Coralie Wells, chair of the department of psychology since 1993, who has overseen the growth and evolution of the UW System�s largest undergraduate psychology department, has retired from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Since joining the faculty in 1968, Wells has focused much of her teaching and research on the psychology of pain and the techniques of its control and treatment. Of particular interest to her is pain control and treatment in the elderly. In 1978 she developed UWSP�s first course in the psychology of aging. Early in her career Wells focused on behavior and learning problems in children. Throughout her tenure, Wells has fostered curriculum development focusing on minorities, women of color, women in sciences and the aging.

"Without question the students have been the best part of my teaching experience," said Wells. "The collegial atmosphere within the department also has made my time at the university most rewarding."

Her service to the campus includes developing and serving as the first director of the Learning Disabilities Program, serving as member and chair of academic affairs and university personal development committees. Wells helped develop and led the first French and German semester abroad programs. Since 1998 she has been a mentor for German students at UWSP enrolled in the dual degree program with Germany�s University of Magdeburg. In addition, she assisted in the development of semester abroad programs in the People�s Republic of China and Taiwan. Twice she has been nominated by her peers for the University Service Award.

A native of Delaware, Wells� retirement plans include spending time with her two sons and grandchildren in Florida and Colorado.

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