Lexi Kvasnicka-Gates


Dr. Lexi Kvasnicka-Gates

Assistant Dean of Faculty / Pyschology Professor / Director of Accreditation / ALO
Bottineau Faculty
701-228-5475
lexi.kvasnicka@dakotacollege.edu
TH 2206

About Lexi

Lexi grew up in Mankato, MN, and graduated high school in Aberdeen, SD.  After earning her Bachelors at Minnesota State University Moorhead, Lexi earned her Masters and Ph.D. at North Dakota State University.  Her research focused on body dissatisfaction, specifically male body dissatisfaction.  Lexi began teaching at DCB in 2011. 

 

Education
  • Ph.D. in Health/Social Psychology, North Dakota State University (2011)
  • M.S. in Health/Social Psychology, North Dakota State University (2009)
  • B.A. in Psychology (minor in Communication Studies), Minnesota State University Moorhead (2007)
Classes Taught on Campus
  • PSYC 111: Introduction to Psychology (Fall and Spring)
  • PSYC 207: Introduction to Sport & Performance Psychology (Fall)
  • PSYC 250: Developmental Psychology (Spring)
  • PSYC 270: Abnormal Psychology (Spring)
Classes Taught Online
  • PSYC 111: Introduction to Psychology (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  • PSYC 207: Introduction to Sport & Performance Psychology (Spring)
  • PSYC 250: Developmental Psychology (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  • PSYC 270: Abnormal Psychology (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  • PSYC 280: Introduction to Health Psychology (Fall)
Awards & Publications

Awards

  • 2014 – 2015 Dakota College at Bottineau Faculty Excellence Award Recipient
  • 2012 – 2013 Dakota College at Bottineau Advising Excellence Award Recipient

Publications

  • Hilmert, C. J., Kvasnicka-Gates, L.R., Teoh, A. N., Bresin, K., & Fiebiger, S. (2016). Major flood related strains and pregnancy outcomes.  Health Psychology.
  • Hilmert, C. J., & Kvasnicka, L. R. (2010). Blood pressure and emotional responses to stress: Perspectives on cardiovascular reactivity. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 3, 1-14.

Conference Presentations

  • Kvasnicka-Gates, L. R. (2026, March). Share Fair: Year 4 Assurance Review. Higher Learning Commission Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
  • Niedens, R., Kvasnicka-Gates, L. R., Matthews, K., & Oatis, S. (2025, April). Enhancing Student Success Using Gen Ed Assessment. Presentation at the Higher Learning Commission Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
  • Kvasnicka-Gates, L. R., O’Toole, K. & Burbidge, L. (2024, April). Guess We’re Not Done Writing Yet: Navigating Interim Reports. Presentation at the Higher Learning Commission Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
Curriculum Vitae

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