Charles Ksir
Professor Emeritus
Psychopharmacology; drug policy

Ph.D. at Indiana University 1971
cksir@uwyo.edu • (307) 766-6199 • Bio Sciences Bldg 120

Academic Positions
1978-1979; 1987-1988; 1995-1997, Chair, Department of Psychology
1980, Associate VP Academic Affairs (Acting)
1997-2001, Dean, College of Education
1972- present, Assistant Professor to Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Wyoming
1971-1972, Postdoctoral Fellow - Neurobiology, Worcester Foundation for Experimental Biology

Research Interests:
Psychopharmacology: Substance Use, Abuse, and Dependence Drug Policy Medications for Behavioral Disorders

Publications:

Books

Drugs, Society & Human Behavior. Ksir C., Hart C. L. & Ray, O. 11th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2006.
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Fix Until Broken: A Guide to Destructive Leadership. Ksir, C., Trafford, 2004.
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Press releases:

• 4/26/2007 - UW Celebrates 30 Years of Neuroscience Research
• 3/6/2007 - UW Symphony Students Travel to Bolivia for Cultural Music Exchange
• 10/1/2005 - UW Trustees Approve Retirements, Acknowledge Resignations
• 7/8/2005 - A&S College Offers Diverse Experiences
• 5/5/2005 - Charles Ksir Receives Lifetime Teaching Award
• 4/29/2005 - Charles Ksir Receives Lifetime Teaching Award
• 3/29/2005 - Charles Ksir Receives Lifetime Teaching Award
• 12/7/2004 - Message to UW Fall Graduates: Get Involved
• 10/11/2002 - Morning of Courses Features UW Department of Psychology
• 11/21/2001 - Book Discussion Groups on Race and Class Set for Spring 2002
• 6/28/2001 - UW College of Education Reaccredited
• 5/3/2001 - Ellbogen Garland Fellowship to Aid UW College of Education
• 5/2/2001 - McClurg Named Dean of UW College of Education
• 4/19/2001 - UW College of Education Reaccredited
• 10/9/2000 - Accreditation Team to Review UW College of Education
• 9/29/2000 - UW Education Dean to Return to Psychology Department
• 7/19/2000 - Quality Education for Everyone a UW Goal
• 7/10/2000 - University of Wyoming Race for the Cure Team Challenge Issued
• 5/5/2000 - UW Dean Tours China, Explores Exchange Opportunities
• 1/27/2000 - Governor to Speak at UW Open House
• 1/15/2000 - Dubois Outlines Recent UW Accomplishments
• 1/10/2000 - Evanston Teacher to Coordinate New Title II Grant Program
• 1/5/2000 - UW College of Education Technology Touted Nationally
• 12/1/1999 - College of Education Sets Town Meeting
• 10/12/1999 - UW Offers Assistance for Substance Abuse, School Safety
• 7/31/1999 - UW Trustees Approve Personnel Items
• 7/30/1999 - UW Might Relocate Industrial Technology Program to Casper
• 7/23/1999 - Local Educators Attend National Conference
• 7/22/1999 - Students Experience Teaching at UW
• 2/2/1999 - UW Symposium for Eradication of Social Inequality Set
• 2/12/1998 - UW College of Education Receives Grant Money
• 1/30/1998 - Meyer Named to UW College of Education Position
• 1/13/1998 - UW College of Education Teacher Program Receives High Marks
• 8/22/1997 - Ksir Selected as UW Education Dean
• 8/22/1997 - UW Trustees Approve Personnel Items