Dr. Torres teaches classes in student affairs administration, student development theory, diversity, and research in higher education. Her research interest center on the college experiences of Latino students.

Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling and Student Affairs Administration, June 1997, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia.
M.Ed. Student Personnel in Higher Education, June 1986, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia.
B.A.  Speech Communication, May 1982, Stetson University, DeLand, Florida.

• Arminio, J., Torres, V., Pope, R. (2012). Why Arent We There Yet" Taking Personal Responsiblity for Creating an Inclusive Campus. EditedBook. Sterling, VA:Stylus Press.
• Torres, V., Viterito, A., Heeter, A., Hernandez, E., Santiague, L., Johnson, S.D. (2013). Sustaining Opportunity in Rural Community Colleges. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 37, 3-17.
• Torres, V. Zerquera, D.D. (2012). Hispanic serving institutions: Patterns, predictions, and implications for informing policy discussions. Journal of Hispanics in Higher Education, 11(3), 259-278.
• Torres, V. (2011). Using student development theories to explain student outcomes. In J. C. Smart (Ed.), Higher education: Handbook of theory and research(Vol. XXV). New York, NY: Springer.
• Torres, V., Martinez, S., Wallace, L., Medrano, C. Robledo, A. and Hernandez, E. (2012) The Connections between Latino Ethnic Identity and Adult Experiences.Adult Education Quarterly. pp. 3-18.
• Torres, V., Gross, J.P.K., Dadashova, A. (2010). Traditional students becoming at risk: The potential of college students work patterns to threaten their chances for academic success. Journal of College Student Retention, 12(1), 51-68.
• Ziskin, M., Torres, V., Hossler, D. Gross, P.K. (2010). Mobile working students a delicate balance of college, family, and work. In L. Perna (Ed.), Understanding the meaning of work for todays undergraduates. p. 67-92. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing.
• Torres, V. (2010). Assessments and student diversity. In R.L. Swing G. Krammer (Eds.)Higher Education Assessments: Leadership Matters. p. 59-72. Washington, DC: American Council on Education.
• Torres, V. Hernandez, E. (2009). Influence of an Identified Advisor/Mentor on Urban Latino Students College Experience. Journal of College Student Retention,11(1), 141-160.
• Torres, V. (2009). The developmental dimensions of recognizing racist thoughts. Journal of College Student Development, 50(5), 504-520.
• Torres, V., Jones, S.R., Renn, K.A. (2009). Identity development among theories in student affairs: Origins, current status, and new approaches. Journal of College Student Development, 50(6) 577-596.
• Torres, V. Viterito, A. with assistance from Heeter, A., Santiague, L., Johnson, S. and Barnett, L. (2008). Keeping Opportunities in Place The Influence of the Rural Community College Initiative. Washington, DC: American Community College Assocation (AACC) and the Ford Foundation.
• Baxter Magolda, M., Abes, E. and Torres, V. (2008) Adult Development in the College Years. In Smith. M.C. and Reio, T.G. Jr (Eds). Handbook of Research on Adult Development and Learning.
• Delgado-Romero, E. A., Galvan, N., Hunter, M. R., Torres, V. (2008). Latina/o Americans. In G. McAuliffe (Ed.), Culturally alert counseling: A comprehensive introduction, pp.323-283. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
• Delgado-Romero, E. A., Galvan, N., Hunter, M. R., Torres, V. (2008). Latina/o Americans. In G. McAuliffe (Ed.), Culturally alert counseling: A comprehensive introduction pp.323-283. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

• Dual Enrollment and Its Role in the College Completion Agenda ASHE 2011, Charlotte, NC. Vasti Torres, Desiree Zerquera, and Eunkyoung Park.
• International perspective on using student engagement data to improve the quality of teaching and learning
• Faculty and Practitioner Views of Working, Commuting Students: Aligning Perspectives for Academic Success ASHE 2010, Indianapolis, IN. Mary Ziskin, Desiree Zerquera, and Vasti Torres.
• Research on Latino/a College Student Experience ACPA 2010, Boston, MA. Vasti Torres, Ebelia Hernandez, Joaquin Becerra, Chris Medrando, Desiree Zerquera.
• Writing for the Journal of College Student DevelopmentACPA 2010, Boston, MA. Vasti Torres, Susan R. Jones, and Kris Renn.
• Selecting Doctoral Programs NASPA 2010, Chicago, IL. Donna Talbot, Terry Williams, and Vasti Torres.