J., & Turosak, A., (in review). Assessing the Knowledge,
Attitudes, and Behaviors of Sexual Assault on a College Campus in the Midwest.
3. Clifford, D., Douglas, J., Freund, N., Siwierka, J., Turosak, A., Chinnes, A. C., Drum, J. L,
Keller, P., Ojeda, D., & Sarionder, R. (in preparation). Sexual Assault Prevention:
Grass Roots Initiative and Qualitative Analysis.
Presentations and Symposia
1. Clifford, D., Drum, J. L., & The Community Psychology Association (2016).
Prevention of Campus Sexual Assault: A Community-Based Study. Symposium to be
presented at Midwestern Psychological Association Conference, Chicago, IL.
2. Drum, J. L., Nilson, K., Ofei-Dodoo, S., Smith, R., & Medvene, L. (2016). “Time Left”
and Older Adults’ Friendships in Congregate Settings. Symposium to be presented at
American Psychological Association Convention, Denver, CO.
3. Ofei-Dodoo, S., Medvene, L., Nilsen, K., Smith, R., Drum, J. L., DiLollo, A., & Geana, M.
(2015) Exploring the Use of a Private Social Network to Reduce Isolation Among
Independence Living Residents. Symposium presented at the Annual Gerontological
Society of America Meeting, Orlando, FL.
4. Medvene, L., Drum, J. L., Smith, R. & Nilsen, K. (2015). Social Relationship Research
Work Group. Symposium presented at the Southwestern Psychology Association
Conference, Wichita, KS.
5. Freund, N., Drum, J. L., Douglas, J., Clifford, D., Ojeda, D., Sarionder, R. (2015).
Community Psychology: Applying Research and Action in the Wichita Community.

9. Symposium presented at the Southwestern Psychology Association Conference,
Wichita, KS
Poster Presentations
1. Drum, J. L. & Medvene, L. (2016). Social Media Behaviors Which Undermine
Commitment to Romantic Relationships. Poster presented at International
Association for Relationship Research Main Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
2. Drum, J. L., Douglas, J., Chinnes, A. C., Freund, N., Keller, P., Ojeda, D., & Turosak, A.
(2016). Rape Myth Acceptance: Is Sexual Assault Prevention having an Impact? Poster
presented at Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, Dallas, TX.
3. Drum, J. L., Ojeda, D., Sarionder, R., Chinnes, A. C., Keller, P., Clifford, D., Douglas, J.,
Freund, N., Siwierka, J., Turosak, A., & Lewis, R. K. (2016). An Ecological Approach to
Understanding Sexual Assault on University Campuses. Poster presented at
Midwestern Psychological Association Conference, Chicago, IL.
4. Drum, J. L, Medvene, L. (2015). Closing the Digital Divide: An Assessment of Computer
Use In Subsidized Senior Housing. Poster presented at the Southwestern Psychology
Association Conference, Wichita, KS.
5. Drum, J. L. & Medvene, L. J. (2014). Publicly Assisted Senior Housing: The Structure of
Residents’ Social Convoys. Poster presented at the Annual Gerontological Society of
America Meeting, Washington, D.C.
6. Drum, J.L. & Medvene, L. J. (2014). Subsidized Housing: A Study of Social Convoys and
Computer Use. Poster presented at the Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects
(GRASP) Symposium, Wichita, KS.
7. Bonds-Raacke, J. M., Raacke, J., Park, J. A., Drum, J.L., Ostmeyer, T., Talkington, E.,
Mabrey, M. (2013). Dealing with Grief: Interacting Through Social Networking Sites.
Poster presented at the Rocky Mountain Psychology Association Convention,
Denver, CO.
8. Drum, J.L., Park, J.A. (2013). Fake profiles: the negative side of Facebook. Poster
presented at Great Plains Student Psychology Convention, Omaha, NE.
9. Drum, J.L., Ostmeyer, T., Talkington, E. (2012). Benefits of being a teaching assistant:
the views of undergraduate students. Poster presented at the Psychological and
Educational Research in Kansas Conference, Hastings, NE.
10. Bonds-Raacke, J. M., Drum, J. L., Mabrey, M., Ostemeyer, T., Raacke, J., & Whitaker, K.
(2012). Examining the relationship between Facebook usage and verbal and
emotional responses. Poster presented at Southwestern Psychology Association
Conference. Oklahoma City, OK.
11. Bonds-Raacke, J.M., & Drum, J. L. (2012). Verbal and emotional responses of athletes
participating in contact and non-contact sports. Poster presented at the Great Plains
Conference, Maryville, MO.
12. Drum, J. L., Fieler, M., Talkington, E., & Bonds-Raacke, J. M. (2011). Understanding
needs for physical activities. Poster presented at the Psychological and Educational
Research in Kansas Conference, Hays, KS.
Awarded Grants and Contracts

10. Support for New Programs Grant
Title: Support for New Programs, CEP New Programs Sub-committee (CEP-NPS)
Amount: $450
Role: Co-Author
Smart Start Kansas Grant
Title: West Central Kansas Smart Start
Amount: $385,503
Role: Assistant Grant Writer
United Way of Ellis County Community Response Grant
Title: USD 489 Foundation for Educational Excellence
Amount: $5,911
Role: Assistant Grant Writer
United Way of Ellis County 2011 Community Impact Grant
Title: USD 489 Early Childhood Grant
Amount: $8,500
Role: Assistant Grant Writer
Young Children’s Mental Health: Piloting Early Identification and Early Intervention
in Kansas Communities
Title: West Central Kansas Early Childhood Mental Health System
Amount: $177,367
Role: Assistant Grant Writer
Kansas Health Foundation Grant
Title: Hays Area Children’s Center, Inc: Healthy Start Program
Amount: $43,572
Role: Assistant Grant Writer
USD 489 Strengthening Families Grant
Title: USD 489 Strengthening Families
Amount: $14, 868
Role: Assistant Grant Writer
Other Awards
Graduate School Travel Scholarship to International Association of Relationship Research
Conference: Toronto, CA
Steve Pratt Community Research Award
Student Government Travel Scholarship to the Clinton Global Initiative Conference: Miami,
FL

11. Graduate School Travel Scholarship to Gerontological Society of America’s Annual Scientific
Meeting: Washington, D.C.
Psychology Department Travel Scholarship to Gerontological Society of America’s Annual
Scientific Meeting: Washington, D.C
Travel Scholarship to Rocky Mountain Psychological Association: Denver, Co
Deans Honor Roll
Fort Hays Achievement Award
Academic Opportunity Award – Psychology
Hays City Silver Award
Academic Competitiveness Grant
Reviewing Experience
Society for Community Research and Action Practice – Practice Council Mini Grants – 2013,
2014, 2015
APA Convention- Division 27 – 2015, 2016
The Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting - 2015
Professional Affiliations
American Evaluation Association, Student Affiliate: 2016-Present
 Community Psychology Topical Interest Group, Active Member
International Association for Relationship Research, Student Affiliate: 2016-Present
Society for Community Research and Action – Division 27 of APA, Student Affiliate: 2013-
Present
 Practice Council, Active Member
American Psychological Association, Student Affiliate: 2010-2013, 2015-Present
Gerontological Society of America, Student Affiliate: 2014-2015
National Alliance on Mental Illness, Member: 2010-2013
Other Organizations
SCRA Wichita Chapter-Community Psychology Association
2014-2016
 Position: Founder, President
 Duties: Initial work included the training and development of founding the
organization. Presidential work included working as a liaison between the

12. organization and campus representatives, such as faculty, staff, and student
government. Co-investigator of all projects coordinated by the organization.
2016-Present
 Position: Founder, Active Member
Psychology Graduate Student Organization
2014-2015
 Position: Community Outreach Coordinator
 Duties: Assist in the planning of community service events
2013-2014, 2015-Present
 Position: Member
Psychology Club
2012-2013
 Position: Public Relations Officer
 Duties: Recruitment, setting up meeting times, and assist with club activities
2009-2012
 Position: Member
Reach Up and Reach Out Club
(An organization dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with
depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide.)
2011-2012
 Position: Secretary
 Duties: Keep track of meeting times and assist with club activities
Sociology Club
2012-2013
 Position: Member
National Alliance on Mental Illness
2010-2011
 Position: Member
Psi Chi
(Honorary Psychology Organization)
2013-Present
 Position: Member
Workshops and Events
Fort Hays State University Student Recognition Program
January 2015, January 2016

13.  Participated as a representative of the Psychology department at Fort Hays State
University. Assisted in the administration of awards and scholarships to
prospective Fort Hays State University students and consulted prospective students
on department expectations and opportunities.
Keep Girls Safe Foundation Strategic Planning Meeting
August 2015
 Facilitated strategic planning meeting for the Keep Girls Safe Foundation, a non-
profit organization. Assisted in the formal development of the organizations
mission, values, and goals, in addition to a working timeline and logic model for
their ongoing projects and capacity building.
Clinton Global Initiative University Conference
March 2015 – Miami, FL
 One of 1,100 students selected to attend the conference hosted by Bill and Chelsea
Clinton to discuss research on preventing sexual assault on Wichita State
University’s campus.
Psychology Outreach Event
September 2014 – Wichita, KS
 Participated as a representative of the Community Psychology graduate program on
the applying to graduate school panel.
Student Research Celebration
September 2012 – Hays, KS
 Participated as a representative on the undergraduate research experience grant
board
Conscious Discipline Workshop
August 2012 – Hays, KS
 Participated and overlooked workshops about children’s behavioral technique of
Conscious Discipline
Grant Advisory Council Meeting
August 2012 – Hays, KS
 Participation included the discussion of ongoing projects funded by grants in Hays,
KS
“Reserving Recovery & Services in Uncertain Times: NAMI Conference”
October 2010 – Topeka, KS
 Participation included workshops and information sessions about mental illness
Software Capabilities
Statistics Programs: SPSS, eCove, InqScribe

14. Office: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, & Microsoft Power Point
Search Engines: PSYCInfo, PSYCArticles, Sage Premier, ERIC, Google Scholar
Other: KeepInTouch Social Media Software, Qualtrics Survey Developer

15. References
Louis Medvene, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology
Wichita State University
Louis.medvene@wichita.edu
(316) 978-3822
Greg Meissen, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology & Coordinator of Community Psychology Doctoral Program
Wichita State University
Greg.meissen@wichita.edu
(316) 978-3039
Rhonda K. Lewis, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology & Department Chair
Wichita State University
Rhonda.lewis@wichita.edu
(316) 978-3695