Kevin F. Kaeochinda, PhD
Senior Research Analyst | Institutional Data, Automation & Psychology Educator
Dr. Kaeochinda is a developmental psychologist and Senior Research Analyst at Cal State LA who translates complex institutional data into reliable evidence, accessible tools, and practical decision support. His work spans accreditation and educational effectiveness, student-success analytics, survey research, relational databases, workflow automation, responsible AI adoption, and teaching across developmental, cognitive, and multicultural psychology.
Details & Portfolio
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Institutional Research Dashboards & Decision Support (View)Selected institutional and CAIR conference work on survey governance, AI in IE/IR, student outcomes, and strategic enrollment management.
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Enrollment Management Tableau Dashboard (View)Interactive dashboard showing feeder school admission data by distance using zip code and latitude/longitude.
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Cal State LA WSCUC Accreditation Website (View)Backend Drupal stewardship for the University’s official accreditation website, including content updates, document publishing, navigation, accessibility, and information accuracy.
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Virtual Reality & Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Study (View)Research using a low-cost VR experience to improve medication adherence among people with HIV, including changes in viral load and CD4 counts.
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Prospective Memory Laboratory Tests Reliability Study (View)Experimental work on improving the reliability of event-based prospective memory tasks in laboratory settings.
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Parental Support in Chinese and Filipino American Adolescents (View)Chapter examining parental sacrifice and acceptance as culturally distinct dimensions of parental support.
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Kaeochinda, K., Lowther, E., & Moon, S.Increasing Accessibility of Relevant Survey Data Through Integrated Survey Management 2023Conference presentation · 48th Annual CAIR Conference, Garden Grove, CA · Details
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Yang, S., Kaeochinda, K., Kuroki, Y., Yu, A., Sechang, T., & Moon, S.Unleashing AI: Transforming Higher Education's IE/IR Landscape 2023Conference presentation · 48th Annual CAIR Conference, Garden Grove, CA · Details
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Moon, S., Yang, S., Kaeochinda, K., & Kuroki, Y.Dashboards for Proactive and Systematic Enrollment Management Support 2023Conference presentation · 48th Annual CAIR Conference, Garden Grove, CA · Details
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Kaeochinda, K. F.Mentor, Advisor, and Support for Students 2019Conference presentation · Western Psychological Association (WPA) 99th Annual Convention
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Palbusa, J. A., & Kaeochinda, K. F.Don’t Your Parents Bother You? Examining the Quality of Communication among Chinese, Mexican, and European American Emerging Adults with Their Parents October 2013Conference presentation · 6th Conference on Emerging Adulthood, Chicago, IL · Details
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Palbusa, J. A., & Kaeochinda, K. F.The Role of Financial Stress, Residential Status, and Familial Support on Academic Achievement for Mexican, Chinese, and European American Youth April 2013Poster presentation · Society for Research on Child Development, Seattle, WA
- EEAC Council member & IE data liaison (2022–Present): Represent the Office of Institutional Effectiveness on Cal State LA’s Educational Effectiveness and Assessment Council, supporting University planning and coordination related to student learning outcomes, program assessment, teaching effectiveness, and evidence-informed improvement.
- Program assessment support: Provide institutional data and analytical support for academic program assessment, helping programs connect learning-outcomes evidence with planning, evaluation, and continuous-improvement needs.
- 2024 WSCUC Accreditation Interim Report: Provided data and evidence support and reviewed draft narratives and supporting materials, recommending revisions to improve clarity, consistency, completeness, and alignment with accreditation reporting expectations.
- Official WSCUC website stewardship: Serve as the current backend editor for the Cal State LA WSCUC website, maintaining Drupal content, navigation, documents, and time-sensitive accreditation updates while supporting accuracy and accessibility.
- Institutional report review: Apply prior grant-writing and academic-writing experience to substantive review and revision recommendations, strengthening the connection between institutional evidence, reporting requirements, and clear narrative communication.
- Culture of evidence: Through EEAC, contribute to cross-campus discussions and activities that promote engagement with assessment results, educational-effectiveness indicators, program learning outcomes, and prior accreditation recommendations.
- Student lifecycle analytics: Analyze institutional ERS data across applications, admissions, enrollment, retention, graduation, and related student-success outcomes to support planning and institutional decision-making.
- Relational databases & Oracle SQL: Build, validate, and maintain complex queries using joins, common table expressions, aggregations, and business-rule logic; connect data across relational tables and reconcile results for accurate, reproducible reporting.
- Python & workflow automation: Develop Python and Jupyter-based tools for data preparation, validation, repeatable analysis, file processing, and reporting—reducing manual effort and streamlining day-to-day work for the Institutional Effectiveness team.
- SPSS & statistical analysis: Prepare and analyze institutional and survey datasets using descriptive and inferential methods, quality checks, recoding, data selection, and reproducible syntax.
- Large-scale survey research: Design and administer surveys for large populations using Qualtrics and related platforms, including instrument development, distribution strategy, response monitoring, data cleaning, integration, documentation, and accessible dissemination of findings.
- Drupal web development & content strategy: Build and maintain accessible, user-centered institutional websites, including backend stewardship of Cal State LA’s official WSCUC site; improve information architecture, modernize content, remove redundancies, and publish accurate accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness resources.
- Dashboards & decision support: Translate complex institutional data into Tableau dashboards, presentations, and concise findings that help campus leaders identify patterns and act on evidence.
- LLM/AI-enabled work: Evaluate and apply large language models and generative AI to research synthesis, coding support, documentation, quality assurance, and workflow design, with human review and attention to responsible data use.
- Process improvement & collaboration: Convert recurring and ad hoc requests into documented, scalable workflows, templates, scripts, and self-service resources while partnering with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
- Senior Research Analyst, Office of Institutional Effectiveness, California State University, Los Angeles (2022–Present)
- Adjunct Professor, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology – Forensic Psychology Department (2022–2023)
- Associate Professor of Psychology, Marymount California University (2019–2022)
- Assistant Professor of Psychology, Marymount California University (2014–2019)
- Adjunct Professor, Marymount California University (2012–2014)
- Adjunct Professor, California State University, San Bernardino (2012–2013)
- PhD in Developmental Psychology, University of California, Riverside (2012)
- MA in Psychology, University of California, Riverside (2009)
- BA in Psychology, University of California, Irvine (2004)
- Lower-division (100/200-level): Introduction to Psychology / General Psychology; Introduction to Statistics; Introduction to Research Methods; Adult Aging & Development; Asian American Psychology; Action Research Methodology.
- Upper-division (300+ level): Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences; Advanced Research Methods; Capstone I & II; Personality Theory; Lifespan Development; Cognitive Processes; Cognitive Development; Parenting and Family Relations.
- Upper-division continued: Psychology Junior Seminar (Graduate & Career Preparation); Junior Seminar in Criminal Justice (Graduate & Career Preparation); Writing for Social & Behavioral Sciences (APA style); Psychology of Video Games; Industrial/Organizational Psychology; Sports Psychology.
- Graduate-level (Master’s 500+): Research Methods and Assessment.
- Doctoral-level: Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior; Statistics I; Research Methods.
- Additional roles: Undergraduate Capstone Advisor; Dissertation methodologist and statistician.
- Students in Cognitive Processes noted clear structure, helpful checklists, and recorded lectures that made a challenging subject engaging and understandable.
- Psychology of Video Games students praised his investment in the content and commitment to ensuring every student comprehends the material, describing him as one of the best professors at MCU.
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Adult Development & Aging students highlighted how his courses changed the way they think about work, family, and their own aging, emphasizing his care and dedication.
- Multiple handwritten letters and social media messages from students describe him as motivating, compassionate, and transformative in their educational journeys.
- Recognized informally as a “Most Patient Professor” for his supportive teaching approach.
- Psi Chi Faculty Advisor at Marymount California University (2017–2022), including images of induction ceremonies and chapter events.
- Capstone advisor for student research posters and presentations at conferences including SSEA.
- Mentor and advisor for students presenting at WPA 2019 and other professional meetings.
- Photos documenting advanced research and assessment courses, graduation celebrations, and learning experiences beyond the classroom.
- ORCID iD: 0000-0001-8772-0876.
- University Teaching Certificate, 2011, UC Riverside – curriculum design, student-centered teaching, classroom management, and teaching diverse student populations.
- WHO (Web-enhanced, Hybrid, and Online) teaching training 2013, Marymount University California – curriculum development and classroom management for online/hybrid instruction, online student support, and assessment using digital tools.
- Teaching philosophy: creating an engaging learning environment that inspires curiosity and helps students apply knowledge beyond the classroom, with a strong emphasis on diversity and ethical practice in teaching and research.
- Dr. K has been married to his wife, Sandy, for over thirteen years and they are parents to a young son.
- He enjoys nature, traveling, and sharing experiences that help students see how psychology connects to everyday life.
- Committed to building programs that support both international and non-international students, as well as students of all abilities and backgrounds.