Christina Chin-Newman Faculty Profile

• Ph.D.,University of California, Santa Cruz (Developmental Psychology)
• Ed.M., Harvard University
• B.A., University of California, Berkeley

Not teaching this semester.

Woodhead, E. L., Froelich J., Spink, K., Smith, S. A., & Chin-Newman, C. (2022). Age and disclosure of medical, mental health, and learning differences to faculty. Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 59, 73-86. doi:10.1080/19496591.2021.1902818

Woodhead, E., Chin-Newman, C., Spink, K., Hoang, M., & Smith, S. (2021). College students’ disclosure of mental health problems on campus. Journal of American College Health, 69, 734-741. doi:10.1080/07448481.2019.1706533 

Smith, S., Woodhead, E., & Chin-Newman, C. (2021). Disclosing accommodation needs: exploring experiences of higher education students with disabilities. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 25, 1358-1374. doi:10.1080/13603116.2019.1610087

Kain, S., Chin-Newman, C., & Smith, S. (2019). "It's all in your head": Students with psychiatric disability navigating the university environment. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 32, 411-425.

Shaw, S., Spink, K., & Chin-Newman, C. (2018). "Do I really belong here?": The stigma of being a community college transfer student at a four-year university. Community College Journal of Research and Practice. Advance online publication. doi:10.1080/10668926.2018.1528907

Harrington, D. M., & Chin-Newman, C. S. (2017). Conscious motivations of adolescent visual artists and creative writers: Similarities and differences. Creativity Research Journal, 29(4), 442-451.

Shaw, S. T., & Chin-Newman, C. S. (2017). "You can do it!": Social support for transfer students during the transition from community college to a four-year university. Journal of the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition, 29(2), 65-78.

Chin-Newman, C., Nair, D., & Smith, S. (2017). On becoming Accessibility Allies. E-Source for College Transitions, 14(2), 1-4.

Chin-Newman, C. S., & Shaw, S. T. (2015). Strengthening campus-based social support for transfer students. E-Source for College Transitions, 12(2), 11-13.

Harrington, D. M., & Chin-Newman, C. S. (2015). Making art as a creative process: The importance of imagination, freedom and skills for talented high school students.  In F. Bastos & E. Zimmerman (Eds.), Connecting Creativity Research and Practice in Art Education (pp. 151-158). Reston, VA: National Art Education Association.

Chin-Newman, C. S., & Shaw, S. T. (2013). The anxiety of change: How new transfer students overcome challenges. Journal of College Admission, 221, 14-21.

Chin-Newman, C., Min, S., & Fleming, K. (2011). The Diversity Mural Project: A partnership between the university and the community. International Journal of the Arts in Society, 5(6), 105-116.

Chin, C. S., & Harrington, D. M. (2009). InnerSpark: A creative summer school and artistic community for teenagers with visual arts talent. Gifted Child Today, 32(1), 14-22.

Chin, C. S., & Harrington, D. M. (2007). Supporting the development of musical talent. Gifted Child Today, 30(1), 40-47, 65.

Chin, C. S. (2003). The development of absolute pitch: A theory concerning the roles of individual cognitive style and early music training. Psychology of Music, 31, 155-171.

Yeung, F., Castillo, M., Camarena, R., Ibarra, M., Kwofie, W., & Chin-Newman, C. (2022, June). Leveraging data with action for racial and social justice. Session presented at the annual meeting of the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE) in Portland, OR.

Taylor, S., Chin-Newman, C., Kupers, E., Kashinath, S., Baird, P., & Engelman, A. (2022, March). Building an inclusive campus culture through collaborative multidisciplinary initiatives. Session presented at the annual meeting (virtual) of the Pacific Rim Conference on Disability and Diversity.

Chin-Newman, C., Baird, P., Engelman, A., Haines, B., Solorzano, M., & Taylor, S. (2021, October). Forging new visions for disability equity. Session presented at the annual, virtual meeting of the CSU Student Success Network.

Chin-Newman, C., Spink, K., Yao, M., Tran, T., & Smith, S. (2019, March). University students with disabilities: Benefits and challenges of collaborative learning. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Pacific Sociological Association in Oakland, CA.

Chin-Newman, C., Rich, M., & Attarwala, R. (2018, August). Inclusive performing arts: At the intersection of psychological safety and psychological freedom. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association in San Francisco, CA.

Spink, K., Chin-Newman, C., & Smith, S. (2018, August). Intersectional identities of university student-mothers with disabilities. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association in San Francisco, CA.

Woodhead, E., Chin-Newman, C., Spink, K., Hoang, M., & Smith, S. (2018, August). College students' disclosure of mental health conditions on campus. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association in San Francisco, CA.

Chin-Newman, C., Spink, K., Tran, T., Yao, M., & Smith, S. (2018, May). University students with disabilities: Perceptions of collaborative learning. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society in San Francisco, CA.

Woodhead, E., Chin-Newman, C., Spink, K., & Smith, S. (2018, May). Age-related differences in college students’ comfort disclosing disability status. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society in San Francisco, CA.

Drew, P., Chin-Newman, C., Engelman, A., & Smith, S. (2018, March). Resilience among college students with disabilities: Protective factors and social support. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Pacific Sociological Association in Long Beach, CA.

Spink, K., Nair, D., Finnegan, P., Chin-Newman, C., & Smith, S. (2017, April). Coping strategies in university students with developmental disabilities. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Western Social Science Association in San Francisco, CA.

Spink, K., Chin-Newman, C., & Shaw, S. (2017, April). Experiencing motherhood as a college student: Challenges and social support. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Western Social Science Association in San Francisco, CA.

Spink, K., Chin-Newman, C., Ayon, L., & Smith, S. (2017, April). Self-perceptions and stigma: University students with learning disabilities or learning differences. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association in Sacramento, CA.

Spink, K., Chin-Newman, C., & Shaw, S. (2017, April). Social support and challenges for university students who are parents. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association in Sacramento, CA.

Drew, P., Chin-Newman, C., & Smith, S. (2017, April). Stigma or support from faculty: Perceptions of students with disabilities or learning differences. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Pacific Sociological Association in Portland, OR.

Chin-Newman, C., Smith, S., Engelman, A., Nair, D., & Kain, S. (2016, October). Fostering a more inclusive community at California State University, East Bay with the L.A.N.D. Project. Paper presented at the annual CSU Symposium on University Teaching and Learning at San Jose State University.

Chin-Newman, C., Smith, S., & Spink, K. (2016, April). Lessons learned from the L.A.N.D. Project. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association in Long Beach, CA.

Smith, S., & Chin-Newman, C. (2016, April). Reading minds: Surveying college students with reading and attention difficulties. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association in Long Beach, CA.

Chin-Newman, C., Smith, S., Finnegan, P., & Nair, D. (2016, April). The L.A.N.D. Project: University experiences of students with ADHD. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association in Long Beach, CA.

Chin-Newman, C., Smith, S., Ayon, L., & Kain, S. (2016, April). The L.A.N.D. Project: University experiences of students with mood disorders. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association in Long Beach, CA.

Chin-Newman, C., Finnegan, P., Ayon, L., & Kupers, E. (2016, April). Collaborative creativity in the work of an inclusive performing arts ensemble. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association in Long Beach, CA.

Spink, K., & Chin-Newman, C., (2015, May). The formation of chief secondary attachment figures and how they support development in early childhood. Paper presented at the annual Stanford Undergraduate Psychology Conference in Palo Alto, CA.

Chin-Newman, C., & Shaw, S. (2014, April). Transfer student transitions: Support and engagement. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association in Portland, OR.

Shaw, S., Chin-Newman, C., & Li, X. (2013, April). Transfer student adjustments: The role of social support. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association in Reno, NV.

Chin-Newman, C., Shaw, S., & O’Neal, K. (2012, April). Family and peer context of adolescents’ participation in the arts. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association in San Francisco, CA.

Shaw, S. T., & Chin-Newman, C. S. (2011, May). Big 5 personality traits of adolescents involved in the visual arts, performing arts, and creative writing. Paper presented at the 11^th annual Stanford Undergraduate Psychology Conference in Palo Alto, CA.

Chin-Newman, C. (2011, March). Creativity in the lives of high school students talented in the visual arts. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Art Education Association in Seattle, WA.

Chin, C. S. (2008, April). How talented teenagers’ musical involvement can improve their family relationships. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the Music Educators National Conference in Milwaukee, WI.

 Honors and Awards

  Provost's Award for Outstanding Faculty Mentor of Students (2018)

  Award for Exceptional Levels of Service to Students (2015)

  Accessibility Services Student Choice Award of Recognition (2012)

CSUEB Research Grants

  Insights and Action: Researching Transfer Student Experiences at Cal State East Bay (2021)

  Mentoring Student Researchers (2016-17)

  A Study of the Emotional Lives of Adolescent Participants in an Arts-Based and Mindfulness Peace Education Program in Mexico (2015-16)

  Exploring L.A.N.D. (Learning, Ability, and Neurological Diversity) at CSUEB (2015-16)

  Emergent Creativity in the Work of an Inclusive Dance Ensemble (2014-15)

  Transfer Students During Their First Year at CSUEB (2012-13)

  The Diversity Mural Project (2008-09)

  Exploring the Worlds of Talented Adolescent Music Composers (2007-08)

  The Family Context of Adolescent Participation in the Arts (2006-07)

First 5 Alameda County Program Grants

  Bachelor’s Degree for Early Childhood Education Providers (2009-10)

  Coordination of Early Childhood Development Option & ECE Minor (2007-09)

  Coordination of Early Childhood Option in Human Development (2007)

University Service

  Past Chair, Academic Senate (2024-25)

  Member, Faculty Diversity and Equity Committee (2024-)

  Member, Information Technology Advisory Committee (2023-25)

  Co-Leader, Disability Justice Working Group (2020-)

  Governing Board, Center for Disability Justice Research: Health Equity, Education, and Creativity (2022-)

  Faculty Advisor, BET McNair Scholars Program (2023-)

  Seiryo Taiko (2022-)

  Chair, Academic Senate (2023-24)

  President's Equity Council (2021-24)

  Diversity and Equity Liaison Officer (DELO) (2021-23)

  Chair, Faculty Diversity and Equity Committee (FDEC) (2021-23)

  Vice Chair, Academic Senate (2021-23)

  Indigenous Acknowledgment Committee (IAC) (2020-)

  Asian Pacific Islander Faculty Staff Association (APIFSA) (2020-)

  University Tenure and Promotion Committee (2020-23)

  Search Committee for University Diversity Officer (2022)

  Search Committee for Director of Facilities Management & Operations (2022)

  Search Committee for Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs (2022)

  Faculty Co-Advisor, Dreamers Club (2021-22)

  Future Directions Work Group for Social Justice and Dismantling Racism (2021-22)

  Future Directions Steering Committee (2021-22)

  Diversity Advisory Council (2021-22)

  Equity-Minded Data and Action Team (2021)

  Undocu Task Force (2019-21)

  Search Committee for CLASS Advisor (2017)

  Department Chair (Summer 2017)

  Leader, Inclusive Education Group (2015-16)

  Learning Management Systems (LMS) Task Force (2014-15)

  Faculty Diversity and Equity Committee (FDEC) (replacement) (2014)

  Search Committee for Director of Online Campus (2013-14)

  Academic Senate (2010-12)

  Committee on Honorary Degrees (2008-10)

  Faculty in Residence for Early Career Faculty Programs (2008-09)

  Faculty in Residence for Enhancing Classroom Teaching (2007-08)

  Committee for Awarding Osher Reentry Scholarships (2006-09)

Community Service

  Advisory Board, AbrazoPaz (2021-)

  Early Childhood Development Advisory Committee, Chabot College (2013-)

  Friends of the Castro Valley Dramatic Arts Academy (2018-20)

  PEACH Group (Early Childhood in California Higher Education) (2017-18)

  Citizens' Advisory Committee, Hayward Area Recreation District (2014-15)

  Transitional Kindergarten meeting, Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (2011)

  East Bay Community Foundation Scholarship Committee (2007-11)

  Coordinator, Diversity Mural Project, Hayward (2009)

Professional Service

  Conference Proposal Reviewer – American Educational Research Association, Association for the Study of Higher Education, Society for Research in Child Development

  Ad Hoc Reviewer – Journal of American College Health, International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IJDDE), British Journal of Educational Psychology, International Journal of the Arts in Society, Psychology of Music

• Arts, Creativity & Education (ACE) Lab