PhD, ABPP

Senior Associate Dean and Professor

Educational background

• PhD Clinical Psychology, Specialty in Neuropsychology, University of Arizona
• MA Clinical Psychology, University of Arizona
• BA, Cum Laude, Honors in Psychology, University of California San Diego

Honors and Awards

• Recipient, Faculty Alumni Award, Mizzou Alumni Association (2023)
• Elected Member, Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health (2023)
• Fellow, American Psychological Association, Division 22, Rehabilitation Psychology (2019)
• Fellow, SEC Academic Leadership Development Program (2017-2018)

Current service

National service

• Member, American Psychological Association Division 22 (Rehabilitation Psychology) Fellows Committee (2022-present)
• Board Certification Reviewer, American Board of Professional Psychology, Rehabilitation Psychology (2012-present)
• Member at Large, Academy of Rehabilitation Psychology (2022-2024)
• Division Secretary, American Psychological Association Division 22 (Rehabilitation Psychology) Executive Committee (2017-2020)

University service

• Co-Chair, Alliance for Precision Health, Education & Workforce Development Committee, Collaboration between Siemens Healthineers, UM System & MU Health Care (2023-present)
• Representative, Faculty Success Council, Office of the Provost, University of Missouri (2023-present)
• Member, MU National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) Committee, Division of Student Affairs, University of Missouri (2021-present)
• Member, Student Success Strategic Planning Committee, Office of the Provost, University of Missouri (2023-2024)
• Member, Enrollment Management Advisory Group, Office of the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management, University of Missouri (2023-2024)
• Member, University of Missouri Tuition Model Task Force (2021-2023)
• Member, Search Committee for Wellness Resource Center Director, Division of Student Affairs,  University of Missouri (2023)
• Member, Ombuds Exploration Committee, Office of the Provost, University of Missouri (2021-2022)
• Member, Search Committee for Director of Advising Initiatives, Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies, University of Missouri (2021-2022)
• Member, COVID-19 Academic Preparedness Team, Office of the Provost,  University of Missouri (2020-2021)

Research contributions

As a rehabilitation neuropsychologist, Dr. Reid-Arndt’s research has examined how cognitive and executive functioning difficulties affect quality of life among cancer survivors and people with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Her early work documented the impacts of cognitive deficits on quality of life after treatment for breast cancer and the role of stress in cognitive deficits among newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Her collaborative research found preliminary evidence that mind-body interventions, such as Tai Chi, may lessen cognitive difficulties among long-term cancer survivors. Dr. Reid-Arndt’s research has also focused on the role of cognitive deficits on functional outcomes after TBI. She and her MU Department of Health Psychology colleagues collaborated with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to evaluate state-based services for individuals with TBI and to develop a web-based training module to provide education regarding TBI to non-medical professionals interacting with people with TBI.

Dr. Reid-Arndt has received more than $500,000 in grant funding as PI or Co-PI and has remained an active research collaborator after transitioning into administrative roles. In addition to numerous publications, she was co-editor of a seminal text in the field of rehabilitation psychology (Handbook of Rehabilitation Psychology, 3^rd ed) and section editor for a foundational resource in neuropsychology (Encyclopedia of Clinical Neuropsychology, 1^st and 2^nd eds). Dr. Reid-Arndt continues to serve as an editorial board member for two key journals in her field (Rehabilitation Psychology and Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation).

Select publications

Brenner, L., Reid-Arndt, S.A., Elliott, T.R., Caplan, B. & Frank, R.G. (2019). Handbook of Rehabilitation Psychology, 3^rd Edition. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.

Reid-Arndt, S.A. (2018). Psychological Evaluation (Section Editor). In Encyclopedia of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2^nd Edition (J. Kreutzer, J. DeLuca & B. Caplan, eds.).  New York, NY: Springer Publishing.

Reid-Arndt, S.A., Kim, S., & Abbott, C. (2016). Optimizing the Coassessment of Gait and Cognitive Functioning. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 32(2), 127-133.

Reid-Arndt, S.A., & Cox, C.R. (2012). Stress, Coping and Cognitive Deficits in Women after Surgery for Breast Cancer. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, 19(2), 127-137.

Reid-Arndt, S.A., Matsuda, S., & Cox, C.R. (2012). Tai Chi effects on neuropsychological, emotional and physical functioning following cancer treatment: A pilot study. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 18(1), 26-30.

Reid-Arndt, S.A. (2011). Psychological Evaluation (Section Editor). In Encyclopedia of Clinical Neuropsychology (J. Kreutzer, J. DeLuca & B. Caplan, eds.).  New York, NY: Springer Publishing.

Reid-Arndt, S.A., Hsieh, C., & Perry, M. (2010).  Neuropsychological Functioning and Quality of Life During the First Year after Completing Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer. Psycho-Oncology, 19(5), 535-544.

Reid-Arndt, S.A., Frank, R.G., & Hagglund, K.J. (2010). Brain Injury and Health Policy: Twenty-five Years of Progress. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 25(2), 137-144.

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