Danilo Le Sante

11200 SW 8th St., PC 113, Miami, FL 33199
Email: dlesante@fiu.edu • 786.325.4069

I am currently a PhD candidate in the I/O psychology program at Florida International University. My dissertation research explores how political ideology is manifested in the workplace, specifically through a person-environment fit framework. I am particularly interested in understanding the extent to which ideological misfit (between employees and organizations) influences employee workplace outcomes (especially job attitudes and counterproductive work behaviors), and whether employee workplace judgments and behaviors are driven by their ideological leanings. Additionally, I have general interests in research methodology and statistical analysis. I have applied a variety of statistical techniques (including moderated-mediation, structural equation modeling, growth curve modeling, and multilevel modeling) to examine topics related to personality, job performance, gender, and psychological contract breach. Furthermore, I currently serve as the Director of Assessment Analytics for the Division of Academic and Student Affairs at Florida International University.

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Florida International University 2016-present

- Dissertation: Examining the Relationship between Person-Organization Ideological Misfit and Focal Employee Attitudes and Behaviors
  - Proposal and Approval Date: June 3, 2020
  - Anticipated Date of Dissertation Defense: Summer 2021

M.S., Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Florida International University 2016-2018

- Thesis: How Contextual Performance Influences Personality and Leadership Potential
- Minor in Quantitative Psychology

M.S., Higher Education Administration, Florida International University 2010-2012

B.A., English, Florida International University 2004-2008

POSITION

Florida International University 2019-present
Director of Assessment Analytics, Office of Academic Planning and Accountability, Division of Academic and Student Affairs

Florida International University 2016-present
Doctoral candidate, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Department of Psychology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Assessment Analytics 2019-present
Office of Academic Planning and Accountability, Division of Academic and Student Affairs
Florida International University
Support faculty and staff in using data to improve students’ educational experience. Produce ad/hoc statistical analyses and reports to guide improvement plans. Develop applications and dashboards using various statistical programs (e.g., R, R Shiny, Tableau) to automate and streamline analytical procedures. Collaborate with Institutional Effectiveness team to meet SACS/COC accreditation standards.

Director of Assessment and Strategic Initiatives 2018-2019
Office of the Vice President, Division of Academic and Student Affairs
Florida International University
Serve the Division of Academic and Student Affairs with all data related needs, produce analytical reports to inform programming and policy, oversee implementation of data governance strategies and warehousing, and design business intelligence dashboards to measure and evaluate departmental goals.

Data Analyst 2015-2018
Operational Analysis, Office of Analysis and Information Management
Florida International University
Specialized in the production of data reports, query development, ad hoc/statistical analyses, and business intelligence dashboards related to university performance metrics.

Research Specialist 2012-2015
Office of Retention and Graduation Success, Undergraduate Education
Florida International University
Worked with numerous institutional clients in providing data products and ad hoc/statistical analyses related to student retention and graduation outcomes.

Research Assistant 2010-2012
Undergraduate Education
Florida International University
Assisted in developing student retention interventions and advising strategies for undergraduate students through the Graduation Success Initiative (GSI).

HONORS AND AWARDS

Graduate Seed Funds Recipient ($1,200) 2017
Psychology Graduate Department, Florida International University. Received departmental funding for my research on the mediating effects of perceptions of personality on the relationship between contextual performance and perceived leadership potential, and how these variables interact depending on a target employee’s gender.

Generations Ahead Scholarship ($3,000) 2017
Gabor Agency, Florida International University. Graduate Student Award.

Award for Operational Excellence ($600) 2013
Undergraduate Education, Florida International University

Office of Global Learning SPOT Award ($1,500) 2013
Undergraduate Education, Florida International University

PUBLICATIONS

Le Sante, D., Eaton, A. A., & Viswesveran, C. (under review).
How contextual performance influences personality and leadership potential. Manuscript under review.

RESEARCH AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Research interests include:

Research interests include: Person-Environment fit, organization theory/development, organizational behavior, research methods/design, measurement/statistical techniques, qualitative analysis, data visualization, gender bias, strategic management, staffing, social psychology, personnel selection, artificial intelligence, personality, political ideology at work

Adjunct Instructor 2012-present

Florida International University. INP 4313 Organizational Psychology (2019—present)

Florida International University. SLS 1501 First-Year Experience Course (2012 – 2017)

PRESENTATIONS

Le Sante, D. R., Jain, N. K., Viswesvaran, C., Belwal, R., (2020, June). Psychological Contract Breach and Corporate Reputation Influence Job Attitudes. Poster session presented at the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Austin, TX. (Conference moved to virtual format)

Le Sante, D. R., (2020, February) Reporting Assessment Results using R: An Applied Example. Paper presented at the Florida Association of Institutional Research (FAIR) Conference, Orlando, FL.

Le Sante, D. R., Eaton, A. A., & Viswesvaran, C., (2019, April). Interpersonal Facilitation Predicts Employees’ Leader Emergence Through Perceptions. Poster session presented at the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Washington, D.C.

Kallschmidt, A.M., Le Sante, D., & Viswesvaran, C., (2019, May). Mentor Matching Based on Occupational Interest. Poster presented at the Association of Psychological Science Annual Convention, in Washington, D.C.

Le Sante, D. R., (2017, March). FIU Accountability: Making the shift toward informed decision making. Paper presented at the Florida Association of Institutional Research (FAIR) Conference, Orlando, FL.

Le Sante, D. R., (2015) Predicting Academic Success: Retention, Graduation, and Academic Progress of First-Time in College Biology Students at FIU. Paper presented at the Florida Academic Advising Association (FLACADA) Conference, Miami, FL.

Le Sante, D. R., (2014) Creating an Interactive Retention and Graduation Dashboard using MS Excel. Workshop facilitated at the Association of Institutional Research (AIR) Conference, Orlando, FL.

Le Sante, D. R., (2014) Analysis of Performance in Key Courses of Transfer Students in STEM Majors. Paper presented at the Association of Institutional Research (AIR) Conference, Orlando, FL.

Le Sante, D. R., (2014) Creating an Interactive Retention and Graduation Dashboard using MS Excel. Workshop facilitated at the Florida Association of Institutional Research (FAIR) Conference, Orlando, FL.

Le Sante, D. R., (2014) Analysis of Performance in Key Courses of Transfer Students in STEM Majors. Paper presented at the Florida Association of Institutional Research (FAIR) Conference, Orlando, FL.

Le Sante, D. R., (2013) Establishing Admissions Criteria for Prospective College of Business Students using Binary Logistic Regression. Paper presented at the Florida Association of Institutional Research (FAIR) Conference, Orlando, FL.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND SERVICE

Consulting Projects

Organizational Consulting–Department of Talent Management & Development 2018
Florida International University
Collaborated with a team of consultants to develop a structured interview guide for executive-level positions. This entailed competency modeling, creating interview questions, and developing BARS.

Committee Memberships

FIU University-Wide Scholarship Committee Member 2012-2017
Florida International University

FIU iReal Committee Member 2013-2014
“How will new modalities of education affect the 6-year retention and graduation rate at FIU, and why is it a primary concern for the Board of Governors?”

Credit When It’s Due 2013-2014
Lumina Foundation, FIU Data Specialist

Gateways to Completion 2013-2014
John Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education, Data Specialist

Professional Affiliations

Academy of Management

Association for Institutional Research (AIR)

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

Florida Association for Institutional Research (FAIR)

Web Master, Financial Reviewer (2016-2019)
President-Elect (2020- present)

Society for Industrial Organizational Psychology (SIOP)

PWR Psychology Lab: Power, Women, and Relationships

Mentorship

Advanced Research and Creativity in Honors (ARCH) program
The Effect of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Academic Motivation of College Students 2020-2021
Natalia Reyes, FIU undergraduate student

INTERNAL REPORTS AND BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DASHBOARDS

Le Sante, D. (2020). Center for Leadership and Service (CLS) Learning Assessment Analysis. R package version 1.2.5033. https://dlesante.shinyapps.io/CLS_Assess_App_EX/

Le Sante, D. (2020). FIU Student Enrollment by Campus and Day/Time. Tableau Dashboard, Florida International University Academic Planning and Accountability.

Le Sante, D. (2020).TracDat: Quantitative Audit Dashboard. Tableau Dashboard, Florida International University Academic Planning and Accountability.

Le Sante, D. (2020). FIU Veteran and Military Affairs: Academic Profile, Demographics, Retention, and Graduation. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2020). Dean of Students: Demographic and Academic Profile of Students. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2019). FIU Women’s Center: Demographic Profile, Academic Status, and Graduation. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2019). FIU Food Pantry: Overview of Demographic Profile and Academic Progress. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2019). Male Mentoring Initiative: Academic Standing, Retention, and Graduation. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2019). FIU Student Health: Knowledge Familiarity and Usage of Health Services. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2019). FIU Alternative Breaks: Demographic Profile, Academic Progress, Retention, and Graduation. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2018). Preliminary Findings from the CECE: Four-Year Undergraduate Survey. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2018). Center for Leadership and Service-Enrollment Status, Retention, and Graduation: FTICs involved in CLS programs. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2018). FIU Campus Recreation: Utilization of Bike Share Program at Biscayne Bay Campus. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2018). NSSE Engagement Indicators since 2014: A comparison of FIU and peer institutions on student engagement measures taken from NSSE. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2018). FIU Counseling and Psychological Services: Examining Student Persistence and Retention. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D., & Boronat, C. (2018). Broward College: Examining Performance in Math at Broward College and FIU. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2018). Center for Leadership and Service: Enrollment Status, Retention, and Graduation. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D., & Boronat, C. (2018). Calculus I: Examining Passing Rates by Student Type and Total Attempts. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2018). Gateway Courses Survey. Tableau Dashboard, Florida International University Accountability.

Le Sante, D. (2017). International Relations: Enrollment in Key INR Courses and Graduation. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2017). Passing Rates in Key Science and Math Courses of Students switching from Biology. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2017). Retention of Summer FTIC Student Success Services (SSS) Cohort. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D., & Boronat, C. (2017). Predictors of Admission into the Nursing Major for First-time in College Students. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2017). Performance in FIU Online Courses: Retention, Graduation, and Passing Rates. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2017). 2015 FTIC Exploratory-Engineering: First-to-Second Year Retention, GPA, and Passing Rates in Key Math Courses. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2017). Student Success Initiatives: Retention Interventions for 2016 FTIC. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2017). Student Access and Success. Tableau Dashboard, Florida International University Accountability.

Le Sante, D. (2017). Global First Year Program. Tableau Dashboard, Florida International University Accountability.

Le Sante, D. (2016). Relationship between FTIC First-Year Credits and Four-Year Graduation. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2016). Academic Outcomes in Genetics (PCB 3063) based on Performance in BSC 1010. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2016). Predicting Graduation of FTIC Nursing Students at FIU. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2016). Comparison of MPAS-Golden Drum Scholarship Students with Matched Cohort. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2016). Retention of FIU Students on Academic Warning. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2016). Analysis of Probation-Reinstated Students in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2016). Retention and Graduation: Graduate Education. Tableau Dashboard, Florida International University Accountability.

Le Sante, D. (2016). Graduating Student Exit Survey. Tableau Dashboard, Florida International University Accountability.

Le Sante, D. (2015). Retention, Academic Progress, and Graduation. Tableau Dashboard, Florida International University Accountability.

Le Sante, D. (2015). Graduation of Students in Liberal Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies Programs. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2015). Retention and Graduation of FTIC Earth and Environment Students. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2015). Passing Rates of FIU Undergraduate Students Enrolled in INR 2001. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2015). Academic Progress of Students Participating in the Invitational Scholars Program at FIU. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2015). Academic Progress of Students Participating in the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program at FIU. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D., & Boronat, C. (2015). Predictors of Success for FTIC Biological Sciences Majors. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Broschard, D., Boronat, C., & Le Sante, D. (2015). Identifying At-Risk Students Before Their First Semester: A Predictive Model of Incoming FIU Freshmen One-Year Retention. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D., & Boronat, C. (2015). Retention and Course Performance of FIU School of Music FTIC Students. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D., & Boronat, C. (2014). Retention and Graduation of Housing and Residential Life Students. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D., & Boronat, C. (2014). Return of FIU Students Following Medical Withdrawal: Spring 2014 Report for FIU University Health Services. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2014). Profile, Retention, and Graduation Rates of Students in the FIU School of Music. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2014). Retention and Graduation of Housing and Residential Life Students. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D., & Boronat, C. (2014). Retention and Graduation Rates of Students in the College of Architecture and the Arts. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D., & Boronat, C. (2014). High School GPAs and Retention of Housing and Residential Life Students. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D. (2013). Profile of FIU Undergraduate Students who switched to Hospitality Management during the Spring 2013 and Summer 2013 terms. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D., & Boronat, C. (2013). Analysis of Performance in Key Chemistry Courses of Miami-Dade College Students Transferring to FIU. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D., & Boronat, C. (2013). FIU Disability Resource Center: Population, Academic Progress, Retention, and Graduation. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D., & Boronat, C. (2013). Predictors of FIU Graduation for Incoming High School Students Majoring in Nursing. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Boronat, C., Le Sante, D. (2013). FIU Golden Scholar Status Report. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D., & Boronat, C. (2013). Predictors of FIU Graduation for Incoming High School Students Majoring in Nursing. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

Le Sante, D., & Boronat, C. (2012). Retention of Pre-Hospitality Students. Unpublished Internal Document, Florida International University.

SKILLS

Languages

Bilingual; English and Spanish

Technical

Data analysis, Microsoft Excel, R, Tableau, SPSS, MPlus, Blimp, PeopleSoft Query, Qualtrics, MS SharePoint, Oracle BI, SAS, SQL, Linear Regression, Binary Logistic Regression, Polynomial Regression/Response Surface Methodology, Latent Growth Curve Modeling, Factor Analysis (EFA/CFA), Psychometrics, Missing Data, Structural Equation Modeling, Multilevel Modeling, survey design, focus groups/interviewing, thematic analysis, text classification analysis, machine learning