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

Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy in 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.

• 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.
• Torres, V. & Delgado-Romero, E. (2008). Defining Latino/a Identity Through Late Adolescent Development. In K.L. Kraus (Ed.), Lifespan development theories in action: A case study approach for counseling professionals. Lahaska Press.
• 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.
• 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.